Today we found out that Lily has a bacterial infection in her blood called bacteremia, in this case casued by a bacteria called Enterococcus. It is similar to strep bacteria and makes her very ill with a high fever. She could have contracted it a number of ways. We may never know exactly how she got it.
Her treatment is a heavy regimen of antibiotics, administered via IV. She will be in the hospital for 10 days with an expected release date of Monday, November 24.
Fortunately Lily's fever broke on Friday as soon as antibiotics started and she seems to be feeling better. Unfortunately, no amount of "feeling better" will get her released from here before her 10 days are up.
Ethan and I are taking shifts at the hospital so Lily doesn't have to be alone. We know she has a long week ahead of her, but Ethan and I are happy and relieved. She is getting the proper treatment from good doctors and since her condition was discovered early, she is expected to fully recover.
Still keep us in your thoughts! Jennifer
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