Update on Teagan

We met with one of Teagan's pediatricians yesterday and learned that the results of her tests were negative thus far in showing what bacterial infection she could be fighting. Despite this, they knew from her blood tests that she was still fighting something. My placenta was tested yesterday and the results came back that it was infected with Group B Strep. As routine for pregnant women, I was tested for this a few weeks back and knew the results came back positive, however, I was told that the baby wouldn't be affected by it as long as I was placed on antibiotics right when my water broke, which I was. Unfortunately, we now learned that there is a rare chance that the uterus and placenta can be affected prior to the water breaking, however, the reasoning for this is unknown. That is what they are assuming happened with Teagan so they are moving ahead and treating her for Group B Strep (GBS). The good news is that she has been on antibiotics since she was born so the fight started at the right time. She is now on a more specific antibiotic which is a more direct fighter against GBS and she will be on this until next Monday. We were fortunate to be approved for an extra day here at the hospital since I was placed back on antibiotics as my white blood cell count was still elevated. We will be discharged tomorrow around noon but have the option to be here as long as we want during the coming days. Please continue to pray for us as it will still be very difficult not being here 24/7 with her...we've been having a hard enough time just being down the hall from her!

Other praises to note: All of Teagan's test results in terms of her heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen levels etc. have come back with no problems! She is getting so strong and looks really healthy. She was taken off of her IV fluid on Sunday which allowed her to be able to breastfeed on a regular basis and this has been going great! She has a sweet temperament (but will definitely let you know when she wants something!) and loves to just be held. We have already fallen head over heals for her! God is so good and so faithful. We find great comfort knowing that His angels have been watching over her!

Thank you to all of you who have sent notes, stopped by, made phone calls etc. We feel so uplifted by your support and prayers! Like I mentioned before, we will be in and out of the hospital all week while she is here so if you want to visit and see Teagan, just let us know!

Love to all of you!