So this is how they looked this afternoon - I even got a cuddle with the dear little chap.

ron was chirpy at visiting time - glad to be at the other end of the room with enough space to accommodate 6 visitors - it was a push to have 2 when he was by the sink. I still forgot to take in a clock for him but I think he can see the clock from where he is. His antibiotics have changed and now he has a bag which is hung up several times a day rather than the 60mls pushed into the cannula.

Philip and Becky came - only Becky got a brief glimpse of Lucy and Josiah. P and B have just gone home and taken James with them until we get him back again - not sure when that will be (!!). It has been very hard on the little ones today because I flew out of the house shortly after 6.30 and was home for an hour and half then didn't get back again until 8.30pm. Still, tomorrow shoudl be a bit more normal - I'll be home until I go to afternoon visiting unless Lucy wants me to go in to see her.

Ben is (as Lucy always told us!) wonderful and has learnt a vast amount in the past few days. he's been a wonderful support to Lucy and will be a fantastic Daddy, by the Grace of God.

I think we'll all be thankful for a good night's sleep.