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Lucyep's dd1 has been called in for heart transplant

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misdee · 06/08/2006 23:17

they post her, so please can we have some wonderful mumsnet prayers vibes etc poitning towards GOSH tonight.

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hulababy · 16/08/2006 18:56

What fantastic news!

Nemo1977 · 16/08/2006 19:02

amazing...

Elibean · 16/08/2006 19:51

Wow, she really couldn't have done better!! Hurrah for Lucy, and for her family

MrsJohnCusack · 16/08/2006 19:55

this is so fabulous

heavenis · 16/08/2006 20:47

That has got to be the best news. Well done Lucy you keep going.

morocco · 16/08/2006 20:58

fantastic news

PanicPants · 16/08/2006 21:01

Haven't been following this story but am so pleased little lucy seems to be out of the woods.

My thoughts are with you

What a brave little girl

kimi · 16/08/2006 23:03

So glad the news just keeps getting better and better

jaamy · 17/08/2006 00:26

Just wanted to wish Lucy and her family all the best for her recovery. What a trouper! And thanks for highlighting the need for donors.

aitch71 · 17/08/2006 00:32

i cannot wait to see the latest photo montage of lucy up and about. all the best for monday.

hunkermunker · 17/08/2006 11:31

SO glad Lucy's doing so well.

And yes, Misdee, happy to be your update person along with Sparkly Just hope it's SOON! x x x

Heartmum2Jamie · 18/08/2006 12:34

Latest update!

Just had a lovely call from a very perky Lucy. Chloe also spoke to her briefly too after leaping up at me to grab the phone! lol

She sounds so happy and giggly and was busy looking through the Argos book to see what present she wanted from her mum and dad for being so brave!!
Although Lucy being Lucy was more worried about getting Ben and Alice something so they wouldn't feel left out! She is just the sweetest little girl!!!!

All is fine and they are discharged from the ward now to the flat and only have to go back 10.30 Monday morning before going home!!! YAAAAAAAY!!!
There is a possibility they may go home on Sunday now too but any time is fine as shes doing just so well now!
Then Lucy is back in clinic on 30th August for a checkup and beginning of October for her next biopsy.

Bev and Steve were just off to take Lucy to the Italian for lunch when we finished speaking and I'm sure she will eat lots as her new appetite is just huge apparently - lovely to hear!!

Cannot wait to get the 'We are home' call!!!!

fairyjay · 18/08/2006 12:38

That's such good news. Keep well Lucy!

saralou100 · 18/08/2006 19:04

wow... didn't she do well!!!!

PeachyClairHasBadHair · 18/08/2006 19:48

Such a happy thread for Lucy and her family

aitch71 · 18/08/2006 21:19

i can't believe that she is making such an amazing recovery... i muust be hormonal or something but i have proper tears in my eyes at this latest update.

Frizbe · 18/08/2006 21:20

great news

kimi · 19/08/2006 12:44

So pleased for them all.

Elibean · 19/08/2006 22:38

Wow, just got back from 24hours away and amazed to hear how fast Lucy is recovering!! Fantastic news, am so glad for her and her family.

kimi · 21/08/2006 19:23

Has she gone home yet?

lucyep · 23/08/2006 00:07

I just wanted to thank everyone on here for all of their kind words and prayers during Lucy's recent surgery.

We came home yesterday and all is going extremely well at the moment. We have been told to expect blips along the way, but are enjoying the good times at the moment. She isn't out of the woods by a long way yet and will need weekly checks for some time. She has another biopsy booked for the beginning of October to check for signs of rejection.

We cannot thank the donor family enough for this fantastic gift. They have given Lucy a chance of experiencing a normal life. A life where she can walk, run, jump, skip, ride a bike, a horse, go to ballet and most of all bounce on a bouncy castle. These are all things that she has had to sit and watch the other children do.

She has regained her sparkle and laughs and giggles at everything now.

We have been given a second chance with her and we will never ever be able to repay you for this. All we can do is help her achieve everything she wishes.

Thank you to everyone

xxxx

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misdee · 23/08/2006 00:10

great to hear from you.

and so happy to hear she has got her sparkle back.

bring on that bouncey castle!!

send lucy a hug from the williams clan, and i'll pop onto heartline for updates

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PollyLogos · 23/08/2006 06:00

It's really wonderful to hear how well Lucy is doing. I am looking forward to hearing all about the ballet, bouncy castle etc.

What a wonderful feeling it must be to have all your family together again.

I don't know if the donor family are aware of who received their precious gift, but they have my utmost admiration for making the decision they did.

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misdee · 24/08/2006 19:40

montage of lucys tranplant is now on the live life then give life myspace page

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Alibaldi · 24/08/2006 19:48

Inspirational. Lucy you are an amazing girl. Sending you lots of love and best wishes for a continued amazing recovery from Erie, Colorado.