So, they got a spcific germ to grow. It looks like a staph infection. It's very common, especially in hospital patients. The good news is they know which antibiotics does kill it (many can't) and she was already on one of these.
A very loose plan of treatment right now: Externalize shunt on Monday. This type of staph infection loves to grown on objects like catheters, which she has going from shunt in brain to heart. Once blood comes back clean (about a week???) they will re-internalize her shunt, then have one week of post op antibiotics.
Hopefully this plan works and it doesn't take any longer. Good news is that Lauren hasn't had a high fever in last 12 hours. She ate decently this morning, got a bath, and is peacefully resting. She looks so cute and snuggley right now. I am sure her sisters would be trying to kiss her like crazy right now if they were here.
For more information on this type of infection I found this link to be helpful-not too much medical lingo:
As far as a room, we got one about 11:00pm last night. We are right next to NICU on same floor in Pod A. It's a really great set up. She has a decent nurse to patient ratio and a care partner. We also have a large room with a bed/couch, bathroom, TV/DVD, fridge, storage... plus the visiting restrictions and in room eating... is much much better and more convenient.
Yeah for the nice room and the plan of attack!
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