Guest Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 The one-year old is in the hospital. She has some type of abscess or infection in her neck/face. She’s been sick for a few days, and yesterday she woke up super swollen through her neck up to her ear. We called the doctor’s office but couldn’t speak to anybody, so I called the nurse’s line through our insurance and they interrupted my explanation of the symptoms to tell me to take her to the ER immediately. Fortunately we’re just a couple of miles from the children’s hospital, so my wife rushed her there, where she was admitted. They had to sedate her and drain it, and she has an IV which includes boards on her arm so she can’t rip it out. I haven’t been able to go see her because of my health issues. Thankfully my mother-in-law has been helping with the older kids since last evening. I don’t know what I would do without her, other than probably have to do so much that I would end up back in the hospital myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Ugh. Is she okay now that it's been drained? Scary as shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 My wife had to go when they brought the baby back to the room, so I’m not entirely sure. She has to stay for another 24 hours at least, just to make sure she’s okay. I’m pretty much just constantly freaking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Jesus, there is nothing worse than waiting to hear if you're kid is doing well. I feel for you, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I hope everything goes okay for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 She's doing a little better, from what I hear. They sedated her to drain it, but she was able to nurse a little for the first time in 24 hours. She's still in the hospital and may be for a couple more days still. They need to make sure it's not going to fill up again and the antibiotics are helping. Hopefully tomorrow but Friday isn't out of the question for a release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odine Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Ahh jeez man that's horrible. I can't think of anything more distressing than having a poorly baby. I get down hearing my baby boy cry when he's got too much wind. Don't know how I would take hospitalisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 A hospitalized kid is VERY hard, the hardest thing Ive ever dealt with by far, but what sounds the hardest to me is the fact that Brando cant go. I was able to go every single day Lyra was in the NICUsome days Id stay for hours, some for only a little while depending on the situation/my own mental health. But I got to go everyday. Not being able to sounds awful, and Im really sorry youre not able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 & 6 years to go... Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 All the best, Brando. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Skywalker Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Praying for your little girl, Brando. I hope she is home soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Skywalker Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Praying for your little girl, Brando. I hope she is home soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Sending super good juju. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacen123 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Aw man, I am so sorry to hear this. I wish you and your family all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 She’s in a super bad, dangerous state. Short version is an infected blood clot. The blood clot is dangerous by itself, but now the infection is going through her entire body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Jesus, I can't even imagine how that must feel. I'm so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Prayers, brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Sorry to hear. We're praying for your and your daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Thanks. I got someone to take me to the hospital, so I'm in the room right now. Wife and baby are both sleeping. Things are getting worse, but they're also seeing improvement in other areas. She has embolisms in her lungs and has pneumonia on top of everything else. She looks so pathetic hooked up to the IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for Brando and his family during this difficult time. I pray for healing for Brandos daughter and that the doctors and nurses can fight this pneumonia, treat the blood clot and embolisms to the best of their abilities. Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceheart Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Im lighting a candle for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbleh Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Midnight here, but I hope things work out for the best. Thinking of you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Skywalker Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Brando, we're still praying for your little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thanks all. Mixed news today, she started talking again (the only word she can say is mom) and sat up and played with a toy for a little bit, and even pulled herself up on the side of her bed, which is all great. The bad news is that there are some signs that her heart could be involved too. We’re praying that isn’t the case, but it’s all super scary. I unashamedly cried while I was visiting her yesterday. I didn’t have the gear on to be able to hold her, so when she woke up while my wife was sleeping I stood beside her and sang songs to her which helped her a lot. She cozied in and went back to sleep while I stood and cried.It was hard leaving knowing it could be the last time I will see her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zambingo Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Your daughter and family are in my familys thoughts and prayers, Brando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumberSix Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 ^ same plus hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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