Don't let your friend get the better of you. She is clearly only revelling in it because she gets a reaction from you!!!

I went private. It is miles closer than any other hospital and it was fab. But don't get me wrong, i don't think I got any better care than in public, I just got to stay longer and had my own room and shower.

And although they let the other children come to visit, they still stuck fairly firmly to the visiting schedule, so your DD would probably have just as much chance to 'run around and be happy'.

Choose whatever is right with you and your family. Good luck with your decision.