Yesterday was quite the day. We took Emily to paint with watercolors here in the hospital and while she was painting, I got the call that my grandfather had passed away. He was 88 and he had been sick for a while. He passed in his sleep and I am very thankful for that.
Emily was very tired yesterday and spent a lot of the day napping. I could tell she wasn’t feeling very well. We got a call from one of Emily’s nurses that she might get to go home today. But that was before her episode in the middle of the night.
The doctor had told me there might be a little drainage from the abscess and he was right. Only there was a lot more then he was planning on. They are monitoring her closely, but needless to say we aren’t going home today.
This morning they put in the PICC line. It’s an semi-permanent IV that runs from her elbow crease in her arm to the tip of the heart. It is meant to administer antibiotics over a period of time. They would like for her to be on antibiotics for 2 weeks after we leave and home health will teach me how to administer them.
The doctor told me today that we won’t be released until her white count is around 10-12k. Right now it’s 22k. So it might be a few days until we are released. I am not in any hurry though. I want to make sure that she is on the mend first.
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I am so sorry for all that you are going through. There is nothing worse than watching helplessly as your child goes through something like that. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Poor thing, she has been through so much in such a short time. I would be the same with not being in a hurry to go home. It sticks to be stuck in the hospital but at least you have everyone right there if you were to need them. Thinking and praying for Emily and your family.
sorry your babygirl has to stay there a little longer, but better safe than sorry i guess. my friend’s daughter took markers and decorated one of the plain white or blue-ish blankets they gave her in the hosptial…she took it home with her & its like a security blanket when she goes to other people’s houses for sleepovers. just a funny, silly thing how something traumatic became something comforting. hugs to you & emily!!
We are thinking of you guys and praying for you.
Kristen and I mailed Emily a card yesterday and put a little something in it for her.
Hugs!!!
Kristin – So sorry to hear you and your family are going through all of this. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and am sending my well wishes to Emily for a quick recovery!
They always say when it rains…..it pours. I am deeply sorry for the passing of your grandfather espically when little Emily is still not well. Please continue to know that you and the rest of your family is in our prayers!
I will continue to pray for your family. Hang in there!!!
Hope she feels better soon! My heart goes out to you! We will keep you in our prayers.
Praying for Emily & your entire family during this very difficult time.
I am hoping for the best, God will not put more on you than you can handle, so just hang in there!
We’re keeping you guys in our prayers. When it rains it pours, right?
OMG you poor thing (and her of course). So much stress in your life right now.
BIG HUGS to both of you!!!
PS… I miss chatting with you all day too
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your grandfather.
Thank you for keeping us all in the loop on the progress of your little one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your grandfather. It is a blessing when God calls them home in there sleep.
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather on top of what you are already dealing with in your family.
My daughter has started asking me every day how the coupon lady’s little girl is. We are both sending huge get well prayers your direction.
Hope your Daughter recovers super quick!!!
Thanks for writing this blog~I love it!
so sorry to hear about your grandpa and the episode on your daughter. praying you have strength and peace thru this time. my husband had a piccline just over a year ago. had it for about 7 weeks. but he had 2strands of ostomylitisis (i can’t spell those medical words!) and also a staff infection. he about lost his leg because of the infections. all together i think he had like 10 differerent infections that they cultured. so praying she doesn’t have to have the picc line that long. keep us posted! and i will continue to think and pray for you.
Oh my!! You are such a wonderful good hearted person, I pray blessings and peace for you and your family. I hope she gets well soon and I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandfather, on top of Emily’s hospitalization. Lots of prayers are coming your way…consider this a virtual hug!
OMG I am so sorry Kristin. Big hugs to you and your family.
Sending you another BIG hug.
So sorry to hear about your grandfather. Here’s hoping and praying that Emily is well enough to go home soon. Take good care of yourself,too. Eat out whatever you need and be sure to get enough sleep. That little baby growing needs good care.
Prayers your way Kristin! Isn’t it amazing what God throws at sometimes, isn’t it? I am glad that you have “blogging” to keep your mind and fingers busy! :) Not that it makes things easier, but my husband had a brain abcess 7 years ago and I had to do IV antibiotics at home for 4 months. I want you to know that I was terrified about this part, but it wasn’t too hard or “stomach churning”. I will pray for strength for you!
I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. Just remember that God will not put more on you than you can handle. He is there by your side. Don’t be afraid to lean on him for support. We will keep praying for you and your family.
You are all in our prayers!…God bless you..Hope Emily feels better soon…
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you feel the warmth of God’s loving arms wrapped around you.
Thoughts and prayers for you, your daughter and your extended family.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers:)
Oh, man…….I’m so sad that you guys are going through all of this. :(
I hope things look up in the morning. Still keeping you in my prayers.
I am still praying for your family and that the staff has the knowledge and access to all that they need to heal your daughter. I shared with you via e-mail what we went through so you know that you have a special place in my heart for you and the staff too! Sorry to hear you’ve lost your grandpa it sounds like he lead a full life but that still doesn’t make any easier.
Still saying prayers for Emily and the rest of you guys. Just remember God is always there with you every step of the way. He won’t place any more on you than He knows you can handle. Lean on Him. Praise God that one day you will see your grandfather again and he isn’t sick anymore!!
So sorry for you! You and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers!
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. I hope your little girl recovers quickly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wow! You all definitely have a challenge ahead of you. Kids are amazing though and I know she will bounce back in no time. My prayers are with you and I am sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. My grandmother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 1 month ago and has already gone down hill really quickly so I understand what you are feeling. One can never be prepared for everything life has to throw at them.
Oh my, did I feel compelled to write today. ((((HUGS)))) to you.
When you mentioned the PICC line it brought me back to Children’s Hospital where my daughter (then barely 14 mo old) had a foot infection (same thing as another commentor on this post) called Osteomyilitis. They had to put her to sleep to install it. The best thing we did to keep the hose and such from getting in the way and messed with was to cover it with an old tube sock. Cut off the foot and it fits like a glove on her arm. The nurses wisely chose to have home health do the actual adminisitration of the medicine after I “dirtied” the sterile prep kit twice before even getting close to doing anything. It is so hard not to touch something!! You know how an antibiotic suddenly makes a child feel worlds better in 24 hours? If they get the cocktail right, your child will be back in action sooner vs. later.
Again ((((HUGS))) to you……
I have been away from the computer for a while–what happened?
My condolences to you for the loss of your grandpa. Sending you another great big (((HUG))). All you can do is take it one day at a time and know that things will get better. Please take care.
Bless your heart Kristin! We’re praying for you all as I know this has got to be so stressful – hang in there!
Kristin,
After getting your email today, I came on to read all your posts. I am so sorry your little girl is going through all this and for the loss of your grandfather. We will be praying for your family every day. Please if there is anything I can do to lighten your load in anyway, let me know.
Hugs,
Brittany
You are a very strong lady to withstand so much anguish in your family. I will continue to pray for your little girl and for God to keep you strong and keep your baby stressfree.
God Bless your family,
Shari
Like many others – my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kristin, Our prayers are with you and your family! You are going through so much right now. I’m so sorry for your loss of your Grandfather, and so sorry to hear about your daughter not doing so well. I hope she’ll be able to go home soon!
I have been thinking of your family today – it sure seems like you have more than your fair share of things to deal with. Hoping everything gets back to peace and normalcy for you very soon.
All our best to your & your family. I’m sorry to hear about your grandfather. 88, what a life!
Prayers going out to your family. I am glad they are keeping Emily alittle longer. You want to hang around there and make sure all is good and that all the abcess drains out. I know it is a pain to be cooped up in hospital but it will be for the best care. Sorry for the loss of your grandfather. KNow he is in a better place now and not suffering from being sick anymore. Make sure you take care of your self too and get rest when Emily rest so you can be there for your family.
Please keep us updated on her progress.
Hope she is doing better today!
Is there a way to PIN your address to top of Blog….I cannot seem to find it…I would LOVE to send her a get well card from her favorite place DISNEY WORLD!!!
HUGS.
~ Laura
I am so very sorry to hear of your grandfather’s passing. My prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Clearly, Emily is one tough cookie. I am in 10000% agreement with you, that I would be more than happy to stay there as long as needed to ensure my baby is monitored as she should be. Hang in there, Mommy. I know it’s got to be so tough for you.
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Oh, Kristin, you are definitely in our prayers!! We hurt for you all and hope that Emily can recover quickly and perfect. Much love!
So sorry to hear the news of your grandfather. That is awful.
You and your family are in our prayers.
As you mentioned before, the power of prayer is amazing.
I am sure Emily will pull through this with flying colors and have a great story to tell her children one day!
Keep up the positive thoughts!
They always say that God gives you as much as you can handle. Sometimes I think he mus ttihink some of us are superwomen because it is loaded on us so thick at times. So sorry for the loss of your grandpa, at least he went in his sleep and sounded like peacefully. I hope that Emily gets well soon. It is such a horrible feeling when your little one is sick. My 2 oldest had RSV when they were little (one at 6 months and one at 3 weeks) and it was so scary. Especially when the one who was 3 weeks had it. He went into NICU ( a place I knew well because 14 months prior my oldest was in there for about a week after he was born because he wasn’t breathing when he was born) and I was only allowed to hold him to feed him and change his diaper, otherwise he had to stay in the oxygen/medicine tent in isolation. Luckily he got better and both boys are super healthy and driving me crazy!!
I hope that you are taking care of yourself through all of this, not only a stress on a normal person but a pregnant person…gesh. Take care and know that there are LOTS of people here that care about you and your family!!
Sending prayers up for you and your family!
Prayers coming your way…so glad she is doing so well! Sorry to hear about your Grandpa.
I am sorry to hear of your extended stay in the hospital with Emily. I know all too well how difficult that can be, especially when you have other children and need to be taking care of yourself too. My prayer is that Emily will start feeling better and respond well to the meds. and you can all be home for the rest of her recovery.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. On top of Emily being in hospital, this must be terribly stressful for you. I’m sure I speak for most of us here when I say that if there is anything I can do for you long-distance, please do not hesitate to ask.
(PS Sorry for not posting sooner – I was offline yesterday in observance of Rosh Hashanah and am still trying to catch up).
Thanks for giving the updates because I have been thinking of you guys. I’m sorry to hear about your grandfather too. I am praying for a speedy recovery for Emily. A friend of mine has a son who went through this last year and he is doing much, much better now. Thank God you caught it. Please keep updating us :)
OMG!!! I can’t believe everything that your little girl is going through. I can only imagine how worried and frightened you must feel. We never want our children to suffer and it is hard when we can’t do anything about it. I hope that she stays strong and recovers super fast. Ugh poor thing