Sunday Shock...

Had a phone call from my friend Karen's Dad Brian yesterday. To tell me that Karen had, had a heart attack and had been rushed to St Thomas's Hospital, where they had inserted 3 stents. It was such a shock. Rang a couple of our mutual friends to let them know. Just hoping that her recovery is a speedy one.. Karen we love you and are wishing you well...

Visitors..

My friend Jayne and her Mum popped up to see us yesterday and see the new babies. While she was here we were sitting in the little paddock and I had my hands spread out behind me. Along came Lil and I didn't move my hand quick enough, and she trod on my fingers. I think the ring finger is definitely broken. Stuck it straight in the water bucket, but couldn't get my wedding ring off. Well by this morning the finger looked like a thick pork sausage and boy does it hurt. Its very bruised and I can't straighten it. So went into town to the jewellers, who cut the ring off for me, I can't describe the relief. Left my ring there to be repaired, but need to go back in 10 days when the swellings gone down so he can re size it. Tash and Brandon also called up yesterday afternoon to see the babies, managed to get some good pictures..
Ben's off school today because of the teachers strike, so he's been doing homework all day. Harry's friend Caulder is over here for the day as well. Will be taking him home shortly.

Hospital With Harry..

Went to the hospital with Harry this morning for his follow up appointment. He had more x-rays taken, the Consultant wants to see him again in five weeks. The bone still looks like its floating and has not started to join up yet. He wants Harry to keep the brace and the sling on constantly. The sling is taking all the weight of the arm and the brace is keeping his back straight. We can't even get a t-shirt on him yet! Harry still has a massive yellow bruise on his shoulder. So he can't return to school yet because he can't hold a pen correctly to write and he must try and keep his arm still.. Harry was quite happy about that, means he can spend some time with the new babies. So I'll ring the school tomorrow and explain the situation. Also rang and left a message for his Scout leader explaining that Harry won't be at Scouts for the foreseeable future.

Another New Arrival..

Chrizzy gave birth this evening at approx 6pm... Details on Hericus Blog...

Another New Arrival....

We got up to a new filly foal this morning. Please see Hericus blog for details, had to have the vet out this evening, foal not feeding as it should. Long night ahead...

New Arrival.....

Had our first foal of the season this evening... Please see Hericus Blog for all the details, pictures and video... Link in my side bar....

Hospital

Well it was back to the hospital again this morning to the fracture clinic. Saw the consultant who advised us that it could take up to three months for Harry's bone to heal fully. They have put him in a brace to keep his back straight, this also pulls the bones back into the right position. He has also been fitted with an adjustable sling, that fastens over his opposite shoulder but gives full support to his arm. We have to go back next week so that they can re x-ray the brake and adjust the brace. He has to wear both constantly, unless he has a shower.
Ben came home from school with a letter of apology from the boy at school who caused Harry's injury. I really haven't got my head round it all yet, and am undecided whether to take the matter further.
Water board also came back today, we have definitely cured the water leak that we had, all been tested and all OK now. Which is another weight of my mind. Also managed to get some more fencing up this afternoon. Big Mick has been a really big help.