My sweet little Anna was hospitalized this week with a urinary tract infection that spread to her kidneys. This is her third UTI this year. She started complaining on Friday night that her back hurt. Saturday morning at about 2:30am, she woke up crying. I checked her temp, and it was about 102. On Saturday I took her to the after hours clinic (these things always happen on the weekend).The doctor on call gave her a shot of antibiotics, but expressed concern that she may not respond to them because she has had so much this year. He advised that if she got worse, to take her to the ER. Well, she got worse. We woke up Sunday to 106 temp! I rushed her to the ER and they admitted her for IV antibiotics. After day one in the hospital, she was still running a fever, which concerned the doctor. Day two, still has a fever. Day three, the same. Day four, Dr. Wilcox consulted a infection specialist, who advised him that she may continue to have a fever, even if the antibiotics were working. So, Dr. Wilcox let us go home, on the condition that if she got worse, we brought her back. Well, I'm so happy to report that she is so much better! No fever, no pain. Yay!!
Anna actually LOVED being in the hospital (aside from getting "pokies"). They made it such a positive experience. And she came home with so much loot!! A blanket, stuffed animals, a crown and wand, coloring books, fun pillow cases, ect... They had a playroom loaded with toys to play in and a nurse there who's only job is to play with the kids and make them happy. When it was time to go, Anna was sad. She wanted to stay. I was ready to sleep in my own bed.
Anna with her new blanket and bear
Coloring with her new fun pen
The magic wand the nurses made for her
This was when she was first admitted. She did NOT feel well
Having fun with Daddy
We're so grateful for all the concern and love that everyone showed us during this time. We also want to give a shout out to our awesome doctor, Dr. Wilcox, and all the wonderful nurses that took care of Anna. And one more GIGANTIC thanks to my mom, who took care of my kids, cleaned my house, and did ALL of my laundry. She's amazing and she made things so much easier for us. Thanks Mom!! We love you!!
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