For the few still following:
-We went in for labs today (Monday) and everything is going great. I'd say he's 95% healed. He needs to add a few more red blood cells and his kidneys need to finish flushing out a few more toxins, but for all intents and purposes, he's healthy
-We will consult interventional radiation tomorrow to schedule his final procedure: removing his Boo Tubes (catheter)
-Boo's acting like himself more and more everyday. More laughter, more walking (even running occasionally) and certainly more mischief
By the end of this week this whole thing should be behind us.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Dialysis
We made a quick trip to the hospital for routine blood tests this morning. Things are looking good. The only thing requiring any action is the red blood cell count. It's still low, which is expected, so we'll probably do a transfusion with dialysis tomorrow.
We're crossing our fingers and the doctors won't make any promises but there's a good chance he won't require further dialysis after tomorrow's run. If that's the case the final element in this saga will be removing the HD line. We are so close to truly looking at this in the rear view mirror.
We're crossing our fingers and the doctors won't make any promises but there's a good chance he won't require further dialysis after tomorrow's run. If that's the case the final element in this saga will be removing the HD line. We are so close to truly looking at this in the rear view mirror.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Baby Steps
There are only so many times I can say, "What a day!" But here I am saying it again.
It's really nice to have Boo finally recovering at home. His urine output is almost back to normal and we're seeing steady improvements in his vascular system and kidneys. I would say he's 90% recovered.
When we had our hall-pass a few days ago the doctors were really hoping it would lift his spirits. It didn't work quite as well as hoped but I think it was good to get some fresh air. It wasn't quite the right dose at the right time. But today was the perfect dose of "normal." Getting a little sun on his skin, a little dirt under his nails and mixing it up with his siblings and chickens has really lifted his spirits. Sometimes all it takes is a little Silly Putty.
It's really nice to have Boo finally recovering at home. His urine output is almost back to normal and we're seeing steady improvements in his vascular system and kidneys. I would say he's 90% recovered.
When we had our hall-pass a few days ago the doctors were really hoping it would lift his spirits. It didn't work quite as well as hoped but I think it was good to get some fresh air. It wasn't quite the right dose at the right time. But today was the perfect dose of "normal." Getting a little sun on his skin, a little dirt under his nails and mixing it up with his siblings and chickens has really lifted his spirits. Sometimes all it takes is a little Silly Putty.
Our Little Swinger
We're Home!!!
We just got home from the hospital!!!
Now we're out-patients. Way better. My stupid card reader isn't working otherwise I'd upload the pictures I took.
It's nice to be home. Especially since dialysis was a bit of a fiasco this morning. It was less than pleasurable.
Now we're out-patients. Way better. My stupid card reader isn't working otherwise I'd upload the pictures I took.
It's nice to be home. Especially since dialysis was a bit of a fiasco this morning. It was less than pleasurable.
Twilight
More good news:
-We just spoke to his doctor and it looks like his time left in the hospital is short. Basically it's up to us (and Boo) when we want to make the transition from hospital to home. Place your bets.
-Dialysis is scheduled for every other day, as needed. His kidneys still aren't fully functioning so we make require a few more runs of dialysis.
-Boo is feeling much better. He's in good spirits but still pretty tired. We finally got him out of his hospital gown and in some clothes.
Poor Boo hasn't walked in two weeks. I made him take a couple steps last night and just standing makes him wobble. It's like watching a baby learn to walk. He doesn't trust his legs.
Totally unrelated but exciting none-the-less: today is Daniel's first day of kindergarten. Mollie is at home taking pictures which I'll try to post later. Life as normal is within sight.
-We just spoke to his doctor and it looks like his time left in the hospital is short. Basically it's up to us (and Boo) when we want to make the transition from hospital to home. Place your bets.
-Dialysis is scheduled for every other day, as needed. His kidneys still aren't fully functioning so we make require a few more runs of dialysis.
-Boo is feeling much better. He's in good spirits but still pretty tired. We finally got him out of his hospital gown and in some clothes.
Poor Boo hasn't walked in two weeks. I made him take a couple steps last night and just standing makes him wobble. It's like watching a baby learn to walk. He doesn't trust his legs.
Totally unrelated but exciting none-the-less: today is Daniel's first day of kindergarten. Mollie is at home taking pictures which I'll try to post later. Life as normal is within sight.
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