Tuesday was a rough day. Sarah started off the day not wanting to eat or drink. My mother was with her in the hospital. She hadn't had a fever since around midnight. The doctors wanted to take some tests and make sure she was eating and drinking before they sent her home. My mother got her eating and drinking and she was able to come home. Jess picked them up after a dentist appointment in the early afternoon and they all picked up Lilly on the way home.
Around 5:30, Sarah's fever returned. After a call to the hemoc oncall, Sarah and I were headed back to the hospital but to the ED this time. They drew some blood and took x-rays of her chest. The blood was sent for cultures, but her numbers were good and the x-rays were good. One of the tests that Sarah had done before leaving the hospital the first time was a nasal swab. The doctors in the ED let us know that Sarah was positive for para-influenza. This virus manifests itself like a common cold. It was what was causing Sarah's fevers and her coughing. They gave her some Tylenol for her fever and sent us home. We even got approval from the hemoc nurses to use Tylenol if she gets another fever in the next 24 hours. That means we were able to give her Tylenol when her fever spiked again shortly before Jess and I went to bed.
My mother is leaving tomorrow. She has been a big help and we are grateful she was here. We are grateful for all those who are praying and support us as well. We love you all.
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