Massimo has RSV bronchiolitis. I think it is like bronchitis, but it is a virus and therefore cannot be cured by antibiotics. It is rife during winter and babies who are premature or have been ventilated are more prone to it than others. Often it causes so much difficulty in breathing that the babies end up on a ventilator for a while, but so far, Massimo has managed on just some oxygen.
He seems much better to us now, but it is possible that he will get worse before he gets better (unless being unwell before and during Xmas counts!). He is still due to go to Great Ormond Street on 5th January or thereabouts to have his hickman line reset or replaced under general anaesthetic and we just have to hope that he will be well enough for it.
Happy New Year to everyone!