We were so happy today to see Lydia open up some more to us and give us some beautiful smiles. But, we are a bit worried now and need prayers. She vomited tonight and started burning up. We took her temp and it was 103.7. We gave her tylenol and started her on antibiotics. Her fever seems to be coming down–we just took it again and it was 102.6. Please pray that she is relatively well by morning. We called our adoption doctor at CHOP who said if she is still running a temperature tomorrow, she will need to be seen by a doctor. We do not want that to have to happen as we saw the local hospital today as we were going shopping, and it is not a place I want to go.
Dear Drew – Happy 4th birthday, big brother. We love you and can’t wait to see you in your new stormtrooper helmet and watch you play your new Indiana Jones Wii game. Big birthday hugs and kisses to you!
I will be praying for Lydia’s fever to subside. What a treat to see her beautiful smile today! I love the hairband and matching clothes. :)
Like Lydia, Libby got very sick the day after we met her. We were very scared and didn’t know what to do. Luckily she felt better after about 24 hours. I’m praying the same happens for your Lydia. Thinking of you…
Amy
Kelly, I will certainly keep Lydia in prayer. Hope she’s feeling better soon. Often the change in food and the stress can make the little ones feel icky, so hopefully it’s just that and nothing more serious. Praying, for you; trust the Lord and lean on Him through this! Hugs!
Kelly,
I will say a little prayer that Lydia is feeling better tomorrow! She looks adorable! I love her headband! Let’s hope she is well enough tomorrow that you do not need to see a doctor! Thinking of you!!
Tricia
Love those dimples and the cute outfit! She looks like she’s doing great! Will be praying that the fever comes down and stays down.
She is georgeous!! It is so good to see that smiling face. Our family will definitely be praying for Lydia’s recovery; I hate that that is happening. Please take care — our thoughts are with you all, Karen and Jeffrey
Sending prayers that her fever goes down. Jake had a cold when we adopted him, but his fever never went that high.
BTW, what hotel are you staying at? We stayed in the Bell Tower Hotel.
Take care,
Kevin, Violet and Jake
What a beautiful smile! Praying for the fever to go down and Lydia to be healthy.
Oh Mark and Kelly – I will be praying for your precious Lydia’s health and for you both to comfort her in the ways that you both know how to. High fevers are so scary, and we do know that feeling from our very first night of parenting with Matthew and the fevers! I hope by this point the antibiotics have kicked in, and she is feeling better so you can stay away from the hospital. You have such a beautiful baby girl – her smile is contagious and you must melt every time you see it!
Oh my gosh Kelly, Lydia looks so adorable! I have been following your blog everyday and praying for you guys! I cried when I read your blog on the day you got her. Just so amazing! She is so sweet and looks like a “Raudenbush girl” already in her little outfit! Love it!!! How is she taking to diapers? Wishing you all the best!!!!! Love to you all!
Beth
Our Ella was the same way…i think it may been the whole SHOCK and a BUG for the kids. Ella burned up too and we did the bath, motrin and antibitics…..she improved a full 24 hours later! I think she had a respiratory infection or somthing!
Hugs again, it is not easy being in China with a SICK baby! been there!
Donna
We will most certainly be lifting Lydia up in prayer, that her temp continues to drop into normal range and that it will not be necessary for you to visit a doctor. Do keep us posted!
She is just SO pretty and that smile of her’s melts right through ya! :)
Hugs,
Tanya
Oh no! Poor thing! Saying prayers for her now!
Congrats on your new daughter!! Found your blog from Denise!!
I pray that her fever will get better and you will not have to see a DR.
Look forward to following the rest of your journey!!
Blessings!!
Praying for your girl! Keep us posted! She has such a sweet smile!
prayers your way for Lydia’s health.
Those smiles are too much. She is so precious.
A SMILE THAT LIGHTS UP the ROOM, the WORLD and everyone’s heart! wow! She’s precious Kelly and Mark!
So sad to hear she’s sick! Wow! I’m praying she’s well–seriously. We had to take Izabella to a clinic to get antibiotics for a horrible chest cold she had. It was actaully not bad–we went to the one that is literally next door to the Aruium international Hotel where we stayed. It was very clean, organized and the doctor was very nice. The only thing that frustrated us was that the doctor, talked and talked and we’d only get a few words from our guide…that was frustrating. But it sounds like you have a great guide.
I’m praying for you Lydia! She’s a fighter I’m sure she’ll come through after a good nights rest!
Love and God Bless you!
So glad you posted this…we were just praying for you guys tonight and are praying for Lydia’s fever to subside, and protection for your family.
She’s SO beautiful! She really looks like such a beautiful little doll.
Praying that her temp drops rapidly and you will not have to visit the hospital. LOVE that she’s smiling: adorable!
Praying for you all!! DId you try alternating tylenol and motrin? Maybe a cool washcloth. Even not feeling well, she is the most adorable girl!!
She looks to teeny! So cute. My daughter and her husband are praying about international adoption. They have triplet boys.
Sending prayers that Lydia is feeling better, and that her fever has come down.
What a beautiful smile she has!! Such a beautiful little girl!!
Thinking of you,
Allison & Gary
We also had a kiddo with a fever the 2nd day- zero fun! I hope she’ll be feeling better VERY soon and that you will not have to visit a hospital!! And those pictures! Seriously, Kelly, she is just cute as a BUTTON!
She’s SMILING!!!
I will pray for little miss Lydia too… all these transitions for her must take its toll on her, but she is in good hands. :)
God bless you as you finish up your trip together and soon bring her back to the states.
She is so precious Kelly and look at that smile! Hope Lydia feels better soon. Thinking of you all…
Congrats on Lydia’s adoption day.
Hugs,
Jonni