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  • ❤️ Chloe Update – ABI Rehab, Here We Come!!!! 🎉

      12 November 2026
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    **Posting on behalf of family**

    It's been a great week for Chloe, and we are so excited to share that she is finally on her way to ABI Rehab, where the real recovery work can begin! ❤️

    Chloe continues to be talkative, her food intake has increased, and she is in great spirits.

    Infection: Things appear to be under control! Her antibiotics are now able to be given in tablet form. This is a huge step forward and has made the move to rehab possible!

    Eye: An MRI was completed just before leaving the hospital as doctors are still trying to understand why her right eye remains heavy and isn't functioning properly. So far, there are no clear answers, but we're hopeful the MRI results will shed some light.

    Hand: A repeat X-ray has confirmed that her hand is still broken. For now, it will remain in a splint while they monitor its progress, although we suspect further surgery may be needed down the track.

    Brain: Chloe's brain is still busy healing. Short-term memory continues to be a challenge, but encouragingly, she has retained her vocabulary and many everyday skills.

    We know rehab will bring its own challenges, and the road to recovery is still a long one, but we are so grateful to have reached this milestone.

    From those terrifying first days to seeing Chloe chatting away, eating more and getting ready to tackle rehab, the progress has been incredible.

    One step at a time, our girl. You've already come so far, and we couldn't be prouder! 🥰❤️

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  • A visit with Chloe ❤️

      9 November 2026
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    This time I'm not posting on behalf of the family, but sharing a little update from me, Bex, a friend of the family. It's been 2 weeks since I last saw Chloe, and today I was able to pop in for a visit.

    To walk in and see her sitting up, smiling and greeting me with a big hello was absolutely heartwarming. But then to hear her speaking so clearly was just incredible!

    As Chloe herself put it, "I just can't shut up now!" 🤣 And she wasn't wrong! What an absolute joy it was to hear her jabber away for pretty much the entire visit.

    Her genuine excitement as she chatted about all her animals, her family and how grateful she is for the nurses was just beautiful to see.

    There is still some confusion, and she often referred to the nurses as vets Her short-term memory still has a way to go, so there's plenty of repetition, but the progress is fantastic.

    Chloe's latest announcement to the staff is that she is 'choosing' to be vegan. Although I suspect that might be a short-lived commitment, given she also said she still wants milk in her coffee and is quite happy to eat chicken and fish! 🥰🤣

    Kathy and Sam, watching the way you care for Chloe, support her and support each other was something really special. The love, patience and strength you both show is beautiful. Chloe is so lucky to have you in her corner, and I genuinely think she recognises and appreciates just how much you do for her.

    I walked out of that hospital today with such a full heart. ❤️

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    • 10/11/2026 by Chrissy

      Omg this brought tears to my eyes

      Happy tears!!

      Bex,you are obviously a beautiful Soul and thank you for all the updates and sharing your joy

      Please give Chloe a hug from me and tell her I love her 🥰🥰🥰

  • Chloe's Update❤️

      5 November 2026
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    Following her first blood transfusion, Chloe had her best day yet! She spent lots of time outside, interacting with everyone and enjoying our company. She even loves getting us to crawl into bed with her for cuddles! ❤️ Since then she has had several more blood transfusions as her haemoglobin counts are drppping to 65 they should be between 115-130.

    On Sunday night, the surgeon made the decision to operate again and was able to remove more of the infection closer to her brain.We have now been told that Chloe is likely to remain in hospital on IV antibiotics for another 6–8 weeks before she can move on to ABI Rehab.

    Chloe is constantly asking to go home, and even through everything she has been through, her manners remain impeccable. We have heard her politely saying, "Excuse me, can I please go home?" to staff🥹 It's heartbreaking, and we are hoping that as her short-term memory improves, she will begin to understand why she needs to stay in hospital a little longer.

    We have slowly started taking over her hospital space, with dozens of photos now covering the window, surrounding her with familiar faces and happy memories.

    This journey is turning into more of a marathon than we ever imagined, but knowing that every day brings us one step closer to getting our girl across that finish line keeps us encouraged, hopeful and positive.

    Thank you to everyone who continues to support Chloe and our family. We are so grateful to have you all alongside us on this journey. ❤️

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  • Chloe's Update ❤️

      31 October 2026
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    Nearly three weeks ago, all we wanted was for our little girl to be able to hug us again. ❤️ We feel incredibly blessed that this is now possible. Something so simple, yet something that means more to us than words can express.

    Unfortunately, Chloe's blood counts have dropped significantly since her last surgery, and last night she required a blood transfusion. We are hopeful this will give her some much-needed energy as she continues to fight the infection. The good news is that the infection has now been identified, meaning doctors can treat it with targeted antibiotics.

    Chloe is still struggling with short-term memory loss, which makes it difficult for her to understand why she needs to remain in hospital. She is constantly asking for us when we aren't there, particularly at night. This is heartbreaking to know, as all we want is for her to feel safe and reassured. We remain hopeful that, with time and healing, her memory and understanding will continue to improve.

    While this journey continues to throw challenges our way, we are reminded every day just how far Chloe has come. Three weeks ago, we were wishing for a hug. Today, we get to hold our girl in our arms again, and that is something we will never take for granted. ❤️

    Thank you all for your continued love, support and encouragement. It means the world to us. ❤️

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  • Chloe's Update ❤️

      28 October 2026
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    Chloe has made some amazing progress! Much to her relief her catheter has finally been removed and she is able to use the toilet! She has managed to take a few steps on her own and had her first shower.

    We always knew Chloe's road to recovery wasn't going to be a straight one, and yesterday we encountered our first unexpected detour. Chloe was to be transferred to ABI Rehab. The ambulance had arrived and the discharge papers were in our hands. Just as we were preparing to leave, we noticed signs of infection around her head wound.

    An MRI revealed an infection inside the wound, meaning Chloe would need another surgery to drain and clean the affected area. By 7pm, Chloe was back in the operating theatre. Thankfully, the surgeons were able to remove most of the infection.

    Chloe's veins have become increasingly difficult to access, so today she will have a PICC line inserted to allow her to receive antibiotics without the added stress of repeated needles.

    While we were excited for Chloe to begin the next stage of her recovery at ABI, we are incredibly thankful that this was picked up when it was and that she is in exactly the right place to receive the care she needs.

    We are extremely proud of Chloe's strength, determination and resilience. We believe these qualities have played such a huge part in the incredible progress she has made so far.

    Special thanks to the amazing medical professionals who are caring for Chloe and making sure she gets the very best care.

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    • 28/10/2026 by Chrissy

      You are amazing sweetheart

      Im so so proud of you 🥰

  • Chloe Update ❤️

      25 October 2026
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    After another day of lots of sleep, we've been blessed with a day of wonderful alertness and progress from Chloe!

    A good friend of Chloe's came to visit, and the two of them interacted for a whole hour. Chloe's speech is becoming clearer, and she's recalling more and more information. She still struggles at times to understand exactly where she is and what's happening, but we're definitely seeing improvements in this area.

    Chloe is now swallowing water with ease and can even drink from a cup all by herself! We're hoping the dietitian will give her the green light to start enjoying food orally in the next day or two, she has been requesting something with a bit more taste and saying she is hungry!

    This morning, we finally managed to get Chloe outside in her chair for some much-needed fresh air, something she was very keen to do!

    It's been so encouraging to see these improvements, and we're feeling incredibly positive about the progress she's making. We're hopeful that once Chloe moves to ABI Rehab, she'll continue to go from strength to strength.

    Every little milestone is a big victory ❤️

    Thank you all so much for your continued support, love, and encouragement—it means the world to us and helps carry us through each step of Chloe's recovery.

    posted in behalf of family

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    • 27/10/2026 by Holly Hamlin

      Great to hear, and thanks very much for the regular updates - give Chloe our love!

    • 28/10/2026 by Chrissy

      Inspiring,courageous and definitely a force to be reckoned with

      Go Chloe!!

  • Chloe's Recovery Update ❤️

      23 October 2026

    After a tough few days Chloe is back to making progress. The physio is doing a fantastic job and yesterday was another big milestone as Chloe took her first few steps from her bed to the chair! She even attempted to brush her teeth with her right hand, which was quite a challenge for our left-handed girl!

    Chloe is still very tired and any activity is draining for her. They have now scheduled her days more to allow her to get the rest she needs to heal, strictly 2 visitors at a time and only 15min at most every hour of interaction.

    The speech therapist has been working with Chloe, and she's now able to sip water from a spoon. Unfortunately, due to her facial fractures, she won't be able to use a straw for a while and has an appointment with Plastics next month to assess if the any further action will be required.

    Her sister Sam offered her a foot rub, which Chloe happily accepted once she discovered it was free of charge! She's now making regular requests for more! 😂 As well as instructing her to scratch her back and telling her more to the left or right!

    Yesterday we visited ABI Rehabilitation, where Chloe is expected to move next week to continue the next stage of her recovery. It is a beautiful modern facility located near Porirua.

    The doctors are really pleased with how she's progressing, and we're even hoping she might be able to enjoy a shower later today or tomorrow!

    Thank you all for your continued love, support and encouragement. It means so much to us. ❤️

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  • Chloe's Recovery Update ❤️

      20 October 2026
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    Chloe has now begun the next stage of her recovery journey, working with therapists to help her regain her strength and independence.

    Yesterday, she had a session with the physiotherapist, who helped her get out of bed and sit in a lazy-boy chair! We are also waiting for the occupational therapist and speech and language therapist to begin working with her.

    Chloe has now been moved to the Neurology Ward, which is another positive step ❤️

    We have, however, experienced what we would call our first "bad" day, something we were warned to expect. Chloe has been quite confused, and her sense of day and night is a little muddled at the moment. Being the strong and determined girl she is, she has been trying to get out of bed and do things for herself, even though she's not quite ready yet!

    We know there will be good days and challenging days along this journey, and we are learning to take each one as it comes.

    Today, we are hoping to get Chloe outside for some much-needed fresh air and a little change of scenery. ☀️

    One day at a time, our girl continues to fight her way forward. ❤️

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  • Chloe's progress❤️

      16 October 2026

    Chloe continues to make amazing progress!

    Yesterday, she had a physiotherapy session in ICU and was able to follow all instructions, including wiggling her toes, giving high fives and squeezing hands.

    She has also found her voice! Although her words are still a little mumbled, she is certainly making herself heard and letting us know exactly what she needs, especially when she's uncomfortable or feeling pain. As a result we have identified a few more injuries that need further investigation - she was able to tell us her 'right leg' is sore.

    As they reduce her sedation Chloe can get very frustrated and aggressive as she tries to understand what is going on, whilst it is hard to see our girl upset we are so thankful she is able to express herself.

    We have moved into Ronald McDonald House, located directly across the road from the hospital. This has been absolutely fantastic, allowing us to get some much-needed rest and recharge so we can stay fresh and focused on supporting Chloe through her recovery.

    We are incredibly proud of our girl and the strength and determination she continues to show. ❤️

    Thank you all again for the overwhelming love, kindness and support. It means more than words can express. xx

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  • Chloe's Day 2 Plan

      14 October 2026
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    Posted on behalf of the family

    Chloe's CT scan last night showed no changes, which is reassuring news.

    She has shown some improvement in her movements and has started rubbing at her eye and attempting to pull at her breathing tube.

    Today, Chloe is scheduled to have a CT venogram, which uses contrast dye to give doctors a clearer picture of the blood vessels in her brain and help assess any bleeding or related concerns.

    She is also due to be seen by an ophthalmologist (eye specialist) to assess her left eye. Doctors are hoping to examine her hand today as well, to check for a possible fracture.

    We are taking things one day at a time and holding on to every little sign of progress.

    Thank you all so much for your continued love, support and kind messages. It means the world to us. ❤️

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  • Day 1

      13 October 2026

    Chloe has had a big day. Since her surgery this morning, to reduce pressure on her brain, she has started showing signs of breathing on her own but is still on a ventilator, she has been coughing too which is a positive sign.

    They have stopped her sedation for now and she is responding to our voices by moving her arms, it may have to go back on depending on how she reacts. In an abundance of caution they are sending her for another CT at the surgeons request.

    So far there has been no need for further surgery. The doctors have been through and given her a full body examination and aside from a thumb possibly being broken there is no obvious other signs of trauma to her body. They are still investigating one of her eyes that appears to have a little damage.

    We have been told there will be good days and bad days in her journey but all things considered today has been a good day. She is certainly not out of the woods and again the next 24hrs are crucial but she is definetly fighting a good fight.

    We are overwhelmed by the support we have recieved and please know we appreciate all the messages even if we dont get a chance to respond.

    Posted on behalf of Kathy & Kevin

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    • 14/10/2026 by Chrissy

      You've got this sweetheart 💕