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Oct. 7th, 2009

49. It's all finally paid off

This is the best week ever. I'm completely back to my normal height and health and appetite. Nearly a month being the seize of a 3 year old and eating only root vegetables and dirt has lost me thirty pounds. I can fit into my old Hogwarts uniform and it's big on me too! This will probably last maybe a week before I'm back to my regular size because I'm famished and James cooks food that will one day give me a heart attack, but I will enjoy being thin while I can. It will most likely never, ever, happen again.

But the main reason this is the best week ever?

She came home yesterday!!

The Healers came in and helped us get her room set up and taught us all of the emergency spells and potions in case her lungs give out. She's still not quite the size of a regular newborn, even though she's made it past her due date. But she's excelled and surpassed everyone's expectations. I'm so thrilled to have her home and in her nursery. And Harry is in heaven being a big brother. He's always running up to see her in her crib and has helped me change her and holds her very carefully. It's wonderful to see him with her.

Things are finally looking up. James, lets plan a wedding.

Sep. 12th, 2009

48. Gnome Flu

Bloody Healers.

It's not fair

How do you get the flu when you've only been in the NICU?

Aug. 5th, 2009

47. Updates from St. Mungo's.

Harry turned seven last Friday. Seven. I don't feel old enough to be the mother of a seven year old. We had a small cake here at the hospital because he wanted Chloe to be here, and James saved the day and made sure he had plenty of presents. He told me later that on his candle he wished that Chloe could come home. I guess James and I are doing something right.

And Chloe will be one month old on the 10th. She's still in St. Mungo's, but she's doing very well! She's now 1 lb. 14.3 oz. and she's breathing mostly on her own. She still has a Nasal Canula but she doesn't need charms to do the breathing for her (the canula just gives her more oxygen). Her biggest problem is that she's very very active and the wiggling burns up a lot of the calories she needs to gain weight and get bigger - so they had to fashion her a little straight jacket of sorts out of a washcloth to keep her still. It's a good thing that she has the energy to move, but not so good that it burns up all the food we're giving her. Which is 17mm of formula every three hours. She still hasn't opened her eyes yet, but we're waiting for it. We're just thankful that she's doing as well as she is.


James' wedding ring compared to Chloe


I'm sorry if I haven't been as attentive to all of my friends lately. I know awful things are going on, and some good things as well. It's just hard for me to concentrate on anyone or thing else right now. So much of me is tied up here in my daily vigils that I often forget that almost a month has passed and a whole world and war is still raging outside. Right now everything in me is focusing on Chloe. I just don't have enough left to give to anyone else. I'm sorry.

May. 7th, 2009

40. Storks

So for those who haven't heard, since Riddle and Grindelwald know now why the hell not the rest of the world? James and I are expecting. I'm about 20 weeks. And if anyone even suggests that the baby's a boy I will end you.

I feel like I can't catch up on sleep. Like if I sleep enough last week won't have happened, but it did, so I can't ever sleep enough. That's ridiculous, I know. I'm just tired. I'm going back to bed again now.

May. 1st, 2009

39. Rage rage against the dying of the light

So people say that when you're dying you're supposed to see your life flash before your eyes. I didn't. I saw runes. I think next time I'd prefer images of my family. As useful as runes are.

Private to James )

Unbreakable Private Hex to Sev )

Apr. 30th, 2009

38. Help

Gemma. Mirian. Julian Alek Julian.

We need help. please.

i think i need coffe n--

Apr. 29th, 2009

37. Need an answer ASAP

Can anyone read runes?! Besides Sioned. ANYONE?

Private to James )

Apr. 26th, 2009

36. Shit

Private to Order, Minus James and Sirius )

Apr. 24th, 2009

35. Death Eaters are a stupid name anyways

I really hate you people you know that? This fearing for my life thing is bullshite.

Private to James )

Private to Dora )

Apr. 18th, 2009

34. Change of scenery

I keep feeling like I'm destined to live in the winter.

Private to Hestia, Alice and Liz
Harry and I are in Sydney. In case you needed me for anything. I don't know how long we'll be here for, but we're here. And yes, James knows and made all the reservations and practically pushed us out the door. I haven't left again or anything.

And devil cat is with us, Alice. I haven't killed it yet. Harry refused to leave without him.

Apr. 15th, 2009

33. Pets

Why is there a kitten in my laundry basket?

Apr. 12th, 2009

32. Easter Sunday

Easter means several things. I won't get into the spiritual end of it here. But what I WILL get into is that it's the end of Lent! And that means I can watch telly again!

Apr. 7th, 2009

31. No rest for the weary

I want to sleep for the next year. Does anyone have a potion strong enough?

Private to Moody )

Private to James )

Mar. 20th, 2009

27. Legal questions

Auror people.

I'm allowed, by law, to give a one-time gift of up to 5,000 galleons that is not subject to taxes. Correct? I mean, according to the law that's what it says. So after I give said gift to whomever that is their money to do with as they wish. Fully and completely theirs? Since it is a gift.

Mar. 17th, 2009

26. Have we lost the book on fairness and equality?

Has no one in this country heard of 'Innocent until proven guilty'? Or, oh I don't know, the concept of a trial? OH! How about this? The punishment fitting the bleeding crime!

Things were supposed to be different. It wasn't supposed to be like this.

Mar. 11th, 2009

25. Weddings!

BURTON!! Where am I going on the 14th and can I be in a wheel chair?! I don't want to miss Inka's big day!

Also, I started physical therapy today and I fell on my ass. Three times. It was a riot for everyone who was not me, I've been assured.

And these pain potions they gave me are completely safe and won't hurt the baby anything. They promised.

Mar. 8th, 2009

24. Back in London-Town

So today I finally got my transfer from the German hospital to the London one approved. My leg is officially pieced back together and stable enough for me to begin physical therapy. I haven't been able to walk in exactly three weeks and my newly repaired leg is still a bit weak so it's going to be rough.

But it's so nice to be back in London. Dora, thank you for all your help this past week! I was going spare with no one to talk to. And now those poor blokes down the hall will be very put out that they can't challenge us to a rematch. We're the hospital bed racing champions.

Feb. 21st, 2009

23. I've never really liked Sauerkraut anyways

I like Germany even less than Finland. I want to go home.

My leg is getting better. Since it was a hex that shattered it they couldn't just heal it and had to piece all my bone shards back together. It's like a giant bone puzzle, but with splinters. At least regrowing my fingers is over with.

Good luck at the MMA's! I'll be listening on the Wireless.

Private to James )

Feb. 16th, 2009

22. Well, now that that's over with.

Private to everyone involved in the revolt

I'm alive. Just so... everyone knows.

Finally got to Germany. So. I'm here. In this makeshift hospital thing. My leg looks like an ink covered tree stump.

James? I think we should make an executive decision to make Valentine's Day on like, some other day so we can claim we didn't miss it, we just celebrate differently. I think we can get away with it.

Feb. 12th, 2009

21. Private to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre Reenactment League

Bruges Revolt: Revenge of the Waffles )

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