C/O 47 Stelvio Park Drive
Newport
Gwent
NP20 3ES
United Kingdom

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Antonia S's Parents/Guardians

Louise

Antonia S's Siblings

Max (over 16) Maizee 15/07/06 loves dolls

Antonia S's Interests

Clothes, shoes, make-up, shopping, music and fashion.

Antonia S's Favourite Colour

Purple and Red

Is Antonia S able to read?

Yes

Is Antonia S able to use hands?

Yes

Is Antonia S visually/hearing impaired?

No

Does Antonia S suffer from any developmental delay?

No

 Story written 2010

Antonia was diagnosed at 6 weeks old with Cystic Fibrosis. She has to have physio twice daily and she takes up to 30 tablets a day. She has to have IV antibiotics every 4 months for 2 weeks at a time.

She is a fantastic brave child having endless chest infections and missing out with going out to play when she is poorly. She has regular liver scans as she has liver disease as well as Cystic Fibrosis.

Family life can be strained at times as Antonia has to have a lot of attention and my time. My other two children are often pushed out and have to stay with family when Antonia has to go into hospital.

Update 3rd February 2012

Antonia wasn’t very well over Christmas and New Year and had to go into hospital for IV antibiotics as she had a chest infection. She is home from hospital now though and doing better.

Antonia and Maizee have received some amazing gifts and post since being with Post Pals and we are very grateful to for them all.

Update 10th February 2011

Antonia has had a rough past few months. She needed IV’s in December and they finished just before Christmas, so she could enjoy the snow when her line came out.

Antonia is now a borderline diabetic so we have to check her blood sugars. Luckily Antonia isn't worried about it and I think I was more upset than her as I think she goes through enough.

Thanks to everyone that sends Antonia, Max and Maizee post and gifts as it really makes their day.