Back in the middle of September, I asked for your help in this post: Good Karma Needed. Sophia, the granddaughter of my friend, colleague and right arm Yenny, had been diagnosed with meningitis shortly after birth. That is not a nice diagnosis.
Lots of you responded with “Likes” and good wishes in comments. Thank you.
And it worked! Because today Sophia is at home with her mom and grandma Yenny. A beautiful, happy, healthy little baby girl.
It turns out, Sophia got a false-positive reading of meningitis. She never had it, but it took over a week to be sure. Sophia was given antibiotics for 14 days, because once you start antibiotics you must keep taking the full course — whether you are a child or an adult — you can’t stop mid-course or antibiotic resistance can develop. Sophia was released showing no ill effects whatsoever.
Thank you all for your good thoughts. I am often impressed by the big hearts of my blogging buddies, and you guys really came through this time. Now it’s my turn; I’m sending good karma your way.
FiftyFourandAHalf 
Thanks, Janice! She’s doing well and growing!!\
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Sweetness, so glad for the good news xo
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She’s a cutie. Glad she’s home where she belongs and in good health.
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Thanks, Cooper. Me too.
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That’s great news. Hope she continues to be healthy.
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Thanks GG. So far so good!
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Wonderful news and I am so happy for Sophia and her family. My own grandson survived a life-threatening arrival into the world earlier this year, so I do understand what a relief this good news must be.
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Thanks GOF — I remember you told us about your grandson. I’m glad we both have good news in that department!
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Blessing and congratulations to this new breath of hope.
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Thanks Barb. She is beautiful — I can’t wait to meet her!
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congratulations to you all.
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Thanks Renee. It was all that good blogger Karma that did it. It’s an amazing force!
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awwwww, what a cutie!!!
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Thanks Nonnie — she is. And she is home. I’m really relieved and happy for her whole family.
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Yeah! What a beautiful little baby – I’m so glad she’s alright.
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Me too, Peg. Thanks!
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When I am falsely positive, it’s because I’m delusional. What you’ve described here is so much better. 🙂
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That’s right Chris. This is great. And you will be delusional again and again!
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Fantastic news, Elyse. It’s so difficult to see anything bad happen to an infant with all that potential ahead of them. So grateful that Sophia did not have meningitis. Glad mom, dad, and the grandparents can put that worry behind them now.
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Thanks MJ. And while as a parent (and I presume as a grandparent) you never stop worrying, it’s better to worry about unknown things than something KNOWN as really bad. Little Sophia is on her way!
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So glad to hear little Sophia is well! May she stay healthy and strong throughout a long and loving life.
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Thanks, John!
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What a perfect morning starter. What a beautiful baby. More good karma sent to the new family as they start their time with Sophia at home and healthy!!
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Glad to send it your way, Val! And thanks for your good wishes. I’ll pass them on.
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Thanks for sharing the wonderful news.
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I can happily say that I am delighted to do so!
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The best kind of news to get! What a gorgeous little one she is 🙂 MJ
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I agree with both sentiments, MJ. Thanks!
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Awwww, what a beautiful baby.
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Isn’t she? She has a whole world ahead of her. I’ll glad she’s starting out healthy!
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Rock on, Sophia!
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I think that comes a little later on, Guap. Probably during the teen years! Thanks for your well wishes!
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She’s gorgeous. Nothing makes me smile like a precious secure sleeping baby.
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Isn’t she? I am so happy for all involved. She makes me smile too, especially considering, well, I won’t be thinking of that now. She is home and sleeping peacefully.
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That’s great news! Thank you for sharing it, Elyse.
Russ
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Thanks Russ. I’m happy to have the “scoop” on this one!
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Wonderful news!
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Isn’t it, Darla? I am so glad it has a happy, ummm, continuation!
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She is so beautiful! So glad to hear she’s healthy too!
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Thanks, Mama. I am very relieved and appreciate all my friends’ good words and thoughts!
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Thank you, Elyse, for keeping us updated! What a wonderful bit of news! She is a beauty!
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Sure Moms. I needed to let everybody know just how good Blogger Karma is!
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Wide smiles…..
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Me too, Jots, Me too. And thanks!
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What a joyful update. She is absolutely adorable in the soft, pink folds of her clothes. Thank you for the follow-up. Continued prayers, this time of thanksgiving and for good health.
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It is so nice to be able to give good news. It was very worrying for about a week but then as they looked further they were pretty sure and then quite sure she didn’t have meningitis after all! Phew! Thanks for your good wishes!
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What a great way to start a morning! Thanks Elyse!
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Thanks, El. I knew this was coming but didn’t want to jinx anything until I knew she was home.
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That makes my day!
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Thanks, Lisa. Isn’t it great news!
She is a beauty — I can’t wait to meet her but she has to stay home for several more weeks.
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