Dear Medical Professional, You will ask about his medical history, And I will repeat the story I have told 100 times or more, The details fine tuned to the essentials I know you need: He was born full term, He has a 7 year old brother who is fit and well, He is allergic to penicillin. You will ask me what happened, And I will answer: He is 6 years old. He wasn't breathing for 7 minutes. I gave him mouth to mouth. I will hand over a careful typed piece of A4 paper. It will tell you his hospital number, The things he is allergic to, A list of medications and doses. You will take it and smile. You'll tell me I make your job easier. I will stand calm, And in control. You see my demeanour, my hospital bags packed and ready, And you say, You've done this before. I'll nod and say many times. But remember this; That 6 year old is my baby. That boy with the oxygen, And the wires, And the tubes, Is my son. I watched him turn bl
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Crying watching this - it's just like seeing my special girl when she was small, all over again xx
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely! You must be so proud of the boys. I love the way Little H's face lights up, especially when he's following his older brother on the bike. :) xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle & Blue Sky. Yes, I am so so proud of both of them. xxx
ReplyDeleteooooh that smile is infectious, you have two lovely boys xx #thisismychild
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne
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