What a Day

4th September

ANOTHER exciting day, Phew.
 

Today I went to the hospital in Leeds to have my injection in my wiggglies and to get my grumpy minty medicine.

 

 

When I saw my Doctor she was still happy with me, my bloods were so good I'm not even a bit anaemic any more and she is still happy for me to go home. So happy that they didn't book me an appointment again at Leeds until 16th October!
 

Mummy spent a long time today talking to my nurse about going home, starting nursery and how I feel when I take my medicines, anything that might be a worry to her, I played with the kitchen and with my friends I even played dominos.
 

AND to make it even more exciting we went to and came back from hospital on the train AND my big sister came to stay at Nana's house.
 

Mummy and I waited for her to arrive in town. I played in the fountain outside the station but got a bit carried away and got wet. Very wet! Mummy had to take me to buy  some new clothes because I'd already used my spare clothes when I had a little accident earlier.

I don't think Mummy could be upset with me because she seemed to happy about going home and about having Toni come to visit.
 

It is a bit sad though because on Saturday Toni will be going to University and we wont see her until Christmas which is a long time away, but not too long I hope.

Mum Says: It is all really happening now. I feel like I've been holding my breath waiting for today and the Doctors final confirmation that Alice is really well enough to go home and start living a (more) normal life again. We flew over from Gibraltar on Monday 14th January 2013 and will finally be getting home on Monday 9th September. Let's see how we get on back to reality and away from our little bubble we've created here at Mum and Dad's house  .... oh AND we have to adjust to life without Toni as she goes to University on Saturday!!

Party Party Party!

1st September

Oh my Goodness me what an exciting day I have had and what a late night.

Today was the day of my party. It was a special thank you party not a birthday party. But it was MY party.

My cousins came for tea and my Aunties and Uncles and we had party hats and everything.

I made table decorations with Mummy and she cooked cakes and trifle (like in 'My Naughty Little Sister' book) and other nice food.

I especially liked chicken and jelly to eat!

I saw my Big cousin who will be starting University soon and I gave her a special present that I made for her and a card. My Aunty gave me a Peppa Pig sticker book. Nana's friend also came to the party because she is my friend too and she gave me a bracelet with a fairy just like hers.

Grandad had put a tent up in the garden and me and my cousins went out and played there for a little while. 
I got to wear a party dress and my little cousin and I had wands that glowed in the dark! We played and played.

I am usually extra grumpy and tired on Sundays and I often sleep lots but this week I was too excited, I had to wait for my little cousin to wake up to play with ME for a change!

I got to cuddle my Aunty and I even sat with my Uncle whilst he watched football.

If I have another party I think it would be nice to invite Joe, Toni and Daddy too.

Next week is my last week in England and it makes me a bit sad to be going but also very happy. I love my family lots and lots but want to go home and see my other cousins and get back to my bed and toys and Daddy!

19th to 31st August - MAINTENANCE -Weeks 31 & 32

19th to 31st August

We have had a bit of a strange week because Nana and Grandad went on a little holiday to see my big Cousin play Cricket. It was a bit funny being in their house without them. I liked having Mummy to myself and we went to see my Uncle and Aunty and little cousin and have tea at their house. Mummy made sure we had jobs to do outside the house everyday.

 

When I went to the hospital it was very strange because it was very quiet, there were hardly any children and my Uncle stayed with us and watched rugby and did work mostly. It was a very good visit though because the Doctor was so happy with me and my blood test results that she said that I can go home soon. One more hospital visit, one more injection in my wiggly and we are ready to go ...

We were very excited that we could go home and Mummy got busy arranging our flights but I'm not sure if we are both waiting for something to happen and it all to change again.

I have been practicing being a good girl and when Nana and Grandad came home Mummy and I decided to arrange a family party to say thank you to the whole family for everything they have done for us whilst we were here.

I was such a good girl that I even stayed with Nana and Grandad so that Mummy could go and have her eyes tested. I went to the big park with them and took my new bike. Mummy came to meet us at the park. I was very happy to see her and glad that she came to see me at the park like she said!

Mummy has been sorting out our stuff and I think we will need to buy another bag to take it all home! There is so much. Luckily Daddy will be coming to collect me and Mummy. He will finally come and rescue me!

Mum Says: It has been a long time coming but finally we have been given the go ahead to get back to our lives in Gibraltar. It is going to be hard for us both to adjust to normal life. We have been well looked after by the family and supported every step of the way.  Alice is better but the truth is that she is still tired a lot of the time, although she never complains and is struggling to adjust to life after the intensive treatment. I am hoping that being home will help her get into new routines revolving around Nursery and friends not me and food! I've noticed the change in our easy going, happy little girl but I'm sure that things will improve with time.