On Thursday, December 27, we took Lila to the Dr. office because she was coughing and not nursing well. It turned out that she has RSV, which is a respiratory virus. Because she is so young and RSV can cause severe breathing difficulties she had to be admitted to the hospital. The Dr.'s told us she would probably get worse before she got better and so far this has been the case. During the night on Friday she spiked a fever and therefore had to put on IV fluids and antibiotics. She also had to have some blood work done. On Saturday morning she had to have a spinal tap. All these things are standard protocol for infants. These tests are being done to make sure we are not missing some other infection. Before all is said and done, Lila could have ear infections and possibly even pneumonia. RSV is basically a really bad cold with lots of snot and congestion and since babies don't really have an immune system and a way to get rid of the mucus is makes breathing difficult and allows the drainage to move to the other parts of the body such as the lungs and ears. She is doing fine and basically following the normal path of RSV. The best thing for Lila is to be at the hospital where she can be monitored. We really appreciate
everyone's concern. Please continue to pray for Lila to get well and for Brooks and I to be able to handle any situation that comes our way.
On Thursday, December 27, we took Lila to the Dr. office because she was coughing and not nursing well. It turned out that she has RSV, which is a respiratory virus. Because she is so young and RSV can cause severe breathing difficulties she had to be admitted to the hospital. The Dr.'s told us she would probably get worse before she got better and so far this has been the case. During the night on Friday she spiked a fever and therefore had to put on IV fluids and antibiotics. She also had to have some blood work done. On Saturday morning she had to have a spinal tap. All these things are standard protocol for infants. These tests are being done to make sure we are not missing some other infection. Before all is said and done, Lila could have ear infections and possibly even pneumonia. RSV is basically a really bad cold with lots of snot and congestion and since babies don't really have an immune system and a way to get rid of the mucus is makes breathing difficult and allows the drainage to move to the other parts of the body such as the lungs and ears. She is doing fine and basically following the normal path of RSV. The best thing for Lila is to be at the hospital where she can be monitored. We really appreciate everyone's concern. Please continue to pray for Lila to get well and for Brooks and I to be able to handle any situation that comes our way.
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We lifted Lila up in prayer this morning at church. We also continue to pray for all of you as you go through this. We love you. Chet, Kim, Stratton, and Lily.
we appreciate it
Hope today is a good day. We had pray for baby Lila at church today. I know God will take care of her. His Grace will lead you each day. LOVE NANA!!!!
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