Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Summer Virus

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.

8 comments:

Katie Scott said...

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!!

DeAnna said...

I will be praying that he gets better quickly! Let me know if you want us to drop off some popsicles or something cool.

Dina said...

Glad that it appears to just be a virus. Hopefully he feels better soon and surgery proceeds as planned.

Dina

Unknown said...

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

The Portas said...

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!

Amy, Steve, Molly, Paige and Garrett said...

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

Jane said...

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.

Unknown said...

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!