Day +87

Posted on: 23/06/2014

Today we had an early hospital appointment. Ava was nervous about having to have a routine anti-pneumonia treatment which is administered via a nebuliser, but thankfully the doctors decided that she was strong enough to go without it. Her blood results were good - neutrophils are still 1200, but platelets are 138,000, which is fantastic! Ava did her gross motor function score test for Dr Francesca the neurologist with Dr Laura (above). She did really well with movements and running, however her balance on stairs and during skipping and hopping has definitely declined, so we have a good deal of physio and OT to do when we get home. Afterwards we had lunch at the hotel and then three parcels arrived: 2 more from the mystery sender (a great 'Where's Wally' card game and a cute wooden mouse) and some fab stick on nail art all the way from our friends in New York. Thank you all! This afternoon we fed the ducks and practised our Italian. We also booked our flights home, which we are super excited about. 7 days and counting!