School at last. And Race For Life

Since the last post life has changed dramatically.......

Timmy has a fuzzy head - that's right his hair coming back as are his eye brows and lashes. Kate has been applying baby oil to head every night to get things going and its worked. We were warned his hair may change colour or texture but it looks like hes coming back dark with a curl - chip of the old block, lucky boy. His 'wiggly line' (or Hickman line) was removed by Dylis at Gloucester Royal so no more worries about line infections, or getting it wet - another big milestone in Timmy's recovery. Also he started School. Since Timmy was diagnosed we have dreamt about him starting school, now hes finally going and he loves it. A huge thank you to his school for making it all so easy and smooth, we're very lucky to have such lovely teachers and head. Its made all the difference to Timmy.

Kate and I would really like to thank and 'big up' Helen Rees, Timmy's consultant Oncologist. Throughout the entire treatment, even way back to the diagnosis, Helen has been a huge source of reassurance. Helen is very special - unflappable to the core and has an innate ability to see it from the parents point of view and gave us a feeling of some control - even when it was out of our hands. I remember Kate had a good feeling about Helen even before we first spoke and she was right. A very special lady doing a very important job very well. Thank you Helen the surfboards are on me.....;)

Dylis, Tomas, Jane, and all the nurses at Gloucester Hospital need as much support as possible. Without them we would have been in a sticky wicket on many occasions - and mostly in the middle of the night. An open door all the time, they are a valuable asset to Gloucestershire and surrounding communities. Without the oncology team at the children's hospital we would have been in Bristol for every Chemotherapy, blood transfusion, platelets, line flush, anti sickness, infections, fevers, GFR (Kidney Tests), immune booster, dressings...the list goes on. Valuable and in need of support.

Kate has decided to take part and raise money in the 'Race For Life' fundraiser all the proceeds from sponsorship go towards Cancer Research. Its a Women only event and takes place over 5 Kilometers. I would be really grateful if you would have a look at the link and think about a small donation to a cause which we have seen the benefits of personally:

Race For Life - support Timmy's Mum

Tim is not out of the woods but we're very optimistic. Today he's looking great. MRI scan in April will be another big day.....

Thank you all

x

Timmys first day - always pulling a face.....