Hello everyone from Flowers Hospital :( Most of you probably didn't know, but Todd and I had to bring Laurie to the ER at about 2:30 a.m. Friday morning. After 24 hours of having numerous de-sats and heart rate drops, especially during her feeds, I had called UAB and spoken with several of Laurie's nurses and doctors. We tried all their suggestions, including having to increase her oxygen levels, but Laurie seemed to be getting worse. After a very scary 12:30 a.m. feed, where Laurie dropped her sat level, heart rate, and began turning blue, we decided to come on to Dothan. A CBC showed that Laurie's crit level was low and she was in need of a blood transfusion. She also had terrible cough, congestion, and was very lethargic. Laurie's pediatrician was on call and talked with her doctors in Birmingham. They decided that the blood transfusion and IV antibiotics could be done here, but that she would be transferred back to Birmingham, if there were any changes for the worse. Thankfully, the transfusion and antibiotics seem to be working and Laurie is already doing much better. So far the blood cultures have not grown back anything and she will have to complete 48 hours of antibiotics before being discharged. This is all a painful reminder that Laurie is still very susceptible to infections. We know that as a micro-preemie, Laurie still has a way to go before she is out to the woods completely! Please continue to pray for Laurie's health and for her to grow stronger each day! We will keep you updated! Thanks for all you have done to support our family!
Love,
Todd, Leah, Cole, and Laurie
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I am sorry to hear that Laurie had this little setback. I will certainly continue to pray for you all. Jama Lewis Walker
Well, shoot, I was hoping you and Laurie were done with hospitals for a while! So glad, though, that the hospital close to you could handle things and that you recognized the red flags and reacted to them appropriately. I'm praying this is a short but productive visit for you.
We're so sorry to hear of Laurie's setback, and we are aware of Cole's disappointment with having her in the hospital again. You two are such good parents,always knowing appropriate actions to take. We are praying daily for you all. We'll be in touch. Keep the faith!
Love to all,
Van & Janice
Prayers continue to be answered!! So glad that Laurie is better and will soon be home. Give her a kiss for us.
Love,
The Kings
You are in my thoughts and prayers. She will pull through, she's proven she is a fighter! Take care, Kathy
So sorry to hear that! I had seen on Tracy's myspace page..that she was "praying for Laurie" and nervous..but didn't know what was going on..began praying for her..I pray that all continues well and she can come and stay home!!!
~Brooke Hill
Todd, Leah & Cole,
Although I have never posted, I have been following Laurie Anne's progress from day one and praying for this precious baby. Prayers are being lifted up for Laurie Anne at Westside Baptist Church in Elba. Jerry and I are praying for her and our thoughts & prayers are there with you everyday. Your faith in God is such a testimony to all.
Leah,
What a rollercoaster for all of you. I can't imagine the exhaustion and worry you must be experiencing as a concerned momma. I am praying that Laurie Anne will bounce back from this, start breathing big full breaths, and be back home very soon. We love you and want you to take comfort knowing there are tons of prayers going up every single day for your beautiful baby girl and for you, too. God has all of you under his protection and I hope you are beginning to feel a little peace tonight. Thanks so much for the updates.
The McCarleys
Leah, I am so sorry that things haven't gone as we had planned. I am very happy to hear you were proactive with getting Laurie Ann the attention she needs, though. She is a very special girl with an even more special purpose. Please give her kisses from Nurse Tracy (on the top of her head or the soles of her feet, of course) and tell her I love her. And Leah, you continue to be the strong woman that I know you are. Lots of love and prayers, Tracy, Laurie's favorite Nurse
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