Archive for November, 2009
Yesterday was a great day…….we actually managed to get Keiran on some of the rides & reward him for being so fantastic the past few days. What can I say about the rides? Completely different to back home BUT Keiran absolutely loved them. As for me I screamed on a couple of them LOL! Keiran thoroughly enjoyed himself as the smiles & laughter just summed it up.
Today, we have booked into the Holiday Inn so that we can have a hot shower & a decent nite’s sleep. It also gave us the opportunity for Keiran to go swimming – as he really hasn’t had any exercise since being here. Exercise & nutrition play an important part in helping the stem cells!
We met Mike (guy from Norfolk), Michelle, Chris & Amy and had a drink in the bar. It was nice to be able to chat & feel a little human away from teh hospital.
This evening it was heart breaking as it’s the first time I’ve seen Keiran upset. He sobbed his little heart out when we got back to the room as he’s missing home & really wanted to speak to the girls on Skype. When I spoke to them earlier he was swimming & the connection was not great. BUT he will speak to them tomorrow & know that they are fine.
Gonna try & get some sleep in a comfy bed with a comfy pillow & looking forward to a HOT shower in the MORNING – YEAH!!!
xxx
November 15th, 2009
Therapies all went well. Forest (P.T) came in at 8.15am for Electric Wave Therapy, Ear Point & Accupuncture. Keiran & I played dominoes as usual whilst he was receiving the electric wave therapy. This afternoon Keiran thoroughly enjoyed his massage & Fire Cup Therapy. He laughed as the the suction made a popping sound when the cups were pulled off his back & loved the warm sensation it gave him. It’s great to know that the afternoon sessions are relaxing him.
This evening we went out for dinner to the Holiday Inn with other families that are here receiving treatment (dont think they knew wot hit them & the nurses must have thought they had the nite off LOL). Had a great nite & lovely food & company. Will definitely have to go back againsoon to feel some normality.
We have a ‘free day’ tomorrow (no treatment), so after the Dr’s been in the morning we can take Keiran out. Will try and take Keiran back to the shops/funfair, for the third time, but will get the translator to write down what we want as it’s all in Chinese & noone who speaks English. Bless him, he just wants to get on the pirate ship & roller coaster. The funfair is inside the shopping centre………It’s amazing! The shopping centre is a little bit bigger than Lakeside but 4 storeys & in the middle on the bottom floor is a variety of rides. Wish us luck for tomorrow & we mite actually be able to reward Keiran for all his bravery.
Keiran’s got his next lot of stem cells on Monday – gonna start calling it ‘Liquid Gold’. Will keep updating when I can.
xx
November 12th, 2009
Today started with his scheduled therapies. Keiran laid back & just took it as it come. Then a visit from Dr Apple, with his results of his VEP test. Should get the results of the MRI tomorrow.
10.30am the nurse came and inserted his canula and we were told that he would go up for his Stem Cells at 2pm. The time appeared to go very slowly as I was nervous as hell BUT Keiran was not phased one bit. Even as we went upto the IV room – not a care in the world. After an hour the cells had finished being administered and it was back to the room as if nothing had happened!! Wow – he continues to show us just how strong & brave he is! He’s still got his canula in, which is irratating him a little but he knows that it’ll be out tomorrow. We spent the rest of the afternoon just keeping him relaxed in the room & chatting to some of the other families on the ward.
I’m feeling quite exhausted today; think today’s taken it’s toll on me. Looking forward to hearing the girls voices again today; as we are missing them terribley.
Thanks for all the messages from everyone back home; we really appreciate everyone of them & we look forward to hearing from you all.
xx
November 11th, 2009
We had another busy day. Keiran done extremely well this morning with his Electric Wave Therapy Ear Point & Accupunture. The ear point did look painful but Keiran reassured us that it was ok and it just felt warm.
This afternoon, instead of scheduled treatment, we went Downtown to another hospital where Keiran had another Eye test VEP & an MRI Scan. Once again he was a superstar and didn’t complain about anything once. He’s got a bit of a bald patch on the back of his head; as the nurse cut off a small patch of hair to put the electrode prob on his head.
Had KFC for dinner tonite…….chips were just like McDonalds chips & the chicken wasn’t too bad. Keiran ate his & half of mine…….his appetite’s not changed one bit since being here. Popped to the Lotte Mart quickly to get Keiran a coat – as for some reason I think we left his on the plane (oops).
The weather has turned rather cold over nite & I do wish I’d packed more warmer clothes, but we will just layer up. The hospital is not quite what I expected; but talking to some of the other familes here; really helps AND I always remember our reason for being here.
Tomorrow is Keiran’s 1st Stemcell treatment. He is not feeling nervous one little bit………as for me that is a completely different story.!!
Better hit the sack, as it’s gonna be a long emotionally exhausting day tomorrow. Will update blog again tomorrow to let you know how his first treatment goes and how he deals with it.
xx
November 10th, 2009
The day kickstarted with bloods being taken by the nurse at 7.30am. Dr Apple came in and examined Keiran around 9am and she set out a schedule for his stem cells treatment. He will be having his first one on Wednesday via IV!! He had an eye examination, xray & ECG done this afternoon – we will get the results for the Dr in the morning.
Met Forest this afternoon and he’s suggested that Keiran should receive Electric Wave Therapy, Ear point treatment, Accupuncture, Massage & Cup Therapy (very well known treatment in China). So we have a busy day tomorrow as he will be receiving some at 8.20am and then more at 1.10pm.
Everyone we have met & come across so far have been very friendly and are willing to answer any questions we mite have…..which is reassuring.
Keiran had 2 x helpings of Chinese for his tea and is ready to try & catch some zzzz’s – think I should too (Keith’s already in the land of nod).
Love to all xx
November 9th, 2009
After just over 21 hours of travelling we’ve arrived safely & are now unpacked.
Keiran will be having his bloods done tomorrow & we will meet his Dr at 7.30am then we will find out more about when he will be receiving the treatment and all the other extra therapies.
We are all completely wiped out and we will be hitting the sack very soon. Hopefully, we will be more with it tomorrow to meet some of the other families who are here and find the shop to get some basic essentials.
xx
November 8th, 2009
After a rather hectic few weeks we are finally packed and ready to set off tomorrow (although technically it’s today as it’s 12.45am – OOPS)! We’ve just got the last minute things to pack when we get up.
We’ve had the ‘last supper’ and said our goodbyes to many friends & family. However, the hardest part comes tomorrow when we have to leave Georgia & Maddie and say goodbye to them – there will be floods of tears! Although, they have their own mini adventure planned for them too and we know that they will be spoilt rotten and well cared for! Miss you & Love you loads!!
This is officially it – our next blog will be posted when we arrive at the hospital in Qingdao. Where we will update the Blog as much as we can.
Love to all our family & friends – we will miss you all tremendously
xx
November 7th, 2009
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