They are not going to be doing dialysis, transfusions or feeding tubes today. They have asked us to get as much hearty food as we can down her today and they will see how she does over the next 18 hours.
Halley cannot leave her room because E. Coli is so serious. That is somewhat unfortunate because there are so many activities and fun things to do at the hospital. She has had a lot of fun however playing with her play-doh, coloring books, eating, reading and watching any movie she wants (they have 1000's to choose from).
The CDC (center for disease control) is supposed to be contacting us within the next few days. They may ask to test some of the food we have left over at our house and will probably have us identify all of the eating establishments we have been to over the last few weeks. They will also test the E. Coli bacteria they found in Halley's stool and try to match its genetic footprint with the bacteria they have found in other patients. That way they can better determine where the bacteria originated.
The doctor said that Halley's heart had less of a murmur this morning which means she is less anemic. That could probably be attributed to the transfusion.
We are hoping that she can pee, poo and hold her food down today.
We'll let ya know - Joe
4 comments:
Have you eaten at Betos? I hope not, I love Betos.
Josh
Get better I love you Halley You are a sweetgirl! Lots of love Alyssa
Yo, Joe! She looks like she is doing very well. It is good to see her smiling. We can't wait until you can take her home! That will be really exciting. Hope you and Celeste are doing well. Talk to you later.
I am so glad she is doing better! Love, Heather
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