The week of Christmas we had to admit Makenna to the hospital where she spent the week getting all sorts of tests done and having surgery on her right leg. The orthopedic surgeon took a piece of Makenna's bone from her leg so they could culture it in hopes to find whatever it is that is causing her pain and to limp. Well after many weeks later, we have a good idea of what it is and are now starting to treat it.
Last Thursday we took Makenna in to see the orthopedic surgeon for a follow-up. Everything was looking good and the bone was healing nicely. Friday when we picked Makenna up from daycare, her leg was bleeding and she had some white "stuff" coming out of the incision. We decided it was best to take her to the walk-in to have it checked out as it clearly looked infected. Dave took her and called me to inform me the pediatric doctor wanted to admit her to the hospital again. Not only was Makenna's incision infected but she also had a high fever.
Of course the tears start to fall as I had officially reached my breaking point. I could not believe we had to admit our baby girl again. We already had a babysitter coming as we were going to attend Dave's work holiday party. Our babysitter came and we headed up to the hospital. At that point Makenna was checked in, blood work taken, IV inserted, x-rays, and constant monitoring. Thankfully her fever broke early on Friday night and all her test came back normal. Saturday we were given the green light to head on home.
This week Makenna started on her antibiotics to kick that infection to the curb. Makenna is expected to make a full recovery.
Again, thank you to everyone who has prayed for us, visited us in the hospital, and helped us out with Maya. We really do appreciate all the love and support. Makenna's journey is not over yet but we feel we are one step closer to a recovery.
While in the hospital this last time, Makenna had very good spirits. I of course had to take a few photos.
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| Maya absolutely loves the iPad and enjoys playing Miss Spider games which kept her amused & out of trouble. Makenna clearly wants in on the action. |
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| Just hanging out... |
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| She slept fairly well considering - how sweet is she? |
