Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Ellie Update

Ellie woke up with a fever on Saturday afternoon. She was also gagging after her meals and looked pretty uncomfortable. We helped relieve some of her discomfort by venting her g-tube and helping her throw up out of it. We figured she had a stomach bug and prayed that it would pass quickly. She continued to spike fevers off and on for the next several days. She was quite lethargic and uncomfortable.


On Tuesday morning, when she still was burning up, I went into the doctor with her. We figured it was just a stomach bug, but since she had had a fever for more than three days, additional testing was necessary. We decided to test her urine first--easier than going to the lab for a blood draw.


It turns out she had her first UTI. I feel so bad that we did not catch it sooner, but we really had no reason to suspect it. I guess they are not uncommon in baby girls, and we are hoping it was just a fluke. There is a chance, though, that it could be a result of her weakness and that she is failing to empty her bladder. That would not be a good thing, and would lead us down a road we do not want to travel. So, please pray that this is a one time occurance. We will be following up with the doctor and finding out where to go next with this.


We are so thankful that it was not a respiratory illness and that Ellie's breathing was very stable throughout her infection.


We started the antibiotics yesterday, and she is feeling much better already today.


Thank you for your prayers and concern for Ellie.


peace,
Emily

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9 comments:

  1. DeniseJuly 9, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    We will keep you in our prayers....glad that Ellie is feeling better.

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  2. ConnieJuly 9, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    So glad you caught her infection and that the antibiotics are working so quickly! Praying for good health for Ellie. Love, Connie

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  3. SerenityJuly 9, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Oh, poor sweetie! Hugs from my clan to your clan. =)

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  4. nancyJuly 9, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    Oh, poor Ellie! That must have been scary.

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  5. Julie RaineyJuly 10, 2008 at 6:02 AM

    Glad to hear that Ellie is feeling better,

    Love and prayers, Julie

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  6. kellyJuly 10, 2008 at 8:49 AM

    oh no- poor little one. UTI's can be miserable. Don't feel bad about not figuring it out, because Olivia still gets them a lot and she usually complains of a "stomach ache or backache". Praying for you that you get a fast resolution and that it's not bladder weakness. Blessings, Kelly

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  7. jenniferJuly 10, 2008 at 3:02 PM

    Poor little one. Hope she is feeling better soon and her mum and dad are hangng in there. Prayers as always for you all-

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  8. Mary WalcottJuly 17, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    Emily - thanks for the updates on Ellie and your family. We will pray that the antibiotics are effective and that this doesn't happen again. Glad to hear you are enjoying the summer. Our prayers continue to be with your family.

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  9. Dan & Sue Van DykeJuly 17, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    Dear Emily, while reading your update on Ellie, I went from oh no to Praise God. Glad she is better, antibiotics are a miracle. We will pray that this was indeed a fluke. :}
    Thanks for the updates, we love hearing how you all are doing. We continue to pray for you all. Dan & Sue

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