A health update

Thanks to everyone for all the birthday and get-well wishes for Callie.

She had a fun birthday on Tuesday, but since then she has been feeling worse.

Callie's birthday cake

Callie with her birthday cake. (And Peter singing in her ear.)

She went to the doctor Tuesday afternoon and got an antibiotic to fight the beginnings of a sinus infection.

When Callie gets sick, she’s a lot weaker and more prone to aspiration, which is when food, drink or secretions go into the lungs instead of the stomach. It’s possible that Callie aspirated Wednesday because by that evening she had gotten really sick with fever and cough.

Today, her doctor added a stronger antibiotic, steroids and breathing treatments.

We hope this new mix of medicine, along with fluids through her G-tube, will be what Callie needs to shake off this sickness. In the meantime, she is resting at home.

We will post another update in a few days.

9 thoughts on “A health update

  1. Beth Johnson

    We missed you last night, Christy, but know that Callie needed you. Will continue to pray for Callie and the family.

  2. Nanette

    Praying for you beautiful girl! Strength and wisdom for your parents in helping you get better too! Hugs to you all!

  3. Margaret Bagwell

    Dear Callie, I hope you will be feeling better soon, so you may resume your regular activities. After all you still have the rest of February to celebrate turning 4 years old. You deserve the whole month, so enjoy it!

  4. Anne Chamblee

    Callie – Hope you get lots of rest and that you feel better soon. We all love you so much! What a pretty birthday cake and what a nice brother to sing in your ear. 🙂

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