TW Members. Introspection on an Epic scale.

[Gary the Enfield]

AG

I am truly sorry to hear about your news.

As some of the board members on here know I have some experience with a seriously ill child. We were in and out of G.O.S.H. for three years.

If you feel like talking to someone who has been in a similair position but detatched enough to be objective (even if it's nust to have a moan) I would be happy to chat.

Send me a p.m. if you want my details.

Thanks. I'm fine at the moment, as he's home. Will probably be different once he goes in, next Saturday, as that's the start of it all.

Again, thank you.

No problem. Give me a shout.

[Annoyed Grunt]

Another update.

The girl has agreed to the 3rd of December. However, there may be another 10/10 match. We should know on Monday, this one may be able to do it sooner. Again, all work done by Anthony Nolan, working so hard to get this sorted.

[Gary the Enfield]

Another update.

The girl has agreed to the 3rd of December. However, there may be another 10/10 match. We should know on Monday, this one may be able to do it sooner. Again, all work done by Anthony Nolan, working so hard to get this sorted.

Fingers crossed.

I'm on the Anthony Nolan register. I've only been contacted once in 20 years to say I MAY be a match. Then to be told no.

I would not let ANYTHING stand in the way of my donating.

Good luck AG.

[bobo the clown]

Another update.

The girl has agreed to the 3rd of December. However, there may be another 10/10 match. We should know on Monday, this one may be able to do it sooner. Again, all work done by Anthony Nolan, working so hard to get this sorted.

I would not let ANYTHING stand in the way of my donating.

As ever we don't know the full circumstances but really, I can't think of many reasons someone else would be "too busy".

Either way, another month ... hopefully not critical ... and meanwhile another donor is found as well which is great news.

[Gary the Enfield]

Another update.

The girl has agreed to the 3rd of December. However, there may be another 10/10 match. We should know on Monday, this one may be able to do it sooner. Again, all work done by Anthony Nolan, working so hard to get this sorted.

I would not let ANYTHING stand in the way of my donating.

As ever we don't know the full circumstances but really, I can't think of many reasons someone else would be "too busy".

Either way, another month ... hopefully not critical ... and meanwhile another donor is found as well which is great news.

I mean it. Without wishing to sound too melodramatic I know what it's like to lose a child through a serious illness. There's no way I would jeopardise another child's life for the sake of a schedule.

[Annoyed Grunt]

We don't know any of the circumstances surrounding the reason as to why she's delayed. If this other fella is a 10/10 match and can get him sooner we go with him. They really want to get it sorted as quick, due to the severity of his condition.

[bobo the clown]

I tend to agree but there COULD be circumstances. What is she's getting married next week or there's other illness in her family ? It is an odd one but we can't judge without knowing everything.

The main thing is that there's progress which is brilliant.

[Gary the Enfield]

I tend to agree but there COULD be circumstances. What is she's getting married next week or there's other illness in her family ? It is an odd one but we can't judge without knowing everything.

The main thing is that there's progress which is brilliant.

I absolutely agree.

[Annoyed Grunt]

Freddie had to be admitted last night. He bumped his gum around half five and it wouldn't stop bleeding. Had to have a platelet transfusion. He's home now.

Donor update. They have found another donor, 32 year old male. He is allowing them to take marrow direct from his thigh bone (what our consultant wants). Should be in by the end of the month.

[Bruce Rioja]

Best of luck to you all, mate, and well done to the donor. Absolute respect.

[bobo the clown]

Best of luck to you all, mate, and well done to the donor. Absolute respect.

Ditto. All the best in the World to Freddie.

[Annoyed Grunt]

Best of luck to you all, mate, and well done to the donor. Absolute respect.

Ditto. All the best in the World to Freddie.

Thanks Bruce and Bobo.

[Worthy4England]

Fingers crossed AG that there's no hitches with this donor! Hope everything works out mate.

[TANGODANCER]

Can only add my best wishes to the rest. Good luck to the little fella.

[Montreal Wanderer]

We are all pulling for him and thumbs up to the donor.

[twilight]

Big hugs from me to you and your family, and big thumbs up for the donor

[Annoyed Grunt]

Thanks everyone. Stressful times at the moment, hoping for the light at the end of the tunnel.

[Burnden Paddock]

Thanks everyone. Stressful times at the moment, hoping for the light at the end of the tunnel.

We've had some testing times with the health of Miss BP of late, but nothing to compare to what you guys must be going through at the moment. I can't even begin to contemplate your position. All that I can do is encourage you to stay strong for your family and wish you all the very best of luck. Please keep us all informed of Freddie's progress!

[Gary the Enfield]

Thanks everyone. Stressful times at the moment, hoping for the light at the end of the tunnel.

We've had some testing times with the health of Miss BP of late, but nothing to compare to what you guys must be going through at the moment. I can't even begin to contemplate your position. All that I can do is encourage you to stay strong for your family and wish you all the very best of luck. Please keep us all informed of Freddie's progress!

Ditto that. Fair play to the donor too although I was under the impression they always took from the thigh bone.

Best of luck to young Freddie.

[Annoyed Grunt]

Update: If all goes to plan, he will be admitted to the transplant unit on 16th November with the actual transaplant being done on the 26th November.

Thanks again for the messages it means a great deal.