July 26, 2004

Pneumonia

Rosie has contracted pneumonia while in the hospital.
They caught it early, and it is, at the moment, in a limited area of her lungs, but there is always the danger that it will spread.

The doctors are treating her, and keeping her body temperature up. Although this is obviously a setback, we are confident that she will have the strength to fight off the infection.

UPDATE

Our little baby is still battling away. Her heart seems to be in decent shape, but the pneumonia isn't getting any better. She is back on the artificial heart-lung machine to give her lungs a chance to receover until she beats the infection.

UPDATE 2

No real change. Heart condition is good, pneumonia has spread to fill both lungs. Since the machine is currently doing the job of her lungs, she has a bit of time to get rid of this infection before she needs to use her own lungs again. The doctors do not know what strain of pneumonia it is, and drugs have had no effect up to now.

Today was another long day at the hospital, hoping and praying and willing her on. Thanks to everyone for your support - it really makes a difference.
Megumi has a post on her blog that will make you cry if you can understand Japanese.
Megumi's Blog (LINK)

G + M

Posted by Gary at July 26, 2004 10:35 AM
Comments

Keeping my fingers crossed for you - hang in there

Posted by: mj at July 27, 2004 12:19 AM

Hoping that Rosie gets through, and sending positive vibes your way!

Posted by: Jessica at July 27, 2004 03:27 AM

You guys have not left our thoughts once. Jeani & I continue to pull for you three during this experience. Echoing Jessica - nothing but positive thoughts for you, Megumi, and especially Rosie.

Posted by: William Bragg at July 27, 2004 04:21 AM

Still thinking of you all back here, Rosies pulled through everything else so far so I'm sure she'll battle through this too! :) hugs and love from Emma*

Posted by: Emma at July 27, 2004 03:50 PM

Hope your baby's ok mate.

Posted by: Al at July 27, 2004 05:07 PM

Gary, that first line in your post really scared me sh@tless. Pneumonia is not a pretty thing. Yet, as others have posted, lil' Rosie will pull through this setback just as well. She's a regular champ you know. :-)

Posted by: Cornelius Smith II at July 28, 2004 01:26 AM

Since I first found your blog last year I've been watching Rosie make her way through life. She's always been a fighter and has never let anything get in her way before, and I know this time will be no different. I hope that Rosie's recovery will be quick and I wish you and your family all the best.

Posted by: Jonah at July 28, 2004 12:16 PM

With all the love,support and prayers that are being sent to
Rosie, we know she'll pull through XXX

Posted by: Dad and Marlene at July 28, 2004 08:01 PM

I've been keeping a close eye on your weblog the past few weeks Gary. I can't begin to imagine what this is like on you guys. I'm not sure what I should say except that we're all thinking and hoping she pulls through all this soon.

Posted by: mark at July 29, 2004 12:43 AM

Junko and I have you, Megumi and Rosie in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Keep hanging in there.

Posted by: Chris at July 29, 2004 03:45 PM