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Ellie has been critically ill

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anniebear · 11/07/2006 06:34

I am sorry, I know I haven't posted as much on here lately but I knew some of you would like to know

My daughter Ellie (nearly 5)hasn't been well

she is in Hospital and has been on a ventilator which she came off at around 4am yesterday morning

she was so ill. It is so out of the blue. she was fine Sunday morning, by the afternoon she seemed a little off colour

Then DH went out, she was sick then her eyes went funny. I knew she was having a seizure and was hysterical

rang an ambulance

Grace (her twin) was fantastic, she ran and got me some wipes, got me some shoes so I was ready to go and opened the front door ready. what a star, Im so proud of her

thought we were going to lose her in the ambulance and when we got to hospital they took ages to stabalise her.

she had to be ventilated and 3 medics came from Alder hey to get her to take her back there to ICU

That was horrible, we had to drive in our own car and they overtook us with the lights flashing

Had improved yesterday though. there wasn't a bed for her in Alder Hey when she was ready to leave ICU so we had to come back over to our local hospital

I had 1 hr sleep sunday night so DH has stayed with her (on a ward, own room) Grace is at my Mum and Dads

Just a nightmare. Can't belive we could have lost her again

Still don't know what caused it. They have 99% ruled out her shunt now, she has canula's in her and screamed having them, it is very hard to find a vein as she has been a human pin cushion She is on antibiotica in case she has an infection (Meningitis, ear, chest etc etc)

they are still waiting those results, they take 72 hours

But she is a lot better

Just doesn't stop does it!!!!!

Also as most of you will understnad. We can't leave her at all. Not that we would want to for long! But even to go to the toilet we have had to explain to the Nurse on duty and ask if they can sit with her in case she takes off! So at the mo DH and myself are swapping duties!

Luckily he has a week off as he was going to decorate!

sorry about the long post, I knew some of you wouldwant to know

Thanks

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anniebear · 11/07/2006 06:35

Ooops that was long! sorry1 Hope I haven't sent anyone to sleep!!!

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foundintranslation · 11/07/2006 06:40

so sorry anniebear. Your poor little girl, and how horrendous for you. Glad she's doing better now.

FioFio · 11/07/2006 06:49

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Spagblog · 11/07/2006 07:19

Poor little girl, I hope that she gets better quickly and that you find out what caused it.
Well done to Grace, for being a star in a crisis!

carol3 · 11/07/2006 07:23

What awful time for you, cant't imagine how dredful it must have been, glad she's picking up I hope they get to the bottom of it. [hug]

Yorkiegirl · 11/07/2006 07:31

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Pierre · 11/07/2006 07:41

Wishing Ellie a very speedy recovery, Anniebear, and thinking of you. Grace sounds like a little star.

SherlockLGJ · 11/07/2006 07:48

Aw sweetheart, thinking of you.

LGJ

SherlockLGJ · 11/07/2006 07:49

Go to the top of the class Grace.

2shoes · 11/07/2006 08:44

i do hope she's better soon
thinking of you
and big hug to Grace what an angel

geekgrrl · 11/07/2006 08:47

what a nightmare. - glad to hear she's getting better. And what a little star Grace is.

This must have brought back all sorts of dreadful memories for you.

Marina · 11/07/2006 08:51

Anniebear, I'm so sorry to hear this - what a huge worry for you all.
Wishing Ellie a speedy recovery and sending Grace a big kiss for being such a caring and sensible sister in a crisis XXX

morocco · 11/07/2006 08:53

I hope Ellie makes a speedy recovery and you are all soon at home again. It sounds a horrendous experience. The wait for the blood results must also be very nerve wracking but it sounds like Ellie is on her way to recovery
hugs

schneebly · 11/07/2006 09:00

Oh God - that must have be so frightening. Glad she has improved and hope she continues to do so. Sending love and best wishes to you all. xxx

biglips · 11/07/2006 09:03

hope she get well soon......{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}

NotAnOtter · 11/07/2006 09:03

poor all of you! thinking of you anniebear !

Socci · 11/07/2006 09:16

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Davros · 11/07/2006 09:37

So sorry to hear this Anniebear, you must have all been terrified. I just hope they can find out what's at the bottom of it. Big star for Grace.

heartinthecountry · 11/07/2006 09:37

Hi anniebear - my thoughts are with you. Must hve been very scary.

Has she had any seizures since Sunday? Hopefully it will be a one off. Glad she is getting better.

maddiemostmerry · 11/07/2006 09:40

Oh AB, i am so sorry. Poor little Ellie. I hope you all feel better soon. The shcok must be terrible.

Brave Grace

LIZS · 11/07/2006 09:40

So sorry anniebear, must have been very frightening for you and worrying still. Hope she is better before too long. Well done Grace on her levelheadedness though , bless her

Thomcat · 11/07/2006 10:46

Ohhh babes, so, so sorry for you all. Felt very teary reading that, esp at how you must have felt when the ambulance overtook you witht he blue light . Thinking of you all babes and please update us when you can.
TC xx

Feistybird · 11/07/2006 10:49

Your post brought tears to my eyes...I really hope you're all through this asap..

hunkermunker · 11/07/2006 10:49

Anniebear, I'm so sorry Ellie's been so ill - you must've been so scared.

I hope she continues to improve.

What a star Grace is

x x x x

niceglasses · 11/07/2006 10:50

OOO lots of love and all the hugs in the world. How worrying for you. Lots of love.