Latest tests all good

Apologies for the delay in updating the blog, has been a combination of no new news and busy times at work and home.

Good news is that the latest bone marrow aspirates and chimersism tests have both returned with the desired result: still in remission, no sign of leukaemia returning and basically only Emily's cells in her blood (i.e. the transplant continues to be successful). So, exactly what we wanted to hear. Health wise she continues to improve, and has all but been weaned off nutritional supplements. Sleep is slowly improving for all, and her immune function tests were all positive. She will also begin getting her immunisations in the next month or two, hopefully before flu season begins in earnest.

Her results were deemed good enough that we can start venturing out of the house again. She has been to two sessions of Gymbaroo now, which lets her play with some kids her age and do some singing, dancing and play on climbing equipment. It also means that we can now do simple things like go to the shops briefly if it is quiet, so slowly returning to some sense of normality. We are also taking advantage of this by taking a break next week and going on a small holiday. We're only going an hour up the road, but will be good to have a break and go on a proper holiday for the first time in well over a year.