I've been without Internet for a whole week...I was all ready to write another fantastic post about how well the twins have been doing...UNTIL Lauren got sick and went back to the PICU :(
But let me start at the beginning...
She went to her developmental Dr. last Thursday and she thought she looked great. We changed her off baby formula (well not yet, we haven't got it in yet, but we have it ordered) to nutrin Jr. (big girl stuff!) The NP thought her muscle tone looked great and we've started a Valium wean. We also have appointments set up to do a swallow study (finally!) and to go to equipment clinic to get some fun new chairs and bath seats. THEN 2 days ago she started to get more and more fussy. Old Lauren was starting to come back :( We've needed to suction her more and more. She started having more and more trouble breathing. After giving her as many extra breathing treatments and we could the vent doctor told us to go on in the the ER. After much drama, and a ambulance ride we were rushed upstairs to the PICU (Clairian North, of course!) She tested negative for RSV and the flu. They could not get blood on her so no cultures or anything observed. SHe finally started to turn the corner after 4 hours of continuous albuterol. they kept her 2 nights. She was significantly better within 12 hours and smiling again :) They started steroids and strong antibiotics. As I type now Nick is bringing her home with our nurse as I wait with Alex. Prayers for a HEALTHY winter!
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