Madelaine will be 7 years old in a few weeks time. She is growing up very quickly. Her health is great and she has check ups every 6 months to make sure her blood is behaving. Which it is. Healthy and Happy. What more could a Mummy wish for? xx

Well, Madelaine is now a gorgeously happy and healthy 5 year old. She is in the Summer Term now in Reception Class at Fulneck School. She is a very jolly little girl; she has grown into a very kind, loving and sweet little girl. Her best friends at school are Avantika and Eliza.

She has check-ups at the hospital now once every 4 months. I still have a feeling of dread when I take her. Particularly when I see new children who are being treated and families who are going throught the mill, just like we did. I remember the fear from when she was poorly and the feeling of complete helplessness.

I still thank God everyday for my baby. She maybe 5, but she will will always remain my baby....

From your big sister Beth

I havent written on maddy's website in ages and well a lot has happened between that time finally maddy is cured and has been for a little while and we are finally getting back on track. Am so proud how well she has done i'm just glad that it is all over now, even though we do have the times when she gets a little ill and goes into the hospital but we know that she will pull through like always. She is getting long hair and we can now play with it even though she doesn't let you touch it she is also a very funny little girl and has a very good personality and when she sings her christmas songs and dances with me and sings the chicken song with me she is hilarious and so cute, I can't wait til she reads this becuase I would like her to know how much i love her and how much am proud of her.
From her big sis Beth :) x

THIS IS IT!!

Yesterday was a very big day for Madelaine.
She had her very last treatment! She had a Lumbar Puncture and some Bone Marrow taken.

After the op, as soon as she opened her eyes she gave me the the biggest , cheesiest smile ever.
It was wonderful.

For 2 years and 3 months, we have not been able to think about the future, or to think about the end of her treatment for fear of what may happen. It has felt like an eternity since her diagnosis.

Thank you to all our friends and family who have supported us and loved us though throughout this time.
Thank you to all the wonderful people at St James' who are amazing. We cannot express exactly how we feel; you have given her back to us.
Specifically to Dr Geoff Shenton who has been with us since Madelaines diagnosis.
Thank you, Geoff. 'Thank you' doesn't quite seem enough....

I am reminded how lucky I am.



Lisa
x

Can you believe it.....!!!!

Can you believe it......Madelaine's treatment ends in 10 days time!!!!!
In the beginning I couldn't even imagine it. Nearly 2 years and 3 months Madelaine has been in treatment. That is two-thirds of her entire life.....
At the moment, Madelaine is a little bit out of sorts as she is on a course of Steroids and they play havoc with her sometimes. However.......this is the last course of steroids she will have!!!!
She is still coming on so so well.

We are all counting down to the the 27th August, 2009....its gonna be a great day.......

So proud of you Madelaine, my darling xxxxx

10 weeks of treatment to go!!!

Madelaine was in hospital yesterday for her Vincristine and a course of steriods.
Her blood count is good and the doctors are pleased with her.
Sometimes the vinc. does have adverse effects apon her. Last night she said she didn't feel very well. We took her temperature and she seemed fine. So she slept in bed with us last night for extra cuddles and comfort. After sleeping all through the night she awoke as bright as a button!
We have noticed that the steroids also have their own effects; Madelaine's mood swings change and are very interchangeable and she also has an appetite of a adult! She eats non-stop on this treatment. Its good to see too.

Here's hoping for a troublefree remaining 10 weeks of treatment for Madelaine.


xx