Water Retention

This is a picture of Abi, a week before starting her on the ACTH

AND

This is Abi at the beginning of Week 6 on the ACTH

One of the side effects of the ACTH steroid is, water retention. This is by far the most swollen we have seen Abi. You can see how swollen she is throughout her body, but her face is the most noticeable.
Carol, one of her weekend nurses came on Saturday & couldn't believe the change in her. It is definitely sad to see her go through all of this. She isn't moving around as much as she used to. But the Dr. said once she's completely off the treatment, our precious Abi should return back to herself. I'm excited for that day.
As for the RSV, I think we're almost out of the woods. She's doing much better, & just has the lingering cough. She is still pretty irritable & doesn't like Mom so much. The nurses & I have come to the conclusion of why she isn't too fond of me right now; It's because I am helping hold her still while she gets her shot & checked daily. Daddy is her rescuer & that is why she wants him constantly. Sad, but TRUE! Also, she's a big fan of Grandma Jaques too!