KG labs

Last week the infectious disease doc called us to give us the results of a another test they ran to learn more about CMV she contracted. One of their concerns was to try to figure out whether she contracted the virus in utero or after she was born. There can be severe complications (including vision and hearing loss) if she contracted the virus in utero.  However, the ID doc found that the counts for the virus were extremely low and we could therefore rule out congenital CMV.  Thank goodness!

However, the virus + alpha-1 together were a bad combo and caused the inflammation of the liver (hepatitis).  Yesterday, we went for more labs and today I got a call from the GI doc with the results. All good news!   Keller's liver enzymes, bilirubin, and a few other counts have all dropped! They still are a bit high but this is still really positive news!  We were anticipating good news because KG is looking so much better!  When we were in the hospital one of our doctors actually showed me how to feel for the liver.  And even though I'm not a professional, I can tell that the liver has shrunk in size significantly!  The whites of her eyes are almost completely white and her little belly is not nearly as distended. She's eating great.  Sleeping well and pooping like a champ!  Go KG! Go!

We will go see the GI doc again in a couple weeks for a checkup and more labs.  So one step in the right direction of healing from this battle with hepatitis.  We are thankful for our doctors!  We can totally feel your prayers and are very thankful!  We will update you all again when we know more in a few weeks.  So, today...we celebrate more good news.  And we give thanks for this beautiful baby girl.