We're back

Nathan started running a fever late Saturday night.  By 6am on Sunday he had thrown up at his fever was over 101.  We called the doctor on call and were told to bring him to Cardinal Glennon ER, but that we would probably be admitted.  That morning his fever got to 103.6.  He was miserable.  We were admitted, and within 10 hours his blood cultures were positive for infection.

All we know so far is that there is an infection in his blood.  We are waiting on the type and how long we will be here.  I am praying for God to heal Nathan's body quickly, and for him to be more comfortable.  I am hoping to be out in time for Isaac's birthday in 9 days.  His fever is down, but he has been pretty fussy.

Homecoming: Finally Together

Nathan was released from the hospital Tuesday, November 22nd.  I got to put the boys in matching blue and green plaid shirts.  It was a sweet day.  Isaac was so excited, and it was surreal that Nathan was actually home.  Its great to have both of my boys together.  It is also a lot of work.

We hook all of Nathans IVs up.  His IV nutrition runs from 7pm to 9am, then he has another medication that runs twice a day from 9-11 am and pm.  We have to inject the vitamins into the IV nutritrion.  Then he has oral medication at 8a, 2p, and 9p.  The poor little guy has 6 of them in the morning, and 2 mouth swabs.  He does not like it very much, and it has proven to be a challenge.  There is constant activity in the house.

Isaac loves spending time with his little brother and making him smile.  He even loves wearing shirts that match.

We are starting to get a routine, but it is busy.  I have to take Nathan in for out patient treatment every Monday and Thursday.  So far we are usually there until 2pm.

God has answered a lot of prayers to bring us this far.  He is good!