Sorry it’s been a few days but I’ve struggled to sit in front of a computer without falling asleep three seconds later. It’s been like trying to watch Glee.
But they say that no news is good news. Over the past few days young Charlie, who is now a staggering one week old, has shown no signs of having Meningitis, henceforth known as the B*stard Meningitis So in fact they are wrong, no news is. in fact, awesome news.
Despite his alarming white blood count at birth, the doctors have yet to find any bacterial growth from his spinal fluid after six days of testing. So it’s one of those situations where they know he had it, they just can’t find it. Sounds a bit like the “my dog ate my homework” line but hey, at this point, I’ll take it.
The docs have concluded that the antibiotics must have done their job and killed the B*stard Meningitis early doors- before they even did the Spinal Tap. Hooray for doctors, hooray for antibiotics and hooray for Charlie: the Trifecta of Awesomess.
So as long as we don’t hear any news, the little chappy will be coming home at last in exactly a week’s time. As this week has felt impossibly long, I’m not expecting this one to fly by either. But given that things could be so much worse we’re not about to complain about a week more of trips to the hospital. And neither will the New York Taxi Commission. And neither will Max who gets one more week of being spoiled rotten.
Again, thank you everyone for your support, you have been an enormous help to Team Dean’s morale. Charlie will be writing the thank you letters as soon as he can spell “B*stard Meningitis” and then I’ll ground him for swearing.
And thank you Emily. There, I told you you’d remain anonymous.
Hey Mister, yes you- the guy that claims to be my father... any plans on taking me home any time soon?
Max and Charlie play their first staring contest while Nana and Babbo meet the latest addition to the family for the first time
Max giving Charlie a mini Wiggie as a welcome gift
Regression in action
10pm feed in the NICU... party central
Hooked
10 comments
Caroline
August 23, 2012 at 3:07 am (UTC -4)
Well done all of you – loving the photos, so glad you can hold him and have cuddles xx
Adrian
August 23, 2012 at 8:13 am (UTC -4)
Awesome, awesome, awesome. As you pointed out. x all
Michelle
August 23, 2012 at 8:55 am (UTC -4)
So delighted the B*stard Meningitis is vanquished! Charlie is a warrior already. A champion of champions.
Lauren
August 23, 2012 at 9:14 am (UTC -4)
Such great news. This new kid of yours is a fighter! Love him. And, I loved seeing pictures of your boys together. Brothers!
Wrighty
August 23, 2012 at 9:28 am (UTC -4)
Fantastic fantastic news. Relieved and delighted for you all. Best of luck for a smooth week ahead and a happy homecoming.
Claire Stevens
August 23, 2012 at 9:33 am (UTC -4)
Awesome news he’s doing so well, and such lovely pics. Keep them coming!
Lots of love xxx
Kirstin Butler
August 23, 2012 at 12:25 pm (UTC -4)
Best. News. Ever!!!
So fantabulous! Why am I not surprised that Alex gave birth to a boy who already kicked someone’s a$$ in his first week out?
Also these pictures just bring so many smiles to my face. Big yays for Charlie and all of you!
lopicki
August 24, 2012 at 5:14 pm (UTC -4)
hourra, hourra pour le vaillant petit bonhomme et pleins de bisous.
Sheila
August 24, 2012 at 10:34 pm (UTC -4)
Welcome Charlie and we are so happy all is getting better! Besos to you from stormy Miami!!!!
Isa
August 25, 2012 at 1:37 pm (UTC -4)
Bravo Charlie, what a champion, kicking B-M in the booty at such a young age!!! Chris, Alex we send you guys much love and good vibes for this next week of hospital stuff. We can’t wait to see you again, to meet both Max and CHarlie! besos,