Thursday, April 17, 2008

You'll never believe this, but...

We're back in the hospital.
Yep.
Olivia has had such a great couple of weeks, she didn't want anyone to think she was in the clear or anything. Anyway, this afternoon she was acting just a little funny. To be perfectly honest, I thought she was acting as though she were constipated. Knowing that she had been pretty "regular" lately, (I know - this is too much information) I figured I'd take her in to the pediatrician.
Better safe than sorry.
Of course, I never thought we would be heading to Peoria. Especially by helicopter. Again.
So, we are in the PICU at St. Francis. Again.
She has a slight fever, but other than that she is doing great. Her chest x-ray did show a tiny bit of pneumonia, so she is on an antibiotic. The intensivist said he would keep her overnight just because he doesn't trust her. So, if all goes well, it should just end up being a sleepover. She was completely happy and playful this evening. Her fever was coming down all on its own. They did increase her oxygen a bit, but I don't think that would hold us back. We'll see what tonight and tomorrow brings.
Hopefully the next update will be from home.

3 comments:

K & J said...

Olivia! If you miss your hospital friends that much, I bet your mom would take you over for a visit!

Do you get frequent flier miles with the helicopter company? How soon till you get a free trip?

Kristen

Judy said...

I'm starting to think Olivia just likes helicopter rides!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, Miss Olivia makes our heads spin! There is certainly never a dull moment. Glad to hear the good news about the bone marrow biopsy. We love all the pictures outside and hope you will all be back out in the sunshine soon. Kay and Pat