An update.

The day after I posted my last message with good news we heard from the doctors that they wanted to have another look at Hollie because they were worried about some kind of shadow on an X-ray. There were more tests and, although they didn't show anything specific to worry about they decided that they needed to review the proposals for treatment.

They have decided to start the treatment straight away without removing any ova, and it is going to be chemo after all.

She went and chose her wig on Wednesday of last week and had her first dose of treatment on Thursday. She seemed OK on Thursday and Friday but the sickness kicked in over the weekend and she has been really poorly.

She's due to be getting her treatment every fortnight and in the meantime has moved to Shropshire so that Helen can look after her between sessions.

Hollie's boyfriend and his mum came from Malta for Christmas, spent most of the time in Essex but did come up to Shropshire for new year - it was good to see Hollie and meet Nick. He's now gone back to Malta but is coming back in the next couple of weeks, hopefully to get a job to tide them over before they can get back to Malta.

I printed off the posts and gave them to Hollie - she was so moved and she has said she wants to respond so maybe you'll see her name on a post some time.

Helen is worn out but glad to be back home, and coping.

Thanks for all the wishes - we'll keep you posted.