***********​*Update****​*******
If you haven't read the first update today, you can read it in the journal.

We just got back from Dr. Benzick's. Alex's throat is extremely red. Luckily, the rapid strep test was negative. The strep test from the lab will be back on Saturday and Dr. Benzick will call us with the results. In the meantime, I am relieved that we are safe to stay home for Christmas. We will just continue to watch Alex closely.

Tha​nk you for all the prayers.
Ali