The plan for now...

I must start by saying how much we appreciate your prayers and kind thoughts via emails, text, calls and comments on the post. Right now as I sit, we am thanking God that I am not making a decision on surgery. Today she has had about 25-30 min. of wakefulness. She did clap her hands and give those sweet smiles. We tried to sit her in her bed but she tired very quickly. They say she is dehydrated and toxic, among other things.
Pulmonary came in early afternoon and was concerned with how much stooling and pain she was in. They didn't like the way she looked and the increased heart rate she was experiencing. At this point we knew it wasn't rotovirus. Pulmonary ordered another xray of her abdomen and that took way too long. The doctors were in the hallway and they were getting upset that things were taking so long. After that the results were called quickly by radiology that didn't like what he saw and that pedi surgery was on their way up. This also took a little while and her blood pressures were up and her heart rate was not coming down. She continue to be basically non responsive and obviously in pain. When the doctors came they said their last resort was to be surgery. They said they were looking at Sigmoid Vulvus (sp.) where the sigmoid colon becomes twisted or something called intermittent sygmoid vulvus. Sorry for the spelling, I didn't ask him all this. They said to monitor her for a bit longer and if she continued to decline they would take her to radiology and do barium test with dye. Then have gastro do a scope from her bottom to also see what is happening. The told us that all involved would be here tonight or in the morning if surgery was needed. As they left the Physician's Assistant got the call that she was positive for C-Diff bacteria. So they all got back together being pulmonary, pedi surgery, radiology and gastro. First it was to change her antibiotic that she was placed on today for her gut to something specific for C-diff, continue antibiotic for pneumonia(this is better today) discontinue steroids(hopefully shaking will decrease) and do more IV with bolus saline. They can now give her something for pain if needed, prayers answered. If we don't see improvement soon by tomorrow or if she declines rapidly back to radiology for testing, scope, with last resort surgery, depending on what happens. I do know that God has heard all the prayers offered up for Annabel. I didn't want to deal with surgery and I am sure all is being done to avoid this. Tonight at 11:00 p.m. she is exactly the same no worse. She is non responsive and still in much pain, with heart rate up but blood pressure a little lower. I am totally praising God that she is not worse. The antibiotic just went in and they are saying that possibly 2-3 doses given every 6hrs. and we may see something change for the positive. That is my prayers for now! We will accept small steps to know that she is being treated the right thing. And yes, please God if you can hear me, just a sweet little smile from our Angel baby! Thank you, thank you...
P.S. I know without a doubt God is hearing...
I am just know getting to post this, there have been many distractions. I just peeked at her and I so want to see something positive. Right now, if I have to say something is different it looks as though her brow that has been furrowed all day in pain seems to be a little more relaxed. Thank you, Jesus for anything you allow her!