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Izzy was released this afternoon. She had a virus that caused all of her symtoms, including the high fever. At the time of her cyanotic eposiode, her fever was over 104. The fever did break around 9:00 last night while we sat in the ER waiting to go to the ICU. We were told around 11:30 that she was not going to the ICU. It took another 2 and 1/2 hours to get a room on the peds floor. So, at 2:30 a.m., I was going through McKenzie's history for the 6th time yesterday and she was being examined again. By this point, with no fever, she was Izzy again, happy and smiles. She slept hard after that. After morning rounds, it became apparent they had no idea of the origin of McKenzie's cyanotic episode. It never became clear. It did not reoccur and other than a stuff nose and eating nothing, she was fine. So, they did an echo and everything was clear. The cardiologist declared the cyanotic episode was not cardiac related. Without any more information, she was released.

My gut mom feeling says her little body had too much dealing with the fever, crying, and everything, so she turned blue. I'm not too concerned, but I certainly don't want it to happen again. I was hysterical last night trying to get her to the hospital quickly. With Dale out of town for work this week, I'm sure he was crazy with conern when I called him on the way crying. Poor little Phinny, he helped Mama so much too. He was trying to calm me down. It worked.

Thank you to everyone for your well-wishes and thoughts during this time. It means so much to us. A special thanks goes out to my dad for taking care of McKenzie earlier this week and for chasing me to the hospital last night and watching Phin, then helping me at the hospital today. And then to my mom for sitting in the ER with us last night and bringing me stuff I forgot I home. Then to my in-laws and Aunt Liz who were ready to watch Phin and Izzy respectively. We didn't use your services, but knowing you were available helped a lot.
Mel

6 Message(s)

Posted Nov 16, 2008 4:11pm

by Traci Lisa

That's so great that you have such wonderful family to help you. So happy that everything turned out alright. Hope she's feeling better and better everyday!

Posted Nov 16, 2008 10:52am

by Janeen Greathouse

great news!!! yeah!!! hope things keep getting better for you!!

Posted Nov 14, 2008 6:58pm

by Nicole Nauer

I am so glad to hear that everythign turned out ok. I said a special prayer last night before going to bed. I will keep all you in my thoughts. Nicole

Posted Nov 14, 2008 6:33pm

by Lauren (Celeskey) Bednarz

Oh my, what a rough night you had with sweet little Mckenzie. I'm so happy to hear that another episode didn't happen and she is ok.
I will be praying for Mckenzie and your family.
**BIG Heart Hugs to you**
God Bless,
Lauren (21yr. old w/Tricuspid Atresia)
cp: hopelovefaith

Posted Nov 14, 2008 6:31pm

by June Spriggs

Here'e hoping you have a completely uneventful weekend, boring even. You all deserve and need some quiet time to just unwind.
Love, June, David and Kristen