If you look at my links above you will see one saying My Little Zebra. This takes you to my blog written especially for Star, a medical zebra. “When you hear hoof beats, think horses not zebras” This is what medical students are taught, to look for the obvious. Star has been diagnosed with Hypermobility…
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School’s Out for Summer
At last, school is over for this term and the summer holidays have begun. The Little Man starts school properly come September as he enters Reception class and goes to school full time. Boo is moving up into Year Three, not such a big wrench at her current school. Had she still been at her…
Hospital, Word of the Week
This weeks word of the week is Hospital, but don’t worry, it’s just that we’ve had two routine appointments this week and we are hoping for some good news soon. On Tuesday we took Star for her regular check-up and tightening of screws. It sounds quite horrific, it looks quite horrific, but Star takes it…
An Update on Star
We have just endured a week of hospital and operations with our little girl and I thought that seeing as I have five minutes to myself, and a laptop, I would give you an update on how she is doing. The story began ten months ago when Star woke one morning with a twisted neck. We…
Apprehensive – Word of the Week
This week I am feeling apprehensive. I could say I was feeling fear, or anxiety, or that I’m terrified of what the future may bring. Actually, I like to be more positive, so pushing the more horrible feelings aside, I’m going with apprehensive. We heard from Star’s consultant. Yay! At last! He told us she…
