I deceided that instead of starting a Care Page for Izzy I would take this opportunity to update our blog and maybe make it a New Years resolution to keep at it once a week. It is almost 24 hours since we took Izzy to the ER due to what we thought was a stiff neck from a collision with a doorway. The CT scan and lab work instead showed a large white cell count and an abcess in her lymph node caused by a bacterial infection. Not related to the collision at all just a huge coincidence.....
We have been on the Pediatric floor of Bryan since 8pm last night and everyone is very nice and friendly. Poor Izzy has been a trooper although she cringes whenever anyone besides family enters the room for fear that they will poke her. She has had an IV started, many blood draws, a CT scan, a ride in the ambulence, and a very traumatic strep test that even I had to hold her down for.
The doctor came this morning and said that she would be in here until at least 7pm tomorrow. The ENT said that she would probably not require surgery to drain the abcess; he thinks the antibiotics should take care of it. We are watching movie after movie and getting some nice down time in. We had some visitors as Aunt Niki, Grandma, and the boys were able to stop by....oh and the best of all was, Jacer!!! They were so excited to see one another.
We are now awaiting her next round of blood work later this afternoon. We pray that her white count continues to drop!! Thank you to all our family and friends who have prayed for her and us last night and today and offered your help. We couldn't be strong without all your love and support around us!!
And finally a picture of the snowstorm that so wonderfully postponed half of Christmas
Love,
Jennie and Brian
1 comment:
well, she has a smile on her face so that's good. poor girl and mommy (and daddy) tho! still praying for you guys and hoping that things continue to progress like the doctors say they will.
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