Shoulder-ing On 💪 Well, today was my turn to be the patient. Wednesday 10.6.2026 I was admitted at 4:30pm for my right shoulder operation after years of wear and tear. Apparently, spending half a year lifting, supporting, and caring for a disabled 12-year old Maya isn’t the best thing for your already fragile shoulder joints. Who knew? 🙄 By 6:45pm, I was heading into theatre for an Arthroscopic Subacromial Nerve Decompression. And of course… the anaesthetic nurse was Filipi

Thursday 11th December brought warmth into an otherwise heavy place. Tiffany from The Kent Review came to visit us, arm full of goodies and kindness. We talked about the little tribe that forms here — mums instinctively finding one another, lifting each other when the weight becomes unbearable. I often come across strong and confident, and maybe that’s because survival demands it. But beneath that surface, I carry the same fear as every other parent here. We’re fighting a thi

🎄 Tuesday 9th December — Christmas Songs & Big Procedures 🎄 Today started with soft Christmas songs playing in the background — a small reminder that the festive season still exists outside these hospital walls. Maya enjoyed a gentle massage, reflexology and plenty of moisturiser to keep her little body comfortable. OT came to help, but the sling we needed hadn’t been washed yet, so we focused on stretching exercises and a little bit of bubble play instead. Simple moments t