On a day reserved to celebrated love I want to express my great love to my two special guys (well, three if you count Finny!) We had quite an eventful week at our house. Last Sunday Liam began running a fever. With no cold or flu symptoms I worried about the source, so after a call to the doctor on Sunday night we agreed to go in to the office Monday morning. Even though Liam was not quite himself, he still managed to smile and flirt with all the staff. Since the doctor couldn't find anything wrong either we were sent to the lab for multiple test including a urinalysis. By Tuesday Liam still had a fever, looked pale, refused to eat and had his Mommy in a state of panic. We went back to the doctor's office and found out that he had a urinary tract infection. This is rare in little boys and instantly raises suspicions of kidney problems. Liam had to be admitted to the hospital for IV antibiotics and multiple ultrasounds, labs and x-rays. As a nurse I knew what needed to be done....as a Mom it was incredibly hard to watch as your baby is poked and prodded. Liam proved his strength and knocked out his IV 3 times! Sadly, each IV insertion took multiple sticks, his hands and feet bare the bruises. I have never felt so helpless. I'm so thankful that Frank and Nazar were able to give him a blessing and that my parents were able to rush down and stay with us. We spent 3 days and 2 very long nights in the hospital. The test all came back normal and were discharged home with oral antibiotics (which Liam treats like poison!) When I think back to my life about 3 Valentines ago I would never have imagined that I would be blessed with an amazing, loving husband and a sweet little boy that steals my heart each time he smiles. We are all doing well and are thankful for all our blessings. Happy Valentines Day to everyone we love!
Hanging out in our room.
This made Daddy believe that it was some sort of primate virus.
Again, pulling his feet up to play.
Hanging out with Daddy. Daddy needs a shave.
Nurse Mommy making sure everything is ok.
Playing with Grandma.
Mommy in the pediatric wheelchair. Think thin hips!
3 comments:
My most dreaded hospital common proceedure is the IV. I cry when they put mine in, and I would cry ten times harder having to be so helpless watching them do it to one of my babies. I'm so sorry you and Liam had to go through all of that. I hope he gets well soon, if that is something that can be completely cured. How scary! I've been worried about you guys.
AH! It makes me sick to my stomach thinking he (and you) had to endure all that. He is sooooooooo cute! Glad it didn't turn out to be anything serious!
I was so sad to hear Liam was in the hospital. Glad everything is better and you are all home.
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