Just a quick note to update you on Elliot's progress. As some of you know, Elliot became very ill earlier in the week. After several horrible tests in the ER (including three attempts at a lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis), we were transported to the specialty children's hospital where we've been since Tuesday night.
After some very scary days, it looks like Elliot is going to be fine (although he still has a bit of a bumpy road in front of him). The tests are not completely conclusive until tomorrow afternoon, but it looks like he developed an E.Coli infection in his urinary tract which has spread to his kidneys and blood stream. Thankfully this is a surprisingly common and treatable bacterial infection in little newborns.
He's already on strong antibiotics and his temperature and discomfort have improved dramatically in the last 24 hours. It looks like we'll be in hospital at least through the weekend so they can monitor his progress, but today Elliot's doctors were very hopeful that he would make a full recovery (and hopefully feel a bit more like eating).
We're so grateful. It has been so difficult to see my tiny wee boy go through so much so early in his life. We're just so thankful that everything looks like it will be fine and we'll be able to take Elliot home again soon. Keep us in your thoughts.
5 comments:
oh case, how hard this must be but i have no doubt that you will get through this with flying colors and Elliot will start to eat and feel better. We are ALWAYS thinking of you. Sending all our warm thoughts, positive energy and love,
Monica, Daniel and Erik
Casey -- Melissa told me Elliott was here, but I had no idea he (and you and Paul) have had such challenges over the past 2 weeks. I'm so glad to hear things are going better. I'll be thinking tons of good thoughts for all 3 of you (and Nacho, too, of course). Please keep us posted. XOXO
I hope you guys are home now. I am sending healing thoughts your way!
Case, I'm so sorry Elliot hasn't been feeling well. We're thinking lots about you guys and sending good energy your way. I'm sure Elliot will be happy and healthy in no time. Give the little guy a hug for us!
Jenny, Mike and Hank
Hey Case...we are thinking of you and wishing Elliot a speedy recovery so he can get home with his mommy and daddy and nacho where he belong. Love yous. Reba, Dana and Amelia
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