Last Sunday, we brought Gideon in to the ER and they sent us home with medication and a pat on the back. Sunday night Gideon woke up with a fever (101.7- not a radio station). With some Tylenol, cold compresses and a dip in the sink, his fever came down. He woke up with a very mild fever but seemed better on Monday. We went down to London, thinking the Geneticist would be able to tack on some extra lab work for us but when we got there, the secretary just handed us the requisition and told us the doctor wasn't expecting to see us. After all the lab work was drawn, we went to the cafeteria for lunch. Of course Gideon threw up everywhere while John was bringing Alex to the washroom. The lady at the table beside us was so kind and rushed over to help us with a pile of napkins. She even wiped my boots saying "Be careful you don't slip". Gideon and I were both drenched. That was our cue to go home. Luckily the drive was good and there were no weather concerns.
Needless to say, after a fussy night and his refusal to eat, I brought him to Owen Sound where they admitted him. His O2 stats were in the high 70's to mid 80's so they had him on a little oxygen and they hooked him up to an IV to get him medicated and hydrated. The pediatrician on call was really good with Gideon. He introduced himself by touching Gideon gently while talking to him. He even asked the staff to make a sign for Gideon's room. I have to say it was above and beyond!
Although it wasn't a long stay (we got home on Thursday), it feels good to be home. I know Alex is really happy about it too. The antibiotics seem to be doing their job and Gideon is on the mend. There is suppose to be a referral for a pulmonologist coming our way too, so maybe there will be some more investigations into his repeated lung infections.
So I guess it was just another normal week in our little house.
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