Final Stemcell Treatment (#8)
December 4th, 2009
Well today was Keiran’s final treatment which he received via Lumbar. I am pleased to say that all went well again and he was just fantastic as always. Although, Keith & I still felt the same anxiety as the first Lumbar he received; 20 minutes is a long time behind a closed door. The nurses think we are crazy as we wait nervously behind the closed door instead of the waiting area. He got a bit cranky for the last hour or so of laying down; but who can blame him; 6 hours is a long time – especially as Keiran doesn’t like sitting for a long period of time!
We received some good news yesterday. Dr Apple came to see us last nite as she was so excited that she couldn’t wait until this morning to tell us. Keiran’s VEP test has improved from the initial test that was done when we first arrived :O) His readings on the test picked up that his optic nerves were reacting & responding much better; basically means that over the next 3-6 months that we should be able to see improvements with his vision!!! To add to this…….Dr Apple was doing a screening test with him yesterday morning (where Keiran counts fingers & they measure the distance that he can see them) AND he can count fingers at 2-3 inches in front of his left eye!!!! Something that he could not do before………he only could distinquish light in his left!!!! It’s amazing news!!! We’ve also managed to teach Keiran to read the letters A,B,O,X (4inches in height). The Dr’s here have urged us to try and teach the letters to Keiran and get him to try and draw what he see’s. This is going to be a challenge in itself for him as well as us BUT so very promising!!
Well that’s our news from China……………………… I have been longing to say that improvements have been achieved BUT it’s only been in the past few days that we’ve noticed them & had it confirmed. Although these are very small steps; we are elated to know that these can keep growing. Keiran has done us so proud & I know he will continue to. He hasn’t noticed anything himself but was rather pleased when he realised he was counting fingers with his left eye (as he says ‘my weak eye’). Let’s just keep our fingers crossed that the immature stemcells will keep growing and work magic 
Keiran is having blood tests in the morning and then we’ve got a ‘free day tomorrow & sunday’. We are counting down the days until we are home – 4 days to go!!
Missing you all & can’t wait to get home.
Love Hayley xxx
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1. valerie | December 4th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Hi guys,
Oh my god, such fantastic news!!! I am thrillled for ye.Thats truely amazing, and finger counting!!! Im delighted for him.
On another note, yere time has just flew since ye left.Glad to hear its been a good few days.Let the good times begin!!
Lots of love
Valerie and Matthew xxxx
2. Carys Bunce | December 4th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Hey there that is fantastic news, so happy, fingers crossed it just keeps improving….well done Keiran you’ve been amazing by the sounds of it, soon be home, I’ll see you at Nana and Bandad’s for roast dinner Sunday week, can’t wait…lots of love Caz and Sam xxx
3. Mandy | December 5th, 2009 at 12:28 am
Fantastic news. Well done Keiran you are a star. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Mandy, Lyndon, Conner, Ellie and Mills
4. Darren Clarke | December 5th, 2009 at 1:02 am
Over the moon to hear it folks. Ill try and skype you guys before you head home again. Really chuffed for you all, i know how much it means.
5. Lisa Coote | December 5th, 2009 at 1:02 am
OMG!!!!!!
Have been waiting to hear this good news, im sooooo pleased for Keiran.
To be able to count fingers and start to recognise letters!!!!
The best news ive heard – fantastic!
Take care and cant w8 to catch up
Love Lis, Mike, Stevo and Ben
Xx
6. Kelly | December 5th, 2009 at 1:29 am
Wow thats fantastic news!
The best……the news we’ve all been waiting for!
Cant wait for you to get back, not long now! At least it is showing that its all been worth it,
Well done to you all – especially you Keiran, you are so brave and you’ve been and done great the whole time.
See you soon but look forward to speaking to you over the weekend.
Love Auntie Kelly, Uncle Simon & Summer xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx
7. wilma | December 5th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Fantasic news and may there be more improvement over the next 9 months.
Tell Keiran I said Hi and enjoy your last few days in China xxxx
8. Brandy Sletten | December 5th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Keiran we are so excited and happy for you!!! Congratulations! I am sure it is just a matter of time before you start to notice some big things. We will continue to pray for you! Spencer has been talking about you all week & telling us how you were getting acupuncture. I think he misses everyone just like me. Spencer has also been doing great & we have noticed some improved movement & strength in him while we have been swimming! Enjoy your last few days in Qingdao, we are off to Canada in the morning. Cant wait to get in my own bed. (although the one at the hotel here is a bit better than the one at the hospital!) Have a great & safe trip home, hope to talk to you all soon.
Love: Brandy, Chad & Spenny
9. Zoe and Family | December 5th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
WOW!!!!!!!!
I’m so pleased to hear your great news!!! we’re so happy for you.
Well done keiran for being brave, i’m off to tell my family who have been calling me and asking how you are getting on.
See you soon not long now only 4 days wooohoooo!!!
love zoe and family xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
10. Jo Stacey | December 5th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Wow! That’s the best news EVER!!!! You must all be absolutely delighted – all the hard work, stress and worry has been worth it, and I’m sure will continue to be worth it. 3 more days and you’ll be home to your family and you can all look forward to whatever the next few months will bring.
You’ve all done so well and should be extremely proud of yourselves.
Take care.
Love Jo xx
PS I’ve got a cheque for £100 here for you left over from Dave’s waxing money – should help towards those extra 2 treatments.
11. JON.T | December 6th, 2009 at 5:01 am
Hi You guys,well ive got a big smile on my face cos im so happy that there is a great chance its working and its just so amazing.
counting..my god thats so fast and ive just ran up to the wife whos in bed with a cold and she thinks its fantastic too:).Im sure all the people who have followed the blog are going to be ringing around with the news.
Keiran,s got a great support there and at home ,and hes a very brave lad.
Small steps but with love,hope and faith.
All the best from Jon,jon and family.
12. Debbie Driver | December 6th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Hi Hayley, i have been reading your blogs every couple of nights, I must say they have made me cry a few times. Kieran has been such a brave boy and you must be so, so proud of him. You have all done amazing with all of your hard work fund raising, you should be proud of yourselves as well. Amelia said Georgia is counting the days until you are all home. Your girls must be so happy that you have been able to give Kieran this opportunity. Enjoy your last few days, and safe journey home. Well done Keiran for going through all that you have been through and for being so brave. Take Care. Love the Driver Family xx
13. Dawn | December 6th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Hi all, that is fantastic news. I am so pleased for you all. Let’s hope the improvements continue. Well done Kieran – you have been such a brave boy and we are all very proud of you. Hope the last few days in China dont go too slow – enjoy your homecoming. I know the whole family can’t wait to see you all xxxx
14. roxanne appleton | December 6th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
hi all its such good news that kieran is able to count fingers and recognise things im so proud ive been waiting anxiousley about the results and im glad there lets hope that the improvements will carry on well done see you soon xxx
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