Each afternoon they've been pulling a blood sample from Tess to test for the bacteria causing the infection. We need to wait until those tests are clear of the bacteria to continue with certain procedures (like a picc line instead of IVs in her hands). The blood sample from yesterday still shows bacteria, so we're still waiting on that front.
In other news, the specific staph strain has been identified and it's not the really bad one. It's one that responds well to antibiotics.
We've moved out of the PICU to a regular room (6th floor for anyone that knows Children's) and I have to say it's a rather deluxe room. Two lounge chairs, a couch, our own bathroom, shower, Xbox and ESPN.
The doctor that will be treating Tess going forward (along with Dr. Booker) stopped up to visit for a while just now. At this point, the antibiotic treatment will go on for a while (2 weeks or longer) and we'll be in the hospital for at least 3 more days, perhaps longer, but that's something that will be determined based on how Tess responds to everything.
She's not allowed to have any more breast milk yet due to her swollen belly. Although she pooped three times earlier today so hopefully things are moving along.
It's a bad infection and this baby has been fighting hard. She's having a well deserved nap at the moment.
Wow wow wow... Infectious disease doctors... now you are a regular episode of Gray's Anatomy, or any other medical TV show!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy the staff strain isn't the bad one. Do they have any idea of when/where she contracted it? I hope it wasn't from the cast going on... Staff infections sadly run all around hospitals it seems.
Little Tess, this message is for you. Get stronger everyday little one. You'll grow and never remember any of this and 12 years down the road you'll read this blog posting and realize that you should be super nice to mom and dad. Be a good little pre-teen because they deserve a break after all of this! Hee hee!
Sending all our love and prayers to all three of you. Sorry the hospital visit is way longer than you were expecting, I hope it goes by faster than the first few days now that there's a plan in place.
Love you,
Jules