My mom took Matthew to the doctor for the second time in two weeks last night. They had diagnosed him with an infection, but we had the feeling he was misdiagnosed when he kept getting high fevers. It turns out that this sweet little 18 month old has anemia. They said that his blood count is at half of what it should be. He could be in the hospital for days, weeks, possibly even months. Matthew is an active little boy who's stuck in a hospital bed with an IV in his arm.
The things we need prayer for are that he stays calm, doesn't try to take his IV out, and that he will eat! So far, he's refusing to eat, and he can't get better until he starts eating. Also, we need prayer for our family as we take turns staying with him in the hospital, and my parents as they make the decisions that they need to make in this.
I really don't know how many people read my blog, but if you do, please, please remember to pray for Matthew. I'll post an update when I have any more news.
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11:30 AM Friday
Later on this afternoon they are going to give Matthew a blood transfusion. They said that's the quickest way to get him well. If all goes well, we might be able to bring him home tomorrow. When I was talking to my dad on the phone I could hear Matthew chattering happily in baby talk in the background. He does still need to eat though. Thanks for all the prayers, and please keep them up!
5:00 PM Friday
Just got home from the hospital. Matthew was sleeping when we left after being given some tylenol. They started the blood transfusion while he was sleeping so he wouldn't fight. Before he went to sleep, he was walking all over the room, bringing his IV stand wherever he went. He only got a little fussy when a nurse would come in the room. We brought his beloved Veggie Tales dvds so he could watch them on the tv over there. He was pretty happy with that and my panda pillow pet. He ate a little bit of toast and drank some strawberry banana smoothie from McDonald's besides drinking his milk. Hopefully he can come home tomorrow!
11:30 AM Saturday
MATTHEW'S COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
******UPDATES******
11:30 AM Friday
Later on this afternoon they are going to give Matthew a blood transfusion. They said that's the quickest way to get him well. If all goes well, we might be able to bring him home tomorrow. When I was talking to my dad on the phone I could hear Matthew chattering happily in baby talk in the background. He does still need to eat though. Thanks for all the prayers, and please keep them up!
5:00 PM Friday
Just got home from the hospital. Matthew was sleeping when we left after being given some tylenol. They started the blood transfusion while he was sleeping so he wouldn't fight. Before he went to sleep, he was walking all over the room, bringing his IV stand wherever he went. He only got a little fussy when a nurse would come in the room. We brought his beloved Veggie Tales dvds so he could watch them on the tv over there. He was pretty happy with that and my panda pillow pet. He ate a little bit of toast and drank some strawberry banana smoothie from McDonald's besides drinking his milk. Hopefully he can come home tomorrow!
11:30 AM Saturday
MATTHEW'S COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
I will be praying! Stay strong!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely be praying for the Lord's grace in this difficult situation, and for Matthew particularly:)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about this! Poor little guy, it must be hard for him being stuck in the hospital. I will definitely remember to keep Matthew and your family in my prayers.
ReplyDelete~Vicki
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