Monday Lexie had her check up for her arm. X-rays showed lots of healing which is great! We discussed options for traveling to Missouri with Lexie having a cast on. The reason why this is an issue is because her 6 weeks of wearing her cast falls while we are in Missouri. The doctor really doesn't want her wearing the cast any longer than necessary because you could lose some flexibility. We talked about putting on a removable cast that we could take off and on if need be, but we found out that the cost of that cast would be $1,300 and insurance won't cover it because they don't think it is necessary. We go back to the doctor again on Monday for a new cast since the one now has became looser due to her muscles shrinking. We (Andrew, the doctor and I) decided that a few extra days wouldn't hurt since she is so young, but as soon as we get home we will be visiting to remove the cast right away.
Tuesday I noticed that as the day went on Lexie's voice sounded different. I could tell that sore throat was coming on. She didn't have any other symptoms though. She went to bed just fine but I was awakened in the middle of the night by some crazy breathing. She was having trouble breathing which was causing some crazy snoring and when I felt of her she was burning up. I decided that I should sleep in bed with her to keep a close eye on her. She slept all through the night besides once to get a drink of water and Tylenol. By noon Lexie was worse. Nothing would bring her high fever down and her breathing sounded awful. We made a trip to immediate care since the pediatricians office was booked solid. Lexie tested negative for strep, but the doctor was pretty worried since her throat was so swollen, she had high fever, seriously bad breathe (means infection) and Lexie started throwing up blood while at the doctor's office. They even did an X-ray on her neck to rule out a few serious things. I was super happy that the doctor went and got another doctor for a second opinion. Both doctors agreed that Lexie has tonsillitis.
My poor baby. She just can't catch a break! She hated being at the doctor. She cried so much and was in so much pain. Her throat is so constricted that I couldn't understand anything she was trying to tell me. I talked with the doctor and she told me some things to pay attention to in case she needed to go to the hospital.
Today Andrew had the day off which was such a blessing. Andrew was such a help. He spent the day with Lance running a few errands, visiting their favorite store; Sportsman's Warehouse, & going swimming. Mommy and Lexie got in a couple much needed naps, & was able to go to the doctor's office just the two of us for her follow up.
There really wasn't much change but the doctor said things should start changing now that she has had a full 24 hours worth of antibiotics. Tomorrow we go back to the doctor again. This time she is hoping to see a change.
There was a small window today where Lexie's fever broke and she ate a pickle, a Popsicle and a couple mini marshmallows. Tonight fever is back and she is super tired. I'm praying for some good rest and healing.
This is my baby when we got home from the doctor. Her neck, lips and tongue are so swollen.
We all need lots of prayer! 1. For Lexie to get better and fast! 2. For the rest of us to stay healthy! Our trip to Missouri is less than a week away. I really don't want to have to postpone or cancel!
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