Marie in Oh Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 If you could ladies? We have had a nasty intestinal virus go through the house. All but my 9yo dd has had it in varying degrees. DD (5) has been down since Thursday. I took her in yesterday and she barely avoided IV fluids. She was quite dehydrated but her blood sugar was was still elevated enough that he thought she would be ok. He sent her home with Zofran and orders to drink. Although she hasn't vomited since the ride home from the dr. and has kept down 16 oz of fluids since then, she still is fighting the urge to keep stuff down and is on her 3rd of 4 doses of Zofran. She is uber small-- and has no reserve. She has lost 3 lbs, which puts her at 31 lbs. When giving her a bath last night, it was very disturbing to see her so emaciated. I am really hoping that she turns the corner soon. Your prayers and good thoughts would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'll be praying! The same thing happened to my now seven year old when he was three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 :grouphug:Hugs and prayers for your little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Your poor little ones! :grouphug: Praying for a complete recovery, and weight gain. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 :grouphug::grouphug: How is she?? I'm praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Oh, Marie! :grouphug: How is she doing? Isaac weighs 31 lbs as of 18 months! Your dd must be such a cute little peanut! Prayers here. Let us know how she is, OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Praying here, Marie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Just said a prayer. Hope she's doing much better since this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFwife Claire Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Oh no, she's still sick! Poor thing! We'll definitely pray for her. I have skinny kids with no reserves as well, and it is just scary when they got sick--they drop pounds and dehydrate so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Although she hasn't vomited since the ride home from the dr. and has kept down 16 oz of fluids since then, she still is fighting the urge to keep stuff down and is on her 3rd of 4 doses of Zofran. d. Poor thing. It is so miserable when littles are sick. Is she doing any better yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I'm praying right now. I'm so sorry you're going through this. It must have been a tough Easter. You're building a lot of character through this perseverence. I'm going to stop now, so I can pray for you and your family. May God bless you with strength during this time. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 We spent yesterday at the hospital. She is much better after we got her hydrated. She asked for Belgian Waffles this morning and we are going to the local University campus dining hall tonight. Janet and Claire-- isn't it funny that Chuck's could be my kids' favorite place to eat out??? :D She has dropped to 30 lbs though, so I would ask for continued prayer. She looks a bit alarming to us right now. Her eyes are big and sunken, her bones are sticking out. She looks like a World Vision kid. Yikes. Thanks again for your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I'm glad she's feeling better Marie. I'm sorry she looks so thin. I bet now that she's better, she'll put on that weight again quickly. :grouphug: and prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Marie, I hope she is feeling better. Sometimes a couple bags of IV fliuds can help turn the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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