2nd UPDATE- we are HOME!! !!!&PT please, DD2 is in the hospital

[MamaMolly]

Hi again, just a quick pop in to say we are HOME, everyone rested well last night, and life is good. Again, thanks for the love, prayers, and especially patience with my typing. (Pupdate, indeed!) The keyboard in the hospital room had this crazy plastic keyboard condom thingy on it. Made me nuttier than nutty.


OMG thank you everyone. i'M here nursing DD2, using the in-room internet with a goofy keyboard so please forgive typos.

dd IS DOING BETTER, MUCH IN PART i'M SURE TO ALL THE bbb LOVIN'! :HEARTBEAT: yOU GUYS HAVE REALLY TOUCHED MY HEART AND LIFE LIKE YOU DON'T KNOW. i COULDN'T GET ANY OF MY FAMILY ON THE PHONE TO TALK TO THEM, SO ALL THE KIND WORDS AND PRAYERS mean theworld right noiw.

Oh crap I keep pushing caps lock. Sorry, not meaning to shout!!

Ok, so to update, I was home yesterday to shower and see DD1 while DH stayed with DD2. They moved her to the regular part of the hospital, her own room, and out of the NICU while Iwas gone. They continued with antibiotics and monitoring, she is looking and hopefully feeling so, so much better.

No lie, last night was hard. I thought I was going to loose it because she was nursing (mostly comfort sucking. Mama the Pacifier) hourly whichmeant no sleep. And the devil is in the details, the chair next to her crib was so freaking miserable to sit in. So I didn't sleep for a second day. UGH. Then DH called at about * am to say he had some things to do and he'd be here around lunch. I had been telling myself toold on until he came, so this was bad news. After I ...protested...he hopped his tail over here and held the baby s I could sleep. Oh, that's the other thing, if DD2 ain't nursing she wants to be held.

So now I've had breakfast and lunch, two lovely long naps, and the best news of all is that the doctor may let us go home today!!! HORRAY!!! :applause:

And I have to give props to Miami Children's Hospital. The ER nurse did a great job getting DD2's hep-lock in pretty gently. She only cried a little when they cather=tered her for pee.. DH wouldn't let me stay for the spinal tap because the doctor warned us it was rough and they prefer to keep people out because of the need for sterility, so we waited outside for that. They would have let us stay if we wanted, but DH agreed that it would be harder on me than it would be on DD2. Mostly it is the holding down that is what the babies scram about.

Anyway, I'm going to go rest more. In the Chair of Misery. Love and hugs and humble gratitude from us. Thenks a million!!




She had a 101.8 fever yesterday, and when I talked to her pediatrician she told me not to bother coming in, just go straight to the hospital because she is so young (19 days today). Seems any fever over 100.4 and they admit.

Last night we were in the ER where they did a nose culture (suction thingy) a pee culture (catheter!) and a *spinal tap*. :( Waaaaaaa! My poor baby doll. Then they moved us to the NICU. Today she had two more nose swabs, more blood tests and a poop swab to check for viral infections as well as bacterial.

Today all the preliminary tests and cultures came back fine so we've been moved into a private room. So she is likeyl coming home on Saturday when the final test results come back. But I could use some hugs (ok, and some sleep!!)

Any P&PT that you could spare for DD2 would be hugely appreciated!!! Thanks!

[SkyrMommy]

:grouphug: Many good thoughts & prayers coming your way... I hope DD2 is feeling better and home very, very soon.

[sunshine873]

Oh my goodness! What an awful place to be at not even 3 weeks old! You must be exhausted! I'm glad to hear the test results are good...hope she's feeling better & you're all resting at home soon. ((((Hugs))))

[JoyNChrist]

Oh God, I can't even imagine going through that with such an itty bitty baby! Big :hug: mama! And lots of P&PT coming DD's way!

[infomama]

Oh you poor guys! Such a stressful time! Thank goodness the tests came back clear. Praying for you all. :hug:

[sariana]

:grouphug: I'm so sorry. Sending positive healthy vibes to your poor DD (and you).

[MontrealMum]

How scary! Sending you tons of P&PT and a big giant :grouphug:

[Indianamom2]

Oh my...Absolutely will pray for you and your little gal. I'm sure it's very scary, but I'm glad you are getting good care.

Keep us updated.

:hug:

[elektra]

Oh no! It sounds like they are just taking every precaution. Hopefully she is just fine. :hug:

[zoestargrove]

sending lots of prayers and hugs. I can't imagine how stressful this has been. I hope you are all back at home by this evening.

[sste]

Of course, lots of positive thoughts for your DD. And you too, hang in there!

[lmh2402]

big, big :grouphug:

hoping all is cleared up and better soon!

[catpagmo]

Sending lots of hugs, P&PT your way! Hang in there. :hug:

[brittone2]

Hugs and positive thoughts coming your way!! :hug:

[jgenie]

I'm so sorry! P & PT on the way - keep strong!! :grouphug:

[doberbrat]

Been there and it sucks. hang in there. and try to get some breaks. *hugs*

I'll keep you guys in our thoughts

[boogiemomz]

oh, how awful! i'm so sorry you are all going through this. hugs and prayers and hopes for the all clear to come soon, so you can get back to enjoying your family and precious new little one at HOME where you belong!! :hug:

[JTsMom]

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry! :hug: Lots of P&PT.

[JustMe]

Hugs and pts. I hope you and your new little one are home soon.

[jent]

Sending PT& hugs.

[SnuggleBuggles]

Poor baby (and poor you!). I hope that she is ok and things get better soon. PT headed your way.

beth

[mousemom]

:hug: and positive thoughts. Hope she is home soon!

[Momof3Labs]

:hug::hug:

I hope that she is better soon and they don't find anything.

[bubbaray]

yikes, scary! P&PT for her and you!! :hug:

[jenfromnj]

Lots of P&PT for you and your baby girl for a speedy recovery!!!

[Melaine]

Poor baby! Prayers for speedy health and some low-stress time for Mama.

[cuca_]

How stessful! Sending P&PT. I hope she is doing better!

[arivecchi]

Poor mama. Poor baby. P&PT headed your way. :grouphug:

[lcarlson90]

Sending you lots of prayers. The same thing happened when my DS2 was 5 weeks old. He was in the hospital for 3 days but in the end they said it was just a virus. It was a long 3 days. I think they make you stay that long because it takes a few days for the results of the cultures to come back and they want to rule out a bacterial infection. Hang in there.

[citymama]

Sending lots of p&PT to you and your DD. I hope she makes a quick recovery and is back home soon. Hugs to you during this difficult time. :hug:

[KpbS]

P+PT for your little sweetie. Big hugs for the mama. :hug:

[LarsMal]

Oh no- poor baby girl! Lots of P&PT heading your way. :hug: to all of you.

[sidmand]

:22:

P&PT coming your family's way. Hope she feels better soon.

[ThreeofUs]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

Oh, gosh, Molly, how terrifying for the little one - not to mention her mama!

Sending P&PT for her. Are you home?

[BelleoftheBallFlagstaff]

:grouphug: and PT. Hoping she comes home this weekend!!!!

[MamaSnoo]

:hug::hug::hug: Lots of P and PT coming for your and your DD!!
I hope all the results come out normal, and she is home soon with you!

[Moneypenny]

Awww, poor little punkin! Lots of good thoughts coming your way!!

[Carrots]

Many :grouphug: coming your way. Poor little lamb. I hope she comes home soon.

[happymom]

Oh poor baby! I can't even imagine how hard this must be for you. P&PT that you are all home safe and sound very quickly!!

[wendmatt]

Poor baby, get well wishes coming your way.

[KathyN115]

Sending prayers your way. Hopefully you will both be home sleeping soon!

[salsah]

sending p&pt your way, i hope she feels better and that you can go home soon.

[DrSally]

I'm so sorry! I hope she's better very soon and it's nothing.

[pinkmomagain]

I've BTDT with dd2. It was a horrible experience to go through, but luckily she ended up fine and we never really found out what it was. The spinal tap was horrible, but worse was the staff trying to start the IV (and replace it several times) for the antibiotics.

So sorry you and dd are going through this too. Hopefully everything will turn out fine. Unfortunately this is routine for newborns with fevers (I believe for any baby under 8 wks old). I have a friend who went through the same thing with her dd.

Sending positive vibes your way!!!!

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She had a 101.8 fever yesterday, and when I talked to her pediatrician she told me not to bother coming in, just go straight to the hospital because she is so young (19 days today). Seems any fever over 100.4 and they admit.

Last night we were in the ER where they did a nose culture (suction thingy) a pee culture (catheter!) and a *spinal tap*. :( Waaaaaaa! My poor baby doll. Then they moved us to the NICU. Today she had two more nose swabs, more blood tests and a poop swab to check for viral infections as well as bacterial.

Today all the preliminary tests and cultures came back fine so we've been moved into a private room. So she is likeyl coming home on Saturday when the final test results come back. But I could use some hugs (ok, and some sleep!!)

Any P&PT that you could spare for DD2 would be hugely appreciated!!! Thanks!

Poor mommy and poor baby. Prayers for a quick recovery--it's so scary when they are sick

[trales]

I hope she comes home ASAP. We will be thinking about you.

[Melbel]

Oh no! Sending prayers and positive thoughts for you and your sweet baby girl. :grouphug:

[wencit]

Hugs, Molly! Sending lots of get well vibes for your little one. Hope she gets better soon and is home in no time!

[hollybloom24]

P&PT x 1 million to baby and tired mama!!! What a hard thing to go through. Hope you can get some rest and baby feels better soon. It is so hard to watch your child get poked and prodded. HUGS!

[elephantmeg]

aww huge hugs! Yep at that age they automatically admit every baby with a fever. Hope everything continues to go well!

[wellyes]

:grouphug: poor baby. Best wishes to you guys and be sure to update us when she's out!

[LMPC]

:hug::hug::hug::hug:

Sending lots of positive vibes your way! I will be thinking about all of you!!

[AJP]

Sending you P&PT for your baby girl! :hug: And hope she's healthy & home soon!

[buddyleebaby]

Prayers and Positive thoughts for your sweet little one.

[lizzywednesday]

P&PT to you & your DD!

ICUs are no fun, no matter how old you are.

Poor baby!

[Corie]

Thank goodness the tests are coming back okay!!! Big hugs!
Hang in there!!!

[mctlaw]

Oh goodness, poor thing. P & PT coming.:hug:

[dcmom2b3]

Oh Molly, :hug::hug::hug:. And more of the same to your little girl. Hoping everything's ok.

[teedeedee]

Lots of P&PT and big hugs! Hope your wee one is home soon!

[ewpmsw]

So sorry to hear your little one is going through all of that. (And you, too!) P's and PT's and :hug:.

[elizabethkott]

Oh that poor little sweet pea and poor mama!!!!
Prayers and positive thoughts that she will be home where she belongs with you this weekend.

[BabyMine]

Prayers fro a quick recovery for DD and a good night sleep for you when she recovers. I can relate becasue we have had many hospital visit with M from birth - 2yo.:hug:

[shawnandangel]

Saying a prayer for DD2 and your whole family! Hope she comes home soon. Hang tough mama.

[TwinFoxes]

Oh dear! Many prayers are coming your way from me. Poor little one. :grouphug:

[urquie]

i'm so sorry you all are having to go through that. p&pt's coming your way. :hug:

[sarahsthreads]

Oh, how scary! P&PT coming your way! I hope she's back home very soon and you get some much needed rest.

Sarah

[gatorsmom]

Oh no! Poor little sweetie! P and pt coming your way.

[wendibird22]

Hugs! Hope you and the little one are back home and resting very soon!

[billysmommy]

We're thinking of you all!!!

I hope she gets better quickly

[MoJo]

Just saw this. . . lots of P & PT for you and your daughter, MamaMolly. Hope you both get to go home tomorrow.

[PAfirsttimemom]

Hope things are much better today! Hang in there, Mom and baby!

[kep]

Prayers! I hope she is feeling better soon. (((((Hugs)))))

[MamaMolly]

update in op

[boogiemomz]

thanks for the update, and YYYAAAAYYYY!!!! :yay: for going home soon! so sorry to hear about the miserable chair and the sleeplessness. good for DH for getting his butt over there to relieve you. can't wait to hear that you're all home and resting! :hug:

[jgenie]

Glad to hear she's doing better. Fingers crossed you get to take her home today. :hug: Hang in there.

[NancyJ_redo]

I don't know how I missed your OP before, but I'm VERY happy to hear the good news that she's doing better and may be going home very soon. YAY!! :bighand:

[sste]

Mamamolly, I thought you were posting to say you had gotten a dog somehow during this NICU experience!!

Anyway, now that I have read I completely understand exhaustion, caps lock, typing. So happy everyone is doing well. :)

[ThreeofUs]

Sorry to hear about your awful nights. BTDT with DS1 in NICU, and I know how very very tough it is. Hugs!!

But it's fantastic to hear your little one is out of the NICU and doing well - and in Miami. I was worried for all of you.

[MontrealMum]

So happy to hear your positive update :)

[DrSally]

Great news! What a relief.

[BabyMine]

Mamamolly, I thought you were posting to say you had gotten a dog somehow during this NICU experience!!

Anyway, now that I have read I completely understand exhaustion, caps lock, typing. So happy everyone is doing well. :)

:hysterical: I did too. Mamamolly that is wonderful news. I truly believe in the power of the BBB.

[elektra]

Thanks for the update. Great news. Try to get some rest. :)

[lcarlson90]

I am glad to hear that you may get released today. :bighand:

[JTsMom]

Thanks for the update. I didn't realize you were at MCH! That's our home away from home! DS had his surgery there. The nurses (especially the CICU ones) are out of this world. We spent many days wandering those halls. Please know you are in excellent hands there. God forbid we ever needed to do another surgery, we'd fly back there in a heartbeat.

[sunshine873]

:bighand: So glad to hear things are looking up for you and for DD! Here's hoping you'll soon be sleeping in your own bed (or at least nursing in a comfy recliner or something!)

[maestramommy]

I've been out for a day and didn't realize. Glad your little baby is on the mend!:hug:

[lmh2402]

so glad things are looking up!! hugs to you and sweet baby girl... get some rest

[elizabethkott]

How wonderful!!! So glad things are going better!!!!!

[JustMe]

Glad to hear the positive update. Hang in there. I hope to hear an update that you are home soon.

[cindys]

Thats such wonderful news!!!!

[MamaMolly]

2nd update, we are HOME!! :applause:!!!!!

[elephantmeg]

yeah for being home!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BabyMine]

:cheerleader1: Yeah!!!!!!

[elizabethkott]

:cheerleader1: :cheerleader1: :cheerleader1:

YAY YAY YAY!!!!!

[MamaSnoo]

It is great to hear that you are home!!! :love-retry:

[jgenie]

:yay::yay: Yay for being home! :yay::yay:

[lalasmama]

The keyboard in the hospital room had this crazy plastic keyboard condom thingy on it. Made me nuttier than nutty.

:hysterical: Well, obviously this is how they avoid computer viruses! Duh! :p What else would you expect?

[boogiemomz]

:yay::bighand::cheerleader1::jammin::22:

[ThreeofUs]

Hi again, just a quick pop in to say we are HOME, everyone rested well last night, and life is good.


Congratulations!! So glad to hear it!

[LarsMal]

Yay!!!!! Great news!

[infomama]

Yipee!! :applause:

[daisymommy]

:grouphug: Hugs! I am so glad to hear that she is home safely. I cannot imagine the emotional roller coaster that you have been through lately with your wee-one. I hope that you can stay home now and rest, and just enjoy her.