This about a friend's granddaughter *UPDATE*
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Her Dad is totally an anti-vaxxer and rightwing wacko. My friend's husband (let's call him John) is the father of the sick baby's mother. My heart is breaking for them. Here is what she has told me about what's going on:
Just wanted to let you know Steph texted late last night and their 3-year-old, is in Texas Children's Hospital with breathing difficulties and fluid on her lungs. They're supposedly going to take her into surgery this morning to drain the fluid from her lungs but she didn't say what the diagnosis was. I think we kinda know. More to come. Helluva start to the new year. John is beside himself, mostly with anger at how cavalier the parents have been. They sent a video last week of Collins doing little cheers in the middle of a packed Houston Texans football game, and their Christmas was just packed with huge crowded social events, so it's not hard to figure out what happened. Plus Steph tested positive for COVID antibodies again about 10 days ago, so she's had it twice now. She said she is still thinking about getting a vaccination but is still uncertain about it. Just shoot me now! Anyway, more to come on little Collins.
And then this update:
Just got another update: They drained an unusually large amount of fluid from Collins' lungs and have admitted her to ICU. They will determine in a few hours whether to place her on a ventilator but this is not the outcome any of us were prepared for. Steph has yet to tell us what the diagnosis is but we don't really have to ask. My heart is breaking and John has withdrawn into complete silence. For him, this is enormous distress. Will write more later when we know more.
As you may or may not know, I'm not a particularly religious person, but prayers are in order for this innocent child. 
*UPDATE*
Another update: They didn't have to put a ventilator in - whew! She is requiring frequent breathing treatments, oxygen and some other stuff. Her fever is under control now but they are going to keep her for a bit in the hospital. Still don't know exactly what's wrong with her, things have stayed a bit sketchy with Steph but we're pretty glad to hear she is not going to have a ventilator for now. Baby steps, but we'll take what we can get.
Thanks for your prayers and healing vibes. You are all the best!
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He is a really controlling guy, obviously, and she is the stereotypical Texas housewife and minor socialite. I can't begin to understand how a mother could "fall in line" behind this asshole. But you are right in your assessment. 
I hope she recovers.
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