So Much Thanks

Maggie has a virus. It started last night with a high fever and throwing up. At 11 this morning when the thermometer read over 105 I figured I better call the doctor. I called the pediatrician thinking he would tell me just to watch her and keep the fluids going. I was surprised when Dr. Borus told me he thought she should be checked out. It made sense after all we had been through the last 3 months and her immune deficiency. We should make sure that my instinct on the virus was right and not miss something bigger.

Dr. Borus felt Maggie should see Dr. T because of the sinus history just in case. He told me that if Dr. T couldn't see her, I should call back and bring her in to him right away. I had to wait until 1:30 for Dr. T's office to return from lunch but luckily the fever had gone down with ibuprofen. Once I talked to the receptionist she checked with T. He had us in by 2 and home by 2:45. He checked her out and concluded my gut was right - it is a virus.

Now we just treat the fever, keep her hydrated and watch her. I am praying the virus does not prompt a secondary infection or worsen the much-improved inflammation in her head. Dr. T said to expect this to last over the weekend and Ricks could get it next. So we may spend the next week battling this virus but I am going to try to stay positive. Hopefully, by Sunday the fever has broken and we are all healthy.

The title of this entry is much thanks. That is because I am so thankful and grateful to both doctors for their care and attentiveness to Maggie. She is blessed to have to doctors who are so invested in her care and health. I can't say enough how much it means to me that I have 2 people I can trust and communicate with on her medical team. In all honesty, it is calming to know I have someone as smart, competent and thorough as Dr. T to lead her team. He not only is extremely competent but he has connected with her in such a special way. God has certainly put a couple of special angels to walk with us on this journey.