It’s been a crazy week. After his visit to the ER last Saturday, Gideon was doing well.. for the most part. Unfortunately, he never really returned to his normal, head banging self.
Last night we noticed Gideon had a rash on his abdomen and a low grade fever. This morning he didn’t have a fever, but he seemed to be in pain when I sat him up. I noticed the rash had spread a bit and figured he was probably having a reaction to the antibiotics. As the rest of the morning unfolded, I felt like he was struggling to breath; but it would come and go in spurts. So I canceled his therapies for the day and took him to the pediatrician.
After looking him over, she suggested his rash was due to a virus, and that we should see the on-call hematologist immediately. Once we got to the hospital, the rash had spread, his fever was back, and the doctor made the decision to admit him.
On top of the rash and fever, Gideon’s platelet count is still low (85K). Plus he has moments where he’s lethargic again. He just sits motionless and stares off into space. (NOT what I had in mind when I was complaining about him struggling in my arms!!) Also he’s not eating/drinking anything again and when he does, it’s very little.
So now we are awaiting the tests results from the blood, urine, nasal swab, etc. And since we were admitted later in the day, the results won’t be ready until tomorrow afternoon…sometime around 1 pm (or at least that is what we were told). I will be posting throughout the day as we get more answers. If I don’t respond to texts, emails, and calls, please know it’s probably because we didn’t get much sleep tonight.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and support for our little man. I’m confident he will be just fine. He’s our little warrior and I don’t think he’s going anywhere anytime soon.
For Gideon – praying for quick test results with available solutions and quick recovery. For you and family – praying for impowering rest even if it’s small and sparatic, and as always comfort in the storm.
Thanks Carrilee!! We so appreciate it!!! God bless!
Praying for Gideon’s fast recovery and for you all to have peace and rest tonight!
Thanks Kristi!! God bless!!
love your humor! Hugs and prayers!
🙂 Thanks Marisa!!
Our prayers are with all of you. I am the grandparent of a little boy just like Gideon and I know what you are all going through.
God Bless,
Pat
Thanks Patricia!! You’re a warrior grandma!!! God bless all you do!!!
Prayers going up for this precious boy. Hope he is better soon.
Thanks Kelly for your prayers!!
Prayers are being lifted got this sweet little soul. I pray God will touch his little body and heal him.God Bless the whole family
Thanks Diana!! We appreciate it!!
Gideon is a warrior and God is right beside him. Life is not easy as God has never promised that but he does live within those who believe and have faith in him and Gideon could have any better parents then Kevin and you as your faith will carry your family a long way! Being strong and keeping the faith is number one in gods book . We all will continue to be strong and continue our prayers along with Kevin and you and know it’s not just Gideon who we are praying for it is your whole family. Love to all of you.
Thanks Wendy! He is a warrior!!! I appreciate your kind and encouraging words. Thank you for your prayers, God bless!
Couldn’t have any better parents than Kevin and you.
Thanks Wendy!! 🙂
Praying for you guys and for total and complete healing in the name of Jesus!! Gideon is such a precious warrior!! I love the first part of this verse…But the Spirit of the Lord clothed Gideon… (Judges 6:34)
Praying for rest and trust as you are in the waiting! God is closer than your very breath!! Thankful for the updates so we can be praying for you guys!!
Thanks Kristina!! I just love you!! Thanks for your encouragement and your prayers. You’re so sweet! 🙂