home thursday evening

We got Naomi home yesterday evening.... her brace arrived mid morning, went back for some adjustments, and then we had to arrange for some standing x-rays before discharge.
She slept well, and doesnt seem to be in too much discomfort this morning.
Thanks to all of you for your messages of support.

Having a fab time with Georgina

Hi guys
having lots of fun with my bezzie (Georgina) we have played on the wii
i have been for a walk around the ward with Georgina
missing all of you lots Georgina was brave with me and had her obbs (ask Georgina if you don't know what they are ) we had a McDonald's (yyyyyyyyyyyyuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyy) missing you lots Naomi

chillaxing on wednesday afternoon (a special note to 7CMc)

Hi 7CMc I am missing you all too and I am also loving my stocking as well (Thanks Tom!). I am sorry to hear about your phobia of samosas Tom and at least its healed. I hope you had fun in French I am hoping you recorded them because I would love to hear them. Sorry to hear about your black eye Kyle dose it hurt ALOT (and I mean ALOT) I bet it was from a football or Rugby accident (I'm just going to tell you I am writing this with one hand and there is a leaking (automatic sensor) sink a few meters away and dad is running around with buckets and bed pans full of water) ! Harrison, no they don't have scotch eggs in the canteen but I'm sure there on the adult menu on the other wards. I have now only 1 out of 2 canulas and am not attached to a drip. I am not wearing any puffy socks but still wearing the very tight stockings.

missing you lots and lots

Love Naomi

Dear Friends and Family
Naomi had her 12th Spinal rod extension this morning . She went to the operationg theatre at 7:30 am. She is now recovering on the ward with Daddy looking after her. She is showing her squeezie stockings that reduce the risk of blood clots.
Rachel and Luke ( whose helping look after me !)

going in today

Hi I going into hospital today . Ive been trying to upload a short video I made at Christmas but it isn't working yet. Its so funny Ill try with Dad once we are in hospital. Mum is looking after Luke this time ( or should I say Luke is looking after Mum who is resting after an operation herself).
Love Naomi
PS Thanks to all at church LCF
PPS Hi to all in 7CMC and my BF's and BFF's

Ready for 12

Naomi goes back to school today for 3 days following the Christmas holidays, before heading back to the RNOH on Monday for a rod extension. On this occasion Richard will be with Naomi in hospital, with Rachel at home with Luke.
Rachels Mum is still in hospital after a 2nd stroke 3 weeks ago, and Rachel herself is recuperating at home following some time in hospital between Christmas and the New Year. We know that Naomi recovers well after her operations, and ask the same for the Mum and Grandma...

A great summer

Naomi had a great summer following her 11 th spine operation. She headed for Scripture Union camp ( a christian run residential holiday) in Cirencester , with Luke and cousins Benjamin and Thomas. They all had a wonderful time. Naomi once again joined the village drama summer school, who learnt and performed Aristo Cats in 1 week. We had a family holiday in Brittany on our lovely camp/ beach site. Naomi has been joined at Arnold Academy ( years 5-8) by Luke and they are both having a good start to the year.

much more comfortable than hospital chairs...

Had a good night naomi just needed help with 3 turns- Naomi texted me to wake me up! Lots of resting today.
Grandma and Grandpa ( Smith) visited today while Naomi had her first sit outside for a week - it was lovely in tthe sunshine.

Rachel

and home ....

Naomi had her brace cast yesterday, and we hoped it would have been fitted the same day... I didn't arrive however. We had planned that richard would take over for the weekend, though as Naomi seemed well enough we brought her home this morning.
The surgeon was happy not to do a post op x ray, and at this stage we can do what the nursing staff do anyway.
Naomi is resting on her bed now... . Rachel will go back next week to pick up her new brace, as she will be off school all next week.
Thanks for youremails and messages again. 6 months time we do it all over