03/12/2026
3 nights in a row with very little sleep this week. Yesterday, Ava had high fevers, lethargic and just didn’t seem herself. After negative flu, covid and strep tests and being told by a couple healthcare providers that we could wait to see how she feels, we made the decision to take her to the ER.
After antibiotics and fluids, her temp came down almost 4 degrees and heart rate from 146 to 102. She had a viral infection and her white blood cells were trying to take care of business. As much as she hates going to the ER, especially after the first terrible infection in 2024 that landed her there for a week and could’ve gone the wrong way quickly, she recognized that she needed to go. As always, she was tough, answered all the doctors questions including notable dates of past treatment, and advocated for herself regarding her care preferences. We got home after 3am and she’s still recovering but thankful it didn’t take a turn for the worse. Thanks for your support and please keep praying. Ava deserves so many good things 💛🎗️🙏🏼