Last nights Brooke's potassium level went up, so they had to give her lasix to get it back down. They feel that earlier in the week, when she was dehydrated, they gave her fluids with extra potassium, she just hung onto them. They also decided to start a new formula today, which I was excited about. It has been running for 4 hours and after the MD calculated the potassium he said, "that's too much, try again." So the neuro-developmental MD came up with another formula. I am hoping we get to try the new formula yet today. I looked it up on-line and it cost $185 per can! WOW, that is a gourmet meal! Brooke has always had problems with her potassium, so this isn't a new problem, it was just kept at bay when things were normal. However.........does this delay us coming home?? ABSOLUTELY!!! We want to come home, but health comes 1st. We can still hope for tomorrow, but won't be surprised if it's Saturday or Sunday.
Brooke is doing really well. She is happy again, chatting, playing and the great little girl we know. A test did come back with adenovirus. A common virus that causes diarrhea. We are waiting on 1 more viral panel on her blood. Her nose swab showed she no longer has rhino virus. Yea! For not having an immune system, she has been able to get rid of these virus'. Not in a timely fashion, but in Brookie fashion. Thanks for the prayers. I'll post some pictures.
Macy eating Subway. Brooke was so excited her sisters were here.
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