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0:00:23 > 0:00:28- The sun rises once more on the - children's ward in Ysbyty Gwynedd.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34- It's time to prepare - for the new young patients.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- Some have been here overnight.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44- He came in last Wednesday.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- They thought he had shingles, - or chickenpox.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- He was treated - with acyclovir for a few days.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- He was sent home on Sunday - with acyclovir by mouth.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03- Everything was fine.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- He went to Alder Hey on Monday - for chemotherapy.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- He began scratching - round his neck again.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- Mam asked for Piriton, - because she'd left hers at home.
0:01:15 > 0:01:17- They examined him there.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- They decided he'd had - another shingles flare-up.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- So he has come back here again, - the poor baby.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- Hiya!
0:01:29 > 0:01:31- He isn't happy at all.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- The heat doesn't help.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38- It's on his chest and neck.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- Riley had his port removed - quite a while ago.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- He gets small cannulas.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- Unfortunately, Riley has a phobia.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- If I'm around, he only wants me.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55- That doesn't always work out well.
0:01:56 > 0:01:58- Is this your second home by now?
0:01:58 > 0:02:00- Is this your second home by now?- - Yes.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- You were here when I filmed - last time and the time before.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- We came in just for - a quick appointment the other day.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11- The lads were here. - We said "Hi." Timing!
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- He's here for seven days. - In-between times, he can go home.
0:02:18 > 0:02:24- On Minffordd Ward, Nurse Ceri is - waiting for the day's first patient.
0:02:25 > 0:02:30- How on earth will they - work out Caleb's weight?
0:02:30 > 0:02:35- We'll estimate his weight and yours - together, then you on your own.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- If not, we'll get - the chair scales.
0:02:38 > 0:02:39- Both of you go on.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- Good idea. Dad and Caleb - go on the scales together.
0:02:45 > 0:02:49- Can you give him to Mam? - Then we'll weigh you on your own.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- Now, Dad goes on his own.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- Then Dad's weight is subtracted.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58- Now we'll get an answer.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- Great. Thanks.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03- Take a seat.
0:03:03 > 0:03:04- Champion.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- Caleb has come to have grommets.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- He gets earache all the time.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- We've just come back - from a holiday in Portugal.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- It was hot and he wanted - to jump in the pool.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- We were a bit nervous, - in case water got in his ears.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- We put a band round his head.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- It was quite handy.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- Is this the first time - he has had anaesthetic?
0:03:35 > 0:03:36- Yes.
0:03:36 > 0:03:37- How do you feel?
0:03:38 > 0:03:40- You're a bit nervous, aren't you?
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- We're grateful that he's healthy, - and that's all it is.
0:03:45 > 0:03:50- Caleb has arrived the week - Dewi Ward is being transformed.
0:03:52 > 0:03:53- Who is this?
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- Does she remind you of anyone?
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- As you see, everywhere - has been painted. It's great!
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- I modelled for hours - so they could get me right.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08- I think he got me.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11- But we're a bit worried - about her BMI.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- It's not quite - what we want to show young girls.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17- But I'm quite happy!
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- Everything here is new. - This cubicle has been redone.
0:04:30 > 0:04:36- There's a bathroom with a shower and - room for a wheelchair, if necessary.
0:04:36 > 0:04:37- Everything is new.
0:04:37 > 0:04:42- The charity Gafael Llaw - gave us money to do it.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- Is it only for...
0:04:45 > 0:04:47- Oncology children? Yes.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- We hope to do more.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- Riley has shingles now.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- It's not wise for him - to mix with other children.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- When they're neutropenic, - they can't go to the playroom.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- Obviously, there are - a lot of infections there.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- We hope to have a door...
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- ..leading to a small garden - where they can play.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- It's nice for them to go out.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- You like this room, don't you?
0:05:18 > 0:05:22- It's very important - that Dewi Ward is a pleasant place.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27- Sometimes, you have - to be very brave to come here.
0:05:28 > 0:05:29- You OK, Ianto?
0:05:29 > 0:05:30- You OK, Ianto?- - Yes.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- My name's Mel. - I'm looking after you today.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- Can I check your name - and date of birth?
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- Then can I pop a bracelet - on your arm? Is that OK?
0:05:39 > 0:05:41- Is your name Ianto Hedd?
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- How many teeth - are you having extracted?
0:05:45 > 0:05:46- One.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- Will you show me which one?
0:05:51 > 0:05:53- The one in the back?
0:05:53 > 0:05:54- Yes.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- Are you supposed - to have a tooth there?
0:05:59 > 0:06:04- He has an extra tooth. It's called - supernumeracy, something like that.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- It's being extracted today...
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- ..to make room for - the other tooth to grow properly.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- So you have too many teeth.
0:06:13 > 0:06:14- You're special.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- Even special children - are sometimes ill.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28- They've contacted the hospital - in Liverpool, Alder Hey.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30- They asked for advice.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35- He's classed as high risk - because he's so young.
0:06:37 > 0:06:42- But because I'm feeding him - and I had chickenpox as a child...
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- ..the antibodies have gone to him.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- I think he's fought - chickenpox really well.
0:06:49 > 0:06:54- He's supposed to have medication - for two or three more days.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57- But he seems fine.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- So they're considering - letting us go soon.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- We're waiting to hear - from the other hospital.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- I don't want to get too excited!
0:07:08 > 0:07:10- We might still be here.
0:07:11 > 0:07:13- I'm just glad he's alright.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- Chickenpox spreads by air.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- That's probably how - poor Riley got shingles.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- It started here. It went - up to his neck, then his back.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33- It looks unpleasant.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38- But it's cooling down a bit.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- Has he caught shingles - because of his condition?
0:07:44 > 0:07:45- No.
0:07:45 > 0:07:50- Maybe he caught it in school - or from someone with chickenpox.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- This is how it broke out in him.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55- Of course, he wants to scratch.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58- At the moment, it's fairly cool.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- When you went before, he said...
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- "..I can speak Welsh now. - Why don't they talk to me?"
0:08:06 > 0:08:07- Ooh!
0:08:07 > 0:08:08- Ooh!- - I can.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- He can say a lovely poem in Welsh. - You can speak a bit of Welsh!
0:08:13 > 0:08:14- He's learning in school.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17- That's what you just said.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- Just count in Welsh, properly.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- Un, dau, tri, pedwar, pump, - chwech, saith, wyth, naw, deg.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26- Well done.
0:08:27 > 0:08:28- Come on.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- It's Ianto's turn - to find a bed now.
0:08:40 > 0:08:42- There we are. Is that OK?
0:08:42 > 0:08:46- Yes. Does he need - to change into his pyjamas?
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- It's entirely up to you.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- You can change now or in an hour, - just before going to theatre.
0:08:53 > 0:08:54- Whatever suits you.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- I've just bought pyjamas - and stuff. Is that OK?
0:08:58 > 0:08:59- Yes. It's not a onesy, is it?
0:08:59 > 0:09:00- Yes. It's not a onesy, is it?- - No.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- They're not keen on onesies, - but pyjamas is fine.
0:09:05 > 0:09:06- Isn't it comfy?
0:09:09 > 0:09:10- Comfy?
0:09:11 > 0:09:12- Oh!
0:09:13 > 0:09:14- That's handy.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- Would you like one at home?
0:09:19 > 0:09:21- I'd like one of those!
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- The waiting is over for Caleb.
0:09:27 > 0:09:31- A brand new pair of grommets - awaits him in theatre.
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0:09:52 > 0:09:53- Goodness me!
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- Caleb is back, almost before - I had time to boil a kettle.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- The grommets are in his ears.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12- BACKGROUND CONVERSATION
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- We took him up.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33- He went to sleep straightaway.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- By the time we came down, - had a cuppa in the cafe...
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- ..and returned here, - it was time to fetch him.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- Everything went champion I think.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- It was all a bit overwhelming.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- Mam shed a few tears.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00- But everything went well.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- It's just a waiting game now, - for him to wake up.
0:11:05 > 0:11:10- He has to eat, drink and go to the - toilet before we can take him home.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14- The waiting is over for Ianto.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- At last, it's time for - the extra tooth to be extracted.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- Look what they're painting here.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- This is a familiar face - for Ward Plant viewers.
0:11:33 > 0:11:37- This gentleman is Dewi, - Gwion's father.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39- Gwion is back.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- His father will tell us why.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- We're back in with his chest. - Gwion gets ill quickly.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48- He was a bit snotty yesterday.
0:11:48 > 0:11:50- It wasn't bad in the day.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- Last night, around eight o'clock, - he was breathing with his belly.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- That's a sign he's working hard - and it's time to come back in.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- We came in at half past nine.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07- I'll give him his medicine.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10- What are you doing?
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- Giving him medicine. The tube - goes from his nose to his stomach.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- He can't take anything by mouth.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20- It goes to his lungs with pneumonia.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24- We're waiting - for an appointment in Alder Hey....
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- ..for a PEG feed to his stomach.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- We phoned about that, - but there's a waiting list.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- In the meantime, we're using this. - I need to test it.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40- The stick turns colour.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45- That proves it's in his stomach.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- It should be green or under.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- If it's blue, - it isn't in his stomach.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- That shows it's gone in.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57- He'll get his medicine.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- What is your job?
0:13:01 > 0:13:03- I don't work anymore.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07- I had to give up my job, with Gwion.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09- What did you do?
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- What did you do?- - I was a labourer and plasterer.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14- I built walls, and all sorts.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16- You'd make an excellent nurse.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19- Thanks! I'm an old hand now.
0:13:30 > 0:13:35- The nurse said - we can go home at 4.45pm...
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- ..in half an hour or so.
0:13:40 > 0:13:44- He has to drink and eat something.
0:13:45 > 0:13:46- Then we can go.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- You can go home to bed.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- You're a bit grumpy.
0:14:01 > 0:14:06- You look at life differently - when you have a child like Gwion.
0:14:06 > 0:14:07- How?
0:14:08 > 0:14:14- Everyone complains about money, - and this and that.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- That means nothing now.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21- People don't realize - how lucky they are...
0:14:21 > 0:14:26- ..to have healthy children - who can run around and play.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- Gwion is happy, bless him.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33- We think, "Why him?"
0:14:36 > 0:14:37- Don't we?
0:14:38 > 0:14:42- Do people understand - what you're going through?
0:14:43 > 0:14:47- You need to have a child like Gwion - to understand properly.
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- There are days - when I feel like screaming.
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- I break down sometimes - when I'm on my own with Gwion.
0:14:56 > 0:15:00- We have to get on with it, - don't we, Gwion?
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- Don't we?
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- What lies ahead for you today?
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- We're waiting to see the doctor - to tell us what's going on.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- He has started on antibiotics again.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- We'll keep an eye on his oxygen.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- They put him on high-flow.
0:15:26 > 0:15:32- It contains water - to stop him drying up.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35- It isn't bad at the moment.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- He had a fit this morning at 2.30am.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- They're keeping an eye on that, too.
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- It's warm here, too, - so I stripped him down.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- We go from Dewi Ward to Caleb's zoo.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- It's good to forget - you're in hospital, isn't it?
0:16:06 > 0:16:07- Yes!
0:16:11 > 0:16:15- You won't believe it, - but the chickenpox is back.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- Sister Tracey wears - a mask, gloves and an apron...
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- ..so the virus doesn't spread.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- 36.7. Yeah!
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- I'll let the doctor know.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- I'm sure he can go home.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- This takes me back to the time - I narrated Tomos Y Tanc.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- This red steam engine is James.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- It's on its way to X-ray Gwion.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01- A nice Ferrari red one.
0:17:04 > 0:17:09- Excellent. Just so his shoulders - are below the bottom of the pillow.
0:17:10 > 0:17:11- Perfect.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- If you'll only step out - behind me for a second.
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- Breathe in - and hold your breath, Gwion.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41- That'll go through to the computers, - and the doctors will look at them.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- It won't take him too long, - a few minutes.
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- And here is the infection, - like a flurry of white snow.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- The snow won't be there long - if the physiotherapist has her way.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- Can you put the pillow - behind his back?
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- I'm tapping Gwion's chest.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08- He has mucus on his breast.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- I want him to bring it up.
0:18:11 > 0:18:14- It's like tapping - a ketchup bottle...
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- ..to get the mucus higher...
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- ..so he can bring it up.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- This will help move it.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- I've disturbed you now.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- You were having a nice nap!
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- Let's try, shall we?
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- We'll do both sides.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- One, two, three.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- While the physiotherapy goes on...
0:18:49 > 0:18:54- ..Nurse Bethan checks - IF Gwion is drinking enough.
0:18:54 > 0:18:59- We weigh his nappies to see - how much goes in and passes out.
0:19:00 > 0:19:02- The balance has to be right.
0:19:03 > 0:19:08- We weigh it to find out - how much is passed out.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- We change it to ml.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- We'll document the chart - in his room.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- After all that, he deserves a nap.
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- He's still working hard.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40- But the numbers are OK.
0:19:41 > 0:19:45- The SAT monitor is on his foot.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47- That picks up his heartbeat...
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- ..and the level of oxygen - in his blood.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- This is an NG tube.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- That's where he gets - his medicine and feeds.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- The Optiflow in his nose...
0:20:02 > 0:20:06- ..gives him high-flow oxygen...
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- ..while he's unwell.
0:20:09 > 0:20:10- Oh, dear!
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- There you are.
0:20:14 > 0:20:20- The sock is there to prevent him - from pulling everything out!
0:20:20 > 0:20:21- It's a good sign.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- It's a good sign.- - It's a really good sign.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- Ianto is back, minus his tooth.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- Have you seen your tooth?
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- Look how big it was!
0:20:41 > 0:20:43- That was in your mouth!
0:20:44 > 0:20:47- Wow! How much money - do you think you'll have?
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- I don't know.
0:20:53 > 0:20:57- It's an eye-opener to see - the children on the children's ward.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- The children and parents are brave.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- Ianto only had a tooth taken out.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07- A parent can't help worrying.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- I'm glad he's back.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- Everyone has been so kind.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- I'm glad it's over.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- Caleb and his grommets - are going home.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- You won't get far without shoes, - Caleb!
0:21:31 > 0:21:32- Ta-ta.
0:21:34 > 0:21:35- Ta-ta.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- Ta-ra.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- Riley is going home, too, - but in a taxi.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- Mam couldn't find the car keys.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- Riley. Have you hidden Mum's keys?
0:21:52 > 0:21:53- No?
0:21:55 > 0:21:56- Bye now.
0:22:01 > 0:22:06- He's just scrubbed number four, - whoever that was.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09- Charlie, let's just leave!
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- Riley has gone home.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- The children's ward is quiet again.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- Gwion and his father can sleep.
0:22:51 > 0:22:56- The grommets in Caleb's ears - have greatly improved his hearing.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- The tooth fairy left Ianto 2.
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- Gwion has started - in Pendalar School.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06- He's waiting for an operation - in Alder Hey.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09- Riley's mother still - can't find her keys!
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