Today turned into the day I have dreaded for the last 3 months. We have been trying so hard for the last 3 weeks to keep Meghan healthy for surgery. We have not taken her out of the house for over 2 weeks, she's been on a vitamin for the last 3 weeks and she just got off an antibiotic one week ago. We have all been washing our hands and sanitizing everything like crazy. But, as Meghans luck would have it, she woke up ill last night at 11pm. The poor girl cried most of the night and developed a fever at 4am. She had her pre op this morning at 10am. Before her doctor would clear her for surgery, he wanted to test her for the flu, strept and do a WBC blood test. I thought she just had an ear infection. Her ears turned out perfectly fine. Meghans doctor called this afternoon to tell us she tested positive for Influenza A and that she's contagious for the next 5 days and surgery had to be postponed. We do not know when surgery will be rescheduled for as of yet. Hopefully we will find out Wednesday or Thursday. I have told myself many times, and people constantly tell me that everything happens for a reason. I am really struggling trying to figure out why all of this happens to my little girl. I know it could be so much worse, but she just can't seem to catch a break from being sick. It seems like the more I try to keep her healthy, the more she gets sick. I would give anything to take this all away for her.
I have to say a HUGE thank you to Jeff's dad. He has been staying with us for the last 5 days and he has taken care of most of the "to do" items on our list. We even got him to paint Meghan's room for her. It turned out great!!!
This year has been such a rollercoaster ride for us. We've had many ups and downs. I will never forget this year, but I am so ready to put 2012 behind us and move on to 2013 to see what this year has in store for us. I have to believe it can only get better. Through it all, we couldn't keep going without the love and support of our amazing family and friends - so thank you all for the many thoughts, prayers, emails, phone calls, texts. We hope you all have a very blessed New Year!!
Mighty Meghan
Like Jenna said I also have to say thanks to everyone for there support. I have no doubt we will get through this and it can only get better! Happy new year to everybody and we'll keep everyone updated. Thanks to Jenna for everything you do you are wonderful and a great mom! Get well soon Meghan!Love daddy
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to all of you. They do say that everything happens for a reason and the good Lord won't give you any more than you can handle but I am really trying to figure out how much more you guys can handle. We have all been preparing for this surgery and now little Meghan got sick and now Mom and Dad will get her through this and then re-schedule surgery and pray for her to stay well so we can get this surgery over and get her on her way to recovery. Meghan is a fighter and she will get through this. Hang in there and if you need anything you know how to reach me. That is awesome that Steve got all your to do list taken care of. What color did you paint Meghan's room--can hardly wait to see it and all of you. Take Care and remember I LOVE YOU.
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