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Archie's Second Birthday

On the 27th January 2008 we celebrated Archie's 2nd Birthday.

Not knowing where to go we spent the day in Newquay - it was a beautiful sunny day. Archie enjoyed the sunshine and fresh air. Afterwards we had a little tea party at home, and of course Birthday cake. Family and friends came to visit.

Every child's Birthday is special but Archie's was extra special. Archie survived a killer disease and is getting stronger by the day. We tell him we love him a thousand times a day. He melts me when he says "Love You" back. We are a very grateful family.

We wouldn't be complete without Archie.

Thank you for all your support and well wishes

Nicky

Operation February 2008

On February 4th 2008 Archie returned to the Barbara Russell Unit at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. Obviously Archie was not happy to be back, but all the nursing staff, parents and patients were delighted to see him. Five months was a very long time in hospital: I think Archie remembers or senses.

It was haunting for us to be back, but was made easier by the Consultants and nursing staff.

Yet another Anaesthetic

Archie arrived back from theatre very angry, frustrated and tearful. The plastic surgeons needed to release his wrists. They were cut, skin grafted (donor site was his tummy) then wired. All bandaged up and back on drugs was an unhappy Archie. We stayed for five days. Archie will have the wires removed on February 26th.

While in hospital Archie was visited by Noel Edmonds and Denise, the manager of Ronald McDonald House (with lots of cuddles and kisses) and Steve of Meningitis UK.

We hope this operation has been successful. Now we must let him be a toddler again before the next procedure.