Natalie Anderson

Poor little Natalie hasn't been in this world long and has just been diagnosed with a brain tumour, so we have started this page to help fundraise for Paul and Shelly whist they are dealing with this devastating news. Obviously Shelly is not working- she is on unpaid maternity leave- and Paul will have to take a lot of time off work, too.

Any funds that you could spare would go along way to help out with their every day living expenses.

UPDATES:

17 March 2015

Hi,

Just want to say that Paul, Shelly, Ryan & little Natalie want to say a big thank you to every one who has donated. Not having to worry about finances has given them one less thing to think about in such a difficult time.

Natalie had her first operation yesterday to drain the tumour which went well and has just gone into surgery to have it removed as i'm typing this update.

The doctors are hopeful that it doesn't seem to be the type that spreads or come back but will need to be sent away for testing once removed.

So fingers and toes crossed she makes it through.

17 March 2015

Latest update: Natalie got out of surgery a couple of hours ago and is doing great. She will be sedated until tomorrow morning when the MRI will be done to ascertain whether they removed all of the tumour.

Doctors are confident at this stage that they have.

Massive thank you to all who have helped with this so far. There'll be more news as we get it. Needless to say, her parents are over the moon.

Thank you.

28 March 2015

So a big thanks to everyone has has helped out so far, it has meant a lot to the family.

I'm happy to let you all know that apart from having a bad night on Friday in the way of several seizures (which the doctors expected), Natalie is now back feeding on the bottle with out vomiting. She will be out of HDU as soon as there is room available which is great news. Also the post scan shows that the surgeons removed all of the tumour which is more good news.

On behalf of the Andersons, thanks for your support during this time. You are all amazing.

29 March 2015

Here's a message we thought you'd like to see from Shelly Anderson....

Its incredible with the situation Paul and I have been in, the amazing support we have received. The time people have given up of their own busy lives to spend countless hours just sitting and waiting with us in hospital so we've never felt like we're going through this alone! waiting for life changing results and phone calls from the medical staff involved with Nat. The infinite amount of calls, texts, messages of love, hope and support from so many people who have been involved in our lives over all the years, from primary school to high school, to ex colleagues, to friends of friends. It's overwhelming seeing who is really there for you to hold you up and get you through, when you have been knocked down so hard! That support and strength doesn't always come from the places you'd expect. You all know who you are! And my god do Paul and I appreciate you!

29th March

Today was Shelly's birthday. She spent it with Natalie, Ryan, her husband and family and friends at the hospital.

The team at Starship think Nat needs another 10 days of antibiotics to make sure this blood infection is sorted. It means staying in hospital until she's off them, but we want to be sure its all gone.

No high temps for two days now.

Natalie is being administered her anti-seizure meds and antibiotics orally rather than down the feeding tube in her nose, which means it may be taken out tomorrow if all keeps going well.

The progress made by this little fighter is just unbelievable. For a little girl of such a young age, she is incredibly strong.

On behalf of the Andersons, thank you for all the help and support on this journey.

1st April- Finally coming home!!!

Ok everyone, it's been a crazy few weeks but.... Natalie is finally going home!

The last lot of antibiotics will be at 6.30pm tomorrow (NZ time) and then the IV will be taken out and then they can go home!!!

The path ahead is still not clear and there's a long, long way to go yet but the main thing is that this little girl has fought this terrible disease and is winning.

I find it rather fitting that all this has happened and the donations page closes tomorrow.

We know that everybody's kind words and generous donations have eased the pain during this time.

Natalie and her family have come so far and been so strong; let's hope this is the first and last time we have to start something like this.

On behalf of Paul and Shelly and their family, I just want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to each and every one of you who have donated to this cause. You are all truly amazing!

2nd April GOING HOME!!!!!!

From Shelly's Facebook page:

We get to be back with our boys and meows! Who knew that when I took bean to the hospital on the 6th of March; what lay ahead!! Never could I have imagined our baby girl would go through what she's been through! Transferred to Starship on the 10th, MRI and the diagnosis of the tumor on the 12th, embolism op/ procedure on the 16th, the removal surgery on the 17th (the day our world stood still). Followed days later by seizures on the 20th and 21st. And then a diagnosis of a meningitis blood infection. But she has kicked it's ass!!! All of it! The journeys not over. We have years of check ups ahead but FINALLY this chapter is over! Our baby has been through more than most adults I know, but you look at her and you'd never know!. She's the strongest person I know! My hero!

Best news ever!

Thank you to everyone who has donated- it means so much! Now this beautiful family can get home and start sorting their finances out.

As Shelly says, they've got a long way to go, but thank GOD this part is over!

God bless you all x