In the Hospital

Callie was admitted to Duke University’s medical center today. Her doctors strongly suspect that she has a virus (RSV has essentially been ruled out) and children with SMA cannot tolerate common illnesses as well as other children.

Nathan and I noticed Callie had an increasing cough that began Wednesday night. This alone isn’t alarming or uncommon with SMA. Callie was seen by her primary doctor Thursday afternoon just to make sure everything was OK. All of her vital signs were normal, as was her activity level. We increased her allergy medicine because her nose was a little on the runny side.

Last night however, Callie’s health became more worrisome. Her oxygen level was low, her heart and respiratory rates were elevated and she couldn’t sleep.

We left for Duke’s ED first thing this morning after speaking with her doctors. By the time we got there, she had developed a fever as well.

She had a chest xray as well as lab work done. Callie is spending at least one night in the hospital because she’s still too unstable to come home.

We’ll know more tomorrow morning and the doctors have said they will check on her frequently during the night.

We would appreciate your prayers during this particularly difficult time for our family. This has served as a reminder of how fragile Callie’s life is. Please pray that we will not allow worry and anxiety to dominate our thoughts and actions.

Tonight, Callie has her special pillow and blanket, her stuffed fox, her “Little Elmo” and her Daddy to help take care of her.

And for now, she’s doing well.

16 thoughts on “In the Hospital”

  1. Bob and Jeanette Beck

    Callie and family are in our prayers. We know God will take care of Callie and she will be home soon.

  2. Jane Schrum

    Dearest Little Mother,May you be strengthened and saturated with God’s peace as you and Nathan walk out this path with God leading every step of the way!
    Jane Schrum

  4. Tommy and Phyllis Owen

    You do not know us but our daughter is Carol Culbertson. She let us know about your little Callie. Our prayers are certainly with you all of you. We know how hard it is with sickness especially with children. I claimed this verse last year and maybe you will get encouragement from it too. Psalms 68:19 today. I pray His benefits will include a well Callie.
    In Christ Love
    Tommy & Phyllis Owen
    Brevard, NC

  5. Deborah Hudgens

    Nathan, Christy, and the boys,
    My heart goes out to each of you as you have yet another trial to face. I am amazed at your faith and trust in God’s care for each of you. Please know that I think of you all often, and am praying at this very moment for God’s presence with all of you. I know God has not forsaken His children and loves each of us. May He ease your fears and pain during this time. You are a precious family.

  6. Carol Culbertson

    Lord, please touch little Callie! Please wrap your loving arms around her Mom and Dad! Comfort her brothers as they wait.

    We anxiously wait to hear how your precious baby girl is doing. She has captured a special place in our hearts and the hearts of so many!

  7. Peggy and Sam Matthews

    Today is a new day and with it we pray that Callie is improving. All of you are in our prayers.

  8. Sara Cox

    So sorry to hear that Callie is not well. She is such a special little girl and our family will be praying for Callie and all of you.

    Please keep us posted.

    Love,
    sara

  12. Lori Travers

    We continue to pray for your precious little Callie and for the rest of your family. May the LORD pour HIS peace upon you and cover your thoughts with the mind of Christ. We pray the hospital staff will have God’s wisdom in treatment decisions that are made. She is HIS child and the LORD will never forsake her nor any of you.
    Christie, I saw you at MOMS on Thur. but you were surrounded by sweet friends, so I didn’t want to interfere. You are blessed to have the friends in Christ that you have. Let them minister to you.
    One day, the cares of this world are going to fade away in the light of HIS face, and the weight of pain and trials will be nothing compared to the weight of glory we will receive. May you know that you are held in strong arms…you are loved…and you are prayed for.
    Much love in Him,
    Lori

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