tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634443036491852586.post4789122686410267830..comments2023-09-10T14:39:45.979+01:00Comments on Maggie and Alice: Maggie's Nighttime AdventuresPaul Saxton and Shannon Forbushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147130606938558502noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634443036491852586.post-21865840711116992422010-08-04T19:07:04.878+01:002010-08-04T19:07:04.878+01:00Website specialises in double pushchair sales. Als...Website specialises in double pushchair sales. Also deals with baby products in general including Cots and Cotbeds, car and booster seats, other pushchairs, baby walkers, safety gates, travel cots and playpen, high chairs etc.<br /><a href="http://www.doublepushchaironline.co.uk" rel="nofollow">www.doublepushchaironline.co.uk</a>double pushchair onlinehttp://www.doublepushchaironline.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634443036491852586.post-68323381040513825882010-02-10T10:47:10.263+00:002010-02-10T10:47:10.263+00:00Your blog brings back so many memories,hope you do...Your blog brings back so many memories,hope you don't mind me commenting. My eldest daughter was born with extensive global brain damage. She was tube fed as a baby and suffered terrible reflux. All i remember of her first 3 years of life was her constat screaming,extreme lack of sleep, being in and out of hospital and no one being able to tell me why or give me answers.<br />She came of her medication at age 3 and a half (she'd been on allsorts incl medication to control heart failure that she'd been in). When she came of the meds i slowly saw improvements,she became more settled and slept better. Ofcourse she'd not been able to come of medication sooner as she'd needed it.<br />I managed by myself and to say it was hard was an understatement. I get help through direct payments these days.<br />The fact that you both do shifts and help each other out is fantastic.<br />Take care of yourselves, JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634443036491852586.post-47041123762134987432010-02-10T04:58:29.705+00:002010-02-10T04:58:29.705+00:00It's about time someone started quoting me.......It's about time someone started quoting me.....<br /><br />xoxo<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634443036491852586.post-54649142175144341182010-02-08T19:42:05.217+00:002010-02-08T19:42:05.217+00:00I think you are both bloody marvelous! I'm co...I think you are both bloody marvelous! I'm completely out of practice with babies but you can factor me into your support network for supermarket shopping and housework. I've only got two cats at home so my life is relatively simple and I've got a fair bit of free time, especially at weekends. Okay, so now I look like a sad, single woman with cats and no social life- I was just trying to make it easy for you to ask me if you want any help!<br /><br />Rachel xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634443036491852586.post-9225152860240982622010-02-08T17:40:12.473+00:002010-02-08T17:40:12.473+00:00Maggie is still in the hospital and we're goin...Maggie is still in the hospital and we're going to definitely ensure that we've got all the support we need before they discharge her. It's just that we're going to be having her home more often, whenever we can. To do things with her here - including getting her to sleep - that we'd previously done there.<br /><br />And yes, we'll be letting them know how hard it is. It's early days yet - she's only been home for a few days, here and there. She was up at the hospital again today.<br /><br />So no, we won't be leaving without our support in place. It is, as Mary says, time to kick some ass!Paul Saxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817435385443502843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634443036491852586.post-77927646340645711102010-02-08T15:08:31.234+00:002010-02-08T15:08:31.234+00:00Love to you all from us here. Helen is probably ri...Love to you all from us here. Helen is probably right, as she's been through it and I've seen her struggle. If "they" think you can do eveything yourself they will let you and you must make sure that you get as much help as you can. I think form talking to Helen it's a good social worker that you need. If you get the right one they can be a real help. Not that I know, but from Helen's experience I think that's right! She'll correct me if I'm wrong.<br /><br />Think Rob is threatening to come over soon too. Hold on to your hats!!<br /><br />Big kisses.<br /><br />Sally xxxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634443036491852586.post-53158966432317884012010-02-08T12:53:24.016+00:002010-02-08T12:53:24.016+00:00Bloody hell.
Agree wholeheartedly with what you ar...Bloody hell.<br />Agree wholeheartedly with what you are saying about it being pointless having Maggie in hospital.<br />BUT<br />Hold on. I'm still investigating.<br />It seems to me that you really need to get advice on what kind of help you might be able to get BEFORE you take Maggie home. You might have a lot more success in gaining help if you have some kind of bargaining position.<br />I know this sounds completely coldhearted but it is a realistic point of view. You need to shout and scream about how difficult it is or nobody will come to your rescue. I was so desperate to get Tom and Olly home that I did absolutely everyting myself for the first two years and nearly killed myself with exhaustion. Socila Services need a kick up the arse to help you. Back soon. Got to teach.<br />Helen<br />xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634443036491852586.post-18250929062648489042010-02-08T01:11:38.699+00:002010-02-08T01:11:38.699+00:00Our sentiments resonate what Matthew and Maria hav...Our sentiments resonate what Matthew and Maria have to say.......REALLY want to help. REALLY wish we could. If there is anything we can do......don't hesitate to ask. I'll come back, if need be. Maggie seems to now be in a vicious cycle of awake all night, sleeping all day.....if she continues to stay at the hospital for much longer...time to kick some ass and get someone to keep her up during the day, for the few spare hours one of you is actually not there. I've seen it firsthand....you're doing a fantastic job...as well as anyone in a similar situation could do. Hang in.....call whenever. <br /><br />xoxo<br />Mary and BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634443036491852586.post-62416344614901925002010-02-07T23:28:59.135+00:002010-02-07T23:28:59.135+00:00Want to help. Can't help. Sorry it's so fu...Want to help. Can't help. Sorry it's so fucking tough. Hang on in there guys. And if we can help - somehow, and it's not obvious how - but if we can, let us know, and we will. Matthew&Maria xMatthewnoreply@blogger.com