The good news is Ashton woke this morning and the first thing he said was "I had such a good sleep, Mommy." He is looking much better and acting better. Not back to his normal self completely, but definitely better then yesterday. The bad news is the dr.s all came in a few minutes ago and confirmed to me that my mothers intuition was right on. He has a staph infection that started from the sore on his nose and went to the blood. They said they think we came in just in time. If we would have waited, things would NOT be good. They started him on some heavy antibiotics yesterday, the kind that are made to fight staph, this particular kind. They are going to watch him very closely and do a blood culture each day to make sure his infection doesn't go to his heart, or any other vital organ. The dr. does think he has turned the corner though because his heart rate is back down, his fever is down, and the sore on his nose is less red.
They took his feeding tube out yesterday because of the sore, so today he had to get another one in, on the other side, and it was tough. He is doing better now and is playing with a dr. who came in to check him out because he has been just sitting and staring in a trance like state. He is playing now though and wearing rubber gloves.
Boy, I don't know how I'm going to get through these next few months. I wonder if there will ever be a time between chemo's where he doesn't need to be hospitalized. I sometimes wish, as hard as it is, to just be able to stay in here until he is all done with treatments. Please, everyone, send us prayers and positive thoughts that Ashton will overcome this infection and get better soon.
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Oh Dori, we are saddened to learn that Ashton is back in the hospital. We will be praying for Ashton's recovery and for your family's endurance and strength! Love,
The Erickson Family
Have been following Ashtons story through this blog. My Nephew is fighting the same disease and is a couple of weeks behind Ashton as far as treatment is concerned. He starts chemo next week. He is 10 so a lot older than your son. I am praying for Ashton and your whole family. I am so glad Ashton has a Mom like you. To be a hero in scary times is an incredible thing, and have no doubt you are Ashtons hero.
God Bless
Karen
cKaren,
Thank you for your prayers. If your nephews parents want to contact me, just to have someone to chat with, please give them my email. Doribelle31@aol.com
I would also love to hear their story.
Dori
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