New to Area...son with Leukemia

L., Hi, I live on the Peninsula in Hampton, but I just wanted to wish you a happy welcome to the area. I am blessed to have 2 healhy kids, but I also know how hard it is to make new friends for you and the kids. If you need something or just want to talk, let me know, VA beach is never too far when it is for a friend!!!

Hi L. welcome to the area. Change is hard I know this becasue we are a military family so we get to change alot too. CHKD is full of wonderful and caring nurses and doctors. My daughter is 4 years old and was born with a hole in her heart or ASD. She had the surgery to correct this when she was 2. I could not ask for a better hospital for her to be at. The were so kind and caring. They understand the needs of children and also the parents during difficult times. When ever my daughter had to have an ultrasound after the surgery to be sure the device hadnt slipped they would put her in a wagon and take her to the different areas. She loved riding in the wagon. They brought her teddy bears to cuddle and toys,books, and movies to play with while staying in the hospital. They are just great. I recommend them. I would choose them again in the future for care of my sick child. I hope this helps and that you and your son feels more at ease as time passes.

Hi L.. Welcome to Virginia Beach! I just want to echo the other Moms' sentiments about CHKD. My son has had neurological issues since before birth and continuing after and he has had EXCELLENT care at CHKD. It really is a wonderful facility and I know that children from all over the world go there for treatment. I know it is scary, but I think you can feel comforted by having such a wonderful children's hospital in your back yard! Good luck. My family's prayers are with you and yours. Hugs to Aaron.

Welcome to VA Beach! Our 5 yr old daughter has a heart condition- diagnosed at 5 weeks. CHKD has taken excellent care of her from the very beginning- I wouldn't take our children anywhere else. They not only take great care of their patients, they take great care of parents as well. I am not familiar with MCV, but I am certain that they will make sure that his time spent there, while not always a pleasant experience, will be the best that they can give him.

L.,
Welcome to Va Beach. It's going on three since my husband duty satation changed and it ok. I have heard many people from this area say that "its a nice place or they save a child close to them life". Good luck on getting use to the area and Lil Aaron story is very touching so I wanted to tell he to beleive in God and he can do anything he wants to do. I will end this note since I haven't had any personal experience with the hospital. May God continue to touch you family in many ways.

C.
Avon Rep.

Hi L., my name is H. and I live in the area. My heart goes out to you. I want you to know that Kings Daughters is a wonderful facility. My stepson and cousin received treatment there when they were young. My stepson had 3 open heart surgeries and had extensive care. Your son will be in good hands.

Virginia Beach is a great place. I've moved away 3 times and have come back. Hope this helps!