Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Oh the sickness...

Our little shoolipotamus has a wee infection: group b strep. We thought that we would be going home today, but unfortunately we’ll have to stick around the RAM (that’s the hospital’s abbreviation) for another week. During this time Regan will be on an intravenous diet of delicious antibodies.

Please, let me stress it: PLEASE, do not be alarmed. This is a common experience, and the doctors at the RAM are the best in Southeast Asia; they caught it early, and they will treat it effectively. As Bobby McFerrin so eloquently put it in the 80's, “Don’t worry, be happy.”

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers; we will do our best to keep you posted and up-to-date on any developments.

Ben and Andrea

4 comments:

T Just said...

well dangit. we know the feeling. stick in there. ben, was that the most intense thing you've ever experienced or what? i was ill prepared.

congrats you two. she looks great (both mom and baby)

Anonymous said...

Tell little shoolipotamus that her Uncle, Aunt, and cousin are praying for her! Sounds like she's in good hands...Love you guys!
Zach, Anna, and Gracie

amylinnlentz said...

oh the dreaded group b! darnit all. i had to be on antibiotics for that stupid thing. we are sure she will pull through quickly! much love to each of you from each of us.

amy.steve.jane

Julie said...

Angelina and Ben,
Regan is darling and Ange, she has your little beak! She also has that thick head of Vukovich hair - lucky girl. We can't wait to see her, hold her and kiss her this summer. Do you think she'd be up for being flower girl in Annie's wedding? We're claiming a full recovery for her and for you to have peace, strength and wisdom. So many people are sending good thoughts your way. We love you so much!! Julie and Bob