Madelyn is SICK!!

Madelyn has been a very sick girl this week. She spiked a high fever and we thought she might have a virus or strep. We proceeded to the dr. where they took down all of her symptoms. At my surprise they thought she might have a bone infection...yeah, I know, never heard of that. We were sent to Children's South for blood work, cultures, and xrays. We found out later that day that we had an elevated white cell count and an elevated sed rate (which I found out is joint and muscle inflamation). We were to watch her temp and report back. Within 10 minutes of receiving that phone call Maddie spiked a 103 and had trouble treating with Tylenol and Motrin...here we go back to Children's South for another recheck and test. After putting Maddie through a lot of CRAP we find out that she has pnuemonia! We were given antibiotics and sent home. After 2 days of that, we are still running fever and still feel bad....go back to the dr. Her pnuemonia is worse and we are sent for more xrays. If fluid has collected in her lungs or she has pockets of infection we have to be admitted for IV antibiotics. The dr. went ahead and put us on a 2nd antibiotic. Friday was very stressful. We waited all day to see what the results were going to be. Finally, at around 5:00 they called. We have no fluid or pockets, so now we are to report back if we spike another fever. Luckily the double anitbiotics worked!!! Thank the LORD! She has now been fever free for 2 days. She is now doing better and will get to go back to school tomorrow. Thank you to everyone for all of your thoughts and prayers. I know that got us through this horrible week.