First day of treatment...

Well today was our first day of treatment. Adam had quite a bad night last night, didn't sleep much so needless to say, neither did we!! We were up bright and early to get organised for the hospital, half 8 start at the Western. The boys were on school holiday today so they were not too happy to be dragged out of bed earier than usual.

Adam had his first chemo drugs at 7am this morning and so far doesn't seem to have had any reaction to them, no sickness anyway. I have to say though, the steroids turn him into a demon child, he hits, kicks, screams and shouts.....he has also sworn a few times! We know it's not him and that it is the steroids causing these behavioural changes but it is really hard to deal with.

This morning at the Western, he was very upbeat as we took all the boys, even David, with us to let them all see where Adam would be going everyday while they were at school. All went well, the boys got to see the MRI machine (or huge donut as they call it). A few pictures....

Adam was then taken through to the Radio room with me and put to sleep with a little gas, once alseep they fitted him with a gripper needle (into his main line) and then administered his anesthetic. Had his radiotherapy and gradually came round, was very peaceful to start with , then the demon child appeared and we had a fight on our hands. He became very aggressive and was screaming that he waned to go home, they couldn't let him go until he calmed down, so it was a very distressing time for us all. He did eventually calm down and we came home and he was like a different child - himself again.

Can see it's going to be a long hard ride over the next 6 weeks but we have to stay strong for Adam and the other boys, and ourselves too.

Thanks for all the support, financially, emotionally and physically that we have received from everyone. You have no idea how much we appreciate it and have been overwhelmed by everyone's kindness and generosity.

Love to you all from all of us.

XxxxxX