Sunday, September 28, 2008

So we thought...



So we thought we were going to be able to take Lilah home yesterday, because she seemed to be doing a little better. But boy were we wrong! We were on the way home, about 20 minutes into the drive and she begins to get sick, and gets sick about 3 times in a 20 minute period! So we go straight back to the hospital, the ER, get her checked in and wait. They put us immediately at the front of the line since we were discharged less than 2 hours prior. Trent goes to the area where we just left, has them call Dr.Aronin, she calls the ER, tells them to send Lilah back to the same area and begin to monitor her.


So we have been back in the ICU, same room, same team since last night. We were able to get a room back at the Ronald McDonald House and have been here also. Since she has not been eating or drinking alot on her own, they put in another IV tonight, around 645, and began giving her fluids. She has begun to perk up a little bit, eating some solids on her own, drinking a bit more. But the doctor does not want to let her go until she is drinking atleast 800 mL on her own. So we are playing things by ear at this point.


Waiting to see how she does tomorrow with the IV and eating on her own. I think they are going to lower the dose intake on the IV so she can try to eat and drink on her own a bit more, then see how she does from there. We still need prayers, recovery is taking a bit longer than we would like. But the area where Dr.Aronin had to cut is looking great and healing quite well. So no worries in that area, just trying to get Lilah back to herself and fully eating and drinking again. With time, she will be better!




here are some pictures I was able to get today while outside with daddy:

Trying to throw money into the water, but we came up a few inche short!

4 comments:

  1. Oh no...I'm so sorry to hear she's having a tough time recovering! For Anaïs, they waited until they were sure she could keep her food down until they released her. Please keep us updated! I will be thinking of you guys!

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  2. That's too bad! It's always easier to rest and recover in your own home, but it's nice that you guys could still have the same team so everybody already knows what's going on...

    We will be praying for you all!

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  3. Sorry to hear about the set-back, and I'm sure that you were totally panicked in the car! Lilah will be back to herself before you know it! I love the little caps they put on their heads - when Trace has his ETV I left it on him as long as he would wear it - then went out and bought him a Harley skull hugging toboggan! Give Lilah some hugs from us and you and Trent try to get some rest!

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  4. Sheri!
    Darn it! I'm sorry you Lilah had to take a few steps back. I hope she is heading in the right direction now. Those pictures of her at the fountain are priceless!
    Trisha

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