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PiranhaMorgana · 2012-05-17T19:40:20+00:00

Please pray for UA's son,4yo ,who has just been diagnosed with Leukaemia and is on his way to Bristol Children's Hospital this evening. UA is currently banned from MN after an altercation on Relationships,but she has continued lurking and really misses the support which helped keep her strong for her DS since her very abusive xh disappeared 4 years ago. She is a very dear friend of mine and her DS is her entire life.She is absolutely devastated and has no family.

fuckarama · 18/05/2012 19:50

Nice to see HQ doing the right thing

My thoughts are with UA and her DS.

BustersOfDoom · 18/05/2012 19:57

Great news MNHQ! I hope UA and her lovely boy are doing ok tonight.

RabidAnchovy · 18/05/2012 19:57

Sending prayers xx

Boudoiricca · 18/05/2012 19:59

Oh my goodness... I so very rarely posted any more but am genuinely gobsmacked and gutted to read this, UA you poor love. I remember your posts from 4 (!) years ago and how your humour and wit and strength shone thro. And particularly your incredible love for darling ds. Can't quite believe this cruel rotten news is true. Am very far away but sending big love, light and sunshine to guide you through dark times xx

youarekidding · 18/05/2012 20:05

Well done MNHQ

I appreciate this hasn't been easy for you but think you are doing the right think for UA.

I hope UA and her DS are OK and hope she gets on here soon so we can offer handholding and support.

hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman · 18/05/2012 20:30

Thank you MNHQ.

QuintessentialShadows · 18/05/2012 20:40

good stuff.

BawdyStrumpet · 19/05/2012 00:12

Is there anyone nearby who can get to the hospital? Tis a big ask, but if UA is coping all on her own.....

fridakahlo · 19/05/2012 02:53

I wish I could but I am thousands of miles away .
Bump.

UnlikelyAmazonian · 19/05/2012 04:22

Thanks for wonderful messages of support, and to HQ for letting me back on.

Just to say, after lots of tests ds has Acute Lymphoid Leukaemia though still more to find out. This type apparently has high success rate with treatment - chemo steroids etc. It's a three year journey according to consultant and is going to be a long tough one for us both.

Ds had had loads of coughs and colds - usual for four yr old, then bcame really listless and tired, didnt want o walk anywhere, was very pale. took him to GP who sent us up to hospital for blood tests and later that day, I was given diagnosis. Lfe utterly altered in course of 12 hours. I can't believe it. We came straight up to Bristol in the night and here we are.

Ds being a star though is bewlildered and grumpy. My friend here with us til monday. hospital and staff fantastic. they have given me this lap top to use. Ds asleep next to me. am knackered and afraid. I have great friends though no family so we are not alone. but support on here is valuable.

thanks pirhana. x

UnlikelyAmazonian · 19/05/2012 04:22

Thanks for wonderful messages of support, and to HQ for letting me back on.

Just to say, after lots of tests ds has Acute Lymphoid Leukaemia though still more to find out. This type apparently has high success rate with treatment - chemo steroids etc. It's a three year journey according to consultant and is going to be a long tough one for us both.

Ds had had loads of coughs and colds - usual for four yr old, then bcame really listless and tired, didnt want o walk anywhere, was very pale. took him to GP who sent us up to hospital for blood tests and later that day, I was given diagnosis. Lfe utterly altered in course of 12 hours. I can't believe it. We came straight up to Bristol in the night and here we are.

Ds being a star though is bewlildered and grumpy. My friend here with us til monday. hospital and staff fantastic. they have given me this lap top to use. Ds asleep next to me. am knackered and afraid. I have great friends though no family so we are not alone. but support on here is valuable.

thanks pirhana. x

UnlikelyAmazonian · 19/05/2012 04:23

Thanks for wonderful messages of support, and to HQ for letting me back on.

Just to say, after lots of tests ds has Acute Lymphoid Leukaemia though still more to find out. This type apparently has high success rate with treatment - chemo steroids etc. It's a three year journey according to consultant and is going to be a long tough one for us both.

Ds had had loads of coughs and colds - usual for four yr old, then bcame really listless and tired, didnt want o walk anywhere, was very pale. took him to GP who sent us up to hospital for blood tests and later that day, I was given diagnosis. Lfe utterly altered in course of 12 hours. I can't believe it. We came straight up to Bristol in the night and here we are.

Ds being a star though is bewlildered and grumpy. My friend here with us til monday. hospital and staff fantastic. they have given me this lap top to use. Ds asleep next to me. am knackered and afraid. I have great friends though no family so we are not alone. but support on here is valuable.

thanks pirhana. x

UnlikelyAmazonian · 19/05/2012 04:23

Thanks for wonderful messages of support, and to HQ for letting me back on.

Just to say, after lots of tests ds has Acute Lymphoid Leukaemia though still more to find out. This type apparently has high success rate with treatment - chemo steroids etc. It's a three year journey according to consultant and is going to be a long tough one for us both.

Ds had had loads of coughs and colds - usual for four yr old, then bcame really listless and tired, didnt want o walk anywhere, was very pale. took him to GP who sent us up to hospital for blood tests and later that day, I was given diagnosis. Lfe utterly altered in course of 12 hours. I can't believe it. We came straight up to Bristol in the night and here we are.

Ds being a star though is bewlildered and grumpy. My friend here with us til monday. hospital and staff fantastic. they have given me this lap top to use. Ds asleep next to me. am knackered and afraid. I have great friends though no family so we are not alone. but support on here is valuable.

thanks pirhana. x

TanteRose · 19/05/2012 05:22

Oh UnlikelyAm - hugs to you and your brave brave boy. Very glad that you were able to rejoin MN.
I am on t'other side of the world (lunchtime) if you want to talk.
You must be feeling as bewildered as your DS but I am sure you are in good hands at the hospital

DutchOma · 19/05/2012 06:43

Welcome back, hope you got some more sleep after posting four times .

Badvoc · 19/05/2012 06:44

Thinking of you both xxxx

3littlebadgers · 19/05/2012 07:00

Thinking of you and your little boy and hoping for a swift recovery. Welcome back and well Done on MNHQ for making the right decision

BeaWheesht · 19/05/2012 07:00

I'm glad their success rate is high. You must be so tired and in shock. Get as much rest as you can manage.

Thinking of you both x

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 19/05/2012 07:12

Well done MNHQ

UA - I am sending loads of love and prayers to you and your darling boy. Sounds as if you are in good hands.

Badvoc · 19/05/2012 07:22

My MILs friends gs had the same illness as your ds at the same age UA

He is now a strapping 18 year old!!!

xxxx

Bagpusstree · 19/05/2012 07:26

I'm so sorry:( You are both in my thoughts. Sending prayers. xx

Niceupthedance · 19/05/2012 07:48

UA your story was one of the first I read on MN and gave me strength to start motherhood alone. Want to wish you all the best and a speedy recovery to your DS.

StellaAndFries · 19/05/2012 07:49

UA I'm sending you both all of my loved and best wishes x

ripsishere · 19/05/2012 08:13

I don't know you story, nor you but my DD will light a candle for you in church tomorrow.
Well done MN for making the right decision.

OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 19/05/2012 08:14

Hi AU,
The three years won't all be like the first months.
And you will be an expert in a few weeks.
Hang on x