Day 152 – Tuesday 8 June, 2010
Emily has been quite flat today.
Evidence of mucositis is beginning to show. Mucositis is the painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes lining the digestive tract and is an inevitable side effect of high dose chemotherapy.
Tonight Emily’s throat is extremely sore, making talking and swallowing difficult. Tomorrow Emily will be put back on TPN feeding, this means that her nutritional needs will be met intravenously, saving her the pain associated with chewing and swallowing. Emily’s white blood cell count is zero so she is very susceptible to infections at the moment. She has also had nausea and vomiting over the last few days.
The side effects that are beginning to occur will continue until her stem cells begin to graft into her bone marrow.
Kath said that she is impressed with the way the medical team is managing the side effects for Emily.
Leona
Rachael Morris
June 10, 2010 @ 8:15 am
You are doing so well Emily and are alot braver than all of the grown ups I know (including me!!). Focus on that new baby coming your way for you to boss about! Love to you and that amazing family of yours..
Rachael, Egg, Rosie and Andy
Vanessa Palmer
June 9, 2010 @ 11:07 pm
Thinking of you everyday.
XXXX
Sach and Autumn
June 9, 2010 @ 8:25 pm
Hi Guys,
What an amazing girl you are Emily and what an amazing family you have, good on super Dad for taking care of things at home and what about super Mum, growing a little baby under all this stress, what an absolutely amazing lot you are, you are obviously where Emily gets it from.
I hope the road ahead is far less bumpy than this road has been,
I wish you all the best and my family always ask after you guys,
Good luck with the next few weeks and we look forward to seeing Emily with her beautiful smile again, you just shine Em,
You are always in my thoughts guys,
Lots lovie love,
Sacha xxxxx
Lea ribbon (Hatwell)
June 9, 2010 @ 8:08 pm
Stay strong sweetheart. You are so amazingly brave. Sending you sooooo much love…all the way from England xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sharlene and Neil
June 9, 2010 @ 3:28 pm
Hey Guys
Wishing I could take away all the pain Emily is feeling at the moment. Great to hear you have such a good team looking after you, it will make this difficult time, a little easier knowing you are in good hands.
Thinking of you all everyday as always.
xx
Mel Komene
June 9, 2010 @ 2:04 pm
Hello sweetheart…..
You are being an awesome, brave girl :)
I love your pink hat…
Lots of love to all your family and your new wee bubba thats nearly here…..
xxxxx
Mel, Aaron, Jade & Gian Komene
Helen, Zdenka, Irene
June 9, 2010 @ 1:44 pm
Hi Emily, sorry to hear that it has been so painful for you recently. We hope that each day gets a little easier and that you will begin to feel better soon. Sending lots of love and positive thoughts your way. Love to you, Mummy, Daddy, Jack, Charlotte and the new baby who is nearly here. Helen, Zdenka and Irene.
Jess Dodds
June 9, 2010 @ 11:36 am
Dear Emily
Hang in there sweetheart you are being so brave!
Sending lots of love and best wishes your way.
Jess and Corin Dodds