Claire is born in Portsmouth, and Margaret and Alan begin adjusting their Fareham flat and daily routines around their first child.

Michael is born in Portsmouth, and Margaret adjusts to caring for a second child alongside three-year-old Claire.

Margaret’s recurring pain is diagnosed as gallstones, leading to surgery and an unwanted demonstration that home and work can continue without her.

Margaret records the final week of her father’s life after a severe stroke and the practical decisions that followed his death.

Margaret’s knee pain is diagnosed as mild osteoarthritis, leading to exercises, practical adjustments and selective acceptance of help.

Margaret records the week between Joan’s severe stroke and her death, including the hospital visits and practical questions shared with Peter.

Margaret has a cataract removed from her right eye and approaches the recovery instructions as another process to check.