Brendan Update

I only have time for a quick update.

We found out Sunday morning that Brendan has meningitis. We learned today that it is a relatively mild viral version and that there should be no long term effects. He is still running a little fever but is eating well. He will be able to come home when he beats his fever (for "24 to 48 hours").

Mom, dad and Julia are hanging in there. Mom is staying with Brendan so she can continue to nurse and that has been hard because she is also sick (sinus infection) and is getting very little sleep. Except for one exception, the nurses and doctors have been GREAT.

Thanks to everyone for all of the kind wishes and offers of help. We are truly lucky to have so many great friends, family and co-workers.

Just some side notes that would be more newsworthy (to the doting parents anyway) in less dramatic times, Brendan took his first bottle and pacifier today. Julia never cared for the pacifier and it was very tough for us to get her to take the bottle.