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Azaylia Cain

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LetsGoChamp · 28/03/2021 21:23

I can’t stop thinking about this poor little girl. My heart hurts for her family. I know she’s not the only child fighting a life threatening illness but she’s all I’ve thought about today.

Sorry if this post upsets anybody that is familiar with this little girl.

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lostitall · 21/04/2021 11:14

It's very sad don't get me wrong but cancelling your birthday plans because of this isn't normal

OllietheOwl · 21/04/2021 11:17

Ashley’s latest update is just so, so sad. It’s so hard to watch such a beautiful girl deteriorate like this. It’s the harsh reality of what many parents are going through at the moment but so, so hard to see.
I’m so grateful they have shown us their journey. It really makes me appreciate what I have every single day.
Thinking of you Azaylia, Let’s Go Champ!

gratefulmum1 · 21/04/2021 11:47

I know it’s probably more than other people would do, I was just so upset that I couldn’t face painting on a smile and pretending.

gratefulmum1 · 21/04/2021 11:48

Ashley’s update was really painful, bless her little heart. But then seeing Safiyya’s update of her watching Cocomelon and all relaxed was lovely 🧡

mrssunshinexxx · 21/04/2021 11:51

Ashley's latest vid is brutal. Imagine co sleeping with your baby and not knowing if they will still be breathing in the morning

WWYD2020 · 21/04/2021 11:59

@mrssunshinexxx

Ashley's latest vid is brutal. Imagine co sleeping with your baby and not knowing if they will still be breathing in the morning
They’re probably getting no sleep at all. Bless them Sad
CookieBlue · 21/04/2021 12:12

I don’t know how you would ever close your eyes and be able to shut off. They must be beyond exhausted. I hope they’re finding some comfort in the fact she’s still here, what an amazingly strong little girl. I have a 7 month old DD and I can’t stop cuddling her and holding her close. It really does show you what’s important in life Sad

Kate3150 · 21/04/2021 13:14

She’s an amazing little girl, I’ll keep praying for that miracle. She deserves it more than anyone xx

Kate3150 · 21/04/2021 13:19

@gratefulmum1- are these updates on instagram? I only really see updates on here and in papers online x

NicoleKidmanSuperFan · 21/04/2021 14:22

@Kate3150 if you haven’t watched her live on Instagram which is where I’m watching then maybe don’t now. It’s too heartrenching. I’m in tears watching the latest one of her not being able to move as much.

kirinm · 21/04/2021 14:26

Ashley sounds broken.

NicoleKidmanSuperFan · 21/04/2021 14:27

Ashley’s voice really did sound so defeated. Praying for them all so much.

kirinm · 21/04/2021 14:32

She seems very pale doesn't she? I think they're both amazing. When the time comes at the very least they will know they tried to help her as much as they could and cared and loved her deeply to the end.

Skittles98 · 21/04/2021 14:43

@Hyacinth88 No need for that sort of comment, especially as you aren't really sure and your experience is likely limited.

I work within clinical research and everything they've mentioned is consistent with end stage AML. I wouldn't question the parents even if it wasn't, because 1) they may not have perfectly understood something and 2) they're going through one of the hardest things you can go through in this life and don't have to give perfect explanations to random people on the internet.

Caneloalvarez · 21/04/2021 14:50

The last video made me well up, giving her little legs some circulation 😔 I don't know where they are finding their strength, I suppose the love they have for her is carrying them through. They must be sleeping in shifts to be with her. We all must have given Azaylia a million hugs in our minds... May she be wrapped in all the love in the world, along with her mum and dad and those that are helping to care for her.

MumToBe1980 · 21/04/2021 15:13

Heartbroken for this family and this beautiful little girl. They are so brave sharing this painful journey. I wish I could help this little baby so much.

I have never felt so much love for a child outside of my family, literally in tears every day. Life is so cruel.

Kate3150 · 21/04/2021 16:49

I’ve just seen the little videos online bless her heart. I so badly, desperately want her to get better. I’ll never stop believing in her, come on champ 🧡

goldielockdown2 · 21/04/2021 17:04

She's just holding on at this point, bless her. I really hope she's just as comfortable as possible which I'm sure she is.

mrssunshinexxx · 21/04/2021 18:25

Wish they could just get a break and enjoy her time at home feels like there's always something. I hope she's not in pain I really truly do. I'm so glad she is but I can't quite believe she's still hanging on, brave little girl

Haenow · 21/04/2021 18:37

I think they’re being very respectful of little Azaylia’s dignity. They come across as very loving parents. It seems like they have a support network so I hope they’re being given all the love and support in the world.
Sharing their story must be so painful but it’s obviously important to them. In doing so, perhaps they are paving the way for more awareness and hopefully for change.

Hannsmum · 21/04/2021 18:38

The latest update Sad😢

tinathetalkingturtle · 21/04/2021 19:42

Thinking of little Azaylia tonight, hoping she is calm and not in pain. Xx

tinathetalkingturtle · 21/04/2021 19:43

(I know that we don't do 'xx' on Mumsnet but I think we can allow for now)

Saywhattttttttttttt · 21/04/2021 20:27

Some people on this thread really need to stop with the competitive sadness, it's distasteful and quite odd.

gratefulmum1 · 21/04/2021 20:37

Honestly people just go away. You are so so weird. Speak to your GP. Remove yourself from this thread, you are not welcome.