Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Not What We Wanted To Hear...

Well, we just got back from the doctor...Abby has Type A influenza. Not sure if it's Swine flu or not...the only way to find out for sure is to have her tested at the CDC. It really doesn't make much of a difference because the treatment is the same for the seasonal flu. What I have to keep a close watch of is her coughing. The doctor said it could turn into pneumonia. I'm sure she won't be in school for the remainder of the week. Just pray that she gets well soon and without any complications...and the rest of us remains healthy!

April
April

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42 comments:

Sandy said...

Oh no! I'm so sorry and I sure hope she is feeling better soon!

SmilingSally said...

Oh my! I sure will pray for Abby.

Unknown said...

I am sorry that she got this as well...it is bad as an adult but when the little ones get it, it is truly sad. It takes so much out of you.

Dr. Oz did a show on Flu on Monday and he suggested a soup made from chicken broth with loads of garlic and onions. I made a big pot and have been drinking it religiously...it does make me feel better. It has natural anti-biotic properties and helps to break up the mucus. Tell her that her VA momma said to eat it.

Hope she is feeling better soon.

Darlene said...

Oh NO....did the Dr. give the rest of you a prescription for Tamiflu? A couple of years ago Lexi had both strains of flu and the Doc. gave Alan & I a prescription to prevent us from getting it....and we didn't.

I am hoping that Abby starts to feel better soon. ♥

Farming On Faith said...

I am praying for you all~

mysteryhistorymom said...

Oh Sweetie, I will keep Abby in my prayers, poor thing! Hot tea, warm blankies and good movies are in order for her... Lori

Melissa Miller said...

I'm so sorry April. That is scary for sure. I hope she has no compications and feels great soon.

~Blessings, Melissa :)

Beth said...

I hope your daughter feels better soon. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Heather said...

wow, the flu already?! that's scary. I hope she feels better soon. I second the notion of chicken soup. lots of black pepper sprinkled in it too- even if it's can soup, while it's heating up sprinkle a lot of black pepper in it. my old roommate used to do that for me when i was sick and it seemed to help a lot!

Pam D said...

Rats! I'll be covering you all in prayer.. Abby to get well quickly and with no complications, and for the rest of you to be immune to whatever flu she has. Imagining angels over your house right now, shielding you with their wings...

Georgia Girl said...

Thinking of you April and will keep Abby in my prayers. We are at home also with two sick...cough, sore throat and all the other symptoms that go with this mess. Keep us in your thoughts...this is why I haven't been around...everytime I get on here someone calls me needing me. So you know what I mean.

Lorrie said...

I'm so sorry to hear that April. I sure hope she feels better soon.

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

Oh no. Keep washing your hands - I hope everyone else stays healthy! And give her lots of love. I hope she is feeling better soon!

XOOX
Jen

Anonymous said...

Oh no. :(

Blondie's Journal said...

The poor sweet girl...She is in my prayers, April.

xoxo
Janie

Aubs said...

oh my goodness! that is no fun at all...i will definitely be praying for a quick recovery for Abby and that the rest of you do not get it! HUGS!

Ruby Red Slippers said...

April, I will be praying for your little Abby-and for you as you are taking good care of her...

Tim said...

She is still in our prayers.

Make sure all of you wash your hands often so noone else gets it

Love and Prayers,

Tim

Amy said...

Thinking of you and praying. I know she will get every bit of tender loving care from you and your family. Well wishes for a speedy recovery!

Mommy Mac said...

Hey April.

You are a wonderful mommy. Abby is lucky to have you.

You rest too, and just snuggle your little baby.

It's times like these, (event though are rotten) I would imagine, that you will look back as the just one of the several that kept you and Abby close.

Take care.

.mac :)

Susan said...

Oh April, I am so sorry that Abby is sick. I hope that it's not the Swine flu and that Abby recovers quickly. Prayers for you all and that you all can avoid catching the bug....

southerninspiration said...

Oh, golly gee, I wish it wasn't so....I hope no further complications develop and the rest of you stay healthy!!!

Suzanne
I'll be praying for sweet Abby.

Denise said...

Bless her heart, praying for her, and the entire family.

Shell in your Pocket said...

I will pray for her! In our school district, a phone recording went out that if your child test positive for Type A...it will be automatic that they have swine flu.
But, really either way...praying she gets better!
sandy toe

missy said...

oh no!!!!!! hope she is feeling better soon!!!!
get out the clorox wipes and germ~ex!!!!!

Panamamama said...

Hope she's well soon. Not fun having a sick baby!

Anonymous said...

Bless... your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!

michele said...

I know you are taking good care of your Abby!! I hope she feels much better soon! I will pray for her tonight.

Ter said...

feel better soon, abby!

Lindsay-ann said...

Hi April
Please tell Abby she is still in our prayers. We hope that she is feeling better very soon. Jessica will send her an e-mail after school.
Lindsay
x

Anonymous said...

Poor little baby! give her a hug for me!

Queenie Jeannie said...

Oh gosh that stinks!! And school just started too! Hugs to all!

Debra Kaye said...

Oh April,

I'll pause and pray for her now. Josh has been sick with bronchitis all week too.

He is just coughing up a storm and miserable.

Hugs to you, sweet friend. And hugs to Abby.

wife.mom.nurse said...

That is such a scary thing, to see your child ill.

Praying for abby and for good immunity for the family

Jennifer said...

Sure hoping that this weekend finds her feeling MUCH better - and that she will be 100% really soon!!

Keeper of the Skies Wife said...

Oh no...I am sorry to hear she is so sick.
When I was gone on my trip my girls were real sick like that. They never got tested either....but their friend, Mark (his Dad is a doctor)had the H1N1 and had been over there house prior to them getting sick....my husband is sick now.
Hope Abby is on the mend!

Jodi said...

Oh no April! I'm praying for Abby, and the rest of you too.Keep us posted!

Rune said...

I am so sorry to hear that. I will pray.

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Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear that! I hope she gets better quickly and that no one else in your family gets it.

wife.mom.nurse said...

Praying for Abby!

Daphine said...

Oh, April! I'm sorry to hear this. I pray that Abby is all better by now.