Sunday 1st March: Maya woke up full of excitement because Nanny and Grandad (Terry’s parents) were coming to visit. When you’re in hospital life, visits aren’t just visits — they are events. They are sparks of normality. They are something to count down to. And they didn’t come empty-handed. They brought Maya one of her own doctor’s kit set (from home) to go with her brand new baby doll Ellie’s doctor’s set she bought from Hamley’s yesterday. The joy on her face said everythi

2 January 2026 Apologies for the long gaps between updates. Since Maya has become more aware of her surroundings and is now able to communicate—albeit in a limited way (she sounds like she’s just come out of the dentist with her mouth still numb from anaesthetic)—my entire self has been devoted to her care, rehabilitation, and recovery. From the moment she wakes in the morning until she falls asleep at night, all my energy is focused on Maya. By the time she finally sleeps, I