Update on Natalie

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It seems the minute I start thinking Natalie's getting better, we get hit again. Yesterday the runs started again and she started vomiting. This morning she woke up with a temp again. I took her to her regular doctor with a print out of all her symptoms since Thanksgiving. He says that what has happened is she has had one thing after another. First a viral head cold (typical cold), then she got better, only to get hit with strep, then that got better, only now she has a stomach virus. He said this cycle could continue to repeat itself for several months. In a way I am happy that it's nothing serious, but the idea of having her sick like this off and on for a few months is not appealing at all. Right now she is sleeping. It's only 10 am. We walked in the door and she said "Mommy, I want to go to bed." She's lost a pound of weight through all this. Hopefully this is the last "bug" we get and we can start getting healthy!

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Forever For Evie said…
Nicole, I'm so sorry for all that your precious Natalie has gone through. It's so hard to see them suffering and there's really nothing you can do. I'm praying for her and you! Glad to hear it's nothing serious though.
January 7, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Michelle said…
The poor little thing. That's a lot to go through. I'm glad to hear it's nothing more serious. Hang in there!
January 7, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Ann-Marie said…
We are praying for her!
January 9, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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