Last week went by in a flash. Here's a quick rundown of the (I'm sure) fascinating events:
Monday: Evan gets blood work done to check his thyroid levels & see how his red cell count is doing. They have a hard time getting a vein. The lab worker thinks he may be dehydrated.
Wednesday: The pediatrician's office calls to say the lab let the blood sit too long & it clotted. We have to go back for another draw. No one is happy about this. We pump Ev full of fluids hoping for an easier draw in the morning.
Thursday: Evan bravely submits to the needle again. He must be well hydrated because they are able to get a vein without any trouble this time.
Friday: The pediatrician calls us as we are on the road to St. Louis to go visit my mother-in-law. The good news is that Evan's thyroid levels are great so he can stay on his current dosage of synthroid. His cholesterol is down from 248 to 160, probably because his thyroid is regulated. The bad news is that the lab didn't get the blood work that the hematologist needed. (Why am I not surprised?) Half an hour later the hematologist calls & says since Evan isn't showing any signs of health issues, she is willing to wait until his next routine draw (2 months from now) to get a red cell count. A rousing "hooray" rings throughout the car!
I am not planning on posting this week until after we go to court on Thursday for the finalization of Evan's guardianship. My Dad is having a heart valve replaced Tuesday in Los Angeles. Between that & court, oh, and my job, it will be a full week. Thanks to all for your continued prayers for our family.
Wow, Lori.
Hope you get a little vacation soon. God be with you. This is not the end of the road with Evan, just a turn.
Posted by: Julana | May 07, 2006 at 01:11 PM
We will be praying for you, Lori. We love you guys.
Posted by: Eleanor | May 07, 2006 at 07:47 PM
Julana, thanks so much. California awaits in July!
Eleanor, we love you too!!
Posted by: Lori | May 07, 2006 at 10:50 PM