Update #54. Happy 14th Birthday Lauren. (Day +59)

Today saw us celebrate Lauren's 14th birthday - a birthday at one stage we wondered if we'd ever get to. Thankfully we have, with many more to come!!!! All continues to go well with Lauren and her last appointment at Sydney Children's hospital is tomorrow. The staff here have been fantastic and we're a bit apprehensive of leaving given the team here have been involved totally throughout the transplant.

Tuesday sees Julie and the kids fly home at last, with Michael driving back on Thursday/Friday.

Thanks to everyone for their support throughout this transplant. We will publish a photo of Lauren for the Sydney nurses once her hair has grown back, as promised.

We're getting a lot of texts about catching up when we're back, but just a friendly reminder, we can't take visitors at home until day +100 for Lauren's benefit. Please be aware of this as we really need to stick to this for obvious reasons.

Kate & Nathan finished their term at Rainbow St School on Friday and have had a rewarding experience here having made new friends, but are also keen to get home to see their friends there.

Photo's below are:
Kate's 9th Birthday
Kate & Nathan with their respective Teachers at Rainbow St
Lauren's last taste test with Jen the dietician
Lauren's 14th Birthday