Yes, we are in the hospital. Luis has had a bad cough for about a month, a cough that reminded me of when he was first diagnosed. You can imagine my concern. He has been to the hospital numerous times during this period for puffers, antibiotics, and now three separate x-rays. In the early hours yesterday, Luis' cough had me worried. It was frequent and intense. He then spiked a fever of 38.4°C. I brought him to the hospital and this third x-ray combined with the other factors revealed that Luis had a community acquired pneumonia and a sinus infection. Nothing to suggest more cancer.
He is being treated with IV antibiotics for at least two days. He is also on oral antibiotics which will assist with his sinus infection. The doctor expects he should be better tomorrow, enough that he will not require more IV antibiotics, and we may get discharged.
What makes this even more disappointing is that we had special plans for yesterday and today. Yesterday, Luis was looking forward to a birthday party for his friend. And today, I had a family dinner party planned for Luis' end of chemo. It's often hard to get my family together but everything was booked, the hall, the catering, the special cupcakes. I even had everything packed to set up. The only positive in all of this is that Luis never knew it was coming and still doesn't know. Sadly, this is how I've had to operate since Luis got sick over two years ago. Too many times in the past I would set plans and have to cancel them because Luis or even people we wanted to see were sick. Like the time I booked our first trip to camp, planned it for months, we were all excited, and Luis got hospitalized because of a fever. I can handle the let down, but it's really hard for a child.
So now we wait to see how he is tomorrow.
--Mommy
Hi Jen
ReplyDeleteI read your blog today, I am praying for you and Luis. He is a big brave boy and you are a strong Mom. He’s going to be a big teenager before you know it and you will look back and remember all these days. He will remember that Mommy was by my side the whole time and there is nothing more precious than that. He won't remember anything else accept for you, Jen. Keep doing what you are doing, keep smiling because your smile is precious to him. Jesus and God are by your side every step of the way. I know your busy but know I am here for you. Rasha Ingratta xo.