THANK YOU everyone, for your warm wishes and prayers!!
Natalie is doing better this morning and is out of intensive care and off of the oxygen.
We've just brought her home and her tests look pretty good but are conclusive of bacterial pneumonia - - - which the doctor suspects may be secondary to aspiration of megaesophagus, given her refusal to eat solid foods - but that is not yet confirmed and she will be re-checked on Monday to follow up.
Another suspected cause of the pneumonia could be related to the distemper / influenza (5-way) vaccination that she received a couple of days ago.
Regardless of the cause, the symptoms are hopefully now under control and I currently have Natalie in her draped bassinet with the vaporizer - which is providing her some relief. Her little ears are still blue but her breathing is not as shallow or distressed.
The Dr. has her on two antibiotics and regular syringe feedings - so I pray for a restful day for my little one.... it's been a long night!
Thank you all once more..... your words, kindness and prayers are appreciated more than you know!
Keep them coming!! I'll update you on our angel as changes arise!
God bless - - |