News from Janet

(This is Kate, not Janet - despite what the signature line!)

I've had several emails from Janet this evening and thought that I would precis them for the blog.

Mr Messy and Drama Teen are still of visiting Baby's home area (hence the lack of updates from Addis, when the technical expert's travelling the blog is put on hold, hopefully Janet's still typing even if she can't post!) It must be a very emotional trip for them, hopefully they'll get lots more information for Baby . I think that they've got another day there before travelling back to Addis on Friday.

Meanwhile Janet is left holding Baby and Little Prince and I think that that's quite a juggling act when you're so far away from home. Baby's Visa was applied for on Monday but still hasn't come through - Janet's considering intimidation by small children, taking B and LP to the office and sitting there until the Visa people would rather issue the necessary paperwork than have there any longer. Hopefully the Visa will be issued tomorrow before the Littlies have to be brought in, but it sounds as if there's still quite a lot of paperwork shuffling to do first.

Nappy rash has been a big issue for Baby. Luckily Janet knew about this before they travelled and took the necessary supplies, especially lots of cream. Janet reports that Baby's rash was a lot better, until they ran out of premium nappies - she can only get Baby sized nappies in a local brand that aren't so efficient, so once again they are battling nappy rash but for now they're winning!

I think that they're doing tremendously, thanks for checking up on them and I'll let you know if I hear any more.