Hi Caroline,

I have been thinking of you too - not long to go now! I think the worst is the anticipation - at least once our poor babies are in their casts, we can begin to get on with life and count down the days until the casts come off...

We are actually celebrating Olivia's birthday today - her birthday is not until the 30th, but I wanted her to have a lovely celebration without the cast. Just a very small family gathering, but she will have fun opening her presents and getting her first taste at cake! I did have some trouble choosing presents though - tried to get her some stuff that would entertain her over the next few months...

Best of luck to you and your DD on 23rd - will you go in with her to the anaesthetic room? I'm struggling with this at the moment - have heard it's very upsetting, and maybe should send daddy in with her, but I want to be with her when she needs me!

Bertie x