Homecoming Anniversary
Two years ago today, Emma finally came home from the hospital (after spending 15 weeks in the NICU).
Unfortunately, we were back at the hospital again today.
On Tuesday Emma started coughing and was a bit congested. We had a follow-up appointment with her Respirologist that day and her lungs, ears, and throat were all clear. The doc felt that she likely had a simple cold. That night, though, Emma developed a fever.
Despite regular use of Motrin, her fever has persisted. She's been miserable and just not her usual happy self. She's lethargic, hasn't been sleeping well, and has barely eaten at all. This morning she seemed even more irritable and was pointing to her ears and saying "Ow!" We were able to get an appointment with her pediatrician this afternoon. Surprisingly, she does not have an ear infection, but the doctor was concerned about her lungs (given her history of BPD) and the possibility of pneumonia, and sent us off to CHEO for further tests and a chest x-ray.
The blood tests came back with slightly abnormal results, suggesting that Emma has a viral infection. While there is no evidence of pneumonia, her lungs are congested... She’ll need to go back for more blood work to rule out any other problems, but for now we’re just watching her closely.
We really hope to see Emma's smiling face again soon...
P.S. no further developments on the flood reconstruction - the restoration crew is scheduled to return next week to begin replacing the flooring....
Unfortunately, we were back at the hospital again today.
On Tuesday Emma started coughing and was a bit congested. We had a follow-up appointment with her Respirologist that day and her lungs, ears, and throat were all clear. The doc felt that she likely had a simple cold. That night, though, Emma developed a fever.
Despite regular use of Motrin, her fever has persisted. She's been miserable and just not her usual happy self. She's lethargic, hasn't been sleeping well, and has barely eaten at all. This morning she seemed even more irritable and was pointing to her ears and saying "Ow!" We were able to get an appointment with her pediatrician this afternoon. Surprisingly, she does not have an ear infection, but the doctor was concerned about her lungs (given her history of BPD) and the possibility of pneumonia, and sent us off to CHEO for further tests and a chest x-ray.
The blood tests came back with slightly abnormal results, suggesting that Emma has a viral infection. While there is no evidence of pneumonia, her lungs are congested... She’ll need to go back for more blood work to rule out any other problems, but for now we’re just watching her closely.
We really hope to see Emma's smiling face again soon...
P.S. no further developments on the flood reconstruction - the restoration crew is scheduled to return next week to begin replacing the flooring....
posted by Laurie at 00:20
4 Comments:
Sorry to hear that Emma is under the weather. I hope it passes quickly for you.
And wow, two years, it hardly seems like that much time has passed.
She is still so cute even when she is crying :)
I'll be waiting for the good news that she's on the mend and just wanted to get this out of her system before the holidays :~)
Awww Poor Emma. I hate when I'm sick I hate it even more when the wee ones are sick.
2 years. WOW. HOW AWESOME!
Feel better, Emma! And happy homecoming! Hopefully you'll be able to really celebrate soon!
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