Abigail :: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Abigail was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in the summer of 2011.

“It all started with what they thought was a swollen lymph node, then turned to 104 degree fever for 8 days with a diagnosis of Salmonella in her blood. Her blood levels never returned back to normal after treating her initial diagnosis, which concerned the doctors. They eventually found out through bone marrow biopsies, bone scans, CT scans, lots of poke-y things, etc. that her small little body had rapidly growing blast cells, leading them to the sad and scary diagnosis of ALL.

Abigail started chemo the day after her diagnosis… a combination of 3 different chemos placed in her spinal tap. She is on a rigorous treatment for the first 6 weeks, with chemotherapy treatment lasting for the next two years.” Abigail’s Auntie, Katrina Bartel shares on Abigail’s Bling for Balding Beauties fan page.

I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to photograph Abigail for the second time this morning. She is absolutely adorable and all girl. She loves her nail polish, lip gloss, and most of all BUBBLES. I look forward to more shoots with this sweet girl!