Update

Hey friends-

An update on AB from Kat (who's at home taking a much needed shower and getting out from behind the four walls of the hospital room.) AB was taken to the hospital yesterday after her legs and hands turned blue and ice cold. She'd also been vomiting for two days and very lethargic and not eating well. It was obvious she was having circulatory perfusion issues but they weren't sure what was causing it. They are looking for some kind of infection either in her blood, urine, or stool. Her chest x-ray, EKG, and urine all came back good. Her blood count showed some signs of increased CO2 and WBC (white blood cells- think infection) which we pretty much expected. Looks like we may be in the Hospital til Saturday. They are still running many tests and are waiting on the blood cultures to come back. Those won't be back until late tomorrow and will show whether she has a blood infection. They are also testing her for a milk allergy since we've noticed she's been vomiting after drinking milk (we just switched her from formula) and Will had a lactose intolerance problem too. She's receiving a continuous round of IV fluids and antibiotics which are helping a great deal. Matt will take the night shift tonight so I can try and get some sleep :)
Sorry for all the medical detail....sometimes I can't help myself. I am trying to be a good patient and not a nurse :)
Thanks for the prayers- will maybe post another update tonight after I get home.
Kat