Baby grandson in hospital tonight

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Baby grandson in hospital tonight
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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 5:25am
Our youngest dgs, Paxton, 6 weeks old now, is in hospital tonight. My DIL took him early this afternoon at my insistence. He's had the flu for a couple of days. My concern, after talking and asking questions, was that he may be dehydrated. They ran blood tests while giving him IV fluids. At first, they told her she'd be going home with him. Then, they came back in to let her know that they had some concerns about a blood test and would be keeping him for a few days. They then did a spinal tap. Since my ds's ship, the USS Never Sail, hasn't left due to engine failure, he was called off the ship to go to the hospital. It is fairly clear after talking to both of them that the doc's are checking baby for bacterial meningitis. I'm sure that you are all aware of how serious this can be. The culture takes some time to grow, 2-3 days. We'll know more as we go along. I wish so much that I could be there to hold my dgs that I have never held yet.

 


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 12:41am

This must be so difficult for you. I hope that by now you've gotten some better news about him.


Kat

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Registered: 07-28-2006
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 5:42pm

I will keep him in my thoughts.Hope it's not bactirial.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 5:50pm
Good news! He's fine! TY once for again for your P&PTs. I know that they made a huge difference!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 6:14pm

HI Steph


Glad to hear the little guy is fine!! Great news.


HUGS


                          &n
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 02-22-2008 - 8:18pm
OMG Steph, my heart goes out to you. How powerless you must feel right now. since your ds has not shipped out yet maybe the Navy will have a heart and let him be with his son and wife when they need him most. My prayers go out to you and yours for a quick recovery. Please keep us posted.
Hugs, Bernie
Hugs, Bernie

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