Two days ago Julia started having a very mild little cough. Yesterday she seemed droopy. We took her temp before bed and it was 101.9 The hematologist had said to call and take her to the ER if it is ever above 101.5 so Shane took her to Children's Mercy ER while I stayed with Sam & Soph and put them to bed.
So they did blood work and were testing for influenza a & b and RSV. They were "hoping" for the flu because if it wasn't that, it was an infection which her low neutrophil count makes it hard to fight. So while it's not an infection, it is RSV. We were prepared for them to have to stay the night at the hospital for monitoring but they got to come home. Poor Julia had a horrible time getting her blood drawn, but after that she just enjoyed snuggles with Daddy.
They say days 4 and 5 are the worst, symptom wise. Today is day 3 and her cough and runny nose are worse. She's still droopy too. Lucky for me, Grandma is coming to help tomorrow & Wed and then Noni and Uncle J will come after that.
Sophie started a small cough yesterday so I'm sure she has it too. And Sam doesn't have any symptoms yet but it's pretty inevitable that he'll get it.
Please pray for our babies! RSV can be very dangerous - even life threatening, especially for preemies. We are lucky that they didn't get this last year when they were just months old. So they do have age on their side. And they're good sizes so the doctors are not terribly worried. We just have to keep a close watch on fevers and wheezing/labored breathing.
Here she is at the ER laying on a gurney. Doesn't she look so small?
Monday, January 07, 2008
RSV has hit the G-Trips
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my prayer:
Almighty Father,
Thank you so much for your 3 beautiful creations, Sam, Sophie and Julia. Please be with each of them each day of their lives. Right now, especially be with Julia, I ask that you wrap your comforting and healing arms around her. Keep her safe and healthy. Father, please restore her health and continue to watch over them and protect them always.
In Jesus name, Amen.
1 Peter 5:7
Poor JuJu! So precious-she has many people praying for her. Give her big hugs from Noni!!!
Oh Laney! I am so bummed and my hear aches! I know it sucks having them feel so yucky and you there is nothing you can do. We are praying for them. Let us know if you need anything!
Laney,
I know how icky RSV is! Your babies are incredible fighters and I know they will be alright. I will pray that Julia gets better quickly and that the others do not suffer either!
It is difficult to watch when they have trouble breathing... I remember Little Lillian on the oxygen. :( And look how mischevious she is now lol!!
Give those babies kisses.
Alexandria
So sorry to read about the RSV at your place. Your sweet little girl...she'll be back to herself soon I am sure! We'll be praying for you all. That is some yucky stuff. Take care.
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