Back to the hospital we go….

So our great news was short lived when Ezra woke up with a fever on Thursday.

The cancer Dr. had told us early on that they don’t usually lose kids to leukemia, but they lose them to infections. So I knew it was imperative to get him to the hospital. Fevers are the first sign of infection.

Ezra got so sick, so quickly, I really thought I was losing him, he looked awful. When we got to the ER they immediately started him on antibiotics and fluids. They start the antibiotics before they even confirm the infection, because time is precious if it is an infection.

We spent almost all day in the ER because they could not find us a bed, then after they found a bed they decided to move him to PICU anyway, because he was having low blood pressure.

The next day they confirmed that he did indeed have a blood infection.

I can’t even tell you how many RN’s and Dr.’s have told me I did the right thing by bringing him in so quickly.

This would have killed him had we not gotten immediate medical attention.

Wow that is scary to type.

This is common for children with ALL, it happens, and you just have to be diligent in monitoring your child.

So now Ezra has to stay in the hospital for 10-14 days to receive antibiotics through his IV.

He has already received a blood transfusion which helped with his blood pressure. And he is getting pumped with antibiotics and fluids.

The good news is by the time he gets out we will be done with the first phase of his chemo treatment, which is the hardest, most intense phase. It greatly compromises Ezra’s system.

A very kind soul is helping me set up another blog just for Ezra updates. So I will let you all know when that is complete so you can look there for updates.

I had hoped to get back to my Manic Mother blogging routine this week, but it must wait a couple more weeks.

I miss my camera, my kitchen aide, and my creative outlet!

Thanks again for all the support, we feel so loved!