7th Stemcells treatment via IV
How we managed to get up this morning I have no idea. A group of us went out for dinner at the Holiday Inn last nite to celebrate Brandy, Chad & Spencer’s last nite on the 8th Floor. When we got back to the hospital we sat in the common area chatting and having a laugh (it was one of the best days we’ve had since being in China). Before I knew it, it was 1.30am & time for me to get in my pit.
It was lovely to be able to talk to Matthew’s mum Bernadette, Cathy & Ryan (Mallory’s parents), Brandy & Chad (Spencer’s parents) & Chris & Michelle (Amy’s Parents). These children are so wonderful and it’s heartwrenching to listen to the stories of what they’ve been through BUT we will continue with our fight for our children to have the best life possible!!
It was another sad morning as we watched Brandy, Chad, Spencer, Mildred & Lulu set off for the airport. It sure will be quiet around this place now. We will miss those guys but wish them all the success in the world. Will def stay in contact with them!! Thank you for some sanity over the past few weeks LOL! We are now the longest serving family on the block & will be the next to leave……
Keiran was great again today. He did ask for numbing cream to be applied to his hand before the nurses were due to come and insert his canula. His strength through all his treatments & therapies has been outstanding!!! His canula was fitted and he was very relieved that it went in first time. For some reason my cold has hit me with a vengenace & I was unable to go upto the IV room with him at 2.30pm when he was receiving his stemcells. I had to watch Keith take him up and say goodbye to him at the stairs 
After a very long hour……..he strolls back into the room ‘Hi Mum; what you been doing?’ Bless him…….never mind ME I want to know about him LOL. Looks like his body is not having any bad reactions to the stemcells as he’s not suffered with any side effects from the 5x IV & 2x Lumbar. We have one more Lumbar scheduled for Friday & then the stemcell treatment is finished YEAHHH.
We are due to go Downtown to the Eye Hospital tomorrow for Keiran to have another VEP test. Dr Apple will then compare the new test against the one originally done when we first got here. Will post as soon as I get results :/
Just taken some Sudofed & it’s an early nite for me. Just hope Keiran & Keith don’t end up catching it.
Thanks guys & girls for all your support, without it this would not have been possible & with everyones kindness & generosity we’ve managed to give Keiran 8 treatments rather than the original 6. To you we are all so very grateful.
xxx
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