We made it home from a long day at Childrens Hospital's emergency room. Josie woke up at 11:30 last night with a high fever, tingling extremities and a very hard, swollen head (her head is suppose to be squishy and low). She had such severe pain in her head that she was crying most of the night. This morning we started at the pediatrician. He checked her for Strep throat and the flu which both were negative. He quickly rushed us over to the ER to check her shunt and meningitis. Thanks to a phone call to the ER from her Doctor, Mark Urata, we bypassed the 2 to 3 hour wait just to get in. They sent her for a CatScan which was deemed "pristine" by her neurosurgeon, Mark Krieger. Meningitis was also ruled negative. Bottom line, very scary day, but we're completely relieved to find out that it is probably just a virus. It is pathetic that we "hope" for just a fever. Always alarming when she gets anything mainly because she hardly ever gets sick.
Tonight, her temp was down to 100. She ate some cooked carrots and mashed potatoes and has perked up a bit. All day she was so lethargic and she couldn't lift her head up because of pain. The triage nurse asked if she was acting normal. Heck no it wasn't normal. We are thankful for all the people at CHLA that always take the best care of Josie and Teresa. Also for Dr. Rodarte who saw her first.
As we drove home we were able to see the snow that was incredibly low on our hills. Fun sight to see. Off to get Josie situated for bed. We are hoping for a peaceful and healing night. Teresa is doing better too. She might get out of the hospital tomorrow. We were almost roommates today. Night to all and thanks to all for their concern. Not a fun event but thankful for a good outcome. Jenny and Josie
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