Hiya girls - many thanks for all your good wishes, really appreciate it as I have felt very up and down as well as shattered with all the travelling and trying to fit in my job. Luckily, I have 5 weeks off now and will have to decide over the summer break whether to return in September. I would like to as I may need some money coming in but its hard trying to put 100% into the job when my mind is elsewhere!
DH has finished the first chemo course, his blood counts are low and he is now at risk from infection. We now wait to see if his bone marrow will recover and blood counts return to normal, then he will be able to come home for a few days before the next chemo course. The hospital want him to be in remission before doing the transplant but if his bone marrow doesn't recover to normal levels they may have to do the transplant sooner rather than later. One minute they are positive, then the next there is a problem and it makes me feel that there is not a lot of hope but we have to go along with what the hospital are doing because we have no other choice while there is hope.
Triplets, sorry to hear about Harry, I understand about needing fluids etc. My DH has had top ups of magnesium, potassium and blood platelets during the week because his levels were low. Hope the fluids helped and that he was able to come home again. I'll be thinking of you both next week for the chemo.
Shabs, hope the move went ok and that you're getting sorted. It must have been hectic just after your holiday as well...
Lighthouse, so sorry to hear about your son, hope we can be of some comfort here.
Lottie, hope all goes well over the hols with Wilf, I am sure with lots of things planned, it will be rewarding for both of you.
Just wanted to add birthday wishes for my son, Adrian, 20 yesterday and only a whisper away....
FMW - hope all is well with you and the pregnancy.