Hannah had her six-monthly blood test today. I was so proud of my brave girl, who despite flinching a few times did not make a sound or shed a single tear. Once it was over ("I can have my sweeties now?")the production of a lollipop and a Winnie the Pooh 'braveness' certificate was enough to make the whole thing worthwhile for her.
We shall get the results back when we go to Dr Coad's clinic in a week.
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Hannah was born with a rare liver disease called biliary atresia. At six weeks old, she underwent a corrective surgery called a Kasai operation, which has been a very successful therapy for her. She is our 'sunshine girl', always full of smiles and enthusiasm for life. The Kasai operation is not a cure, and Hannah still faces complications of liver disease and possibly a transplant in the future. This is a place to chronicle Hannah's journey with her liver disease.
Hannah's Journey
About Hannah
Hannah is three years old and is coping very well with her liver disease. She has an enlarged liver and spleen, which means she has portal hypertension, and she also suffers from itching, but none of that stops her growing well and having lots of energy. Hannah's liver is currently working as well as we could hope and it could be many years before she needs a transplant.
You can read more details of Hannah's journey by going through the Blog Archive. For an in-depth account of the first six months of Hannah's life, click here. (note: still in progress)
You can read more details of Hannah's journey by going through the Blog Archive. For an in-depth account of the first six months of Hannah's life, click here. (note: still in progress)
Liver Disease Support
Liver Disease Friends
- Abby (USA)
- Alan (USA)
- Amanda (Katie's Aunt) (USA)
- Analiese (USA)
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- Anna (USA)
- Anthony (USA)
- Arthur (UK)
- Bethany (UK)
- Caden (USA)
- Daniel (UK)
- Emma (USA)
- Ethan (UK)
- Grace and Meghan (USA)
- Helena (USA)
- Jack (USA)
- Jen and Jon (USA)
- Jordan (Australia)
- Liam (New Zealand)
- Lily (USA)
- Mario (USA)
- Marisa H (USA)
- Marisa M (USA)
- Melia (USA)
- Noah (USA)
- Rose (Australia)
- Sean (USA)
- Treyton (USA)
Biliary Atresia Information
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3 comments:
What a good girl! Fingers crossed for good results xxx
Hope the clinic visit goes well. Will be thinking of you xx
This is my first visit here. I love all the pix of Hannah on the scrolling window(don't know what that's called). She is such a cutie pie. What a big girl with her recent blood tests.
Karen - Jen and Jon's mom
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