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So, anyone clamouring for Emma to get back to them about something or to hurry up and do her homework should be aware that she's had a very disrupted week. Emma's little boy, the normally indomitable Rowan, has had a middle-ear infection that got bad enough to need an operation. Apparently kids get these things quite often, but it was news to me, so I was helpfully fretting and twisting my hat in my hands. I think it's safe to say that Rowan has not enjoyed going without food and water and having needles stuck in him, presumably all accompanied by spectacular ear-ache, and plainly doesn't understand why we'd all gang up on him like this. Em, who seems quite fond of Rowan from what I can tell, has hardly dared to blink for three days, never mind actually sleep. Fortunately Rowan has had his operation, is mending well, is eating voraciously and is on track to be home by the weekend, if all goes well. So, if there's anything you need, you could either try asking me (no, seriously. I mean you could try) or perhaps you could sit on it until next week when hopefully Rowan, and therefore Emma, will be back to full strength.
Comments: 6
Poor Rowan! Poor Em!
But it's true: kids get these things quite often. Happened to me as a wee one.
Posted by: KatharineC on March 3, 2011 04:02 PM
Was also a recurrent sufferer, though not quite that young. Hope he mends soon.
Posted by: Richard Wright on March 3, 2011 04:20 PM
Hugs to both Rowan and Emma. Hope the little chap starts to feel better soon.
- Neil.
Posted by: Neil Ford on March 3, 2011 06:40 PM
Hope Ro gets better very soon and Emma gets some sleep!
While I'm over here, I wanted to say that I'm very pleased that 'The Martian Ambassador' by Alan Baker has now been published by Snow - we think it's great and have been shouting about it lots. There's an article on our site saying how great Alan is.
So...
Yey to Snow!
Boo to ear infections.
Posted by: Anna Lewis on March 3, 2011 11:23 PM
Best to little ro and emma!
Posted by: wayne simmons on March 6, 2011 05:19 PM
All the best to Emma and Rowan. I emailed Emma a couple of times regarding a cover image issue on Amazon, and she very kindly emailed me back (from the hospital, mind you!), explaining that Rowan had just had an emergency operation. I'm in awe of her courtesy and professionalism in the midst of a situation that would have any parent tearing their hair out in worry. As I said in my reply to her, cover issues are irrelevant compared to the health of one's family, and can wait.
And by the way, thanks to Anna for your kind words. You make me blush, ma'am!
Posted by: Alan Baker on March 7, 2011 07:14 AM