MRI time again!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 4:35PM Fletcher had his first MRI at the Royal Marsden last thursday. this may sound strange but it was actually quite an enjoyable experience!? we walked in to the friendly ward with the smiley nurses who informed us that they would put some magic cream on Fletchers hands before they inserted the needle for the contrast. Fletcher then had time to play in the play room and make lots of lovely pictures. we went through to the doctor and she put the needle in, first go, and Fletch didn't feel a thing. why have we never heard of this magic cream before! Fletch was all smiles and told me it didn't hurt at all. off we went to the MRI machine and yet more lovely nurses. i had been told to bring some music for Fletch to listen too whilst inside the machine so he went into the machine for about half an hour listening to Taylor Swift (i chose something calm because fletch does love to sing and dance but needs to keep very still in the machine). we left the hospital feeling very happy and Fletch had his bag of sweets for being such a brave boy.
today we have been back to the Royal Marsen to get the results - NO CHANGE- my favorite two words in the world. we will be going back in two weeks to see an eye specialist as he does still have a few problems there and i need to book a hearing appointment.however again the Doctor is very pleased with Fletchers progress.
its always a bit strange after i get the results, i don't feel happy straight away? i feel relieved but not happy. maybe it takes a while to sink in but its hard to feel happy at all after spending time in a children's cancer ward. i certainly appreciate all i have and how far Fletcher has come in the last 18 months, not just today, everyday. it certainly changes your outlook on life and makes you realise what's important.
Fletch as usual carries on being the adorable, kind, thoughtful little boy he's always been. everyday waking up with a smile on his little face. he's doing well at school and has recently started playing football after school, which he loves. he has decided to be a Chelsea fan!
four months untill the next MRI but only two weeks to the little mans 5th birthday.
Reader Comments (1)
Great news. No Change never had such an important meaning...I am with you on that. I think of you guys often and continue to keep you in my prayers. Our little boys are tough litttle guys!