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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 06:29:30 AM
Poor little Violet spent the majority of last night at the ER after being referred by our pediatrician. Justin called yesterday to say she was very lethargic, and seemed to have a fever, so I ran home at lunch and found she was very warm. Changed her clothes to something cooler, gave her some tylenol and we both decided that we would call the doc, if necessary, when I got home from work. When I got home, she was sitting in her high chair eating, but her lips, hands, and feet were bluish/purple and cold. Despite her cool extremities, she was VERY hot, so I called the pediatrician, who said, "go to the ER, she needs oxygen."...
Her pulse-oxygen rate was 94 when we arrived, and fluctuated between 94 and 96 which, to the ER head doc was "unacceptable", along with a fever of 103.2. They did a chest x-ray and found severe congestion in her lungs, and gave her Motrin to lower her fever. We were unable to leave with her until her pulse-ox was 99-100%, which took about 3 hours after a strong dose of amoxycillin. At about 10:00, we were allowed to go home with a laundry list of "to do's" and an immediate follow up with her pediatrician.
Poor little thing, even while she was crying and feeling so poorly in the er room, she still managed to "patty cake" and "rooooolll it!" to make her momma smile.
Think of our little Violet this week as she makes her way to recovery. Thanks 
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| texdane |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 06:15:06 AM
So glad she's on the mend. Hugs to both of you.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 8:33:20 PM
I'm doing my happy dance for Violet. Just elated that sweet Violet is better. Hugs to all.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 07:34:18 AM
Awe...so glad she's back to her old self, Jonni!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 06:51:35 AM
Thank you all so very much...I just know she made it through all of this because you all were sending prayers her way...and that fruit-flavored amoxycillin didn't hurt, either :)
She is back to her happy, giggling, very verbal self. Her rash is gone, her runny nose is gone, her cough, and her color has returned. Her word this week? "Ssssssstop!" Which just cracks us up. She says it to the dogs, cats, the wind, whatever. Just as long as she doesn't say it to us!!!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
| debtea2 |
Posted - Apr 19 2010 : 7:37:20 PM
praying for little violet
and her mom
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inch by inch we find our way
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| classygram |
Posted - Apr 19 2010 : 04:31:24 AM
Jonni my prayers will continue for little Violet that she continues recovery and is up and being her little self soon. Also prayers for you and the rest of the family.
Hugs, Brenda
"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matter compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Apr 18 2010 : 2:34:04 PM
Jonni, so glad to hear Violet is feeling better you all have been in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
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| msdoolittle |
Posted - Apr 18 2010 : 1:38:23 PM
Jonni,
I will keep you all in my prayers. I know how scary that can be! We went through a very scary period last year when my daughter was finally diagnosed with mesenteric lymphadenitis. A fancy way of saying swollen lymph glands in the abdomen. You are doing a great job! I know it is really tough sometimes, and don't ever hesitate to run to the ER if your 'mommy senses' tell you to!!! :0)
FarmGirl #1390
www.mylittlecountry.wordpress.com |
| cgonyer |
Posted - Apr 17 2010 : 7:02:07 PM
Glad to hear Violet is doing better! God Bless!
~Cindy
Farmgirl #1273 |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Apr 17 2010 : 6:35:36 PM
Jonni, so glad to hear that she's better and that they know what it was. I am so glad she was able to sleep too. I am sure you did too.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 17 2010 : 5:47:57 PM
Jonni,
I am so glad that sweet little Violet is doing better. She has been in my prayers. Praying for you and Justin too!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| texdane |
Posted - Apr 17 2010 : 4:37:00 PM
Jonni,
Hope she continues to feel better! Poor baby! I wondered how things were going with you. Hugs to you, to. Keep keeping us posted.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 9:26:24 PM
Hugs to little Violet. I will keep her in my daily prayers. Keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| frannie |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 1:25:13 PM
oh jonni, and jus, so glad that this seems to be resolving. i hope this weekend you will all get some much needed rest and peace of mind. i have had you in my prayers as i do believe your plate is so full right now.
love, prayers and hugs from your texas "moma".
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
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| Roxy7 |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 08:54:44 AM
I am glad she is feeling better. The Dr told us that fevers tend to get worse at night when the child gets tired. Nigels temp would shoot right up also. |
| Lainey |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 08:03:19 AM
Bless her heart. I'm hope that she's feeling better this morning. Keeping her in my prayers.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 07:40:35 AM
Oh Jonni- glad to hear that she is feeling better! Nora got the Roseola when she was about Vi's age and I worried about it a bunch more than she did! *hugs*
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| solilly |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 07:10:15 AM
All the hugs and prayers I can muster. It is so hard when a little one is sick. Hang in there Jonni It must be very hard on you wanting to be with her and needing to work as well. Lots of Love. Lilly 
learning the life I always wanted. |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 07:05:38 AM
Hey Janice et al! Violet looks a LOT worse than I think she feels, now. She broke out in an extremely ugly rash all over her chest, back and neck yesterday (perfect timing for the fup visit to the doc) who felt that her high fever and this subsequent rash was Roseola...the rash comes after the fever breaks, which would be about right. Since it's viral, there's really nothing to do except wait it out...she's not contagious, that part is over, but poor little thing looks like she's been bitten by a million fleas. Her temp was normal, and she's eating again, and she's laughing. Our neighbor, Mary, bought her a Nick Jr. video called "At the Farm" and she carried it around, laughing at the cover for most of the night, so that's a boon!
I gave her a bath last night with oatmeal and put her in a nice, soft onsie made by "Halo" which is a totally breathable fabric and she slept...well, like a baby.
Thank you all for your good thoughts and your concerns for our little family. I know that, across the miles, your good wishes have helped this little one get back to usual happy self.
Love, The Lynch's...
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 04:11:04 AM
Hi, Jonni! How is Violet today? What did the doc say? I'll be out at the farm gardening today again. I got an answering machine for the phone in the trailer(but I leave the door open so I can hear if I'm close enough).
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| MaryLD |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 5:13:32 PM
Hang in there, Jonni- Violet family!
Love,
MAry LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 12:16:32 PM
Hope Violet is feeling much better today!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
| Diane B Carter |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 11:26:01 AM
Sending prayers to little Violet & of course mom & dad also. It's so scary having a little one so sick. I hope she's better soon
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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| texdane |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 10:45:37 AM
Jonni,
Hugs to you and to Violet. It is soooo hard when your baby is sick, especialy with something like that. Hang in there, and keep us all posted.
Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| countrylovin91 |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 10:19:39 AM
Sending prayers and warm thoughts to Violet and your family..Debbie |
