1st day of treatment is here and Jacob’s having his hair cut
Our amazing brave boy Jacob is having his 1st day of treatment so time for a trim before it all starts! Jacob might lose his hair at entry points and his scalp will become incredibly sensitive so a cut now is the best option – not the first time Jacob has lost his hair on this journey but […]
The healing process continues
Jacobs wound on his head was healing well and his hair was slowly beginning to grow back. The tests and scans continued, along with physiotherapy. It’s just amazing to see Jacob come through his operation. Aimee’s strict gluten free diet, wheat free, dairy free and sugar free diet has been embraced by Jacob. Jacob has also been […]
Jacob sits up on the road to recovery
The operation at BCH was done and Jacob was soon sitting up and moving around whilst still attached to all his wires and tubes. We just wanted to take him home as soon as we could and look after him. Jacob was able to come home in October although there was a strict monitoring process with trips […]
Jacob was rushed to Birmingham Childrens Hospital on the 8th September 2014
We were rushed by ambulance into Birmingham Childrens Hospital (BCH) with the blue lights flashing, Jacob chatting away in the back of the ambulance taking everything in his stride. We arrived at Birmingham Children Hospital and went straight to the High Dependency Unit. The emotions running through our minds were of complete fear. What was wrong […]
Jacob – enjoying life with his little brother Oscar
Jacob was born in the September 2004. Jacob is a truly amazing boy, he is incredibly sociable, caring, he has a complete endearing character. Jacob is a complete pleasure to be around and lightens up every room he enters. Jacob loves spending time with family, friends and really enjoyed sport. To name just a few…….rugby, football, swimming, […]