Our day took a quick turn today when Landry started getting sick around noon. I was unable to get it stopped with any amount of rescue medication and it almost immediately turned to her typical bleeding. 

We have had Ativan prescribed since May as a rescue vomiting medication managed by neurology, but this was our first time using it for severe vomiting. I was hopeful it would work for us, but it unfortunately didn’t, at least this time. 

We got ourselves organized quickly and left for Cincinnati around 3:00. I knew the day was coming that we’d have to drop everything and leave for an unplanned/emergency trip, but you can only mentally prepare so much until it actually happens. I keep a bag packed with toiletries, Landry’s comfort items, five days of clothes for me, etc… so thankfully that took some pressure off. 

The first time this happened was October 30th, 2022 so we have been working at finding a cause for two full years. I am praying this might be the time we get answers and, if we do, I pray there’s something that can be done. Each time this happens (10 total, I believe) it’s worse than the time before. She was transfused last October for blood loss.

Peoria doesn’t have the capability of scoping diagnostically while she’s is actively bleeding because of the sedation risk while she’s sick and we have exhausted all the imaging options locally as well. The aerodigestive team (pulm, ENT, and GI) in Cincinnati has the experience and facilities to do what Peoria can’t. 

I’ve talked to the on call GI doctor so the ED is expecting us and will gave a game plan ready when we arrive round 8:30 eastern time. Pete is driving while I’m in the backseat with Landry keeping her mouth suctioned (praise God for this little machine!) and watching her oxygen. She’s been able to rest a little bit, which is how I had time to share an update. I feel a little apprehensive of our first hospital admission so far from home, but I know it something we’ll get used to just like we have everything else.

Chandler will be with my mom and dad and did ok with us having to leave suddenly, although it’s never easy. I’m so thankful I got some time alone with her this morning. I took her to vote with me and we enjoyed a long Common Grounds breakfast before going home and everything changing.

We’d be really grateful for your prayers over the next few days as we work to get Landry feeling better  and navigate an inpatient stay at a new (huge!) hospital. I will update as I’m able to. We love our village. 

Lindsay