Day +43: it sure feels early...

For Anta Kari here, writing in the morning after spending the night with Mina Brigitta at the hospital. Yesterday Arne began feeling sick (feverish and nauseous) so the rest of the team had to spring into action. Steve and I postponed our flights (were scheduled to head out last night) so we can stay until the next shift of helpers, Grandma and Grandpa, arrives tomorrow.

Mina B had a good day yesterday. She has developed a moderate fever which is a bit worrisome as always but it hasn't gotten worse and she's still in good spirits. She asked for "num nums" again yesterday and ate one "O." She was none too pleased last night when she realized that without Dadda being able to stay with her overnight, she was stuck with Anta. She's been much more friendly to me (allowing me to sit next to her chair to read & chat, but not IN it with her) but that was a big step! She did great, though. Cried for mama for a while but eventually we settled in with "Ooh Oohs" and by 2 a.m. all was quiet and she slept through until 8 or so. This morning she was fine and wanted to look at the "big book" with me.

I'm sure A or K will write later with a little more clarity. I'm a little brain-dead at this point and have even more respect and awe for Dadda spending the night here every night. Glad he finally got a rest last night, even if he had to be sick to do it!