LONG STORY SHORT
Well the much anticipated possibility has happened-Alexa has gotten pneumonia and here we are in the hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock.
She started to take a turn early this morning-and lo and behold she has pneumonia in her right lower lobe.
Her breathing is labored and she has fevers on and off. She went from OK to so not ok in just 2 hours. She has been so out of it all day, and when she is awake is miserable and vomitting tons of mucous-
Last year when this happened it was a NIGHTMARE, as we have to depend on Alexa’s own immunity to fight this-something that is already compromised by her Cancer and Chemo treatments
We are hopeful she will be OK for her big Princess party this weekend. The doctors are doing their best!
She is on some “big gun” antibiotics, but they are thinking its VIRAL-
Please say a prayer for Alexa, that she recovers quickly, and does OK.
Needless to say I have NO IDEA how long we will be here-and I cant access my photos from here, so no eye candy.
Im so stressed right now-where s my Vanilla Bean and Kahlua Chiller when I REALLY need it?
If you get bored give me a call here! LOL! Alexa is sleeping pretty much the entire time. I forgot how utterly boring and exhausting this is.
Ill keep ya posted! Just need to hope Alexa’s counts fight this nasty bug.
116 Responses for "We are in the hospital! Prayers please"
Oh Lauren!!! Alexa will continuely be in my prayers!!!! Don’t yo worry about eye candy for us!!! Please just take care of yourself and Princess Alexa!!!!! BIG HUGS FOR ALEXA AND YOU!!!!
Lauren,
Alexa, you & your family are always in my prayers, but extra prayers are on the list for this. Thank you for letting us know so we will know how to pray!! {{{{HUGS}}}}
I am covering you in prayer at this very moment. Don’t worry about anything but Miss Alexa getting better for her big party. Love and {{{HUGS}}} to all.
Sending lots of hugs, love and healing thoughts from Scotland UK for you and your family. XOXOX
Prayers have been said for Alexa and your family. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to all of you.
Oh Lauren, hang in there Sweetie. So sorry to hear that you’re having to deal with this. Will definitely be praying for Alexa and the rest of you too. Don’t worry about the party and certainly don’t worry about eye candy. You just focus on your family! HUGS!
I’ll be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope she is better for the big party. {{{{Hugs}}}
So sorry to hear Alexa is not well! Hugs for you, her and the rest of the family! Ill be praying that she is better in time for her big party! Lots of love Lauren!
I will keep you and Alexa in my thoughts and prayers, I am so sorry to hear this I do hope she recovers for her big party.
Lauren – I am so sorry that Alexa is in the hospital! Sending big hugs and good thoughts your way – hoping that Alexa will get better in time for her party! So sorry that you’re bored, too!
Hugs and good thoughts headed your way! Wishing Alexa a super speedy recovery!
Lauren,
Alexa and all of you will be in my prayers — count on it!!
{{{{HUGS}}}}
I’m so sorry to hear that Alexa is in the hospital. My thoughts are with you as you go through this with your little girl. Lots of {{{{HUGS}}}}!
I’m so sorry to hear she’s taken this turn. I will be thinking of her and sending well wishes her way. (((HUGS))) to you both.
Lauren, I’m sorry to hear that Alexa is so ill and had to be hospitalized. I will keep both of you in my thoughts until she returns home. I really really hope it’s before this weekend’s big Princess Party.
Lauren, Alexa has been in my prayers and will stay there until she gets better. I’m adding you too so that you will have the strength to be there for her.
Oh man! I know how horrible this weekend was for us (just having a ‘healthy’ kid with respiratory problems). I’m so sorry your little one is sick too! Sending prayers for her to feel better really soon!
Lauren – my heart is breaking…you know you’re always in our prayers, and I hope that she makes a quick turn for the better…I’m still kind of in disbelief…HUGS for all of you sweetie…
being at the hospital with your children it the worst ever. i am sorry that you are going through thar right now. i hope she has a speedy recovery!
Oh my Lauren! I’m sorry to hear that Alexa has taken a turn for the worse. I was coming here to tell you that I did your sketch on my blog but it doesn’t matter at all now…what matters most is Alexa and her getting well! She NEEDS to be better for her princess party right?! We all want to see her shine that day!! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Hey…I just wanted to let you all know that Alexa’s last name is Kauppila if you call the hospital. 🙂
I’m saying prayers for Alexa and you. And I too hope she’s better and can have that super princess party that you have been planning! Hugs to you both!
Oh, Lauren. I’m so sorry to hear this news. I’m praying for you and Alexa, girl. Have faith!!
Oh gosh; poor thing! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Lord, I pray that you will surround Alexa with your protection and allow her body to fight this. I pray for a peace for Lauren and her family. That you will assure her of your presence and love for her family. I pray that Alexa ‘s body will be able to fight and recover quickly. Thank-you that you hear our prayers.
Amen
Oh Lauren, my heart goes out to all of you — you are, without a doubt, in our prayers!!!
All of my thoughts and happy get well wishes go out to Alexa, and her support system – family and friends. -Anna.
Lauren, just wanted to pop in and let you know that I’m praying for a quick recovery for Alexa. I’m so sorry this is happening. BIG HUGS to all of you!!!!
Prayers are being said for all of you. I pray Alexa is much improved for her big party. I just know that all our prayers are being heard. Hugs to you all.
Cheryl
Oh, Lauren! I’ll definitely be praying for Alexa…and you!! Hang in there…and take care of your sweet girl!
She will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope with the medication her immune system can fight this quickly. I hope she’s better in time for her party! Lots of thoughts and prayers coming your way!
Oh my Lauren! Alexa and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers! I wish I could help you in some way. If you need anything…I know I’m not close by….but don’t hesitate to ask. We are all here for ya. My heart aches with this news.
Thinking of you all! hope alexa is home soon!
Lauren big hugs and good thoughts for you, Alexa and your family.
Lauren, I am so sorry to hear that Alexa has gotten so sick. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope Alexa is well for her princess party.
Sending big hugs out to you and your family! I hope Alexa gets well quickly–my thoughts and prayers are with her.
My prayers are with you and your daughter…I am so very sorry. May god be with you! Take care and please try to keep us updated!
Lauren, I am sending all my prayers and get well wishes to you and Alexa. She is a fighter and will get through this…have faith. Try to get some rest. Don’t stress about us…we are all good. Just keep us updated. BIG HUGS HON!
Big hugs and kisses for both of you. You are having many, many prayers said in your behalf. We are cheering for Alexa’s quick recovery, and for you to feel the love around you!
Sending Big paryers and hugs to you!!!
Hi!
I don’t know you, but saw a post about your daughter on SCS. I wanted to send you warm wishes. We are also in NH and my son has also been hospitalized at DHMC, so I know how hard it can be! Please email me if you’d like to chat. 🙂
Sorry to hear about Alexa, I hope she is feeling better real soon. Hugs to you, Alexa and your family!!!!!!!!!!
Lauren – So sorry to hear about Alexa…here’s hoping she is on the mend very soon. You take it easy too! You and your family are in my thoughts…hang in there.
Comfort and strength to you and your family, Lauren! Wishing with all my might for Alexa to shake this bug off, and return to good health! Many hugs & loves, Julie
May God’s healing hands be on Alexa right now. She is in our prayers.
thinking of you, alexa and the rest of your family. Hugs, Michele
Alexa and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers that she makes a quick recovery.
You are all in our prayers. Big hugs to Alexa and you from the southern tier of NH.
Lauren…I am so sorry to hear this news right along with everyone else! I hope she does well and that the *big guns* kick in and start giving her some help. Hang in there….we are all thinking about you and Alexa. Sending happy thoughts, prayers, and best wishes your way!
I’m praying for you all, Lauren! Hugs!
So sorry to hear about Alexa…She will be in my prayers both for a speedy recovery and that she will be well enough for her fabulous princess party!!! Wish I lived in MA..I would bring you a Vanilla Bean Kahlua Chiller…or two.
Oh Lauren,
I will prayer so hard for you and your baby. Try to keep your spirits up and know that we all are pulling for Alexa to be well in time for the party!
Hugs,
Gina K.
Lauren – big hugs and prayers that Alexa recovers quickly. Heather
Prayers and hugs for Alexa.
Hang in there and hug your little Princess for me. My prayers are with your family at this difficult time!
May the Lord bless Alexa with strength and health. May the Lord bless you with strength and perserverance.
Sending prayers and lots of love !! She will have to have strength for her princess party!!
You and Alexis are in our prayers.
Lauren – my thoughts and prayers are with Alexa.
Our family will be praying for your family.
XXOOXX from our family to yours.
Lauren – my thoughts and prayers are with you, Alexa, and your family. I hope she gets well really soon and has a wonderful bday party! Don’t worry about us – just take care of your family!! We’ll be here when you get back!! If you need anything at all, just let us know.. there are a ton of people rooting for Alexa!!
Just said a prayer for her, and will continue to do so. So hoping that she gets better for her big party! Huge hugs to you and Miss Alexa!
Oh no! Alexa and your family will be in my thoughts. I really hope she gets well soon.
Many prayers for Alexa to feel better quickly and much love for all of you coming from Georgia.
{{{hugs}}}
Hugs to you and Alexa- stay strong, both of you. Alexa is a figher and will be fine, I am sure!
got you in my prayers.
and if i knew i wouldn’t get lost, i’d drive up to DHMC and bring you one of those chillers you want. but knowing me, i’d get lost.
but back to the point…
{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}} to you and alexa and the rest of the family.
God bless you all.. you will be in my prayers.. tonight and contiually. I pray for wisdom for her doctors and peace for Alexa.
Holly (Toy)
Prayers to you and your family. Wisdom for the doctors and… healing for Alexa, and comfort for you Mom.
Sending TONS of hugs and prayers!!!!
Sending you a big hug, a down pillow, a soft bed and that vanilla chiller. I hope and pray that Alexa will be better quickly… Remember Princess Parties and be rescheduled – give your daughter a big bug – things will get better!
I check your blog fairly often and never leave a comment but I wanted to a few days ago when you posted that Alexa was sick….and then again when you didn’t get selected for your artwork (I can relate). But I could not resist any longer, just want you to know you’re in my thoughts and prayers, even though we are strangers!!!! God bless your whole family!!!
Lauren….big hugs and prayers for alexa and your whole family. WE are all praying for her and hoping she will be back on her feet in time for her party!
Try to rest.
Big hugs!
I will be putting alexa in my prayers. you take it easy also, no use you getting sick also as she needs you healthy also.
Lauren, I will keep Alexa and you in my prayers. Take care… Stacy
Oh Lauren! Take care. We are praying for Alexa…
**HUGZ**
Sending prayers to you & your family. Stay strong :}
Thoughts and prayers coming to you and your darling Alexa, Lauren! Hugs! Kittie
I will certainly be praying for you and Alexa. God bless you both!!
let’s pray now!
awesome God,
we bring alexa’s health before you tonight. you know all that her little body has been through already; you know the pain and the panic that fills her family today; you alone know what it will take to bring her through this. we pray that your hand of healing will be with alexa and her medical team. we also pray that your grace, wisdom, and strength will cover her family. God, we give you praise and honor for all that you have done in this family, and we give you the same for what you are going to do for this family. may miraculous healing come so that only you can be glorified. help us to reach out and be the encouragement and help that lauren needs at this time. let her feel all the love and prayers that are in her behalf tonight. comfort them and keep them in your arms.
we love you, Lord Jesus, and we are so thankful that you hear our prayers.
in christ’s name i pray…amen.
Lauren~
I’m so sorry Alexa has taken this bad turn. God will heal her and she will be the healthy girl she once was. Prayers are with you and your family.
Becky
aw, hon, i’m sorry to hear about Alexa!!! i’d call you now, but it’s 11:38pm for you!! i will keep you all in my prayers! {{{{{hugs}}}}}
Oh Lauren – I’m so sorry Alexa isn’t feeling well!! I’ll keep her in my prayers that her system fights this off and that she is back healthy to attend her Princess party this weekend!!
Sending (((hugs))) and prayers your way too!!
I’m so sorry Alexa is feeling so badly. 🙁 I will pray fervently this week that she will be feeling better soon and get to go home for her princess party. What a terrible time for pneumonia to rear its ugly head! God’s blessings for a quick recovery. 🙂
oh no!
Alexa is absolutely getting an extra prayer tonight – as are you and your whole family. try and get some sleep, and thank god for laptops!
Lauren, I am sending lots of love and prayers for you and your family. I pray for a speedy recovery full of smiles and laughter for her princess party.
oh Lauren I will definitely be praying for Alexa!! Keep us posted!
I am sending my thoughts to you and your little girl. I feel like I know you from your blog.
Lorri
Lots of hugs for you, Alexa and all your other family members…I am pulling for ya!
Alexa and yourself are such great inspirations. Sending my prayers and love to you. You do not know me but I view your cards all the time on SCS.
Jennifer
Sending you my thoughts and prayers wrapped in hugs for Alexa and the rest of your family. Please let Alexa know that she is a princess everyday!
Lots of hugs & prayers sent to Alexa & the rest of your family. I’ll pray for a speedy recovery for Alexa.
Oh Lauren, this just stinks! Right before Alexa’s big party, too. I will send up prayers for her.
Hugs and prayers for Alexa and your family. I hope that she heals very quickly.
Lauren: Wishing a speedy recovery for your daughter and I hope she is home this weekend to enjoy her “princess” party…She is a princess every day! Take care of yourself too!-Winnie
She’s a strong little fighter she will win again. I put out a prayer request to my group. Try to relax and keep your own health intact. Hugs Betsy
Praying for Alexa!!!!
Lauren, my prayers and warm thoughts go to you, Alexa and your entire family!! I have been viewing your blog daily for the past few months and feel like I know you all now! Especially with the SmileBox creations! ;o) Here’s hoping that Princess Alexa makes it home in time for her royal gathering!! Lots of love and hugs from Rising Sun, MD…Shawn
Lauren –
Please know that I am praying extra prayers for you and Alexa right now.
Our little Alexa is a strong little girl and quite the fighter. She’ll get past this. My heart goes out to you both. I’m praying for you and thinking good thoughts.
I’m only a phone call away if you need to chit-chat. Hang in there and get your rest too. Give Alexa a big {{{hug}}} from me and here’s one for you too… {{{HUGS}}}
Love, Renee
Lauren, I will keep Alexa and your family in my prayer. I hope she feels better for her princess party homecoming..Chris
Lauren…we’re praying for everyone right now. I hope you are able to feel the love and support and prayers from everyone but most of feeling the arms of our heavenly father wrapped around you all right now.
{{{BIG HUGS}}} and prayers for all of you but especially Alexa…
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding… Prov. 3:5
So sorry {{{Lauren}}} Hugs to you and Alexa and your whole family. Well wishes to {{{Alexa}}}
alexa and your family are in my thoughts–i hope she is better soon!
Lauren – sending Alexa, you, and the rest of your family lots of hugs, prayers, and positive thoughts.
I will keep Alexa in my prayers.
wow! I have total awe of all you do. This past Easter my daughter (2) was Dartflighted to Dartmouth and spent 7 days in the ICU with a breathing tube and 3 in pediatrics. Those were the scariest days of my life. The docs and nurses were wonderful and she is totally fine now. But it is incredibly hard to see your baby be so sick. I will keep you and your family in my prayers!
Alexa,
I saw your beautiful princess dress and glass slippers. Rest and get well so you can wear them for your party. We are all praying for you to get better. It really stinks when you get sick. Just let our love come you way.
Hugs Lauren to you and your family. I just love your videos. Your kids are real cuties.
I hope you will take a video of the party.
Love,
Mary Kay
Lauren – Alexa is in my prayers today (as she is all other days as well) and I really hope she can beat this thing quickly so she can enjoy her princess birthday party. As cliche as it will sound to say “I feel like I know you”, I actually feel that way as my sister Tracey (Cuccicoo1002) has talked about you and Alexa so often.
Hugs,
Kerrie
Lauren – you area all in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that Alexa bounces back quickly and that she is ready to go for her big party!
Lauren – hugs and prayers going up for Alexa and the family.
Lauren,
My thoughts, prayers, and every bit of positive energy are with you and your family!
Lauren, Big Hugs again to you and the family, expecially Alexa!! Already started on the prayers!
Angie
I’m so sorry!! I hope she gets better soon and is able to have her party this weekend! 😀
I am prayin’ for ya girl! You amaze me with all you handle and still keep going strong!
Lauren, Alexa is in my prayers for a speedy recovery! Hugs and prayers to you and your family. Candy
Lauren, I’ll be thinking of you and Alexa. We want her well for that party! Big hugs to your whole family. I can’t imagine how difficult this must be for you.
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