Hello Everyone!
Well...it seems that Kadyn just cannot catch a break! Two weeks ago Friday Ryan, Kadyn, and I went to Columbia to meet with Kadyn's CF doctors. It was a very informative appointment. She got a chest x-ray and a throat culture. We found out right away that Kadyn had a bit of air under some mucus in her lung. The doctors were not too concerned and said we would just watch it. We went home that same day and continued with our family fun time at home.
Then last Friday I got a phone call from one of the CF specialists. Kadyn's throat culture tested positive for Pseudomonas A. This is a bacteria in her lungs that can be very dangerous if not aggressively treated. So on Monday Kadyn, Koy, my mom, and I checked into the Children's Hospital at the University of Columbia. We will be in the hospital for 2 weeks so Kadyn can get loads of antibiotics and several breathing treatments a day. Of course our goal is to completely rid her lungs of this bacteria. However, once the lungs are infected with Pseudomonas it is not uncommon for CF patients to carry the bacteria for the rest of their lives, making antibiotic treatment necessary on an every other month basis (usually at home).
Ryan will be joining us later in the week. We all miss him very much but are glad he is holding down the fort and taking care of the rest of our family (our 3 dogs) at home! We are looking at this as another adventure to add to the baby books. Not something we were wanting to experience but we are confident Kadyn is going kick this bacteria's butt!
Thank you all for your continued support, and prayers (keep 'em coming)! We appreciate it more than you could possibly know!
Love, Katie
Everyone says I'm an angel... Look at my new IV halo!
Whoa! They didn't have mobiles like this in Springfield!
Lots of positive thoughts! If we know one thing for sure, it's that she's a little fighter! Love, Jen
ReplyDeleteYou guys will come through this all. I am sure of it. The kids are amazing let me know if we can help!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh i love this..they are beautiful, i cant wait to see them soon!! tell them their buddy henry sends hugs too! all the love from the mcgee family..you are amazing, we love you, KADYN IS A ROCK STAR!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou will all continue to be in our prayers daily! I know Kadyn is a fighter and will kick butt and will be home feeling better than ever in no time (and ready for another visit:) Please give those angels kisses from me and Katie I am throwing a big hug your way:) If you need anything at all, just say the word. Lots of love!
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Big prayers and love to the entire family from Tom, Amy Beth and Lilian.......Don't hesitate to call on us for anything at all...We mean it!!xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteYou all are in my prayers, they are so cute and sweet, we love you all and anything we can do please call us.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Aunt Retta