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LoveQuiltsUK - Bella P's quilt

Bella P's quilt    (Quilt Completed)

Born:2022
Illness: DiGeorge Syndrome. Truncus Arteriosus Type 4

Theme: Rainbows

Quilt delivered: 17th Jul 2024
Photo of Bella P

Thank you

Today I have received Bella’s quilt and I am honestly so overwhelmed. The amount of time and effort gone into her quilt is evident. The detail is incredible and Bella has not yet moved off the quilt, nor her brother. The quilt will be a huge comfort throughout Bella’s complex medical journey and I’m hoping it will offer her some security on the hardest of days! Thank you so much to everyone who created a square for Bella and a special thank you to Leanda who has bought everyone’s work together to create a masterpiece!



Finished photos


Photo of Bella Ps quilt

Photo of Bella Ps quilt

Photo of Bella Ps quilt

Photo of Bella Ps quilt

Photo of Bella Ps quilt


Quilted by: Leanda

Individual squares

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Angela (+)
Submitted: Apr 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Diana Lettice (+)
Submitted: Jun 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: EE(Beth)Filmer (+)
Submitted: Mar 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Ellie (+)
Submitted: Mar 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Emma Robson (+)
Submitted: May 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Gabriele Pearson (+)
Submitted: May 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Julie (+)
Submitted: May 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Kaz Bowen (+)
Submitted: Jul 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Leanda Vickers (+)
Submitted: Apr 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Lorna Simpson (+)
Submitted: May 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Paula Dewar (+)
Submitted: May 2024

Cross stitch square for Bella P's quilt
Stitched by: Val Gilbert (+)
Submitted: Apr 2024


Card

Card for Bella P
Stitched by: Marilyn Foyle

Biography

Bella was born with an antenatal diagnosis of DiGeorge Syndrome and congenital heart disease. Being diagnosed antenatally allowed hospital to prepare for her arrival and the days after birth. Bella was transferred to her specialist hospital, Birmingham Childrens, at 1 day old. She underwent the first of many open heart surgeries at 8 days old. Throughout Bella’s life so far she has spent more time in hospital than at home.

She has undergone many admissions for viral infections which wouldn’t have a huge effect on healthy children. For Bella, a viral infection requires treatment with respiratory support. In September 2022, at 7 months old, Bella was admitted to hospital until May 2023. She underwent many procedures, including her second open heart surgery and had 3 admissions to PICU.

Due to Bella spending so much time in hospital she has many delays with her physical development. At 2 years old she cannot stand or walk but she undergoes intense physio to help her get stronger. Her diet is very restricted, she can only eat 4 month stage puree and still relies on formula to help her gain weight. She cannot talk or communicate and is under SALT to help her develop her skills. She is under assessment for an EHCP so she will hopefully be able to start nursery next year with the support of a 1-1.


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