Mother's Day

So we are in hospital. It was odd walking in to our side room (Catherine always gets one of these when she has no immune system). It felt surreal, like how you feel when looking round a Travellodge room, seeing whether there is a TV, kettle etc. We were pleased to see a TV and DVD player and a nice big window. This hospital room is light and airy and not claustrophobic like some we have been in, so that cheered us up. We also found out that if we had phoned an hour earlier, the ward would have been full, so we were fortunate that there was a room free.

Catherine's temperature stabilized at 37.9 degrees but tonight has gone up to 38.6 again. She has received her first two doses of two antibiotics. At the moment, the doctors believe she has an ear infection, but they have taken a number of swabs and blood tests to be on the safe side. She has spent most of the day on my lap having cuddles and watching her DVD player. She is feeling poorly and her ears and tummy hurt. We've watched Monsters inc again and Tinkerbell. I think Monsters inc is great because every time I watch it with Catherine, I see new detail in it. The best children's film makers are those that cater for the adult as well as the child.

So today I spent Mother's Day being a mother. Much different to what I expected, but still a mothering Sunday.