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  • Cherryfudge
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    Oh no, poor kids and poor you! I hope they're soon on the road to recovery. Hugs xx
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  • UncannyScot
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    Aww naw!

    Hope they're on the mend soon and that your stress levels drop.
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  • jwil
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    Hope the kids are better soon x
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  • RosaBernicia
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    Oh dear, hope they are on the mend and you are getting some peace!


    Rosa xx
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  • Oh no :eek:. I hope the DC get better soon.
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  • beanielou
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    Hope everyone is on the mend really soon.
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  • Hope everyone feels better soon. x
  • mummytogirls
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    Poor kids WF, hope they're feeling better soon xx
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  • Hope everyone is well again soon Xx
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  • earthgirl
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    So sorry to hear about the children being ill.
    Hope they are recovering well.
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