Too sick to update...

Riley isnt feeling too well, so Aunt Katie is updating...

Riley was supposed to have a spinal tap yesterday but was unable to handle it. They got the needle in her but she started alarming too badly so they couldn't get any fluids out. They have started treating Riley for meningitis since they cannot do the spinal tap to rule it out.

Last night around midnight Riley pulled her ventilator out. Becky said "You can tell Grandpa is watching over her, she acts just like him!" We can only hope that she continues fighting like she is!

Riley is very upset when people try to talk, use light, or move around her "house". She cries if Jen or Keith try to touch her, even. That used to be the only thing that would calm her down! She also is having a hard time even getting her vital signs taken, she is just too upset. They've even raised the number of breaths the ventilator is giving her, because shes been so upset she forgets to breathe.

She's been given several blood/platelet transfusions over the last few days because her body (and the blood tests) are using more blood than she can produce. We're hoping that all this will end soon and she'll be our happy little baby again.

On a lighter note, Riley has become a "poster baby" at the hospital. Her picture is hanging outside of the NICU to show parents that even pre-mature babies need loved too! She is sleeping with her Snuggie that Jen held so that they could have a parent-child bonding even before Jen and Keith were able to hold her. All of her doctors and nurses have been saying that even when they aren't on duty, they still call and see how Riley is or stop by, because she's such an amazing little girl. We really appreciate that! Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and love!

Please continue to keep Riley in your prayers! Sorry if your phone calls aren't answered when trying to get updates. Jen and Mom have been spending most of the day at the hospital with Riley and cannot have phones with them!