Family update

Friday Lexie did show a tiny bit of improving but was super weak and tired . She went to take a nap around 9. I thought that she would wake up feeling much better. After 4 hours of sleep she still had not woke up. I went in to check on her and could she had fever. She didn't respond to me touching and uncovering her at all. I thought I should wake her to give her some Tylenol. She was so hard to wake that is really scared me. I called the doctor's office and was able to talk to the doctor. She told me that it sounded like Lexie was dehydrated and I should take her to the hospital right away. Totally not what I wanted to hear, but I knew it was exactly what she needed. I immediately tried to call Andrew, but he was out at the mine and I was not able to get a hold of him. I called his work to see if they could get a hold of him. Within a couple minutes Andrew called. I couldn't control myself, when I opened my mouth to tell Andrew that I was taking Lexie to the hospital, I lost it! 

I called my neighbor and asked if Lance could come over. Mollie was more than happy to help out. I gathered a few things for Lexie and we were out the door. 

The hospital was expecting us since our doctor had called again of time to let them know we were coming and what was going on. Somehow Andrew arrived maybe 2 minutes after Lexie & and me. 

He said his service truck had never passed anyone before lol. I could tell it broke Andrew's heart to see his little girl so sick.

They started fluids right away and gave her some medicine to bring down her fever. My little girl was severely dehydrated. She didn't even put up a fight when they put the IV in her arm. 

It didn't take long to see a difference in her. The color started coming back in her cheeks and she started talking to us. 

We was back home by 8 pm. Right when we got home she said she was hungry so I knew she was feeling better. She ate some noodles and chicken broth and was wanting to play. She didn't have much energy so she didn't play, but it was great to see her so much better. All the prayers from everyone really helped. We spent the weekend at home resting and making sure Lexie continued to get better. 

Sunday I got caught up on loads of laundry. I came downstairs to find these two cuddles up together. How cute are they!?!! Lance really missed his sister!! 

Lexie has continued to get better all through the weekend and even today. She is still getting her appetite and energy back, but is way better!!

Today Lexie got her cast off. They put on a hard splint that we can remove if we need to while traveling. Dec 9th she will get her splint off for good! We all can't wait!

 Lance has been such a great big brother through everything. He has been the best big helper and really helped take care of her. He was so worried about her. 

At bed time I always read the kids a few books. Sunday night Lexie went to bed early with daddy (he had to be up at 4 an) So it was just me and Lance. He walked in his room and grabbed two books. He looks up at me and says "you only have to read two Tonight! I don't want you being too tired" 

I live my kids so much!!! They are such blessings!