Brody and Gracie were admitted into the hospital Friday night. They were released today (Sunday) around lunch. They did NOT have the flu but some type of virus that wiped them out. They were very critical Friday night when they arrived. Brody's blood sugar was in the 20's and Gracie's was in the 40's. That is dangerously low. Gracie was not responsive for a short period of time- it was a terrifying experience. They pushed 100cc of sugar water type IV fluids of course there is a name but I don't know what the fluids were called. They couldn't start the fluids they really needed until blood sugar came up. Anyway, it was a really long night in the ER getting them both stable. Friday was Ricky's first day back to work in a week due to us being so sick with the flu and he was in charge so couldn't leave. It's probably best he wasn't because it's very hard for him to see them in a critical state. Anyway, he got to us around 1am and we were put into a room around 2am. Luckily my brother met me at the ER to get Madi. She stayed two nights and had the time of her life. She has really suffered this past week since she is the only one that didn't get sick.
Anyway, we are all on the mend around here. I'm so thankful we are all home and can be together for Christmas. It crossed my mind several times at how lucky I am to have these kids and that I get to have them home with me for Christmas. I think about all the moms that don't have that luxury. This is just a little bump in the road and I'm thankful for that.
We got several Christmas cards this year. Actually more than we usually do. We thank everyone for thinking of our family this season. Aunt Judi & Uncle Daryl, Aunt Cathy & Uncle James, Granny & Big Dad: Thank you all for sending the kids money for Christmas. Your generosity really touches the heart. We love yall much.
Merry Christmas!
The Patton Family
Baby Truette's appointment was great Friday. She is a little bit small but the doctor isn't worried. She is developing and growing on track. She has become very active the past couple weeks and it is an ease to my mind every move I feel. I did ask if I could have her on May 30th (my Dad and Pop's birthday) but she doesn't think I can make it that far along. She also said Memorial weekend isn't the best option so I'm going to ask her about May 16th which would be 38 weeks gestation and isn't too uncommon for scheduled c sections. If we can do it that day then Ricky would be able to possibly be off until June 1st which would be awesome since I'll for sure need his help for a good while and can't drive for 14 days after my surgery. Anyway, we will see. We have nothing for her which is crazy because this far along with the trips we had cribs built and a ton of stuff bought. :)
