Amy saw the specialist yesterday. I was hoping for the all-clear, but he was rather reserved in his explanation of the results. He is still not happy with the coverage over the hip ball, but the calcification process of the ball and joint is more developed than the average for her age, so that is a plus.

He wants another x-ray in 4 months, and if the results are still the same it will mean a brace at night time, but not plaster like we did for Holly.

Dad had a shoulder reconstruction operation this morning and Mum tells me that all went well. He’ll be in hospital for a few days and off work for 2 weeks, but pretty much ok after that – ready for the China trip in September.

Had a great morning and lunch out with Rach today. She is off to South Africa on Friday and when she returns she starts full time work. Sad for me cause I have loved having her parttime availability! No more daily phone calls and luxurious shopping sprees/lunch dates. I’m sure she is going to make a fantastic Conservationist at the National Film and Sound Archive. Good on you Rach!

Amy is pulling down everything from the book shelf as I type this. She is such a messer. Her cheeks are bright red, she has a cold and I’m sure those top two teeth are going to break through any minute. Holly had school photos today and she showed me her two best smiles that she did in them. I’m hoping the one we get is of the missing teeth. Tooth Fairy came again last weekend – the second time she brings mush less money!

Ok, back to thinking about what to have for dinner. I’m so full from lunch though……:)