Out of the Loop.... posted 2/16/2009 9:49:44 PM | 18 kudos what's this?     report abuse tagged: real life, family, friends

missliss78

Yeah, you can even call me loopy!
I realize some of you probably call me that already anyway.

This past Thursday my precious baby niece that I keep minimum 3 days a week became sick with a rapid onset high fever. I notified her mommy & administered some tylenol. Once she went home, she went to bed, only to awaken later with worse symptoms. She was taken to the ER, where they took some x-rays, gave her fluids & sent her home with a script for an antibiotic.

They couldn't get in to see the pediatrician until Friday afternoon. As soon as he saw her, he said she had to be admitted. She was seriously dehydrated & sick.

Needless to say, as close as I am to both the baby & her mommy, I spent the majority of my weekend at the hospital with them. I don't care who you are or what the problem is, when you spend hours on end in the hospital like that with someone, you tend to lose track of time...and in my case become exhausted.

Elizabeth was kept on fluids, antibiotics & her temp was closely monitored in an attempt to keep it under 101 degrees. Fortunately, her condition began to improve early Saturday evening. Sunday morning, I received a call that she wanted hashbrown casserole from Cracker Barrel. You can bet that in short order, I was on my way to pick that up & deliver it to her. Upon arrival, I found my princess sitting up in bed with her color returning to her face....and even a little smile for her Sissy (that's what she calls me).

I am happy to say that she continued to improve throughout the day & the doctor discharged her late Sunday afternoon. Today, she is well rested from her first night back home & still recuperating. Tuesday morning, she will visit the doctor early & hopefully return to school.

I appreciate the kind, caring thoughts & communication from those here who were aware of Elizabeth's illness. Anyone who knows me is aware I never had children of my on and that I couldn't love this precious child anymore had I actually birthed her myself.

Herein lies a story about something that really counts. I don't care if people don't want to read my blog about what went on in my life this weekend. It matters only to me. My only point in posting this is to say....get over the pettiness people. Put your time & effort into what really counts.

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