Joe vs. The Cancer

[TrazzleMISTLEtoes]

My 3 year old DS, Joseph was diagnosed with the cancer Neuroblastoma in October.

Survival rates are approximately 1 in 3.

He's coming to the end of chemo and so far, chemo is kicking cancer's butt. 3 cheers.

[FivesGoldNorks]

Oh no! Hope he's out on Monday as planned.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Oh big hugs Trazzle, sorry you are back in Xx

[narmada]

Hugs xxx

[TrazzleMISTLEtoes]

Sorry about last night's rant. I was feeling really down. Feeling more positive again this morning. J is waiting for a blood transfusion and is on antibiotics. He's absolutely fine in himself which is good.

DD got dressed up like a fairy this morning for her Christmas party. She's feeling better now.

Buffy I hope gorgeous DD doesn't get the germs. Did she even stay awake for the journey home?!

[VenetiaLanyon]

Trazzle, you know that there is absolutely no need ever to apologise for whatever you want to say on here - and I wouldn't even describe that as a rant, in spite of completely rubbish circumstances . And even if it were a rant, never forget that we're all here for you no matter what you want to say - let us have your worst .

And anyone in your situation who can bounce themselves back after only one evening of feeling low is pretty incredible, tbh.

Glad that DD seems better, and many wellwishings to you all .

[pinkbraces]

I dont post very often but always stay updated. Im so glad you feel more positive today, I cant imagine the roller coaster ride you are all on.

Sending lots of positive vibes to all the Trazzles, I hope Joe is out quickly x

[TrazzleMISTLEtoes]

Dr says if his white blood cells recover and he doesn't have an infection we could be able to go home on Friday (and come back Saturday! But still...)

Cross your fingers! (Accidentally wrote cross your gingers there!!!).

[NorksAreTinselly]

i have my gingers crossed for you every day :)
Please dont worry about ranting, this is absolutely the right place to do it

[minmooch]

I'll cross my gingers for you xxxx

Hope Joe's counts pick up enough for you to get home and he gets time with his cousin. Xxx

[BarmeeMarmee]

As a ginger person I shall cross myself for you . Glad DD is feeling better today. Hope Joe's transfusion goes ok (had one myself a month ago so know exactly what it's like so will especially be thinking of him and sending even more love your way). Splodging away here...

[TrazzleMISTLEtoes]

Oops forgot to thank the blood donors again! Thank you!

And the tin of Yorkshire tea is labelled up and in the cupboard in the parents room. Kinky if you're reading this, feel free to pop down and help yourself when you are in.

Thank you.

[WhoKnowsWhereTheMistletoes]

I gave blood last week, I was quite nervous as I had felt faint the last two times but it was fine this time (although my arm is black and blue!), it is definitely worth a bit of discomfort when you hear how important it is to those on the receiving end.

[TeaAndTinselMakeChristmasShine]

gingers crossed in Bath too. And new Winter Candle lit.

Oh. I'm so disappointingly suggestible.

[IwishyouaMerryChristmas]

Glad they're both doing ok.

I've just made an appointment to give blood on December 21st after having a reminder and reading this thread.

[toomuch2young]

Everything crossed for home visit - gingers and all! Incidentally, I wonder if ginger good for all types of nausea ... Or just morning sickness?!
Enjoy the hamper, wonderful buffy organising it all x

[onedev]

I haven't been on in a few days so sorry that things haven't been so good - hoping you get to see Santa. Gingers crossed!

[pushmepullyou]

Fingers crossed for home on Friday. I think everyone who's had chemo has had these downs, but he will come back up again xx

[BuffyFairyTopsTheTree]

at 'cross your gingers'! Firmly crossed for you.

Infection bugger off so Joseph can meet Santa and his cousin or else.

That told it.

Rant away, that's what Mumsnet is for and you're dealing with so much. You're being incredible.

Your DD made a gorgeous fairy. I do love your tree, Joseph's decorating skills make me smile every time I see it

My DD slept for 3.5 hours on the way back, then refused to go to sleep again until 11pm. Ah, don't worry, there's so much going around at the moment she's bound to catch something. She seems fine so far.

Big cheers for Joe. DH had so much fun playing with him he stopped being grumpy and offered to drive all the way back. Result.

Hamper pictures are on my profile. I should have admitted that I'm the world's worst wrapper and the hamper looked a bit worse for wear after 4 days in my boot and DD pulling the bows off.

to the mumsnet splurge gang who helped me pull it off.

[BuffyFairyTopsTheTree]

Splodge...damn iphone

[Thumbwitch]

More ginger fingers crossed here that the infection resolves enough for Joe to get to see both Santa and his cousin and has enough energy to enjoy both

[TrazzleMISTLEtoes]

I have a cold. Had to tell the nurse though I look like Rudolph anyway...

She was all ill have to find out what we do about that (its started while I have been sat here). I went straight to bed and she hasn't come to wake me to kick me out... Yet...

[Thumbwitch]

Oh no! Hope it's not a real cold, just a sniffle from being in the hospital air. Have they issued you with a face mask yet?

[saffronwblue]

Found you and still splodging. Everything crossed.

[TrazzleMISTLEtoes]

It is a very real cold

[WhoKnowsWhereTheMistletoes]

Oh, poor you Trazzle - there's so much of it about. I've had it this week too. Hope you make a speedy recovery.