No sooner had I hit the "post" button on my last entry than Annika woke up crying and radiating heat that I could feel before I even touched her forehead. We went to the E.R., returning home at 3 a.m. with no explanation but reassured it was nothing critical.
Two days later the fevers continue, and she now has such horrible pains in her right leg that she has once again stopped walking. So we're back to Chicago where she will be admitted. It's possible the leg pains are just from over-exertion after such a long time of disuse. But they want to make sure she hasn't developed a DVT. Also, they're going to check into the possibility that she has a touch of pneumonia, which was one possibility the E.R. doc suggested.
Oh jeez.I have my fingers crossed that this visit will be short and sweet. Or, well, you know. Short.
Posted by: Beanie Baby | January 31, 2006 at 02:24 PM
Crap! Hug yourself and Annika for us. And I second the wish for a short visit.~Elizabeth
Posted by: Bettie Bookish | January 31, 2006 at 02:42 PM
There are many expletives I could use right now, but I will just offer a prayer and a wish that all is well, and you are back home again soon!
Posted by: Rev Dr Mom | January 31, 2006 at 03:24 PM
Thinking of and feeling for you, Moreena.
Posted by: Jessica | January 31, 2006 at 03:39 PM
I think I did just use most of them....certainly my husband came in wanting to know what was wrong.Prayers ascending as fast as I can manage it. Hugs and loves xxActually, the verifier sequence is a pretty good expletive in itself ngggfpf indeed!
Posted by: Kathryn | January 31, 2006 at 03:41 PM
Oh no! We're thinking of you, and hoping that you and Annika are back home soon.
Posted by: Phantom Scribbler | January 31, 2006 at 04:09 PM
I swear I won't ever post anything positiv here again lest I jinx you. I will only post wishes for continued or speedy recovery.
Posted by: Shelli | January 31, 2006 at 04:11 PM
Aw crap. Sending happy, healthy thoughts your way. Prayers for comfort as well, both girls must be devestated by the all too soon separation (not forgetting you and Jorg too!!). Hugs.
Posted by: sheryl, Justice's mom | January 31, 2006 at 06:19 PM
Oh No....I hope they figure out what is going on and you are home again SOON!
Posted by: Tammy & Janna | January 31, 2006 at 06:27 PM
aw, man....get that girl better!!!!
Posted by: peripateticpolarbear | January 31, 2006 at 06:51 PM
OH Moreena. That just stinks! Prayers for Annika.
Posted by: Sarah | January 31, 2006 at 07:07 PM
Hope this visit is a short one and that you all back home soon.
Posted by: ccw | January 31, 2006 at 07:19 PM
Scheiss! I'll keep praying.
Posted by: Jane Dark | January 31, 2006 at 07:58 PM
What everybody else said.Everybody come home soon.
Posted by: liz | January 31, 2006 at 09:24 PM
Oooh, I could scream in frustration for you.Hope this one is very very very short. As in minutes.
Posted by: halloweenlover | January 31, 2006 at 09:32 PM
That totally sucks. I'm so sorry, Moreena. Love to you and your family.xo Catherine
Posted by: Anonymous | January 31, 2006 at 10:30 PM
Oh crap! Poor Annika! Poor all of you! Hoping she comes home soon...
Posted by: Laurie | January 31, 2006 at 11:08 PM
Here's hoping that Annika stays only for a short while, but again, if you need anything on 6W, just ask.
Posted by: kirsten | February 01, 2006 at 01:28 AM
Praying that Anni just has some normal kid bud and a bit of overexertion.... I will keep her in my prayers! I hope this turns out to be an extremely short visit.
Posted by: Kim, mom to sami and kyle | February 01, 2006 at 08:07 AM
Crap on a cracker!!! Hope this is short-lived and that you are soon back home. Poor little Annika, she is such a trooper through all of this. Keep us posted!tina
Posted by: Anonymous | February 01, 2006 at 09:12 AM
Sending prayers to all of you.
Posted by: Jamie | February 01, 2006 at 10:27 AM
Unfair!
Posted by: Sarahlynn | February 01, 2006 at 10:49 AM
I am so sorry! But I am glad that you are all rushing to take care of the situation. I hope it all resolves quickly. My prayers, hugs, and thoughts are with you!
Posted by: Running2Ks | February 01, 2006 at 12:52 PM
GOOD GRIEF!Hoping it's a short visit and you get home quickly!
Posted by: Michelle | February 01, 2006 at 01:08 PM
Hugs, love, prayers - EVERYTHING to y'all.
Posted by: DevilMacDawg | February 01, 2006 at 01:53 PM