Ryan’s sick again. He’s fighting a cold. He’s better after the weekend but still. He was well for two weeks this time. He’s puffy and irritable. Life’s been fun. Really.
Both his cardiologists have been hinting about a cath. I’ve been pushing back for several reasons. One – when his Pittsburgh cardiologist suggested one in January, I wanted to wait to see if his sats rebounded after he got over his cold. They did. Two – when his DC cardiologist mentioned it in February, I wanted to see if his edema was a reaction to his ear infection. It was.
This past Thursday Ryan woke up puffy – AGAIN. I think this is to be our winter story. I’ve been giving him 2,000 mg of vitamin C per day… spaced throughout the day. He’s still getting sick.
Friday, after taking him to the pediatrician to rule out an ear infection she asked me to notify cardiology that Ryan was sick again. Just in case. It made my stomach roll. Fear that they’d have us do a cath. Concern that he really needs one. Resignation that he will need regular ones for the foreseeable future. All of these things going through my head for the few minutes it took to get through.
For now he only has a cold. But the cath is coming.
(c) 2016 Leighann Marquiss
Comments (12)
Leighann…hoping and praying it’s just a cold and Ryan’s puffiness disappears quickly and be feels better soon!!
Poor little guy! Hope he gets better quickly. Thinking about you all.
Thinking of you and your strong little man!
Praying for Ryan.
I’m so sorry Ryan is sick again. I can’t imagine how hard that must be. I’m praying for Ryan and I’m praying for you.
Love,
Katie
Praying!
praying friend!!!! love you
Praying for Ryan and you!
He’s got the heart of a champion. He’s got a family the loves him.
You have a lot of great doc choices.
Live today.
Give vitamin D as well, it’s actually more important than C! Hope your little guy feels better SOON!
Give vitamin D as well, it’s actually more important than C! Hope your little guy feels better SOON!
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