Something New!

I am happy to announce that Rachel is finally over her stomach bug! Hooray! I thank God for all He did for us last week. We couldn't have made it with out him. On a different note I wanted to share Rachel's new accomplishment. She has acquired her first tooth! Pray that the pain is not too awful since she can't coordinate to get anything in her mouth to relieve herself. Thanks for the prayers while she was sick. They worked! (Like you had any doubt!)

One Sick Puppy

:( Baby Rachel is one sick puppy. She started yesterday with severe crankiness and vomiting. This was followed by a fever. The next thing we knew she was having a seizure pandemic that lasted over 30 minutes. I really thought I was going to have to call for an ambulance to transport her but the episodes slowed and finally stopped once I got her to sleep. Praise God for that! Rachel had a really rough night last night. She had LOTS of loose stools and stayed awake much of the night. It turned out to be a very long night for Mom and Dad, too! This morning when I went to check on her and she had very dry, cracked lips and a very dry mouth. What I thought was impossible turned out to be possible! My little tube fed baby got dehydrated! We took her to the doctor this morning to find out she has a stomach virus. This is also why she had such seizure activity. Pray that all goes well and she recovers quickly. She is still dehydrated, but she's on Pedialyte and Prayers. That should do the trick!

It is Well

Rachel is growing and getting stronger every day. She is still having a tough time with the retching and vomiting, but God's timing is perfect and we trust that He has a plan. We hope to eventually get her off the feeding pump. Right now the doctor says it will be a while yet. She fianlly has TEFRA medicaid...what an answered prayer! Those medical bills can haunt a mailbox! Continue to pray for Rachel on her journey. God has great things planned for her!