Thursday, April 21, 2011

Well we have something.  Skyler tested positive for Adeno virus in his stool today.  This is a virus that usually lays dormant in your body but when your immune system gets suppressed it can become active.  It can cause diarrhea and fevers, he has both.  They are going to test his blood tomorrow to see how far it has spread in his body.  They are also going to call the lab in Washington to have them test the sample they took from his lungs and test it for this virus as well.  Hopefully its just in his stool and not everywhere else.  They still think he has a bacterial infection but this virus can also be in his lungs.  I cant tell if they think this is a serious thing if its in his lungs or not.  The resident is the one that told me tonight and she is not the type that just lays in out there.  I am not a fan of docs who sugar coat things, I want the straight forward answer.  Oh well, I will sit down and talk with the Infectious Disease doctors tomorrow so I can learn more.  Im relieved that I have at least some kind of answer, not the whole answer but Ill take anything I can get right now.  This means that Skyler will have to remain in Isolation (stuck in his little room) until it clears. Thank you everyone for all your thoughts and prayers.  It really means so much to me and Skyler.  I love you all!



6 comments:

Annie said...

Many many prayers to you and Skyler.

Susi said...

yeah for answers!! ..... hope things keeps getting better from here. Praying!!! You are SOOOOO strong. Hugs

lea said...

Hopefully this is just the beginning of some answers for you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you both! PS-We dropped off some presents for Skyler yesterday afternoon...I just left them with the nurse. I hope he got them, and is feeling up to enjoying them! If you have a sec will you let me know if you got them...:)

cjmom said...

So grateful they came up with something. That in itself has to be a relief for you. Hope today they are able to treat it.

Anonymous said...

Crystal, make Easter any day you want it to be. Don't let Skyler miss another holiday. You have a great family and I am sure they would do an Easter egg hunt any day of the week. Just make sure you have the supplies before they are out of the stores and make it Skylers Easter. Both of you deserve that experience!!!!!

Bryce and Candice Blood Family said...

you are such a beautiful mom and your little man is as handsome as they come. he must have a tremendous spirit to endure so much in his life. as do you. i stumbled across your blog a few weeks ago and have read much of it. i am so impressed with the love and care you give your adorable son. thank you for your example. i may not helping my child fight cancer but your example helps me to be a better mom! many prayers for you and sklyer!