Jacob is recovering from more surgery. An emergency shunt was inserted at the end of July so he’s now slowly getting over the ordeal, and again I have worked my magic on his hair style!
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Jacob back in A&E at Birmingham Children’s Hopital – July 2015
Jacob is back in A&E with hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain) caused by the brain tumour.
Jacobs first treatment
How frightening must this be? Your head in a custom made ‘immobilizer mask’ pinned to a plinth and a mouth guard in so you CANNOT move – Jacob was very worried about not being able to move his head or body but he was brilliant. A lot of thought had gone into his playlist to be […]
Jacob post operation
The surgery over, the biopsy was sent off for more investigation, we would now have to wait a week to find out what tumour Jacob has. The rest of the tumour is too dangerous to remove due to the location in Jacob’s brain. (September 2014)
Jacob endured a 10 hour operation on his 10th Birthday
It was our little boys 10th birthday, he was taken into surgery within 10 minutes of being born 10 years earlier, it was a devastating and we feared the worst, he was about to go in for a 10 hour operation. We went with Jacob through to the anaesthetic room, we tried to stay positive and strong […]
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, […]