So Brenna had a great night on Thursday and we actually got to go home on Friday. Tests confirmed viral meningitis and the preliminary results on the bacterial cultures were all negative but formal results will be in next week. The doctors all wanted us out of the hospital asap so she didn't catch something else.
She was eating fine when we left the hospital but has been struggling to eat ever since. We are trying to be patient with her and are even trying different bottles in the hopes that will help her start to eat normal again. We are closely monitoring her intake and outflows since she can get dehydrated so quickly and will be checking in with the doctor frequently.
Here are the pics I promised of her recent hospital stay...
Still at home.. pondering if she is sick enough for the hospital.. YEP, she was!
Jacob visiting his sister in the hospital.. It was almost a year ago when he was the patient.
Brenna with her difficult IV that took four sticks to get started. Thank goodness Nonna knows people in high places that finally got her IV started (thanks Pam!!). That IV was known as the IV from hell because the pressure monitors were constantly going off due to the positioning.
Getting some TLC from mommy. We didn't get to hold her too much because her IV was so sensitive and her oxygen levels fell when we held her but we took advantage of a few opportunities.
Close up of our baby.. this was the last night so she actually looked a lot better than she had days earlier.
TLC from Daddy.. feeling and looking better!
Back at home and getting ready for bed. Jacob is very glad to have his sister back home!
Jacob loves his sister.. he loves to uncover her, give her his toys, and give her kisses.. he's a very good big brother already! 