Caroline is in the hospital

Yesterday, mom and Caroline went to the pediatrician because she appeared to be ill. She stopped nursing and was weak physically. We had her further evaluated at the local hospital, St. Vincents. Once there, the staff performed a blood test, started an IV, did a urinalysis, and a lumbar puncture (also known as a spinal tap). She was then transferred to the pediatric ICU at Columbia, which has a dedicated children's hospital. My mom arrived late last night. Here is what we know:
*her blood work showed nothing significant
*her white blood cell count was normal, suggesting that this is not bacterial
*her chest xray came back normal
*the initial tests on the spinal fluid were also insignificant
*urine looked fine
*she was a bit dehydrated

She will be having a MRI, CT scan, and other tests today. The doctors I have talked to hope that this is just a virus and she will be home by the weekend. Please keep Caroline and her family in your prayers!
Love,
Mary Ellen