Wrong Direction, But Still Smiling

Early this morning Cutler started to run a fever and was still crying out in pain.  He was immediately started on antibiotics as well as given pain meds.  By 3 am I was able to lay him back to sleep in his bed where he slept until around 8 am.  His fever has gotten as high as 102, but fortunately has stayed pretty low throughout the day.  Blood has been drawn and multiple tests are being run to detect any potential infections as well as a chest xray was run.  The doctor did say that the fever could be from the inflammation as he continues to receive tons of fluids including more and more blood.  I tease the nurses that they should just draw the blood for the tests from the bags that they hang as it seems like they pull out as much as they put in.

For the pain, Cutler has been put back on the constant drip where he receives a dose of fentanyl hourly and the button is always there when I need a sleep/potty break he is showing pain.  He is also getting a diuretic to help with the fluid retention.  He did spend the majority of the day napping in our arms, but I did get a full hour of play time with him this evening when I relieved Nana.  For now he is fast asleep, hopefully for the night and we will just pray and wait for the test results.

4 thoughts on “Wrong Direction, But Still Smiling

  1. Cutler has such a beautiful smile—–what a sweet baby boy he is! Tell him we are there in spirit, cuddling him and praying for him, as he goes through this battle. God bless Cutler!!!
    Love,
    Aunt Linda & John

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  2. Love his “war” smile! We continue to ask God to heal him fast!

    You and Melanie are doing a great job with both your boys! Continue to take it one day at a time!

    Letty

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