After spending close to three days in the hospital, Lukey was finally released and allowed to come home. He was diagnosed as having Rota virus (which I think is interesting, given the fact that he is the only one of my kids to have been vaccinated against it) and dehydration.
Last Thursday we made another trip to the E.R. (where they still haven't installed a Fearnside express lane. What's up with that?!), this time for breathing difficulties. Despite being given the maximum amount of Albuterol at home, he was still coughing, choking and struggling to breathe. So we spent 7 fun-filled hours sitting in an over-crowded L.A. emergency room (way to balance the budget Califronia law makers! Hospital closures are always a great way to cut corners!) where he was treated for bronchial-something and allowed to come home. He still has a cough and some wheezing which seems to be managed with oral steroids and nebulizer treatments.
Tomorrow he has a follow-up appointment with the Gasteroenterologist to review some of the tests that were done in the hospital. Then Wednesday Luke will go in for a sweat-chloride test at a children's hospital in Long Beach to determine whether or not he has Cystic Fibrosis.
Keith and I have suspected for a long time that there is something going on with Lukey. We are relieved to finally be heading towards some answers (God willing), but scared at some of the potential diagnoses.
Ultimately, we know God is Sovereign and that he loves Lukey much more than we do. We also know that there is no better place for Lucas to be than in the care of our Heavenly Father. God has truly sustained us and we know that He will continue to do so.
Thanks for praying for Lukey and our family! I will post when we know more.
Monica
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5 comments:
oh, goodness, yes, we will be praying for you and lucas. can't imagine your emotions right now, but i'm glad it looks like you'll be getting some answers soon. god bless you all.
Whoa. That's some scary stuff, but you have a wonderful attitude, Monica. We will continue to pray for your child.
We will be praying as well. I agree with Joanie that you have such a positive, Godly attitude. I admire your willingness to love Luke with open hands. Easy to say, hard to do.
wow... we will keep praying. thank you for the update.
i didn't realize you'd updated your blog. have you found out any more? you and keith are such great parents. i'll be praying for you guys!!!!!!!!!!
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