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03-4-2009 - In the Hospital

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

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Hope I didnt get anyone excited that i'm in the hospital. I am not in labor and I really hope to keep this baby in for another week. Yesterday, my son Josiah who is 2 1/2 was limping. I didnt know why but assumed he must have been rough housing like boys do, and twisted his knee. Doctors office was closed Thursday so first thing this morning I called and they were able to see him right away. Unfortunately, it ended up being more serious than I thought. It didnt appear to be broken, but hi knee was swollen and hot to the touch. The special doctor we needed to see for this was in surgery and the pediatrician was planning on sending us 2hrs away so we can see whats up with Josiahs knee as quickly as possible....and telling us that we'd have to stay there for several nights if there's an infection. So I was startig to freak out. Luckly our local doctor was out of surgery before I left the ped. office. We were able to go to the local hospital which is a blessing. I dropped my daughter off at my mom's work, and picked up my hubby and we went to hospital with Josiah. They did an X-ray, bloodwork, and surgery prep. They finally put him under some kind of sedation and were able to drain the fluid from his knee. The bloodwork came back good, except many white blood cells which was to be expected. The fluid that was taken out of his knee was tested negative for bacteria which is awesome, but the down side is that there can be a false negative so they have to wait 48hrs to see if the fluid test grows any bacteria. So in the meantime he has to be hooked up to an anitbiotic IV until Monday. Hubby is spending the night there and I came home to hopefully get an ok nights sleep. Isabel is still with her Grammie for the night. So I am home alone which never happens, and the boiler is broken so its a little cold, not bad though. Just another stressor. I feel like I am coming down with a cold. I just hope I dont go into labor this weekend. I will actually be delivering at a different hospital than the one Josiah is in, like 45 mins away. I wouldnt want to be in one place having a baby knowing my boy is in the hospital somewhere else. Anyway, Josiah cried most of the afternoon until he finally ate something and has been in good spirits all evening. I hope he falls asleep ok. I dont know how we are going to live in hospital room for 2 more days. I guess people do it all the time. Its just stressful knowing I could go into labor, and that so many things seem to be happening. I will have to cancel my daughter's 5th birthday party, the bills are piling up like crazy, our house in the middle of renovations. Any of you that read this, sorry its so long. Pray for me and my boy and family! Thank you.

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3 Comments on In the Hospital


mindyisliamsmama! - Saturday, 4 Apr
Ah hun, I'm sorry you have to go through this right now!! I'm sure everything will work out! God had a plan!! You're in my prayers! Take care!

alicial - Friday, 3 Apr
Aww!! I really hope everything goes ok! I am about in the same boat as you. My husband has been out of work for over a month and still hasn't found anything. Our church is helping us out money wise. We have just a little bit of money in the bank right now and won't have anymore till Sunday. I am scheduled to be induced Monday at 6am. No time to deposit a check. Don't even know how how we are getting the money! Good luck though! I hope evetthing goes ok. Just pray about it and I am sure God will. Take care of you and your family!!

TwinklinBrwnEyes - Friday, 3 Apr
Awww your poor baby. Wow you are staying so strong...strong mama you are. I would be one of those crazy moms screaming and throwing myself on the floor lol. Well it sounds like everything is gonna be ok!! Take it easy and good luck to you and your family.