Thursday, January 29, 2009

Update

Howdy! We went to the doctor this morning. I'll try to explain what he said...

When we went on Tuesday, the spots were just red whelp looking spots. Since she was on penicillin, he concluded an allergy to penicillin.

Since then, she's gotten more spots, and these new spots are called target lesions. They are red around the outside with a lighter color in the middle. Those can be from an allergic reaction to penicillin, but it is rare. The thought now is that it may be a viral infection that is causing the spots. We're hoping they have "peaked" and will start decreasing and/or improving. We're to call him back on Saturday and go from there. If they've started clearing, we'll know we're over the hump. If they are the same or worse we may consider treating her with steroids. He just didn't want to jump to that option first. I appreciate that!

She also has a respiratory infection (way to go, Dr. Mom!), a double eye infection, and her ear "doesn't look good." So we've got a non-penicillin based antibiotic and eye drops. Mommie has a sinus infection (lovely!) and some antibiotics to take as well.

The wee one is going down for her nap, and I'll be following her shortly. R's mom is coming over to play with C this afternoon so I can rest, and my mom will be here this evening to stay the night. We're so blessed to have family so close by.

Thanks for the prayers for my little speckled girl!

4 comments:

  1. warm, healing thoughts to all of you!

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  2. Praying for healing for both you and C:) Hope you both feel better soon!

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  3. Wow. One day of being too busy for the Internet, and look at all that has gone on! Poor little C. Those pictures made me teary-eyed...she just looked so pitiful. =( I'm glad you have a diagnosis, and I hope everyone gets to feeling better very soon! And praise God for that extended family of yours coming to the rescue.
    We're praying for you guys!

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  4. maybe we all gave it to each other last weekend at dinner. my whole house is out of commission. in fact, i went to the dr. today for the first time in 11 years! he said i have it bad! being pregnant doesn't help with the healing process, but surely it can't get any worse!

    give clara a kiss!

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