Updates on Evie

We have started taking Evie to see a pediatric pulmonologist, at the recommendation of her cardiologist. Since Evie does not have a good network of blood vessels in her lungs, he wanted to see if this new doctor could help her out. The pulmomologist put her on a steriod to help build up and strengthen her lungs, and also prescribed a rescue medication if she is coughing alot.

She has to take both medications through her nebulizer, and she has a cute fish mask to wear. At first she didn't like it, but now she just relaxes and breathes in!




I also had to take Evie for bloodwork that both her cardiologist and pulmonologist requested. We also had to do this two weeks ago, and Evie remembered it. As soon as we walked into the little room with the big chair for me to sit in and hold her, she started crying. Fortunately, the nurse was quick - unfortunately, Evie coughed the whole way home and I had to give her the rescue medication when we got there.

Also unfortunately, the lab was not able to run all the tests because her blood was hemolyzed (during the process of drawing the blood, some blood cells burst). We had to go back again the next day for the nurse to draw more blood.
Poor Evie!!! Luckily she didn't get quite as upset the second time.

The one good part about being at the hospital was the big fishtank in the outpatient area. The kids saw a fish that reminded them of Dory (from Finding Nemo), so we ended on a good note.