I thought february was going to be a slow month... ha! I want to start off and say thank you to all of those that have prayed for us over the last few days. We are now home from the hospital and Emery is doing much better. We are completely overwhelmed by how many of you have prayed for us, called, brought tons of food, and even spoiled our little girl over the last couple of days with gifts. We are so lucky to have such wonderful family and friends!!
I had posted about Emery's high fever a few weeks ago. Well on day 8 of fever, Emery begins crying and saying that her back hurt. I didn't take emery to the doctor because her fever was going down every day. I thought she was getting better. We looked at it and saw that her lower back was swollen. When we touched the area she crumbled. So, we headed to the doctor on sat. morning. The doctor looked and didn't say anything. He calmly said that we would do some bloodwork to get some more info.
He came back in the room after the results and said that her white blood cells were high. Those of you in the medical field can see where my thoughts were going. He then said we were headed to vandy to admit emery overnight. Several thing were thrown out such as a bone infection and also luekemia. I won't write anymore before saying that thank God, Emery does not have leukemia. After x-rays, bloodwork, and an MRI, the diagnosis was an infection in her muscle. We stayed in the hospital for 2 nights and got home on Monday.
Needless to say, we are so thankful that Emery is on the mend. We are taking a strong antibiotic and our little girl is being herself again. She snuck some thin mints behind the curtains the other day so we know she's getting better.I have to give a shout out to my parents too. They took Merrill without hesitation and knowing that she wasn't "bottle trained." I would pump in the hospital, but she actually peferred formula. Let's just say that we are hugging our little girl a little tighter these days. Well, really both of our little girls!
The pictures are fuzzy because I took them with my phone AFTER we knew that Emery had something that she would totally recover from!
16 comments:
I had no idea. What a scary ordeal. I am so glad that she is getting better.
i'm so glad emery is doing better...how scary that must of been for y'all. please let us know if there's anything we can do.
So so sorry that ya'll had to go through that-SCARY-did you think you would ever be so glad to see her eat thin mints! :)
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I am SO sorry! Thank goodness that everything is ok! Prayers definitely work! There is nothing worse than having sick children. My heart melts everytime I see pictures of Emery, her smile, and her precious personality. I am sure that you were thankful that she hid with those Thin Mints behind the curtain!
bless your hearts! i'm sitting here crying after reading that. i had no idea about emery going to the hospital. i am so sorry you guys had to go through that and i am so glad that she's getting better. we'll keep her in our prayers as she continues to recover. there is nothing in the world that can make you feel as helpless as that. thank goodness for chocolate!
Oh my goodness! We had no idea about Emery. Thank goodness that she is OK and returning to her precious self! We love you and will keep you all in our prayers for a very healthy start to spring!!
Love, the Birchlers
OMG, I had no idea. I am so glad to hear the Emery is feeling better. Hudson just gave us a scare with the high white blood count too. It was SO scary!! I hope that everyone is healthy and glad to be back home!
Elizabeth,
Oh my, I didn't realize that you all were going through such a scary time!! I am so thankful that it is not anything too serious, God is good!!Let us know if you all need anything. It looks like Emery was a trooper from all the pictures!! Take care and keep us posted. Our prayers are with you all.
Wow, I am so sorry you all went through that. Thank the Lord that Emery if on the mend. That is so scary! :)
How frightening! I had no idea! Praise God that it wasn't anything more serious . . . but how scary waiting to find out! I can't imagine having a child with a life threatening disease! I'm glad she is on the mend!
Oh that gave me chills. I am SOOO glad all is well - I know you guys had to be scared to death.
I had no clue! I am so glad that she is getting better. If you need anything, let me know. You guys take care.
I am so glad Emery is going to be okay!!! That had to be like one of the most aweful things you have ever gone through in your whole life. Hope her recovery is going well.
Oh my gosh, Liz! I had no idea you were going through that last week...it must have been so awful and I am sure you were worried sick. I am so glad that Emery is much better now and on the mend. Having children has turned me into such a worrier and situations like yours was are my worst nightmare! I hope both your girls and you are having a much better week! Thinking about you!
oh, elizabeth, i can't even imagine what you were going through. i'm so glad that she is ok and it wasn't anything too serious. we certainly take or kids' good health for granted sometimes!
Elizabeth, I am so glad to hear that everything is okay! That must have been one of the most frightening things you've ever experienced. Praise God that she's doing better!!
Darci (DeLong) Belville
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