Checking in from the hospital.

DreamsBride411 · August 2010

Guys. Peter and I both cannot thank you enough for your outpouring of Ts& Ps. We need them so bad right now. They still have no idea what's wrong with Mari. We still haven't gotten back the official official results of her bloodwork or spinal tap - cultures take time to grow, but the preliminary results look good. They did an u/s of her abdomen and an x-Ray and saw nothing out of the ordinary (besides gas). She's pooping neon green water with curdles and mucus in it (sorry TMI). Thank God, her fever broke yesterday. The most troubling of her symptoms is that she refuses to be held or picked up. This is totally put of character for her. I mean you guys know, she always refused to be put down! And now she doesn't want to be touched?! This and a few other symptoms are what lead them to originally believe she has meningitis, but the spinal fluid looked clear and without puss (thank GOD). Also, my poor baby spent about 8 hours inconsolibly crying and screaming yesterday. I mean, she has always been a bitcher, but this was just different.

if you guys can think of anything else that I can present to the doctors, please tell!! I am at a loss and everyone here is puzzled by her behavior.

please continue to pray for us. I never thought we'd ever be here - who does? I'm scared, I'm exhausted and I have a baby who is so obviously sick. I'll check in as much as i can, but admittedly, it's a lot easier for me to text or call.

xoxoxoxoxox

AprilJT · August 2010

Oh Cris, I can't imagine what this must be like for you. All of you will continue to be in my T&P. Stay strong mama.

ashr16 · August 2010

My heart just breaks for you guys guys. I hope they find out what is wrong soon. T&P are being sent your way my love.

Lisa7 · August 2010

I can't even imagine what you and Peter are going through right now. I hope they find out what is going on soon. Sending tons and tons of thoughts and prayers. We're thinking of you guys

taramartin2b · August 2010

Still praying for you guys. XOXO

funny bunny · August 2010

Oh Chris, I just got updated on all this.

I will have you three in my T&P.

I can't even imagine what this must be like for you to watch her like this, I hope this nightmare is over ASAP!

If you need to talk, or anything - I am here!

chickymel · August 2010

lots of t&p for you guys! hugs!

Mrs.N.H. · August 2010

I hate that you guys have to go through this. Hopefully they will figure it out soon and she can get better in no time. T&P and ::Hugs::

Ms.Beachbum08 · August 2010

Hang in there Christina. They will find out what is the matter with your baby. However, I do hope and pray that it is soon.

BlondeBeachBride08 · August 2010

t&p girlie. I hope they are able to figure it out asap and she starts feeling better!

MelVic · August 2010

Oh Momma! This is just awful....I am in tears for poor Mari!! Continue to stay strong for her! She will get past this....Try google searching her symptoms and see what you come up with, who knows it could just be a virus that she caught....I am sure she will be her old self in no time...

How is she doing this morning?

As always sending you tons of T&P....xoxo

Mrs_B_Sept08 · August 2010

keeping Mari, you & peter in my T&P hon!!! I'm so sorry you have to go through this!

Mrs.S_0909 · August 2010

*HUGS* Cristina! I can't imagine how you feel. I hope they figure out what is causing Mari so much pain and can have her feeling better very soon! Lots of T&P coming your way!

natalee215 · August 2010

I'm so sorry, Cris. Let me know if there's anything that I can do.

Wendells · August 2010

omg Cristina...how scary for her to be hurting so much and not knowing what's wrong or how to help her. I really hope the doctors are able to figure something out soon. poor baby! i wish there was more that we could do, but tons of t&p your way!

siba1119 · August 2010

Cris I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how scary this must be for you guys. I hope they figure out what is wrong with Mari and gets better ASAP.

TONS of T&P your way.

::HUGS::

Mrs.PsyD · August 2010

I'm keeping the prayers coming Cris! Major vibes that the Dr's can figure this out soon. Hugs to you, Peter, and Mari.

Alexandra&John · August 2010

hey Cris, my out goes out to you, I can't imagine what you're going thru. What hospital are you in? Let me know if there's anything you need. I'm no more than 15 mins from where you are.

nataliejp519 · August 2010

Oh Cris, again I am so sorry and sending you tons and tons more T&Ps!

AshNicole331 · August 2010

Cris, I have been thinking about little Mari non-stop. I am sending you tons of T&P!

Buttercup29 · August 2010

Hang in there. Hope you get some news soon. Keeping you guys in my T&P.

Bridget_11 · August 2010

I'm so sorry that you guys are going through this. I hope Mari starts feeling better soon!

CanadianBride84 · August 2010

I am so sorry you two are going through all of this right now. I honestly have no idea what to suggestion to present to the doctors. I am not sure if you guys have any family over in Greece that might know of something that has been going around over there that might help her out. I honestly just don't know. I really hope that they figure out what is going on with her so she can feel better soon. My T&P are with you guys right now and I keep trying to sneak on the ipod to check how you three are maing out.

Catalina Island Bound · August 2010

You just concentrate on taking care of Mari!! You're definitely in our T&P's!!

Tons of hugs!!!

dani_girl08 · August 2010

Cristina, reading this makes me cry for you. I cant imagine how scary it is to see your baby hurting like that. I hope they can find you some answers soon. I'm praying for Mari, & for you & Peter as well. Sending HUGE {{HUGS}} your way.

MmeBP · August 2010

OMG, I haven't been on all weekend. I can't believe this. I'm definitely keeping Mari in my T&P's. I can't even imagine!!

jebuell · August 2010

Cris, I am SO sorry you are going through this! I hope they figure out what's wrong soon.

lindeenwedding · August 2010

I am just getting caught up with this, and I am sending a ton of prayers Mari's way. ((((hugs))))

chosen175 · August 2010

My heart is absolutely breaking for you guys!!! Sending TONS of vibes that they figure out what's going on and are able to fix it right away!

I did a little peeking around online for you and excuse me if this sounds a little odd. Have they referred Mari to a pediatric GI doctor? When I put her symptoms into the symptom checker on WebMD, everything that came up pointed to GI issues - gastroenteritis, an allergy to something she ate (or was in your BM), reaction to tainted raw fruits/veggies, etc. If they haven't done that consult yet, I would insist on one ASAP, even if the attending doc doesn't think it's necessary.

What have they been feeding her in the hospital? Is she still on BM or did they change her to formula? I know a lot of moms are pro-EBF and I was as well, but perhaps a bottle of something else will help you figure out if it's something she's eating. Or on the contrary, if they put her on bottles, maybe go back to EBF and see if that works. I know when Kasey was an infant, we found out she was lactose intolerant from the constant diarrhea and screaming in pain (literally every second she was awake, she would scream. And it was a blood-curdling scream that literally would break my heart.)

I have a good friend who is a LPN and traveling nurse who has had a lot of pediatric patients. If you'd like me to get in touch with her and ask her about Mari's symptoms, just say the word.

Until then, know that you're doing EVERYTHING you can for Mari. I know it's hard to hear her scream and not be able to help. *HUGE HUGS* for you and Peter for being so strong!!! Mari sure is lucky to have you guys as parents who love and care about her so much. And if there's anything you need that I can do from Chicago, say the word and it's done. Hang in there!!!!

sparkle83 · August 2010

I cannot imagine what you and Peter are going through right now. Sending lots of prayers that they figure out what is going on so Mari can start feeling better!

MrsBlayne · August 2010

I have been thinking about you guys! This sucks so much. I can't even imagine. I'm so glad it is not looking like meningitis. It does kinda sound like a GI issue. I hope they get it figured out quickly!

LMJacobs23 · August 2010

Oh Cristina! I cannot believe this is happening! I cannot imagine what you & Peter are going through...You & your LO are in my thoughts & prayers...Hopefully she'll get better asap & get back to never wanting to be out of your arms!!! xoxo

Mrs.G_09 · August 2010

Cristina I will be thinking and praying for little Mari! I can't imagine what you're going through with Mari being sick and inconsolable and the doctors being stumped. I really hope they figure out what's wrong soon so Mari can get better. :HUGS: