Around 3:15 Drew's fever got up to 103.2 (orally), and he still had a good hour before he could have more motrin. I could tell he was getting hot when I saw him curled up on the couch again. I asked him if he wasn't feeling good and he said "I'm just sick all day." Poor little guy.
When we got to the doctor I waited until they got a temp and then gave him motrin in the office. He was asleep on me again and I was so hot! The doctor checked his lungs, ears, throat, and everything was clear. His sats were normal. They did a quick urine test which came back clean, but they sent it to the lab anyway. They also did a blood culture and CBC, just in case. What we're guessing is that he just has a summer virus and he will have a temp for 2-3 days and then get better. It's a bummer we can't do much to make him feel better, but it's good that it's not respiratory. The doctor said if it is what we think it is, he should still be able to have surgery as scheduled. That is a blessing!
So we're just praying that we can keep him comfortable and that this virus works it's way out of his system very quickly.
Drew
Drew is a happy 7-year-old who loves his family, his friends, and everything Star Wars! He was born with a CHD, specifically interrupted aortic arch, VSD, hypoplastic aortic root and DiGeorge Syndrome. He has had three open-heart surgeries, the most recent was in May 2008 at Stanford. He is so strong and brave and we are very proud of him.
Ava
Ava is a spirited 5-year-old girl. She loves her family, friends and climbing, jumping and dancing. She brings us a lot of joy and a lot of drama! She is heart healthy. We love to see all the adventures she has!
This is how Drew's heart is now!
One and a half ventricle repair 1) VSD closed with a patch 2) Conduit from right ventricle to pulmonary artery . Drew still has the SVC connected to the PA in the upper left. Thank you Dr. Hanley and Dr. Mainwaring!
8 comments:
I enjoyed catching up on your posts. Even though we chatted today, I love reading about your life, too!! I am so sorry that Drew got sick today--let me know if you need any sanity breaks and I can come hang out at your house so you can get out for a bit...Love ya!!
I will be praying that he gets better quickly! Let me know if you want us to drop off some popsicles or something cool.
Glad that it appears to just be a virus. Hopefully he feels better soon and surgery proceeds as planned.
Dina
I'm sure your a wreck with surgery only 9 days away. I'm praying this will leave as quick as it came. He is healed in Jesus name!!!
Love ya,
Vanessa
I am sure that's all it is. No worries, everything will be fine and surgery will happen as scheduled! I feel it! Let that nasty fever run its course.
Praying for you guys!
Oh no! I was so bummed when I read your post! That totally sucks! I'll be praying for a quick recovery. Praise the Lord that it appears to be relatively "minor".
Amy
Like you need more drama. I'm hoping and praying that this passes quickly and won't interfere with the plans you've made for surgery.
You're doing a great job.
I miss seeing you at Moms on Wednesdays. But I know I can always catch up with whats going on in your everchanging lives by just checking out your blog! So sorry to hear about Drew having this summer virus. I am so happy to hear that thats all it might be and surgery is still on track! Ill keep you guys in my prayers!
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