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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Unexpected

My daughter has an eye infection - a nasty one.

Our wonderful doctor sent us to the emergency room on Monday for a CT scan.

K was admitted Tuesday morning and is now getting two different IV antibiotics.
Oh yeah, she has Mono, too.
Joy.

Northern Michigan Regional Hospital has a wonderful pediatric unit. K got a quilt to keep, a stuffed animal, and they are keeping her well stocked with books, videos, and toys from the toy room. (Note to self - make a couple of crib sized quilts to donate back to the hospital.) They even have a computer the patients and parents can borrow. The doctor and nurses are great, and while it stinks to have to be here, I know she is getting top-notch care.
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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Oh NO Liz...

    I am so sorry. I wish her a speedy recovery and return home with all of you.

    Julia

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  2. The WoodLand SchoolJune 10, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about this development, Liz. It's just awful to have a kid in the hospital.

    I'm sending positive thoughts to all of you ... and extra ones to K for quick healing.

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  3. LoralynnJune 10, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Aww, poor baby! It's so hard, especially for the little ones! Hard on Mom and Dad too! Sending positive thoughts your way for a speedy recovery!

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  4. kateJune 10, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    So sorry to hear about the infections. Yuk. Glad to hear you are somewhere that has a good peds ward - makes a lot of difference in the memories esp of the child.

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  5. ValerieJune 10, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Poor K! Wishing her a speedy recovery!

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  6. antique quilterJune 10, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    so sorry to hear this
    I hope she is better and back home recovering really soon.
    Kathie

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  7. Mum-meJune 10, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Poor little girl - it's awful to be sick, especially in summer! Hope she's all better soon.

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  8. AllieJune 10, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Oh that poor thing! I'm praying for her to get well quickly and come home. I'm so glad you're at a good hospital. How nice that quilters donate there, too.

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  9. cinnamongirl93June 10, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Oh no! I'm so sorry your little girl is sick. I am praying for a speedy recovery. It's great that people are so thoughful and giving. Sounds like she is well cared for. I'm sure that puts your mind at ease.

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  10. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Wishing for a speedy recovery so that you and wee one can have a great summer! (hugs)

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  11. UnknownJune 11, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    Ohhh Liz,
    You are always in our prayers, but we'll add some extra special ones that K heals quickly and that no one else catches her mono! We are going to the cabin tomorrow for the weekend. I'd like to swing by if K is allowed visitors! How long do they expect her to be admitted? Love you!!

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  12. Mama Said SewJune 11, 2009 at 3:01 AM

    Oh, poor kiddo! I hope she's on the mend soon. Glad to hear she's in good hands. :)

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  13. ManouteJune 11, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    Poor K! I hope she will feel better very soon.

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  14. MaggieJune 11, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Hope your Miss K. is on the mend soon soon soon.

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  15. BettsJune 11, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    What a rotten way to start the summer! She's got youth on her side; the young one's bounce back quick.

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  16. misschrisJune 11, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Oh My!!! Poor little K. How awful to be so sick -- and right at the beginning of summer, too...

    Sounds like she is getting great care over there, though. I hope she continues to recover quickly.

    xoxo

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  17. deniceJune 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    ((((Aww!)))
    Our hearts are with you. Hope it all goes very quickly and peacefully and she is home running through the sprinklers soon.

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  18. susanJune 11, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    yikes! hope your little pumpkin will be better very soon. good that your dr. caught it or who kows what could of happened. wow! 2iv antibiotics...what kind of infection does she have? will it effect her vision or will that take time to tell. i hope everything works out well. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your little one. xo susan

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  19. pamJune 11, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Knowing K is in such good hands is huge. What a blessing to have such good care available in such a remote area of the country.

    Best wishes for K's rapid and complete healing.

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  20. Amy JoJune 14, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Poor thing.....

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  21. muralimanoharJune 25, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Wow...what an ordeal! Hope every one is doing fine now!

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