Stand Still

Ella and I are snuggled up on her bed, watching "Veggie Tales".  Her sisters and dad just left. Thanks, Renee, for keeping the girls overnight tonight!  

As for the update - she had an hour or so this morning that she was feeling much better.  She got up and walked around, played in the playroom for a while, but then we've had a rough afternoon again.  She *is* definitely improving, though.  We've got a frustrating situation with our insurance - we have an impossibly high deductible, so all of this will have to be paid out of pocket - it makes it all a little harder to swallow. . . she'll be getting her next dose of meds tonight, and then we're hoping that she can be discharged after that, with outpatient follow up. This is a classic example as to why socialized medicine can be preferred.  Of course there are pros and cons to both, but in the heat of the moment, not having to worry about how you're going to pay for the tests and bed and every other little thing is sure an enviable peace of mind.  So, while the doctors prefer to keep her for another 24 hours, they may be willing to work with us on an outpatient basis.  We will find out more as the night goes on.  Anyone have great insurance and willing to adopt a cute 6 year old just until she's healthy again? Ha. . . 


Comments

Kyle.Sharo.Chase.Matti.Cole.Zach said…
Hope she gets better soon! We'll take her medical bills and all. We would love another girl. We could do a trade, one of my boys for Ella!!!
May 28, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Tam said…
Yikes! So sorry to hear about this. Wishing you all a quick and easy end to this ordeal. Wish we were there to take the girls (and so Michael could help her feel better).
May 28, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Anonymous said…
here's hoping that you can get out of the hospital ASAP :-) all our love to sweet little ella....
May 28, 2009 at 8:55 PM
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