Thank you Damiea. In my cousin's case I believe you are correct, it was jealously plain and simple!

It pains me that I have to say this, however; members, please do not PM me asking for reassurance that you personally are not the cause of Evie's illness! I have received several such PMs since posting this thread. Firstly I do not have the energy to answer, and secondly, of course you are not the reason she is ill! Please use common sense here and give myself and my husband a bit of space in this matter. Private best wishes are welcomed and appreciated, self-centred PMs are not.