Hearing test: abnormal.

Bloods: abnormal.

CT scan: pending.

Yes, still.

Number of doctors closed until the end of January 2010: too many to list.

Care factor of boonie doctor: zero.

GP’s ability to organise a hospital admission: zilch.

Ability for paediatrician to stay true to his word: nil.

Chances of Ivy having an illness free Christmas: slim

Chances of preschool child vomiting, meaning gastro has come to play…again: Oh, high, very high.

Chances of the universe giving me a break? 

You decide.