We thought this would be a "routine" hospital stay - Katie would get the antibiotics, she would get better, and then we would go home. It hasn't been that simple or easy.
Katie tested positive for a virus, but they aren't sure if something else is going on. They are running more tests. Katie's fever keeps spiking. This morning it hit 104.3, and it has gone up and down all day. Her heart rate has continued to be very high and her blood pressure dropped really low today.
It was a difficult night last night and a hard day today. Katie has gotten worse, not better. The doctors took another chest x-ray tonight - we are still waiting on the results. All of her levels have dropped. Yesterday her ANC (immune system) was at 406 (the average persons is 2,000). Today her ANC was 68! So her body has nothing to fight with. They now have her on 3 different antibiotics and continuous fluids. The doctors are talking about her needing a blood transfusion and possibly platelets.
We need prayers - Katie needs prayers. Please pray for Katie.
NEW UPDATE- Katie's latest blood work came back. Her ANC is now at 17. Her Hemoglobin is 9.7. Her white blood count is .7. Her platelets are 104. They aren't going to do any transfusions tonight, but we think she will definitely need a blood transfusion tomorrow. We have learned from experience that when Katie gets in the 9 range she needs a transfusion. Also, I forgot to say what I was glad about today. I am glad Scott was able to take some time away from work to be here with us. Things are always better when "Daddy" is here.
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