In memory of our lovely Aillidh

[expatinscotland]

At 11.25 last night, our beautiful, 9-year-old daughter died of complications from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia, she went into respiratory failure after contracting human metapneumo virus following conditioning chemotherapy for stem cell transplant.

For many days, she lingered on a ventilator. But last night, she developed a pneumothorax and rapidly deteriorated.

She died within seconds of the ventilator being taken off.

I can't believe she's gone, or how broken her long body looked.

So sorry for your loss x

Although I rarely post on minute any more, I have followed Aillidh's struggle. My heart is heavy for you all, she is no longer in pain but I cannot bear the thought of your loss.

So sorry, love & light x

*mumsnet not minute, bloody autocorrect x

I am so, so sorry for your loss expat.

There are no words adequate for such a tragedy but know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of so many.

Wishing you all the strength you need.

So sad to wake to the terrible news this morning. Expat, I cannot imagine how you must be feeling. I am so very sorry that Aillidh is lost. But she lives on in your hearts, and in the hearts of the friends that have followed her story.

You, Aillidh and the rest of her family are an inspiration. You never gave up and your strength is legendary.

The day may be grayer, but the stars will shine more brightly tonight with Aillidh leading the way.

Xx

Love and prayers to you all expat

You and Aillidh have been such an inspiration. You've touched so many lives.

Travel safe little one.

Thinking about all of you. I can't imagine your pain. So sorry.

So so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. Thinking of you all xxx

I can't express how saddened I feel for your loss. We live in a senseless world. Sending you love and thinking of you and your family. May your beautiful girl shine like a light and be beside you forever. xxx

You have been in my thoughts and prayers so much recently, I am so sorry to read of the loss of your beautiful daughter.

expat. been following aillidh's struggle for a while now and am devastated that she did not make it. cannot imagine what you are going through. thank you for sharing your daughter's journey with us, she is an inspiration and i am sure there are many people who have now joined up to be donors who would not have before. i am so sorry x

So sorry for your loss expat you have been so strong and been through so much be kind to yourself. Aillidh has touched the hearts of so many of us you should be so proud my love x

This is utterly devastating, expat, and I am so very, very sorry you have lost your amazing Allidh to this terrible illness. She was so gorgeous looking and from your posts on mumsnet she always sounded such a little character. I remember you posting about how excited she was about her new pink croc shoes, about 6 years ago, and thinking how sweet she sounded. I have been thinking about her and you and Andrew and your other children so much in recent weeks and I know I will continue to do so. She will not be forgotten.

Praying for you and your family expat. No need to pray for your lovely lovely Aillidh, because of your faith, she is safe with God.

Really sorry expat, thinking of you & yours.

I am so sorry for your loss. She sounded like a lovely little girl and she truly has touched the hearts of many.

So sorry for your loss, expat. I hope you will find some comfort in the future knowing how many people your little girl touched

Praying for strength for you all and sending deepest sympathy.

I am so sorry expat. It just isn't fair :(

I wish you peace and strength x

So sorry Expat.

May the Lord comfort and protect you and your family.

She was a warrior child.

I'm so so sorry expat.

x.

We were so very sad to hear that your darling Aillidh had lost her struggle,love and hugs to you expat and all of Aillidh's treasured family. If it is any comfort, Aillidh's beautiful body will be recovered and not broken anymore and those wonderful long legs will be exploring Heaven with great gusto I believe. xxx

I am so sorry Expat.
I just don't have the words, but I and most of Mumsnet have prayed many times for you, your family and Ailihd. I hope your beautiful girl sleeps peacefully now. xxxx

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful brave girl, thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

No words.
x