Ben B's quilt    (Quilt Completed)

Thank you

Been away for the weekend and returned to find a parcel waiting for me!!! I don't know who was more excited, me or ben!!!! He is totally loving his quilt and can't stop admiring it. Thank you so much to all who made it possible it really is just adorable and no photo could ever do it justice!!! I have to say a very special to Jo Sandy for signing up to to the Manchester United crest for the quilt- means a bit more knowing that a personal friend has contributed to it!! But thanks to all you amazingly talented ladies- you've made a little boy and mummy VERY happy x x x x

Finished photos

Individual squares

Fabric

Card

Stitched by: Elaine Ainsworth

Biography

Ben was born 12 weeks early after his mum was diagnosed with pre eclampsia. He was born weighing just 2lb 2oz! Upon delivery doctors warned us of a high chance ben will of suffered a bleed on the brain during delivery. Living in North west Cumbria our local hospital was unable to cope with bens needs and for the first time ever, a consultant was flown across by air ambulance from the other side of the country! Once stabilised the land ambulance was able to transfer ben to intensive care at Middlesbrough hospital. This was then the long road of hospital visits and stays!
At 5 days old we got the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis and treatment began! 5 weeks in Middlesbrough hospital followed by a further 9 weeks in the cystic fibrosis unit at Newcastle hospital. It was obvious from an early stage that Ben had indeed suffered a bleed to the brain which has caused his left side to be affected. All of this said, Ben is the happiest, most determined and cherished 6 year old! he has had several operations over the last 6 years and each time he tackles them head on! He has almost 2 hours of treatments each and every single day and takes between 40 and 50 tablets every day- more when he's unwell!