Walking a tightrope is sometimes how I feel what life is like post-transplant....and on days like today, it gets a little scary.....
Donovan began to complain of a sore throat on Tuesday. Yesterday was better, today he is definitely sick. The most concerning part of this is the colored mucus he is coughing up from his lungs, and the pain on coughing. His throat is much more sore. Good thing we have an appointment with the docs in Edmonton tomorrow. This is our first illness (other than the fungus) since transplant, and the unknown is always intimidating and anxiety provoking.
So, we are packing up and heading out. We can expect a bronchoscopy, a CT scan, bloodwork, pulmonary function tests, etc. etc. We can also expect a hospital stay and IV drugs for a couple of weeks if this is a bacterial infection....I hope not, but I'm being realistic.
I would ask you to please pray that this infection is only viral, that it responds quickly, and does no damage to Donovan's precious lungs!!!
We also have a baby shower for our new little Elijah, tomorrow night at Katie's church. I sincerely hope we are able to attend (Amy & I anyway...)
I will update here as we figure out what the plan is. Laurier has begun yr. 2 of his journeyman's (carpentry) course this week, so is up to his eyeballs with schoolwork for the next 2 months. He is coming with us, but has to be back Monday....life is never dull it seems.
Thank you all for your love & support,
Beth
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