You know there are those days that the smallest things really tick you off like something that has happened at work. Or the other days mold on your bread will send you over the edge. Then there are the days when you see the smiling face or the clapping hands of your niece that will send you over a different edge.Yesterday our 19 month old niece was taken to the hospital emergency room. You know things are bad when her wait time was about 2 minutes before she was in a bed with a doctor assessing her. She was admitted VERY quickly and is now in the pediatric wing.
She had now been in the hospital for 24 hours and is expected to be there for at least another 48 hours. She has developed pneumonia and is on oxygen and IV.
It just breaks our heart to see her laying there so listless. The fever comes and goes. She doses off and then when she wakes up it is with such a start and confusion as to her surroundings, she starts crying and it takes a bit for her to calm down again. Your heart just goes out to her. You want to do something to make her feel better and other then stroking her head, there is nothing you can do.
We are taking turns at the hospital so that she is never alone – how scary would that be for her. There is a bed in her room so that one of her parents spends the night with her and between Mark and I, her grand parents and her parents, we are covering off all the daytime hours.
For about a half hour tonight she was almost her old self. She actually sat up in bed and was clapping (as good as one can with an iv board attached to your arm) and dancing (as only a 19 month old can do in a sitting position)!! It was GREAT to see. Of course she tuckered herself out pretty quickly and will hopefully sleep REALLY well tonight.
We just got back from the hospital and I wanted to bring her home with me and comfort and cuddle her. It is so hard to leave her there. But her mommy was there and will be there all night for her. We will see her again tomorrow.
It is times like this that make you appreciate what is REALLY important in life and neither work nor moldy bread is important, it is home life and family. This are what defines you.
14 comments:
You're so right. We take so much for granted - especially health. I hope that little one is feeling better and back to her old self again really, really soon. She's blessed to have great family including you and Mark. Keep us posted on her progress.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your niece, I hope she gets better soon!
Oh, Michelle, I am so sorry about your niece. I had the same experience with my eldest son when he was just one! It was one of the most horrible things I have ever experienced and I will never take my children's health for granted ever again. I pray that your niece will get better soon. Trust me, I'd be over the edge too! Please let us know how she is doing!
My thoughts are with you,
Janet
I am so sorry to hear that. It is wonderful that you are all there for her. It is an extremely hard time but together and with all your support, she will be up and dancing in no time soon.
Have her in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep smilin!
Oh Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about your neice! I hope she has a quick recovery! I am glad that all of you are there for them right now.
Keep us posted - thank good nesss she had such a great moment last night. That seems like a very, very good sign! XO
Poor little thing! I hope she recovers quickly. At least you can all be there with her - I'm sure that brings her a great deal of comfort. I know what you're going through. I'm taking my little one up to the hospital tonight. She has had a fever of over 102 (104 this afternoon)for over 24 hrs, but has no other symptoms. Naturally we're somewhat concerned. We'll keep your niece in our thoughts.
Geez -- your family needs a break from the hospital! I'm sorry your niece is sick, and I really hope she is feeling fine soon. I'm so glad she has all of you there for her.
I hope your little niece is all better in no time. Nothing is worse than having a little kid so sick. Let me know if you need anything, we can be there in a heartbeat.
Sorry to hear about your sweet niece. Praying for her and all of you as you help to care for her. We feel so helpless when little ones are sick.
So glad to hear they saw her so quickly and that she got great care immediately. It gives me a little faith in our hospital systems.
Keep us posted.
What an ordeal for your family. I'm so sorry to hear that she is sick and that she has to spend time in the hospital. You are such good family to be spending so much time there so that she is never alone. Our prayers are with you and your family, sweet girl.
You are so right in your assessment.
I hope the little peanut is feeling much better and fast!
Keep us posted.
Oh Michelle, we hope your niece gets to dancing and clapping soon without the IV board and in her own bed at home away from poking and proding. Sending good thoughts your way.
Sorry to read about your niece... I'm praying she'll recover VERY quickly and get back to her home very soon!
Pam Askew
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