14 March 2008

boo hoo flu

UPDATE:
Piper is feeling a little better, her temp is in the normal range. We have to keep it there for 24 hours to assure us she is no longer contagious. The doctor here is amazing, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as Canada's, Britain's and Hong Kong's, his credentials are from Yale,Cambridge and NYU! The medications seem to be helping signifigantly...thanks for all your prayers and well wishes. Hoping for travel tomorrow, staying in the hotel for the rest of the day.
FIVE MEDICATIONS!!

Piper has the flu...yep, the real thing, and it's a doosey! Hong Kong has a huge epidemic of flu right now, so serious in fact that they have closed all elementary schools as of today and have a 100,000,000HKD plan for innoculations against the very flu that Piper has. Five children have died from this particular strain. Today she spiked a 104.2 fever and we took her to a doctor who then sent us to the Hospital for special medications..we hope she is well enough to travel on Sunday...Paisley day, if not...we will have to postpone and travel a few days later.


Please keep Piper in your thoughts, she is completely miserable.

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36 comments:

Marjorie said...

oh no!! We're praying for a quick recovery for Piper.

Marjorie

Anna B. said...

Praying praying praying for little Piper! How miserable for her!

DiJo said...

I am so sorry to hear that Piper has the flu. I will specifically be praying for healing for Piper and protection for you two that you don't get sick. And, that "Paisley Day" does not have to be postponed.
Hang in there!
-Diana

Tamara said...

Oh no! What rough timing. We'll have our fingers crossed for a speedy recovery for Piper, no sickness for you and Mike, and Sunday going as planned.

James Michael said...

Oh, I am so sorry that she is sick. How horrible. I wish her the speediest of recoveries. She is on our thoughts.

Juliette said...

Crap!! Hope the medications work and Piper can be back to herself quick.
Crossing fingers she recovers and you can still meet Paisley on Sunday.

JMCS said...

Oh honey, I am so bummed to hear this. Please kiss sweet little Piper for me and hope she feels better soon.

Hugs,
Jonni

Gail said...

I am praying for Piper and Mom and Dad too.
Gail

Michelle R Photography said...

So sorry to hear about Piper. I have all of you in my prayers.

Melanie said...

Oh no - that is terrible! I feel for her - I know how yucky it is to be sick while traveling! I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and crossing my fingers for a fast recovery! Many hugs!

Unknown said...

Oh, I hope Piper feels better soon - what a bummer! I will be praying for her and your family.

tiffany said...

Oh no! Poor baby. I hope she is better soon and you are on your way to Miss Paisley on Sunday.

Leslie said...

Poor little girl! We will pray that she can get this out of her system by Sunday!

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

Oh no... hugs that Piper can shake this bug... poor darlin... nothing worse then the flu... take care...

Don and Lisa Osborn said...

Oh how awful! I am so sorry to hear Piper is so sick and I pray she'll get rid of this nastiness very soon (and not spread it).

Praying nothing gets postponed for Paisley and for your strength no matter what comes...

Lisa

Joan said...

Praying that Piper gets better soon! And that you guys stay healthy too.

Joan.

Amy said...

I'm so sorry she has the flu! We all had it in February and were so so sick. Speedy healing! I so hope Paisley day doesn't have to be postponed.

Unknown said...

Prayers being lifted high for sweet Piper, and all of you and your health. Can't wait to see Paisley in the family photos!! :) mimi

Rebecca Lily said...

Poor little Piper!!!! Praying for a miraculously quick recovery. Can't wait to hear about Paisley Day.

love, Rebecca

kitchu said...

It was good to hear your voice today, and you can count on the prayers from my end. Love you guys.

Patricia said...

Oh my goodness!!! Poor Piper!!! I am PRAYING like mad for her speedy recovery & for you two as well that you both stay healthy!!
HUGS & LOVE to all of you!!

Barbie said...

I was so happy to see the update on Piper. I am thankful she is improving and that you have such awesome medical care while away from home. I will be praying that you get to travel tomorrow.

Deb said...

So glad to hear that Piper's fever has dropped and we will certainly pray that the rest of your stay healthy so travel can happen tomorrow! Glad to hear that you still were able to have a great time in Hong Kong before the flu! Can't wait to see Paisley in your arms.....soon!

Amy said...

So relieved to hear she is feeling better! My thoughts are with you.

Special K said...

Sending prayers for Piper and for the whole family. So sorry she's under the weather! Try to get your rest as you'll need it later.

Tammy said...

Poor Piper! Feel better baby!

Tammy

Jewels of My Heart said...

I am so sorry.... I will be praying for her and for all of you.

Matt said...

Hello Hoppes. A big sigh of relief here to know Piper is feeling better. Good luck with tomorrow and we'll check your blog for updates.

JMCS said...

Sorry to hear that Piper-bug is not well. I am keeping her and you guys in my thoughts. I am hoping for quick recovery.

Hugs,
Jonni

kitchu said...

I am praying that the reason I had to email from you today is because you are TRAVELING and that Piper is significantly better!!

dawn said...

Hope Piper is feeling much better soon, really, really soon.
Love us

taiwanbaby said...

how stinky!!!! sending many many many well wishes to Piper. Hope you can keep Paisley day.

AmyO said...

I hope you get well soon Piper!

Chelley said...

Praying for little Piper and the rest of you!!! Hope that you are on the mend very soon!!

redmaryjanes said...

I hope that she is all cleared up now. Poor baby. I am very happy that you found a good doctor.

3 Peanuts said...

I am so sorry that this is happening. Praying for you ALL! Looking forward to Paisley Day!

Kim