There have been worse nights. When we first came in in 2005 and that first week we were here last month. But that doesn't make it any easier.
Her temperature spiked to 39.8--that's about 103.8. She woke up and threw up. Her breathing is labored. X-ray just came up and took a chest X-ray. The nurse is drawing blood cultures now. Also a CBC (complete blood count) and a BMP (that is to measure electrolytes and stuff.) This is like the 4th time they've drawn blood today. She is attached to the monitor right now. (For what good that does. )
At least I like the resident who is on tonight. Tom's a good guy and I trust that he will do his best and will not hesitate to call Eric (Larsen, who is the doc on call.) Some of the residents I am not as comfortable with.
I am tired and I can't sleep.
I can't help her.
All I can do is listen to her breathe.
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Marge, I am thinking of you and Jossilyn. I know how nearly impossible it can feel to sit helpless in a hospital room with a sick child, and mine have never had life threatening illnesses. You are very brave and she is a very blessed little girl to have you as her mother. "just listening to her breathe" is very hard work. You are a very strong Mama.
Marge- I found the link to your blog through the unschooling list.
Hospitals can be very lonely places despite all the professionals running about- offering help and kind words.
You are an inspiration- as is Jossilyn and the rest of your family. We are pulling for you here- May you be blessed with good news and recovery soon.
Tara and Owen (six year old son.)
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