Olivia Dennis, Friday Update

The doctor stopped in just now and gave us good news! WE GET TO LEAVE tonight! His exact words were,

“I’m sure you guys know this, but you are very, very fortunate. She’s passed MRI’s that show no brain damage, she’s passed her hearing tests, and overall she’s acting like a happy 3-month-old. She had ONE MONSTER of an infection when you brought her in and we were very scared in the beginning. She beat one heck of an infection.”

He also said that, although it sounds selfish, he’s really enjoyed getting to watch her grow. :-)

We’re going home!! We have a pile of paperwork, a stack of prescriptions, bags and bags of cards and toys, a wagon full of a month’s worth of crap, and A HAPPY HAPPY HEALTHY BABY!! Tonight is going to be a great night….

Thanks go out from the bottom of my heart for all the prayers. What an emotional rollercoaster ride we’ve all been on! We made it…she’s making it! We have more tests and appointments over the next few weeks, but it’s going to be so nice to be home. Thanks again everyone, and I’ll keep you all posted as she gets better and better! OH- and I attached a picture of her BUSTIN’ OUT OF THIS PLACE!!

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Olivia Dennis, Thursday Morning Update

Olivia had blood taken first thing this morning. They started her on a new medicine yesterday to help regulate sodium. The blood draw should from this morning should show if it's working. She had another spinal tap this morning, too. The doctor said that it went well-they got it on the first try. We should have results from that later this afternoon. As long as there's no infection in the spinal fluid, WE GET TO GO HOME TOMORROW!!! Her stinkin' IV popped out again just now. She only has 2 doses of antibiotic left...too bad it didn't stay in... It was in her ankle this time, wonder where they'll try to put it next :-( Olivia has a long road ahead of her. She has three medicines to go home with and she'll have to see the doctor a few times a week. I'm sure she'll be so happy to be home though! I'll send out an email as soon as we get results. Again, please forward this to others who want updates...thank you.
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