as in arkansas children's hospital.
that is where clint, hannah and pratt spent a good three hours today.
everything is fine...don't worry. pratt just has a little "viral rash". who knows. i don't know...i can't even begin to explain it. i mean, that's all we know. ("little" probably isn't the word. it's on his face, arms, legs, neck, scalp, butt, and well...his bottom. you know, "butt" is back part, "bottom" is front part :)
i have full confidence in those doctors there...and after one resident and three attending physicians looked at us...three hours later...the reponse was, "uh, well...we just don't really know."
it's either a viral rash. or a contact rash. i think that's what he said. i'm overwhelmed by medical jargon when it's my child they're speaking of.
pratt's weekend with nana was cut short. we're sorry nana. we plan on another fun weekend soon, i promise.
i'll post pictures soon of our spotted little leopard. he looks terrible. but actually isn't showing any signs of being sick. other than the bright red rash. no fever. no coughing. no nothing. except that rash. who knows.
today, when they put that ankle bracelet on pratt, i almost lost it. i couldn't help but remember that horrible, awful ankle bracelet that was on his little foot for those long days in the nicu. i seriously wanted to rip it off today and kindly explain to the nurse why i couldn't handle it.
a big shout out to dr. nelson :) and all the other doctors there. they are all so, so incredibly nice. and loving. what a great place to work.
please keep our pumpkin in your prayers. it's not easy looking at a sick child. as i've said before, i would take any illness to keep him from ever having to suffer through anything.
enjoy your sundays.
About Me
- hannah
- i'm a girl who likes to write. not a girl that's necessarily good at writing. it's cathartic, i think. and boy do i need that from time to time. i married a wonderful man named clint in may of 2007. he is everything i am not. he is calm. he makes plans. he is organized. his truck is always clean. his clothes are hung by types of shirt/color/size/etc. i'm full of nervous energy. i'm spur of the moment. i can't ever find what i'm looking for. we live in my car...pretty much. i'm lucky if my clothes are within ten feet of my closet. God gave us a precious angel of a baby in september of 2008. his name is pratt allen. he is 2.5 years old.we have another little one on the way. his name is max wesley. and he is due may 19th. somehow i'll be the mother of two boys. craaaaa.zy. i spend my days cleaning house. picking worms and caterpillars out of the flower beds. cooking meals. shopping at target. washing clothes. playing on the floor. reading books. doing puzzles. traveling to sonic. and the library. and blogging. i hope you enjoy our blog. feel free to leave a comment. hopefully it's a nice one. i tend to wear my heart on my sleeve.
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We're thinking of you guys! I can't imagine how tough it is to be back there after all you've been through. We'll be putting you guys on the prayer list at church tomorrow.
We'll be praying for you.
I'm curious to see the pictures, Hannah. Alyssa was about 12 1/2 months and had a rash...well more like welps or one big hive ALL over her body. We were on the train going into Chicago...it looked like an allergic reaction to something. I remember all I could think was "please don't stop breathing b/c I'm on this stupid train and can't get off" When we FINALLY got off of the train I sprinted (in 3 inch heels pushing A in the stroller) to the CVS down the block and God blessed us with a pharmacist who'd worked at a children's hospital for 20 years. She let us strip Alyssa down on the floor (on Chris' coat) and while she was looking up the correct dosage of benedryl, she asked us where it started on her body. It had started on her stomach which she said was good b/c it meant she had probably just reacted to something she touched. Allergic reactions to food normally start on the face or neck. I know this is long, but I didn't know if it might be helpful? Hope the little guy is better! And his mom isn't worrying too much!
i'm working on what feels like the worlds longest blog, posting about quincy's viral gastroentiritus (sp?), basically stomach bug. i just posted part one...i feel your pain of having a sick child. oh, and q also has the onsie that says "silent night, yeah right" someone got that for him. anyway, love keeping up, now we just have to get together!
luv,
MT
Oh, poor Pratt! Poor you! I know that dreadful feeling of worry, but it sounds like he is going to be okay! I said a prayer for him last night!
bless his heart!! A girl that used to work for me is dealing with the SAME thing with her 3 year old. Rash ALL OVER and they can't tell her anything. I'm praying for sweet lil Pratt.
Poor little guy! Hope he's all better and back to himself soon! I hate it that I didn't get in to see you before he was discharged. They got him out pretty quick. If I had realized you guys were there, I would have definitely signed up to see you and be your doctor. :)
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