I do believe the move to Hampton Court has done me some good. Little enough, perhaps, in real terms as my head aches, the leg pains continue, and the bad dreams are increasing in severity. But now I am over the sense of shock, pain and humility I endured at the loss of my baby here some time ago. If I could look forward to the safe birth of my present baby now, it would be a real blessing. I do have some pain in my belly, though, and Dr Owen is concerned, saying that should not be so. At least I can rise every morning now and have done since Francis and the doctor advised me so strongly to do so, in the summer.
My ladies work so hard to cheer me up that I feel indebted to them for their warm loyalty. Susan brings me a new sweet French wine that has a tangy, spicy flavour in spite of its o
