We're Home!!!

DreamsBride411

I cannot even thank you ladies enough for your thoughts and prayers and positive energy.  My little Marigold needed it so badly these last few days.

We literally just got home and I had to pop in and thank you... especially now that she's sleeping so peacefully.

So, the doctors are chalking this whole awful illness up to a bad virus.  They literally tested her for everything.   They cultured everything.  They physically looked her up and down and poked and prodded and made sure they left no stone unturned.

This was a living nightmare.

But, she's ok and we're ok and she's getting better and better.  I've never seen a baby so sick in my life... and I've also never seen a baby get so much better so quickly.  Someone in Greece recently said to me "babies are so resilient, don't you worry!" when I was talking to them about Mari's sleeping schedule and boy, was she right.

So, because I'm a camera whore, I took some pics while she was there.  We were at an amazing children's hospital in Long Island and the staff there was just wonderful.

Even though she doesn't look 100%, I just had to share these pics because they make me melt inside.

Mari with the therapy dog.

Thank you again, so much, for all of your support.  I am so blessed and so thankful to have you all in my life... and so is Peter.  You gals really impressed him 

xoxoxoxoxo

And I promise, the next pics that are coming WILL be of Greece!

AprilJT

It is SO wonderful to hear that she is doing better.  I can't imagine what this must have been like for you.  I can't even begin to explain how wonderful this news makes me feel, I was terribly worried about her. 

And I can't wait to see your Greece pics!

katers1279

YAY!!!  I'm so glad you all are home!!!  Brett and I were both praying for all of you.  What a relief.

So, the nerurological issues are being chalked up to the virus as well?

Mrs.Gale920

Glad you are home! Those pics are so sweet, I am glad she is feeling better!

ludyjanboltz

I'm so glad to hear that you are all home and she is doing better.  Cute pics!

nataliejp519

So, so happy you're home and Mari is doing better!  She conquered this virus, next she'll conquer the world...what a little fighter!  xoxox

Eleise96

Hi Cris!  I am so happy to hear you guys are home.  I have been thinking about you and Mari non-stop!  She is a tough little cookie, huh?!  I love the pics---she is getting so big! 

Catalina Island Bound

I am SO happy that Mari is home and feeling better!!  She's a tough little cookie and she looks so cute!!  She'll knew how much her parents were there with her fighting this virus too!!  Sooo glad she's on her way to a speedy recovery!!

DreamsBride411

katers1279:

So, the nerurological issues are being chalked up to the virus as well?

. That's what they think... Her movements that were REALLY jerky and her startle reflex are all calming down, but her left eye is still more closed than the right. She has a doctor appt on Thursday and we willdiscuss it then. Also, she still has the remainder of what they called a viral rash. She basically has red dots all over her. They're not raised and they're getting lighter, but they're still there. My baby

funny bunny

Awww I am so happy this nightmare is over!

Good job Mari for being such a trooper and getting better so quickly! 

katers1279

DreamsBride411:

katers1279:

So, the nerurological issues are being chalked up to the virus as well?

. That's what they think... Her movements that were REALLY jerky and her startle reflex are all calming down, but her left eye is still more closed than the right. She has a doctor appt on Thursday and we willdiscuss it then. Also, she still has the remainder of what they called a viral rash. She basically has red dots all over her. They're not raised and they're getting lighter, but they're still there. My baby

Thank goodness!!!!  I hope Thursday's appointment goes well.  We're all so relieved Cristina!

MelVic

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the best news ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad she is doing better, and that you are all home!!!!

I wanted to text you this whole time but I did not have your number...we must exchange numbers  

chickymel

I'm so glad you guys are home and she's doing better!!  Woo!!!  Now go get some rest and we'll look for those Greece pictures soon! 

dani_girl08

I am sooo happy you're home. I can't even imagine what these last few days have been like for you. I have been praying for your family constantly, & I'm so happy Mari is doing better. I love the picture of her with the therapy dog. So cute!

mrsquetee09

Awww Mari's so precious! I'm so glad she's feeling better and that you're home. My mom's in town and I've been telling her about your situation too and she's been asking constantly about little Mari. We're all so happy she's on her way to good health again!

Mrs.S_0909

I'm so relieved that Mari is feeling better!!!!! I can't wait to see pics of Greece.

MrsBlayne

I am so glad you guys are back home and that Mari is feeling better. I have been worried about her. I can't imagine watching her go through all that!

Lisa7

Yeah!!!! So glad you guys are home and that she is feeling better. She still looks adorable in those pics

Ashleysred

Welcome home!  I am so glad to hear that Mari is doing so much better.  I love the therapy dog pic!

Bridget_11

I'm so glad you guys are home and that Mari is feeling better.

chosen175

SO glad you guys are back home and Mari is doing a lot better!!!!!  *HUGE sigh of relief!* 

As I posted in another thread, the esact same thing happened to the LO that I babysit.  She was about 6 or 7 months old at the time and spent her first Christmas in the hospital.  It was about a week, but she went home and made a 100% recovery.  They never did find a reason, just called it a really nasty virus.  She is 13 months old now and perfectly healthy & has had no ill effects from the virus.  Hopefully, Mari will have the same quick recovery.

Mrs.N.H.

I'm so.freaking.glad to hear the good news!! I was so worry about her and you guys. It's like a weight lifted off my shoulders to know that she is fine...so I can't even begin to imagine how relieved you guys must be feeling. And...I love the pics...I can't believe that even sick Mari looks so cute...she is definitely a little supermodel

Mrs_B_Sept08

Yay for bringing her home!! I hope she continues to do well and make a full recovery! VIBES for your family!

electracity

Thank god everything is ok!  I've been praying and thinking of you all.  So happy your beautiful little girl is better!  Mari is a tough little cookie!

oohlypinon

YAY!!  I am so glad to hear that you guys are home and that you little one is doing so much better.  I can only imagine what these past few days have felt like for you guys!  I have been thinking and paying for her and I am so glad to hear that she is home and doing so much better. 

SgtEriksWife

Cristina... I WISH you would have told me you were on Long Island!!  Damn it, i should have asked..... were you in Stony Brook?  I live a mile away from there.

I'm soooo glad she bounced back so quickly.  She's been in our thoughts and prayers....

Hugs to you all!!

modom3278

I am so glad you guys are home and that Mari is on the mend!  Lots of hugs for everything that you have all been through!

Mrs.PsyD

Thank God she is ok! We were so worried about all of you.

siba1119

Cristina I'm sooooooooo happy that little Mari is doing so much better! I can't imagine what you and Peter have gone throught the past few days.  I'm sure Mari is so happy to be home and in her own bed.  ::HUGS::

natalie115

We just got cell reception so I'm just catching up a little. How scary Mari was so sick!! I can't even imagine what you guys went through. I'm so happy to hear she's feeling better. Lots of **vibes** that she continues to get better and starts feeling 100% very soon