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Today, we had some progress...


My girl. In a chair. For a couple of hours.

We're up to three walks today, already. She actually ate a small amount of lunch and drank more than a few sips of fluids.

Her temps have been more normal, though, as is fairly typical with kids, as we're getting toward evening, it's creeping back up again.

The doc that saw us today, gave me a bit more insight into why they're taking it so slow with our girl...although there was nothing "spilling" from her sickened appendix when they removed it, her insides told them something different. I read the op note today that said: "Acute appendicitis. Peritonitis. Suspect contained perforation."

I was informed (by yet ANOTHER incredible surgeon) that she is at very high risk of developing an abscess because of "how contaminated her abdominal cavity was".

Yikes.

Hoping for discharge tomorrow. But only if she's ready.

Currently, she's on her 2nd nap of the day.

Clearly, her body is weary from all of this.

(Just as I was about to upload the photo...my girl's temp started creeping up even more. I'm now afraid that we've been masking her fever with the pain meds we've been giving her and I'm torn as to how much we keep her comfy at the risk of masking signs that something is brewing...)


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  1. KarrieMarch 26, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Oh dear! You had quite a little sickly on your hands! My husband was on dialysis for 4 years, we DREADED the risk of peritonitis!! Hopefully once she's healed, that's the end of it and you don't have to worry about an abscess!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    She's beautiful! I hope she gets well soon!

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  3. BeccaMarch 26, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Sending healing thoughts your way and that your girl keeps fighting and gets to go home soon!

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  4. JillianMarch 26, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Ahhh, so scary about the abscess! Hope that doesn't happen. I'm glad to hear (and see, oh she looks so much better in that pic!) that she's doing well. :) Hope that her fever continues to stay down and that she gets discharged tomorrow!

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  5. ChristinaMarch 26, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Still keeping her in my prayers... :(

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  6. Super Single Mom and Her Side KidsMarch 26, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    She is looking much better.. much more color to her. I am happy that she might go home tomorrow..
    xoxo Crystal Lynn

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  7. LindsMarch 26, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    despite the hospital gown, she is gorgeous! I hope everything is OK.... praying for a quick discharge!

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  8. CuriosityMarch 26, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Poor thing! I'm so sorry for all of you that you had to go through this. My best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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  9. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Aw, that poor thing :( I hope she starts feeling better soon...I hate it when our babies are sick...I am praying for her...and following you (that sounded creepy:)

    http://cabubsmom3.blogspot.com/

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  10. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Continued prayers for all of you....especially your little one. Hang in there, there are only warm, comfy thoughts headed your way.

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  11. FaithMarch 26, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Awww bless her! Hope she feels better soon.

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  12. JeannetteMarch 26, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I'm praying for the two of you. I know how scary it can be. I'm sure she'll be fine in a couple of days. It sounds like her doctors are on top of it and you certainly are.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Sending positive thoughts to you and your family!! Hope she gets feeling better soon.

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  14. Mom of 12March 27, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    It is so scary when your little ones are in the hospital! I have 12 kids and I've spent way too many frightening moments in hospitals. I'm so glad she is on the mend.
    Sandy
    www.twelvemakesadozen.blogspot.com

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  15. MelisMarch 27, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Yikes, Ladies - as much as I love a good nail-biter, I'd rather you just get her healthy and home... I'm praying hard for you both! Hang in there - this has got to be tough! I'm so sorry!

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  16. LindaMarch 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Oh no!...I am behind on my reading of blogs and I didn't know this had happened. I am so sorry! Your sweet girl is so beautiful. I certainly will be praying for her and for her sweet momma too.

    Hang in there...and hold tight to God!

    Love, Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

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  17. SandyMarch 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    GAH! Here's hoping for a nother great day today. I hate fevers!

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  18. TheFitHousewifeMarch 27, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Praying for a quick recovery!

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  19. Keeper of the TalesMarch 28, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    So Scary. Your girl is in my prayers!!

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  20. MBC ScrapbookingMarch 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I've been reading all your updates, including more recent ones than this, but I have to comment on this one because she is just so stinking precious:) Seriously! I see a four years younger version of her in my own daughter:)

    Hope she feels better! I took care of "perfed" (sp?) appys all the time when I worked, and they aren't fun- for the pt OR the parents. Good luck and you guys are all in my prayers.
    C:)

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  21. TiffanyMarch 28, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Oh goodness me! I hope that she does not have any other problems. Praying for your little girl to get well soon.

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