AUTHOR: Scott G DATE: 3:58:00 PM ----- BODY:

Found out what bacteria it is..

Today we found out exactly what kind of bacterial infection Alex has gotten. Believe it or not, it's "Escherichia coli". Otherwise known as E. coli. You may remember the cases years ago when people consumed infected beef from a burger chain called "Jack in the Box". This particular case may've just been caused by the bacteria being in the birth canal. This article explains it pretty well: "E. coli is also an important cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns. They can be infected by E. coli found in the birth canal." "In newborns, the first signs of E. coli may be subtle. You might see the baby develop some combination of poor feeding, pauses in breathing, a temperature that is too high or too low, irritability, or excessive sleepiness. Some babies vomit, have diarrhea, or have swollen bellies." I have put in bold the symptoms we saw in Alex, luckily she didn't experience all the others. Hopefully with time and antibiotics she'll be fine. Keep reading for more details as they become known. Today I went to an interview (which turned into two) for a job at a job I applied for a while ago. I've read stories from people who've worked there and they've been awful, but I'm sure different stores are different. Of course this job won't be my savior at all. I'm looking for something bigger and better out of life. Unfortunately I just have to endure some crappy jobs along the way. It's all about making strides in the right direction. They may not be a big deal, but anything that improves things is welcomed. We'll see how the third and final interview tomorrow at noon goes. Tune in here for the details. :) Until tomorrow.. --------