Last night was stressful and frustrating. The fever is up again and still present today. Cody also has a rash on his body. There are a lot of things that could be going on. They are checking his blood for any other bacteria or now viruses. We are trying a new med to lower the fever. He got platelets today and will be getting a blood transfusion here shortly. He will be getting another chest xray today because although the oxygen level is good, he is breathing faster.
It is a waiting time for us. His white blood count went back to .1 but that is ok and expected, so they tell me.
I will keep you posted on the rest of the day.
Cody is being a real trooper through all of this. He is sleeping most of the time but he is being so cooperative each time he is woken up for blood pressure, temperature, oxygen readings, glucose sticks, weight, and to take pills orally. Many of you know that I used to say he was the world's worst patient. He was so uncooperative and in so much pain for his tonsillectomy a few years back. He would fight me at the dentist for an impression. He was just not a good patient. And he has that normal stubborn Taurus streak in him anyway. Well, he is not only the bravest 16 year old I know but he is the world's best patient now. Keep up the good work, son.
No comments:
Post a Comment