We are now back from the hospital after Catherine's blood transfusion which, I'm pleased to report, went well. Catherine watched both Mary Poppins and half of Cinderella and then played some games of dominos with mummy and dad. It passed the time well for her, and apart from the removal of the large sticky dressing which they put over her portacath when it is accessed, she was quite chilled about the whole thing. The nurses were all lovely as usual, and I think they've got used to us visiting now!
We will need to go back to hospital on Sunday for another blood test. I also expect we will need a transfusion of platelets shortly, as her platelets have taken the biggest hit so far in the treatment. We just need to keep a look-out for bleeding and bruising.
We do not know why Catherine's blood count dropped so dramatically with the treatment, but hopefully this blood will last her for longer than two days!
This is Catherine's story: Expect Miracles
This is Catherine's blog. Catherine is now six years old and is in remission from leukaemia (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia - ALL). Leukaemia is a rare yet treatable form of cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood. This blog began at the start of her treatment in August 2008. The treatment lasted until October 2010. She went into remission remarkably early and the treatment was focussed on making sure the disease never returned. Over 15000 people have prayed for Catherine during the past three years for which her parents are deeply grateful. So many people love Catherine that it was hard to update everyone, so her parents began this blog to keep everyone updated. Catherine is the daughter of two Salvation Army Officers in the UK. This blog is a place to be updated, to send wishes to the parents and basically for everyone who knows Catherine (or doesn't) to be able to find out more about her progress. Feel free to post comments, concerns and questions. All prayers for Catherine at this time continue to be warmly received by her parents and Catherine's extended family. Catherine is now receiving blood tests and will be monitored regularly until she is ten-year-old when she will be give the official 'all clear'. Her parents especially welcome readers who are experiencing a child dealing with any form of cancer. Their prayer is that this blog will help them in their journeys.
Catherine aged 3
Doing her favourite thing - eating fruit!
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More photos of Catherine when younger...
Having fun
Our family
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