we took Parker in for another blood draw to see if the Pedialyte was doing it’s job.
The results came back worse this time than last time.
The new game plan is to give him IV fluids mixed with his Neocate via the ng tube for the next 24 hours and then retest his electrolytes again tomorrow. If they haven’t bounced back to where they need to be Parker will be admitted to PCMC.
In the mean time we will be taking him BACK for yet another blood draw today. He needs to have a cap gas done to see if his CO2 levels are okay.
That makes FOUR total blood draws for this week alone just in case anyone was counting.
We are keeping a good eye on everything that goes into Parker and everything that comes out. Weighing and measuring everything to make sure that he isn’t getting a fluid overloaded.
On Monday we are scheduled to meet with the surgeon to discuss Parker’s Nissen and G -Tube surgeries. We’ve been given green flags from the GI and Cardiologist to have these procedures performed. If this meeting goes well Parker will most likely have surgery next week.
I keep telling myself that I really can do this. But that isn’t doing a lot to get my ducks in a row and gear up for another hospital stay. Quite frankly I’m more than a teeny bit of an emotional wreck. My house looks like a bomb went off in it. I have so many things I am behind on. The pantry is bare and we aren’t even half way through the month yet!
I’m trying to get holiday things in order and checked off my to-do list. If this is like all the other times Parker has needed surgery this experience could very well morph into a stay that is way longer than anyone anticipated.
I wonder what they serve for Thanksgiving dinner at PCMC? I’m sure it must be totally awesome and gourmet.
Not.
Hugs and prayers galore.
How I wish we were neighbors. I’d be there helping with whatever you needed done. I’d cook and deliver your gourmet Thanksgiving dinner where ever you might be. But mostly, I’d hug you and hold your hand through it all. Then, of course, there’d be all the hugs and smooches I’d give Parker.
You’re strong. You don’t think you can, but you can and will handle this beautifully. More prayers and more hugs.
I ditto everything said in the post above. I havent been able to get Parker and your family out of my mind since your last post. I will be praying and will never stop. I wish I could do more.
Love to all and many hugs to sweet little Parker.
Amy
More prayers on the way!
Much love,
Kay — whom you do not know
Twitter: livingingrace
Nov 9, 07
Tammy- I know you can do this. You can. You will.
My number’s in email. If you need an ear, a shoulder, whatever- I’m here.
Hugs Mr. P for me
and tell him to hug you right back.
Praying, sweet friend.
Twitter: nehimomma
Nov 9, 07
I’m praying his electrolyte level gets better. Hopefully the surgery really helps him.
Extra prayers tonight. I too wish we were neighbors….hugs from MA!
prayers for strength…i wish i could do more.
Like someone before me said I wish we were neighbors. It is so hard when we sit and watch our little ones suffer so. I will keep praying for Parker and for you to continue as strong as you are. I hope all goes well and your stay this time won’t be so long. Have faith and keep hanging in there.
You can do it, just look at you!
Hugs
Christina and Vincent
I’m so sorry… I hope that you get some good information on Monday and that if he does have surgery next week, he will recover quickly. Hugs
Hugs and prayers from Idaho. There are so many people praying not just for Parker but for you, too.
This is the one time when the Internet thing really sucks. When you WANT to help, and there is NOTHING you can do but pray and hope. I am so sorry he hasnt gotten his much deserved break yet. He is a fighter. Sending all my thoughts and prayers.
Once again I sit here wishing I lived closer so that I could go do your grocery shopping and help out getting your home clean. I know those “little” things can be “HUGE” things in our lives with precious special needs children.
I will be praying that God will give you the strength you need for another Hospital stay and that everything will go so smoothly for the operation. Also, that Parker will be out of there in record time. Remember, NOTHING is impossible with God.
Love in Christ,
Sue
Hi just checking in to see how sweet Parker is feeling.
Tammy, whenever you get time, can you tell me Parker’s favorite t.v. show?
Thank you.
Love and hugs,
Amy
He is SO in my prayers- you and your family too! We had a ‘small’ (almost a month) hospital stay with our youngest- he had severe failure to thrive. That was one tough month…and scary. I can’t imagine what it must be like for you all. I will be praying continuously that all will go well. I’ll keep checking for updates…
Praying for your little guy.
Praying hard for you and our Buddy. Michael was very close to needing a nissen and G-tube. All I read had me looking forward to the g tube compared to the ng. It should make life a tiny bit easier and it does sound like a nissen would help sweet Parker. Michael was kind of borderline so it made sense to wait it out. I pray that this will ease his issues BIG time and help him get stronger. We’ll be ready to pray him through his surgery whenever it is time. HUGS.
Barb and Michael (T21 online)
Oh Tammy. You CAN do this. I truly believe it’s the right thing for Parker.
(((HUGS))))
Better days are just around the corner.
I don’t think anyone would blame you for being an emotional wreck; I know I would be! I hope Parker didn’t end up getting admitted, and I’m so sorry he had to go through all those blood draws. If surgery is in fact going to happen next week I hope it’s the answer Parker needs to get better and gain weight – and you know you’ve got a ton of prayers coming your way!
Hoping and praying this works. When you get a chance, I tagged you for a meme, no hurry. HUGS!