Sorry I've been MIA

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Sorry I've been MIA
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Sun, 10-05-2008 - 10:24pm

Jillian was admitted to the hospital on Saturday morning.  She came home from college on Friday evening because she hasn't been feeling well and wanted to rest this weekend at home.  When she woke up on Saturday morning she had a fever and looked very pale and run down.  Jillian has a history of severe bleeding associated with ulcerative colitis.  After a quick trip to the pediatrician she sent us over to the hospital for blood work and other tests.  We've been here since. 


They think there is something else going on besides the UC.  Her fever keeps spiking very high 103 to 104 and they're searching for an underlying infection.  At this point she hasn't really eaten since Monday or Tuesday and everything she does eat immediately comes out the other end so she isn't getting any nutritional benefit.  In order to get her protein/albumin, potassium levels back up to safe levels they're going to need to put her on a feed tube tonight. 


Prayers would be appreciated.

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Registered: 03-30-2003
Mon, 10-06-2008 - 3:19pm

My thoughts are with you all.

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Mon, 10-06-2008 - 3:45pm

Oh my goodness, Cathy! I will definately keep Jillian and your whole family in my prayers. I hope they are able to discover what;s going on soon and get her back on the mend. I can imagine how scary this must be for her and you. ((HUGS))


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Mon, 10-06-2008 - 4:30pm
Sending lots of positive thoughts your way- I hope Jillian can start healing soon. Hugs!

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Mon, 10-06-2008 - 5:16pm
How scary.


 

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Mon, 10-06-2008 - 5:31pm

So sorry to hear this. I've been AWOL from the board for a few days and just now read about Jillian!


It is so scary when your child, regardless of their age , is sick! Will so keep you all in my prayers, and also the doctors who are working to get her back to health!


Take care Cathy!


Char

 

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Registered: 03-15-2007
Mon, 10-06-2008 - 5:43pm

Cathy,


I so hope that Jillian is feeling better and they can find out what is wrong with her.

 

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Mon, 10-06-2008 - 5:45pm

So sorry to hear that Jillian is so sick. Really glad that she was home though! Take care and hope the doctors have her all sorted out soon.. Hope you get a bit of rest yourself..

big hugs,

t

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Mon, 10-06-2008 - 9:53pm
oh my goodness Cathy...I'm so sorry I just now saw your post.

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Tue, 10-07-2008 - 1:40pm

Thanks everyone.

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Registered: 07-15-2008
Tue, 10-07-2008 - 1:54pm

Cathy, still sending healing thoughts and prayers!!


How are you and Frank holding up?

Sheila

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