Well, to catch up anyone who is not aware of what has been going on with our little Ali she has not been feeling well at all for about 3 weeks. Allison is our 2 year old daughter. (will be 3 in may). Stomach pain, mostly but also sometime complains her head hurts, her neck hurts, leg hurts etc. She has not been eating, or sleeping (just can't get comfortable enough) and has lost about 6 pounds, over that time. ( about 1.5 lbs over the last 4 days) We have been back and forth to her pediatrician and been to the ER at Mary Bridge in Tacoma. She has had blood tests, urine, tests, spinal fluid tests - yuck, X-rays etc. And all of them except the spinal done again... Nothing ever comes up! So as of yet no one can tell us what is wrong. She finally dropped enough weight that we took her to Seattle Childrens on the 26th. Oh and no the picture is not from the Hospital :) It's from our trip to Hawaii last summer :)
4/26/2010
The ER at Childrens did blood work and took chest and abdominal X-rays. Blood work came back fine showing nothing out of the ordinary. Chest X-rays we haven't heard but assume all is well - as they were a few days ago when taken then. They did see she has pretty high blood pressure. They started an IV and gave her some morphine. This seemed to relax her and she took about a 45 min nap :) Part of her medical team (Matt and Emily) came and spoke to us extensively about Ali and what had been going on with her. Both were very nice.
We got moved to a room outside the ER, once settled in, Matt came and told us they had been deliberating, but had decided to do a ct scan of her head. This was quick and painless and once again showed nothing unusual. But he said now they could rule some things out and concentrate on others. They did also start her on some medication to help with her blood pressure...
4/26/2010
The ER at Childrens did blood work and took chest and abdominal X-rays. Blood work came back fine showing nothing out of the ordinary. Chest X-rays we haven't heard but assume all is well - as they were a few days ago when taken then. They did see she has pretty high blood pressure. They started an IV and gave her some morphine. This seemed to relax her and she took about a 45 min nap :) Part of her medical team (Matt and Emily) came and spoke to us extensively about Ali and what had been going on with her. Both were very nice.
We got moved to a room outside the ER, once settled in, Matt came and told us they had been deliberating, but had decided to do a ct scan of her head. This was quick and painless and once again showed nothing unusual. But he said now they could rule some things out and concentrate on others. They did also start her on some medication to help with her blood pressure...
More to come in the Days ahead...
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Ali - I hope you feel better soon! I miss you and Daddy & Mommy! I went to the park by Auntie Beka's house this morning and played on the toys. Can't wait until you can come to the park and play with me. I love you!
ReplyDeleteLove, Sydney
Thinking of you guys constantly. I'm so glad you're keeping the blog....I check it often. Hang in there and we'll be glad when you're home and Ali's back to her cheerful self!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
Tried to post a comment, but do not have the skills. Am trying again.
ReplyDeleteKay
I did it!!!
ReplyDeleteAli, Megan and Eric,
Thanks to Todd notifying the family, we have been able to read your daily journal, Eric. Thank you!
Please know that your family and friends are surrounding you with BIG hugs, prayers and loving wishes for a clear diagnosis to help Miss Ali recover.
We love you!
David and Kay
Prayers and positive energy going to you all for a speedy recovery.
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Peggy Schubert
Thank you for the updates, guys. It is good to know what is going on without bugging you. We are sending our healing prayers and love to Ali every day and I gave a BIG BIG hug to Syd this morning. She has a fun day planned with Molly and Ava. Love to you all...hang in there. You are in good hands, both God's and Children's.
ReplyDeleteLove,Kate