Gideon’s First ER Visit

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Just one week shy of turning 21 months, Gideon had his very first visit to the ER. It started early Saturday morning. He was more fussy than usual and after eating, he did something crazy that he never does…he took a 3 hour nap!!

And even though we woke him up, he never really woke up. He dozed in and out, and was very lethargic. He threw up everything except his toenails, and wouldn’t eat or drink anything. His armpit temperature went from 101 to a consistent 103.5, so we made the decision to take him to the ER.

The only problem was that we were visiting Kevin’s parents which is 2 hours away from the hospital where Gideon’s specialists reside…yikes!! So we hopped in the car, with big sis in tow, and made the 2 hour trip in record time!!! (It was way less than 2 hours…the hubs may or may not have sped. I plead the 5th.)

We checked in, got taken back almost immediately (I may have pulled the terminal kid card on the intake form), had a chest x-ray, blood work and IV fluids, and then checked out! We were there for a total of 4 hours. I was seriously impressed by this!!

The diagnosis was an upper respiratory infection with a small touch of possible pneumonia (apparently it was very hard to see, but someone thinks they saw it). But the interesting part was when they came back to draw more blood. A second sample confirmed the first and we now have to follow-up with a hematologist. Apparently both samples indicated that Gideon’s platelet count is in the 85K range when it should be in the 130K range.

So what does this mean?

I have no clue, and I probably should. They didn’t say what it meant only that we should see a hematologist. I should be researching and calling my PBD parents group…but its 1:30 am and if I’m being honest, I’m too darn tired to care or Google it.

Anyways, whatever the case, God’s not surprised nor worried about it and right now, I’m not either.

ER Visit 1, this mamma 0

Stay tuned for next week, when we have a swallow study, an ABR, and a hematologist appointment…all in the same week.

Lord help me.

 

20 thoughts on “Gideon’s First ER Visit”

  1. We were unable to sleep after your 2:00a.m. text. So dad and I drove home around 3:00am and we are getting ready to sleep for a couple of hours. Please call your mamma when you are rested sweetie. We love you and we are here for you.

  3. Praying for sweet Gideon, you, Kevin and Laynie!!!! Stay strong in your faith because the big guy has it in control!!!

  5. I’m so sorry Sam! That sounds scary. I am praying for some answers and rest for you. Love you and sweet Gideon!!

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