Back in hospital. :( Hopefully just a very short stay. Jax had some lower back pain last night and was very restless. 2 doses of morphine didn't help him settle so we came to ER. Strong suspicion is that it's from a kidney stone. Awaiting a time for kidney ultrasound, which was already on the agenda for our clinic visit today. His pain is on the same side as the suspected stone two weeks ago, though it was not seen on u/s. He's been sleeping since 1am and has not had any more pain. Still REALLY hoping to go home today, but not until this is sorted out. It's Marty's birthday tomorrow so there is added urgency to get home!
8:45 am
Ultrasound at 10:00. Now the challenge will be getting him to drink 4 cups of water/juice, and hold it in! Oy.
5:40 pm
Good news ... and disappointment.
U/S showed happy and healthy kidneys. Not sure the cause of last night's pain but if kidneys are clear, docs aren't too concerned. We are well stocked with morphine.
The disappointment is that his procedure for Thursday was not booked for Victoria (admin glitch), so we need to stay in Van until then. We are out of hospital and staying another 2 nights at Easter Seals. I thought about going home for Marty's birthday tomorrow and having Paul come here, but it's too much hassle. Marty will more easily get over my absence than Jax will.
Clinic appointment on Thursday morning at 9 at BCCH and then there should be NO reason why we can't go home. Lesson learned on the unpredictability of dealing with a critically ill child.
U/S showed happy and healthy kidneys. Not sure the cause of last night's pain but if kidneys are clear, docs aren't too concerned. We are well stocked with morphine.
The disappointment is that his procedure for Thursday was not booked for Victoria (admin glitch), so we need to stay in Van until then. We are out of hospital and staying another 2 nights at Easter Seals. I thought about going home for Marty's birthday tomorrow and having Paul come here, but it's too much hassle. Marty will more easily get over my absence than Jax will.
Clinic appointment on Thursday morning at 9 at BCCH and then there should be NO reason why we can't go home. Lesson learned on the unpredictability of dealing with a critically ill child.
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