Quick update (yes you read that right. Quick ha!)

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Unlike my long winded musings...this is a quick update for those praying for our girl. Unfortunately, her cultures came back positive for a gram negative bacterial infection. It was found in one of her two central line(Broviac) lumens ("tubies"). It will take several days to narrow down to the specific species that is causing the trouble so that we can narrow down the antibiotic from broad to specifically treat this infection. It was a rough night last night with very high fever spikes but she was able to complete her blood transfusion which was important. So for now, we patiently wait for cultures to reveal species, fevers to subside, and her counts to go back up. Her white cells are at zero today and so she has no ability to fight off this infection nor keep other bacteria populations in check. But we are where we need to be and have a good plan of action to help her get better. Thanks for your prayers. She woke asking to play toy princesses with mommy so that's a great start! No appetite but we will get there. We are currently cuddling and watching PBS kids so I'll call that a win.  Love to you all

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  1. Jennifer BannisterAugust 15, 2016 at 4:44 PM

    We are praying for you, Sweet Girl! Jennifer, David & Liam Bannister

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  2. Meghan AndersonAugust 15, 2016 at 7:37 PM

    Praying for healing and continued strength as well as wisdom for her doctors and nurses! Love to you all!

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  3. UnknownAugust 15, 2016 at 9:36 PM

    Prayers
    Keep Moving
    Keep Going
    Charlotte Strong
    Love You
    Pops

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  4. UnknownAugust 16, 2016 at 1:39 AM

    Continuing to pray for Charlotte and doctors wisdom to help her through this particular fight. Sending love and hugs. Aunt Debbie & Incle Chuck

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  5. Kevin SweeneyAugust 16, 2016 at 9:23 PM

    You got our prayers, hopefully you have some more direction as of this evening. Thinking of you all... #charlottestrong

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