Unfortunately Lily has been really sick the past few days. On Friday, July 31, 2015 we took Lily for her year checkup. A few days before we had noticed some unusual diaper rash that included little pustules (blisters). One blister in particular was getting big and red. We asked the doctor about it, but were told to keep treating it with diaper rash cream and watch if it got worse. Over the weekend, Lily became increasingly more irritable, sleepy, and feverish all the while her bottom became sore.
On Monday I called and went to the doctor again with Lily. This time they told me it was an abscess and to treat it with antibiotics. After a few days of treatment and things continually getting worse, I went to the doctor again on Wednesday. They changed her medication to Clindamycin, which would treat the potential bacteria infection of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureaus). By Friday I was hoping someone could help us further. We had now seen multiple doctors with little results which was frustrating to say the least. It was challenging to see my baby sick. I missed her giggles, mischievous ways, and smiles. We met with Dr. Goodwin, who we hadn't seen before. With great concern she told us to hurry up to Primary Children's Hospital where they would be able to help Lily by draining the abscess.
In the ER, Lily was poked lots and even given a brief ultrasound. The doctors recommended giving her an IV of Clindamycin to see if that could help; however, I felt she needed the abscess to be drained for the antibiotics to get to the infection properly. After a restless night and Saturday morning, the doctors did a formal ultrasound. Within minutes they found a 3 cm wide and 3 cm deep abscess. The doctors would surgically drain the abscess that afternoon and place a plastic tubing in to allow the site to drain further. The surgery took place around 4 pm. After 5 hours of observation, the abscess looked remarkably better so we were able to go home to sleep. Lily slept through the night until 10:15 am. We were both tired!
Throughout the week I was grateful for good doctors and medical professionals who helped us. I was especially grateful for those who were gentle and loving with my sweet baby. It was challenging to see Lily in pain and fearful of so many strangers who were poking her all the time. I wanted so desperately to take the pain away for her, but I couldn't. This experience gave me a small glimpse into the Atonement and our Heavenly Father's love for us. Through trials I often want the pain to go away and answers to come quickly, but more often than not there is a period of waiting. I feel Heavenly Father and our Savior find it difficult to see us in pain, yet they know all things will be for the better with time. Through the pain and suffering they are there to comfort and care always.
