Natty's hand 12.21.09Little Natalie Wilcut, my sister Michele's youngest daughter who is 4 years old, is in the PICU at CHOC (Children's Hospital of Orange County). She has been there since Saturday night. We know she has pneumonia, but are thinking there must be another viral or bacterial infection which has caused her so much trouble. She is currently on a ventilator which is giving her lungs a break at working on their own. It looks like she will be there at least through Christmas. Michele has great comfort and confidence in the doctors, nurses and other medical staff working on behalf on Natty.
Saturday the 19th of December, she became ill very quickly. Michele gave her a couple of breathing treatments during the day which didn't help much. Once her fever reached 103 and Michele could see that Natalie was struggling to catch her breath, Michele decided to take her in to Urgent Care. The doctor there decided she was too sick for their facility and sent her accross the parking lot to the ER. In the ER, she was intubated and had a few tests run. From there she was transported by ambulance to CHOC where she remains sedated, intubated, and hooked up to numerous monitors, with tubes going in various body parts and is undergoing continuous testing.
Yesterday, the 21st, Natalie was showing little signs of impovement. Some test results have come back negative, they are still waiting for more results to come in.
Michele has felt the power of the prayers being offered on their behalf. She is humbled and greateful for your love and support. She knows Natalie is receiving THE BEST care possible and that everyone there is working to get her better. Her spirits are good for the most part. She is comforted and feels our Heavenly Father's spirit with her and her family.
Thank you for those who have been praying and will now pray for little Natalies recovery and for your all of love, well wishes and concern.
I will post again as I am given any major changes.
2 comments:
So sad to hear about this. I hope she gets better soon. I know its hard to have faith at a time like this, but now is the most important time. She is in my prayers.
We'll pray for her sweetness! My grandpa has been in the hospital for 10 days and has developed pneumonia as well. Such a tough time to be dealing with all this. My heart is with you and your family!
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