Liz has now spoken to our GP who has "confirmed" Edward as having swine flu.

Actual testing is no longer being done as too many new cases are being reported, however the GP said that Edward's symptoms combined with his close contact with the confirmed case (who was actually tested) last week at his nursery is enough to consider Edward as confirmed with swine flu.

Our GP advised us that Edward should be kept at home until his temperature returns to normal, but the rest of us should not limit our movements or contact with others unless we actually start to show symptoms as well.

We only need to worry about Edward if his temperature doesn't respond to paracetamol, he becomes listless or stops drinking. Apparently it's all just the same if/when Sophie catches it too. Except that I imagine there will be more screaming.

It's just a shame that Edward isn't quite old enough to look after the rest of us next week when he's better and we're all ill!