Update: All is well
 

It's been a long time since Anna-Nicole had this serious problem with anemia and I've owed those that helped an update for quite some time. The short story is that Anna-Nicole is a fine as frog hair and the cause of her anemia still remains a mystery. As suddenly as it set in, it seemed to cure itself as well. We don't know why, we're just glad it did.

She was first hospitalised in mid Dec '09. Christmas and most of January were very tense times as her Hgb count yo-yoed over the weeks. But it finally began to settle and she was given the all clear by Feb '10.

The time in between then and now has been "interesting" on a personal front, which explains why this update has been so long in coming, but Anna-Nicole has been fine and continues to grow like the proverbial weed, run around everywhere, and dance and sing like most 2 year olds. She is so fast at repeating what you say that it's like having an echo in the place. She is an absolute delight to be with and you would never know there was anything ever wrong.

I want to extend a personal, and heartfelt, thank-you to everyone who offered help, advice, and empathy during that time:

Bruce Wayne
Capetonian
Bertie Thruster
Loose Rivets
Selfin
Mad Jock
HEC
Airclues
One Day Soon
Bad Medicine (for letting the thread stand)

Special mention goes out to:
DX Wombat, who, I was reliably informed by Mad Jock, would get on a plane and camp out with us until AN recovered - and nearly did! DX, your help and reassurance were fantastic!

Taff Lightning, for putting me in touch with the father-in-law. Dr. Clow was terrific and spent quite a lot of time reviewing medical reports and assuring us that we were getting all the right care. Please pass on my thanks to the good doctor.

Say Again Slowly, for pulling in top notch intellects from beyond Hadrian's Wall to advise us on the case and relaying messages to and from.

My deepest thanks to you all for coming up on freq when the mayday went out.

And here's my little one today:

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Cracking!!!

Gorgeous kid.

And thanks for sticking photo's up ;-)

Most excellent news..... God Bless and keep her safe for a verrrrry long time.

Thank you for sharing! While I never caught this thread in 09, I began reading today and so happy to see God intervened and took care of business.

Just an FYI, God forbid the problems ever come back but if they do, at the earliest sign, let us know. While I'm not a doctor, I am a Paramedic from Memphis that has taken patients to St. Jude. I am familiar with patient receiving protocol as well as some of the doctors there. Every child that comes in those doors is received and treated regardless of ability to pay. There is never a bill owed. The resources for families is absolutely amazing. And the work they do is phenomenal. The difference they have made to thousands of children all over the world is overwhelming.

Although we live in the ME now, our home is always open, ready for guest and 25 minutes from St. Jude. Mi Casa es su Casa. :ok:

Never read the thread when it was running way back when.

Very good to read that all has settled and that she is thriving so well.

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Glad to hear that it's all sorted Pitts, I just saw my FiL and he said to pass on his best too.

I'm sitting writing this with tears running down my face - I am so delighted. I had been thinking a lot about Anna-Nicole and yourself recently and was trying to summon up the courage to contact you. Those are two of the three best photos I have seen. (The third was of another sick baby who made a good recovery). She is delightful. May you all have very long and very happy and healthy lives ahead of you. Thank you so much for posting those photos.
By the way, if she is starting to repeat everything she hears - BEWARE! My younger niece in Oz was in the car with her dad and I when he described the Antonov (great big aircraft with umpteen engines) as being "Bl***y enormous". Thirty seconds later a little voice piped up from the back singing happily to herself "Bl***y 'mormus, bl***y 'mormus". Cue brother "I see I'll have to be careful what I say from now on" :O Enjoy her and all she does. Please DO keep us updated from time to time.

I've followed this thread on and off for a while I was so pleased to hear the good news. As a father blessed with two healthy daughters I just wanted to send Anna-Nicole and her parents best wishes for a happy and healthy life. :)

That's very moving, inspiring, and fantastic news. Best wishes to all of you.

Thank you for sharing and acknowledging.

Thanks for the wishes, gang. It's been my absolute pleasure to (be able) to post such a good update and I'm glad people have taken an interest (again)!

Health and prosperity to you all!

Shawn

good to hear shawn

stuckgear (aka Bruce Wayne)