Thursday, September 16, 2010

Puh-neumonia.

FIRST- my sister is in town!!! (what a week she chose to come, huh? but at least she is here to help while Tripp is sick).   We are enjoying her so much... I'm gonna hate when she has to leave :(

Tripp was still running fever and feeling terrible yesterday, so Dr. Defusco and I agreed that I should probably bring him in and have some tests run.   We went to her office and saw her first. She looked in his ears and felt his tummy, and we talked about what's been going on with him.  I told her that I just had a bad feeling because he'd been running fever and feeling bad for so long- and all I kept thinking about was if he had pneumonia or a blood infection and we were overlooking it.  So we decided to have some blood work and a chest x-ray done.   

Getting blood work wasn't as bad as I thought- he's got a great vein in the side of his head (Thank GOD because it would be out of the question to try and draw blood from anywhere else).  I held his head really tight on my chest, and they drew it very quickly.  Of course, he threw a fit- but they did it so fast that it wasn't that bad.  But the chest x-ray- terrible.  My sis and I had to physically hold his whole body still while he was throwing a FIT.  He got about 3 new blisters on the back of his head.  Ugh.

So, the blood work was okay.  Dr. Defusco said that if his WBC (white blood count- which indicates an infection) was above 20,000, that she was going to admit him into the hospital for IV antibiotics and fluids.  But his WBC count was at 14,000.  His hgb (hemoglobin) and his platelets were significantly elevated.  This can either indicate an infection or dehydration.  She said his platelet count was at 900,000.  Normal levels are around 500,000.  This means his blood is clotting well, but very thick and she said if the level gets over 1.5 million, then you worry about his blood not moving around well.  But these findings didn't really tell us much- the Chest X-ray was what showed he had a touch of pneumonia in his left lower lobe.  SO at least we have somewhat of an answer, but she said that if he doesn't improve in about 24 hours, she might have to put him in the hospital if he doesn't improve.  He got a shot of Rocephin and is going to be on an oral antibiotic for the next 10 days.  

So, that's where we are.  He's still sleeping now.  But I will let you know what happens.  Please keep him in your prayers that he will improve and we DO NOT have to admit him.  What a nightmare.  Thank you guys:)

Love,
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17 comments:

  1. Thanks for the update...My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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  2. I pray for you. Love little Tripp

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  3. Praying for sweet Tripp!!! Hope he feels better soon! You rock- just remember that!!!

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  4. A nightmare for any mom and baby but especially this lil' guy. Thinking of you, till we here it's all better...

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  5. So sorry, Courtney, that Tripp is sick. Thank goodness your sister is there to lend you a hand.
    Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know what is going on. Everyone here really cares about you, Randy, and Tripp.

    xxoo to Tripp

    Vicki in Tennessee

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  6. extra prayers for all of you.thanks for keeping us updated. I have been checking and worrying. he is such a precious little boy and you are doing such a wonderful job of caring for him.
    Hugs,
    Linda G.

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  7. Praying for Tripp...all the way from Maryland. Keep strong your little man, he needs you :) Stephanie

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  8. Praying right now for Tripp, and his mama and daddy.

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  9. Me too! Praying here in Ohio! Poor little Tripp... poor Mommy~ Hopefully the meds will do the trick and Tripp will stay home! That's my prayer!

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  10. I am praying for Tripp and his Mommy & Daddy. Hope and pray he feels better soon.I am sorry he is feeling so bad.

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  11. Tons of prayers that things improve for the little man soon!

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  12. prayers coming your way for baby Tripp!

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  13. YOU ARE ONE OF THE STRONGEST PEOPLE I KNOW WELL I DON'T KNOW YOU BUT I FEEL LIKE I DO.I PRAY FOR YOU GUYS DAILEY.I AM SO GLAD YOU HAVE YOUR SIS THERE TO HELP YOU!

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  14. Thanks for the update. Saying lots of prayers for all of you. Hope "the little knight" is feeling better today. Glad to hear your sister is visiting.

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  15. You are all in my prayers today and always. Hope he is feeling better soon! Enjoy your sister...there's nothing quite like the relationship between sisters. We love you guys over here in ohio!

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  16. Hope sweet Tripp is feeling much better by now. I am so glad to hear that you have a doc that is all about being pro-active and found out what was going on with him. You are very savvy with that medical lingo, btw! Future career? Praying for you and Tripp! Please keep us posted!

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  17. Praying for you, sweet Tripp! You have 5 little fans here in TX - they LOVE all your pictures and tricks, especially dancing to Elmo and showing your muscles!! Hope you are better soon!

    Love from TX!
    Laura

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