Summary
The group discusses Julia's recent diagnosis of cytomegalovirus (CMV), which has caused her hearing loss and vision problems. They talk about how the doctor suspected CMV and confirmed it through lab tests, likely from the newborn blood spot test. They note that the hearing loss on her right side is permanent, while her eyesight may improve with development. They also mention potential related conditions like ADHD and autism, and confirm that Julia does not have autism but shows some attention issues. The conversation covers testing for Julia's sister Emilia, who may also have been exposed, and Emilia's testing is booked for next month. They discuss Julia's development, consider the possibility of holding her back a year in school (though difficult in the UK), and share encouragement from examples like Andrea Bocelli. They briefly talk about Anna's sharpness and getting her maths books for Christmas, but ultimately agree the diagnosis is a big step and Julia will have a normal life.