Hi Cathy

Im Alison, my Mum had her transplant 2nd August so I know how you must be feeling right now. I had read all I could about the procedure and thought I was well prepared, but im afraid nothing could prepare you for whats happening to your husband right now. Please understand though that it will get better and as soon as my Mums blood…[Read more]

Hi Vicki,
I hope the stem cells are causing Colins "under the weather ness". The ironing is all done and kids are good to go!

Hi Helen,
What an awful thing to happen to your neighbour and certainly helps to put things in perspective doesnt it? You are right, at least we have the chance to show each other how much we care. My heart goes out…[Read more]

Dear Eve and Slim

That is such fantastic news, and like Jean it has made me well up with tears of happiness for you both. I know you have had a tough time of it and I cant tell you how happy I am for you. Do go and have a fantastic time on your holidays, you really deserve it:-)

Love Ali xx

Hi Dai

I am really sorry to hear you have been having a hard time lately. I do hope you are on the mend now.

Thank goodness for nurse Janet, shes worth her weight in gold.

Take it easy and rest up

Love Ali xx

Hey Vicki

If only you could have seen my mountain of ironing – I think I would have prefered doing the painting!

Pain I think on day 4, please dont start stressing about not getting pain though, as you know everyone is different. It wont mean no stem cells, im sure:-) Keep us informed xx

Hey Tom

I think Mums going to have a try at…[Read more]

Hey Vicki

We all worry, I worry that I will always be worrying – will I ever be able to not worry again? – does that make sense? – I just keep thinking if only I could turn back time:-(

Glad you have been able to have a nice couple of days together:-)

I am rooting for Colins stem cells!

Love Ali xx

Thanks Craig,

Its a busy time for you – hang in there!

Poor Etta, hope its not too rough for her. Just remind her it will soon be over. There were a couple of days where my Mum asked me not to visit (she just wanted to sleep) and she felt really poorly. My Dad still went though and sat with her. We refer to this time as the…[Read more]

Hi Helen, Vicky and Tom

Yes, im so proud of Mum, the difference in her from last week to this is amazing – even she is noticing the small things.

So, yesterday we went to clinic. They are happy with bloods, hickman line to be taken out next Monday and then she will be discharged from Nottingham back to our local haematology unit. She will…[Read more]

Hi Megan

Welcome! Sorry you have had to join us, but this site has been a real help to me – Im pleased you have also found it of some help.

Its my Mum with MM, she was diagnosed in November 2011 aged 57 and has just had a stem cell transplant.

I too look forward to hearing about Phils recovery 🙂

Love Ali xx

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the birthday wishes. Helen, you were right – we took my cake round to Mums and we all stuffed our faces with her watching on!

Just a quick update on Mum. She is slowly but surely improving. Shes eating a little better, her mouth is not so dry, still taking her anti sickness – but not so many as before, tummy troubles…[Read more]

Hi Vicki and Colin

Just back from a few soggy and muddy days away in Derbyshire, was nice to get away for a while.

I do hope that Colin is feeling a little better after his chemotherapy, and he starts gcsf again today? dont be too worried if he experiences pain in his "long bones" my Mum did and hospital told her its a good pain, as in, no…[Read more]

Dear David

Im so sorry to hear your news. I hope the new treatment kicks it into touch sharpish for you.

Take care

Ali xx and a very large hug:-)

Hi Vicky and Colin

Just wanted to wish you well for tomorrow. Does Colin have to stay in overnight?. I will be thinking of you both.

Love Ali x

Hi Everyone

Thanks for your well wishes!

Liz and Kev
Thanks for the birthday wishes! I will have a great day im sure 🙂

Love Ali x

Hi Craig and Etta

Was wondering how things are going. Having just gone through this with my Mum I agree with the others. My Mum couldnt tolerate 1 sort of anti sickness so they offered a different one (it seems they have a menu of stuff to try!).

Try and look after yourself too Craig, as it kind of takes its toll on the person watching.…[Read more]

Hi Tom

My youngest? Nothing that a good tickle from the doctor didnt sort lol. I wish that worked for everyone – kids eh 😀

Have you heard owt from Deal or no deal yet? Fingers and toes crossed for you.

Love Ali xx

Hi

Im sorry to hear you've both been having a rough time of it. Its all such a rollercoaster full of high and lows. Lets hope theres more highs on the way.

Love Alison xx

Hi Liz and Kev

I have never been so happy than to see my Mum lounging on the sofa! What a couple of weeks! I swear I have a few more grey hairs 🙂 Thanks for thinking of us xx

Helen,

Just a quickie tonight, just got back from Emergency 24 with my youngest son, but thats another story!. Mums been given Lansoprazole, so I hope that does…[Read more]

Hi Angela

Welcome! My mum (aged 58) has been home from hospital for 4 days now since having her SCT, shes really tired but very relieved its over! Its a major hurdle to jump, but shes done it and so will you!

Good luck with everything 🙂

Love Alison x

Hi Vicki and Colin

Tom, Friday is 24th – I know this as its my birthday 😀

Theres always a plan! My Mum had the priming at the same time they fitted the hickman line before her harvest and remember how well it all worked for her? All done and dusted in the one sitting. I hope its the same for Colin.

I think it seems very real when you…[Read more]