16th November 2009 – 2nd Stem Cell Treatment via Lumbar
November 17th, 2009
Keiran is one major superstar & we are sooooooo proud of him!!!
He received his second lot of stem cells today but this time via lumbar puncture. This was another day Keith & I were not looking forward to and the day felt like it would not end. Keiran had his morning therapies with Forest & then Keith cooked spaghetti bolog to fill Keiran up as we knew he would not be able to eat again until after 10.30pm. Cooking dinner was a task in itself as the facilities are very basic (2 hobs & a tiny oven with one shelf) together with the fact that it’s shared with perhaps 20+ other families……not ideal; but we managed.
The hours appeared to drag by; but 4.30pm came round and off we went upto the 9th floor. We were not allowed into the stemcell room this time as it’s sterile & classified as an operating room. Keith & I waited outside those doors for 20mins – which felt like eternity, sobbing at not being at our son’s side and not knowing what was/is happening (the whole afternoon/eve’s been full of emotions & tears). Keiran came out a bit groggy and his speach was a little slower as he was given valium to help him relax. He came back to the hospital room and had to lay still for another 6hours. He was not to lift his head and keep all movement to a minimal, plus no drink or food. He done a fantastic job of doing as he was told and I think he was fed up with me keep asking him if he was ok or if he had any pain. The valium might have helped him relax but it certainly didn’t make him tired…….he continued to chat the whole time whilst he was listening to music & watching a dvd. He got a little restless for the last hour and was looking forward to getting off his bed.
Hooray, the 6 hours were over. I made him an omelette which he ate rather quickly & a few glasses of water later – he’s as good as new!!!
He is so resiliant & so much stronger than I’ve ever given him credit for. I’m so very proud of him for everything that he has endured since being here in China; I could not ask for better!!!
I don’t think I’ll get much sleep tonight as I’ve found myself watching Keiran sleep – he looks so peaceful & it helps me to try & forget about everything that he’s gone through that day and remind me that ‘tomorrow is a new day’.
We are all missing you all at home & love you all loads
xx
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1. Kelly | November 17th, 2009 at 12:59 am
Reading this brings tears to my eyes! You are so brave Keiran, we love you lots and are so proud of you!!!
Glad I managed to speak to you today and see that you were ok as been thinking of you all day (as per every day).
Love to you all.
Auntie Kelly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
2. kerry | November 17th, 2009 at 2:04 am
well done babe, for being the braveist boy i know, your amazing,
love and strengh to you all
3. Joanne Tucc | November 17th, 2009 at 5:00 am
Oh My God Keiran you are such a brave, fantastic lad. We are so very proud of you……………….I was nearly crying whilst reading this but I know it is also happy “tears” as you are doing fantastic. We can only imagine what you are going through and we look forward to the updates every day.
Our luv, prayers and thoughts are with you always and the kids ask about you every day and even people I work with are asking after you. You have so many people sending their best wishes/thoughts and prayers, etc.
can’t wait to speak to you all soon. Keep smiling babe and being as strong as you are – you are brilliant.
Hayley, Keith ……………………… I know you are so very proud of him too – we are all thinking of you and sending our luv as always xXx
4. Amelia, Aidan, Tersa, Shaun Reynolds | November 17th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Hi there
It is 9pm here so I’m not sure if you will just be getting up or just going to bed. We all just hope you all have had a good nights sleep. I’m just ablout to expalin to Millie what a Lumbar puncture involves so I know how worried you must have been. Keep stong for Kierian. So is it more rlelaxation today? Enjoy xxx
5. londonruby | November 17th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Wow he is such a trooper and we are proud of him as well. You must have been at wits end waiting for the lumbar to be over. We so appreciate you all for keeping us up to date on all you are experiencing.
your in our thoughts and prayers!!
Ruby
6. Lisa | November 17th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Hi Hay, Keith and Keiran,
Glad to see you arrived safetly, sounds like everything going well. Saw Maddie at school this afternoon and she looked relaxed and happy.
Sending our best wishes to you all out there in china, give Kieran a big hug from me.
Lisa xx
7. alex green | November 18th, 2009 at 1:33 am
Hi Kirean its Alex again sorry I couldn’t talk to you yesterday it just that I was out well I am so proud of you that you had your second stem cell treatment on your own. I can’t believe that U’re so brave. best wishes from me and the rest of the family bye now Kirean I wil talk to you tomorow. from Alex, Tom, Sam, Jo and Allan
8. Carys Bunce | November 18th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Hi there…you are doing amazing Keiran, I would not have enjoyed keeping still for 6 hours and well done for being so brave whilst receiving your stem cells.
Everyone is asking after you, Sam, Kirsteen, Faye and lots of other people. I’m thinking of you all every day…..Hayley I have lots of massages wilth your name on them when you get back…you can have one too Keith if you like…only if you shave your legs first though!! I saw Llian and Lauren yesterday…Llian is getting fat hehe!! Lauren was very cute as usual, got the blanket out to play under!!!
I’ve got a weekend of exams coming up, wish me luck!!
Speak soon, keep up the good work, miss you and love you loads
Caz and Sam xxxx
9. Martin Dacey | November 18th, 2009 at 4:15 am
Hi Kieran,
I have been following your progress and admire you for your bravery and strength of character .
It genuinely humbles me to even begin to understand how maturely you are facing up to the treatment.
I wish you all the very best on behalf of myself and the Civil Service Club Management and Members.
Martin
10. mum/nan | November 18th, 2009 at 5:35 am
Hi all
Im glad I got to speak to you all this morning before I went to work as I needed to know that Keiran was OK and that yesterday wasnt to hard for him. Got a new charger for the computer so will speak to you again in the morning. I expect keiran was starving as i know how much he likes his food. I wish I was there with you Hayley as it must be so hard for you hes such a super trooper.
Love you all xxxxxx
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