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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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TheWelshposter · 25/04/2021 07:15

[quote NicoleKidmanSuperFan]**@blindspots thank you so much for sharing your story with us. You didn't have to give us the privilege but you did. I'm happy you raised the point that most AML children don't survive as it will make us more sensitive to talking to anyone should we need to.

I'm so sorry you went through this ordeal but I hope you find comfort in knowing there are a lot of people like us on mumsnet and around the world that love you and your child and through your child and many others who are going through the same thing, we are learning the real essence of life. Your baby and Azaliya and all other children suffering are a big reminder to drop the daily moaning and enjoy the day. They have showed us the day to day wins in life that we lost sight of. We also want to help with childhood cancers more. Your little hero has done so much in his life just like Azaliya has and their life has had more of an impact that a lot of adults that have had a full life but had no influence.
Lots of love and support and respect to you [/quote]
@blindspots I just want to second what this poster has said. Thank you for sharing about your little boy. I will be thinking about him as well as Azaylia. Your story has impacted me to not take anything for granted with my children.
It's so unfair and utterly cruel that you have to go through this. Thinking of your little boy 💙

Hannsmum · 25/04/2021 07:25

@blindspots bighugs to you.

Thank you for sharing your story

withpeaceandlove · 25/04/2021 07:27

Thinking of them this morning as always and thinking of all the people on this thread who are having a tough time🧡

Flickie · 25/04/2021 09:09

24 hours silence. Fearing the worst Sad

mrssunshinexxx · 25/04/2021 09:13

Me too @Flickie

Kate3150 · 25/04/2021 09:18

I keep checking for any updates, can’t stop thinking about them all x

BurnerPhone · 25/04/2021 09:45

Thinking of them today, they have been so incredibly strong. X

Candycane57 · 25/04/2021 10:23

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lostitall · 25/04/2021 11:21

@Candycane57

I think this could be it. No update for 24 hours. Hopefully they're just enjoying some time with her in private. I hope she's comfortable. I'm completely heartbroken for them all
A bit crass
cripez · 25/04/2021 11:50

Last few posts I've read on here have made me nauseous, grief vultures springs to mind.

This poor family are going through hell and people are sat at home clock watching for announcements. Is this who we are now?!

This poor baby and her family deserve better.

CommunistLegoBloc · 25/04/2021 11:56

@cripez I agree. Everyone will jump on you for saying it, but there's something so vampiric about these threads. It's obviously a very sad situation, but this level of obsession is ghoulish.

cripez · 25/04/2021 12:00

[quote CommunistLegoBloc]@cripez I agree. Everyone will jump on you for saying it, but there's something so vampiric about these threads. It's obviously a very sad situation, but this level of obsession is ghoulish.[/quote]
I have the utmost respect for her parents. The absolute utmost. They can share whatever they like, they've raised awareness and I'm glad I got to learn about Azaylia and see her face.

Not about them or their choices.

But we need to check ourselves and our responses to this. MN will probably pull this reply. It needs saying. This is basically an update thread for people who want to know what's going on. And it's vile.

gratefulmum1 · 25/04/2021 12:08

I think that yes second guessing what is going on is not what we should be doing. But @cripez I think the word ‘vile’ is taking things too far. Also please check yourself and your authority. Nothing you said ‘needs saying’. You’ve popped yourself on a pedestal, coming in here like some kind of regulator and it’s really weird and not needed. It’s clear some people have had their mental health deteriorate during this journey with Azaylia and they are allowed to talk about how it’s effected them and get support. So please, just take a step back know that you are not an authority here.

Why don’t we keep this thread about what it was meant to be, a platform to support anyone who needs a safe space to talk about things and to send best wishes to that wonderful family without second guessing what is happening and not berate each other?

DinaofCloud9 · 25/04/2021 12:11

I agree with cripez too.

The comment "this could be it" is disgusting.

dappledsunshine · 25/04/2021 12:16

@cripez

I agree too. The family are living through this and it feels voyeuristic now to be speculating and watching/waiting for updates.

QueenPaw · 25/04/2021 12:18

Just seen she's passed Sad this must be so so hard for them

gratefulmum1 · 25/04/2021 12:18

Rest in Peace Azaylia. 🧡🧡🧡

CommunistLegoBloc · 25/04/2021 12:18

It's the centering of their own emotions that feels so troubling.

kirinm · 25/04/2021 12:18

That poor family. I hope they can support each other through what is going to be a horrendous time. Azaylia was truly beautiful and loved.

NicoleKidmanSuperFan · 25/04/2021 12:21

Grief vultures? Has it occurred that the people on this thread are not looking for updates to be vultures but because they genuinely want Azaliya to be okay or comfortable.
Grief vultures or looking for updates only is more suited to journalists who are preying on a celebrity to get information so they can sell it. A good example might be when Jade Goody was unwell, the press were all over her and people wanted updates for pure nosiness. As sad as it is she was unpopular and no one was really getting updates because they were upset for her though that was such a sad situation if you look at it without all the stigma on her.

If everyone on here are 'grief vultures' then the 2 million people that follow Azaliya's parents on social media must be too. However the truth is none of the 2 million followers or the people here are looking for anything apart from some reassurance that Azaylia is comfortable or at peace. As hard as it is for people to believe, it is easy to deeply love another baby who isn't yours especially after the battles she's been through. If she gets the pride of Britain award it will just show everyone else on here who's criticising anyone that loves Azaliya a little bit more than normal that they're not alone and actually the nation has developed such a pure love for this darling little girl.

Let's go champ

NicoleKidmanSuperFan · 25/04/2021 12:23

Oh I've just seen Ashley's update. I'm feeling broken. So broken. Rest in peace darling. We love you

ballsdeep · 25/04/2021 12:25

I feel so devastated for the whole family. Ashley looks absolutely broken. I don't know how they'll get through this but I'm hoping they'll have love and support from family. Life is so so utterly unfair sometimes. Rip

bruffin · 25/04/2021 12:25

[quote CommunistLegoBloc]@cripez I agree. Everyone will jump on you for saying it, but there's something so vampiric about these threads. It's obviously a very sad situation, but this level of obsession is ghoulish.[/quote]
totally agree, its a horrible thread

RedcurrantPuff · 25/04/2021 12:31

@cripez

Last few posts I've read on here have made me nauseous, grief vultures springs to mind.

This poor family are going through hell and people are sat at home clock watching for announcements. Is this who we are now?!

This poor baby and her family deserve better.

I agree as well. It’s an awful situation but some of the posts on here are horrific.
anon12345678901 · 25/04/2021 12:32

[quote CommunistLegoBloc]@cripez I agree. Everyone will jump on you for saying it, but there's something so vampiric about these threads. It's obviously a very sad situation, but this level of obsession is ghoulish.[/quote]
I do agree to a point on this. It's understandable to want to know information but to keep checking for an update or comment 'this could be it', is just unnecessary.
RIP little princess, fly high

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