OHbaby! Forums : Greer Update https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:07:36 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:08:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26749 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Greer Update : ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=698423&title=greer-update#698423 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 26749
Posted: 01 June 2009 at 12:08pm

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:08:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=698423&title=greer-update#698423 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Big hugs to you all. I so admire...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697882&title=greer-update#697882 Author: kabe
Subject: 26749
Posted: 30 May 2009 at 7:59pm

Big hugs to you all. I so admire your strength. ]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 19:59:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697882&title=greer-update#697882 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Yay Aimee it all is sounding very...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697852&title=greer-update#697852 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 26749
Posted: 30 May 2009 at 6:54pm

Yay Aimee it all is sounding very poostive and what a trooper Greer is big hugs to you and your family.]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 18:54:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697852&title=greer-update#697852 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Aimee, I&#039;m so glad things...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697680&title=greer-update#697680 Author: KH25
Subject: 26749
Posted: 30 May 2009 at 12:00pm

Aimee, I'm so glad things are going reasonably well for you guys! Greer is a ! And you are totally right about self-preservation - I often think back to Ashleigh's first few months in hospital and wonder how the hell I coped without falling apart. But you just get on with things and cope because...well, you kinda have to lol!! Good on you for staying strong and being such a good mum. I'm sure Greer wouldn't be doing half as well as she is if she didn't have such a great mum! Enjoy your haircut today ]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 12:00:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697680&title=greer-update#697680 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Pepsi, I drive myself crazy if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697663&title=greer-update#697663 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 26749
Posted: 30 May 2009 at 10:47am

Pepsi, I drive myself crazy if I get in the dumps about it all, so its just easier to stay positive! I said to someone the other day that I am waiting to have a big meltdown one day when I stop trying to stay positive all the time... But I think its what we all would do in this situation, self-preservation!]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 10:47:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697663&title=greer-update#697663 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Yay for having a plan of attack!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697628&title=greer-update#697628 Author: pepsi
Subject: 26749
Posted: 30 May 2009 at 9:09am

Yay for having a plan of attack!

And I have to say, I love how positive you are about everything, it will surely make all the difference


Edited by pepsi]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 09:09:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697628&title=greer-update#697628 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Wow that does sound like a long...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697595&title=greer-update#697595 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 26749
Posted: 30 May 2009 at 12:03am

Wow that does sound like a long time, but it will be nothing compared to having a happy healthy little girl
Yay for a haircut!]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 00:03:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697595&title=greer-update#697595 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Wow, I didn&#039;t realise treatments...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697587&title=greer-update#697587 Author: Freesia
Subject: 26749
Posted: 29 May 2009 at 11:10pm

Wow, I didn't realise treatments went for so long. It must be a bit of a relief to have it all planned out and to know exactly what's happening though.

Fingers crossed the feeding issue can be sorted soon so you can all go home. ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 23:10:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697587&title=greer-update#697587 <![CDATA[Greer Update : While it&#039;ll be a long road,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697555&title=greer-update#697555 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 26749
Posted: 29 May 2009 at 9:37pm

While it'll be a long road, it sounds really really positive!
Man, I hope you're an Airpoints member!



Enjoy your haircut tomorrow. I hope the hairdresser gives you an extra long scalp massage mmmmmmm
]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 21:37:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697555&title=greer-update#697555 <![CDATA[Greer Update : New update! Saw oncologist today....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697548&title=greer-update#697548 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 26749
Posted: 29 May 2009 at 9:26pm

New update! Saw oncologist today. Plan is to start chemo in 3 weeks, up here at Starship. Treatment lasts about 18 months, all going well. Initially we will spend 3 days in Auckland every three weeks, and the in between weeks will be a day patient at Palmy Hospital. This is for the first 3 months, then our Auck visits spread out to 4 weekly for 3 months. Then for the next year, its up here every 6 weeks! Me and Greer and going to get very used to flying!!

She is still vomiting regularly with the naso-gastric feeding tube, which is the only thing still holding us here. Tomorrow they are going to put the tube down further beyond the stomach which should help. Then once she is having bottles and eating again we can go home!! Its been over 5 weeks already...

I am excited though, as I get to go and have a haircut tomorrow thanks to Child Cancer Foundation - need to get rid of those stress induced greys! ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 21:26:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=697548&title=greer-update#697548 <![CDATA[Greer Update : wow! i havent been on for sooooooo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=696755&title=greer-update#696755 Author: mum2emj
Subject: 26749
Posted: 28 May 2009 at 3:56pm

wow! i havent been on for sooooooo long, i didnt even know
i need to go do some catch up reading i think.]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 15:56:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=696755&title=greer-update#696755 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Thanks so much aimee on the update...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695768&title=greer-update#695768 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 26749
Posted: 27 May 2009 at 10:35am

Thanks so much aimee on the update of Greer, have been thinking of you guys lots, sounds like things are very positive for her.  And what a great scheme the NTA is - must be a bit of a relief to have that!  How is Hannah holding up through all this?

love and hugs to you guys xox

]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 10:35:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695768&title=greer-update#695768 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Thats awesome. Glad to see you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695562&title=greer-update#695562 Author: Daizy
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 9:51pm

Thats awesome. Glad to see you finding positives in amongst it all.

You have a real wee fighter there. Wishing you all the best! ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 21:51:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695562&title=greer-update#695562 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Thanks everyone Just wanted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695551&title=greer-update#695551 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 9:43pm

Thanks everyone

Just wanted to mention how fantastic the National Travel Assistance Scheme is.... Daniel has gone home today to work so we actually have some money! But he gets a return flight per week paid for by this scheme, and all he has to do is ring up the co-ordinator and she books the flight he wants. Its great cos it means he can go back home and work 4 or 5 days, and then fly up here for the weekend. I would get very lonely otherwise The social workers have been great about getting it sorted for us.

And I have managed to find a positive in having to do chemo - we will get to stay on the brand new oncology ward that opened here less than 2 weeks ago. Apparently its very flash!]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 21:43:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695551&title=greer-update#695551 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Thats great Aimee, thanks for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695528&title=greer-update#695528 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 9:27pm

Thats great Aimee, thanks for updating us. Thinking of you guys a lot xoxo]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 21:27:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695528&title=greer-update#695528 <![CDATA[Greer Update : That&#039;s awesome news Thinking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695484&title=greer-update#695484 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 8:41pm

That's awesome news

Thinking of you guys and hoping the next stage of her recovery goes well ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 20:41:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695484&title=greer-update#695484 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Thats great Aimee, Im pleased....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695042&title=greer-update#695042 Author: Glow
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 1:56pm

Thats great Aimee, Im pleased. Thanks for the update
Always thinking of you, Greer & your family
Keep strong ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 13:56:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=695042&title=greer-update#695042 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Thanks for the update Aimee....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694942&title=greer-update#694942 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 12:13pm

Thanks for the update Aimee. Good to hear the op went well and that things are positive. I hope you get to have some time at home before chemo starts. Go Greer!]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 12:13:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694942&title=greer-update#694942 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Great news Aimee. It must be such...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694903&title=greer-update#694903 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 11:39am

Great news Aimee.  It must be such a relief that they managed to get so much.  I hope you all get a rest before the chemo starts. 

Good luck, you're continually in my thoughts and prayers.

]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 11:39:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694903&title=greer-update#694903 <![CDATA[Greer Update : go greer!! WOOT WOOT!!!thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694900&title=greer-update#694900 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 11:37am

go greer!! WOOT WOOT!!!    thanks so much for keeping us in the loop!   

sounds like she's doing really well and that's awesome! all the best for getting some home time in before chemo starts ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 11:37:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694900&title=greer-update#694900 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Yay Greer, what a brave wee girl...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694892&title=greer-update#694892 Author: my2angels
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 11:30am

Yay Greer, what a brave wee girl you are. Hope chemo goes as well as it can and you are home with your family as soon as possible.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 11:30:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694892&title=greer-update#694892 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Yay Aimee that all sounds really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694853&title=greer-update#694853 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 10:52am

Yay Aimee that all sounds really positive, what an amazing little fighter your wee girl is!! I hope you get to spend a bit of time at home before the chemo and Greer does well with the physio.  Think of her lots!

]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 10:52:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694853&title=greer-update#694853 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Great news! I really hope you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694822&title=greer-update#694822 Author: EmDee
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 10:13am

Great news! I really hope you get to spend some time at home as a family before the chemo starts ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 10:13:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694822&title=greer-update#694822 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Fantastic news! SHe will amaze...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694770&title=greer-update#694770 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 9:04am

Fantastic news! SHe will amaze you with how quickly she bounces back.....adults wouldnt but kids do it just like that.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 09:04:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694770&title=greer-update#694770 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Aimee, that&#039;s great news...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694759&title=greer-update#694759 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 8:47am

Aimee, that's great news

I hope you can all get home for a time before starting chemo.
It's all sounding really positive though.

I'm keeping you guys in my thoughts ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 08:47:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694759&title=greer-update#694759 <![CDATA[Greer Update : sounds great! hope you guys do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694750&title=greer-update#694750 Author: lizzle
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 8:28am

sounds great! hope you guys do get home for a break - can't be easy for the family. how is Hannah? thanks for the updates too. Hey, if you get a chance, flick me your address - i have a parcel here, but not sure if you are at ronald mcdonald house or not.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 08:28:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694750&title=greer-update#694750 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Have been following your journey...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694715&title=greer-update#694715 Author: ellen
Subject: 26749
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 6:33am

Have been following your journey and couldn't read and run. Just wanted to let you know about a National Travel Assistance Fund through the Ministry of Health where you can get help with travel and accommodation costs. Would be worth checking out if you don't already know about it. We recently used it but no-one told us about it.

All the best for Greer's recovery. You sound like a very strong mum - it can't be easy watching your baby go through these procedures.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 06:33:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694715&title=greer-update#694715 <![CDATA[Greer Update : That is great news. Let me know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694691&title=greer-update#694691 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 26749
Posted: 25 May 2009 at 10:53pm

That is great news. Let me know if you do head home before the weekend.

]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 22:53:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694691&title=greer-update#694691 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Thanks for the update, I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694689&title=greer-update#694689 Author: missy_girl
Subject: 26749
Posted: 25 May 2009 at 10:52pm

Thanks for the update, I'm please the surgery has gone well.
I hope you get a chance to head back home before chemo.
Always in my thoughts,
Michelle]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 22:52:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694689&title=greer-update#694689 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Aimee, fantastic that they got...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694666&title=greer-update#694666 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26749
Posted: 25 May 2009 at 10:02pm

Aimee, fantastic that they got most of it and that the surgery went as well as it could. I really hope you can have some great time together as a family before the chemo starts. Fingers crossed for an events-free trip home.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 22:02:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694666&title=greer-update#694666 <![CDATA[Greer Update : That sounds pretty positive. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694643&title=greer-update#694643 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 26749
Posted: 25 May 2009 at 9:26pm

That sounds pretty positive. I hope you guys do get a chance to go back home before starting the chemo.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 21:26:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694643&title=greer-update#694643 <![CDATA[Greer Update : Hey Aimee glad to hear Greer is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694632&title=greer-update#694632 Author: Babe
Subject: 26749
Posted: 25 May 2009 at 8:58pm

Hey Aimee glad to hear Greer is holding up ok. Sorry they didn't get all the tumour but glad things are looking hopeful

Hugs to you all our prayers are still with you and Greer as you face the next step!]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 20:58:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694632&title=greer-update#694632 <![CDATA[Greer Update : The other thread was getting a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694624&title=greer-update#694624 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 26749
Posted: 25 May 2009 at 8:42pm

The other thread was getting a bit long...

Got MRI preliminary results today - there was nothing major left, just a layer that is right next to the spinal cord, which is what they were expecting. They think they got 90 something percent of it. Now we need to talk to the oncologist and decide when to start chemo, which will happen here at Starship, not Wellington. If we get a wee break before chemo, we might get home for a bit which would be great.

She is doing really well from a surgical point of view, other than a few feeding issues (vomiting up her nasogastric feeds and no interest in taking bottle). Main thing now is lots of physio cos she is very floppy and needs to relearn how to hold her up, sit, possibly walk etc...

But all in all, going pretty well at the moment ]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 20:42:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26749&PID=694624&title=greer-update#694624