Catherine is a little bit better today, but still has some way to go. Her ulcers look a bit better and she was able to speak a bit more today, although she prefers to point or signal at things rather than speak. It is really difficult seeing her in such discomfort but she is being brave. She gets most frustrated at not being able to do her usual things because she just doesn't feel like it or her mouth hurts. She is always pleased to use her mouthwash because it seems to really soothe her mouth.

She is currently living on cheese sticks, yoghurt, bananas and cheese spread sandwiches (made with soft bread and without crusts). It is her decision not to eat anything else. She had a small piece of chocolate today and it really inflamed her ulcers so it put her off trying anything else apart from her 'safe' foods. She is still able to eat and drink though which is good for someone with mucositis.

We went for our twenty week scan today and we had to take Catherine with us as she can't go to school (although we kept her away from other people as she is still without an immune system). We also had her bottle of hospital-strength hand gel with her! Once we had the photographs, Catherine decided she wanted to get one framed and put in her bedroom. So this evening, we have been framing a picture of 'bump' and it is now a surprise for her for the morning. I asked Catherine what we should call bump. I'm not sure why, but she decided we should call baby 'David'. Then she thought again and said, 'let's call baby Jesus, mummy'. Then she changed her mind and thought that actually perhaps David was best!.

Thankyou for your prayers.