My original first post about napping, or lack thereof... but since I wrote that two weeks ago, it seems so irrelevant compared to our experience over the past weekend. Lindsey, our two year old, ended up (with me of course!) spending the weekend in the hospital. She had developed a cellulitis involving her right ear including her cheek and part of her head. It was a most unusual cellulitis, from an unknown source and unknown bacteria. The first course of oral antibiotics did not touch the infection. We spent the better part of the day on Friday in the Emergency Room waiting almost 4 hours to have her seen. You would think at the age of two she would fight everything; the IV catheter placement was the biggest fight, but was forgotten once the M-n-M's appeared. She even waved to the nurse, Aaron, when leaving the room. I'm sure it made his night. Lindsey was then admitted to the pediatric ward for what we hoped to be an overnight stay.
Unfortunately, the cellulitis was not improving much by the morning, so we were told to plan on another night and a consultation with an ENT. The ENT doctor came in about 4pm on Saturday, and determined it was not involving the ear canal at all, and suggested the course of antibiotics Lindsey was currently getting through her IV catheter. During the whole ordeal Lindsey was a trooper! She was a joy for the nurses and doctors. Her extension of her little finger to become "robot girl" for the pulse oximeter, and her giggle when they would place the axillary temperature probe in her arm pit was so precious. Renee, our six year old, came in for a visit with Daddy on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. It was wonderful to see Lindsey waving excitedly to her big sister's arrival. Both Michael and Nicole called on Saturday to check in on their little sister, and the concern in their voices was heard.
Lindsey was discharged on Sunday evening, with oral antibiotics. Today, being Tuesday she is 90% better, with a follow up appointment scheduled for tomorrow morning. The area is almost completely healed, but her tummy is showing effects of the antibiotics. Lots of yogurt and her new love Ginger Tea hopefully will help control her tummy woes.
I appreciate the staff at the hospital, for their caring and professionalism throughout the stay. I appreciate my family for the calls and concerns throughout the weekend. I appreciate my home and being able to take a hot shower! I appreciate that this happened in 2011 and not the 1970's, I would not been able to leave her side. Most of all I appreciate my little one for being a brave, fun loving, two year old! It will be an experience she'll never forget.
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