Final Treatment #8 via Lumbar
August 28th, 2010
Yesterday afternoon was Keiran’s final treatment!! It was nice to know that he will not have to have any more needles stuck in his body!
Nurse Linda fitted his cannula with no problems & was done in seconds. Just a case of waiting around until 4pm to go up for the final time.
I’ve spent the past few weeks having to chase Dr Tony up on his ‘Dr Visit’ slots. He really doesn’t seem interested in the care of Keiran. I think he could do with taking a look at his ‘people’ skills’ and think about patient care & how to speak with families!!!!! After chasing him up for most of the day……..he finally came in the afternoon , with an attitude, & gave us the results of the VEP test. It confirmed what I actually thought – there has been no improvement this time around 
Keiran is upbeat & after I had a 5 minute blip I pulled myself together & focused on what mattered most …………….My SON!!! He’s been terrific through everything again & he’s still the same happy, most wonderful young man – who I am so very proud off and nothing in the world will ever change that!!!! I love you Keiran for who you are 
!!!!!
As Keiran went in for his last lumbar………..the same horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach lingered!!! Standing outside the doors for the last time really wasn’t any easier. He was a superstar again!! Valium caused him some discomfort again this time around but other than that no complaints. 6 hours of laying down soon passed & he was up eating and laughing. When he went to bed at 11pm he was out like a light, in seconds. As for me, I was exhausted as I’d only got about 3 hours sleep the nite before. My back pain is not easing & with the added stress of lumbar day I ended up throwing my guts up & spent the day/eve feeling quite drained.
Only 2 more days to go out here in China and we are coming home. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone, especially the girls & can’t wait to ‘smell home’. Both Keiran & I are looking forward to our own beds!!!
Loads of love
Hayley xxxx
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1. Kel, Si & Summer | August 28th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Oh Hayley, I’m so sorry to hear ther has been no improvements as yet this time round – there is still time though sis, the liquid gold will hopefully work it’s magic over the next few months!
Reading this latest really made me blub, we are so proud of u! Taking him all that way on your own – u r an amazing mum and don’t ever forget that and Keiran again we are all so proud of u, once more you have done it- no complaining, nothing – just taking it all in your stride – YOU ARE SUCH A BRAVE SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!
We love u both very much and can’t wait to have u home – not long now (2 sleeps).
Again so proud, love u lots & look forward to seeing u (in person) next week.
All our love
Kel, Si & Summer
(Auntie Kel, Uncle Si & Summer)
xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx
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