More Bad News on Sunday

Samuel continued to have a fever this morning (Sunday). He also had a new pain in his right abdomen/side. Our first thought was appendicitis! Dr. G. thought it would be a good idea to get him checked out so I brought Samuel and Katie into the emergency room. I was already planning to bring Katie to the hospital on Sunday morning after speaking with the doctor on Saturday night. We suspected that she had developed a bladder or kidney infection and the doc wanted her to be seen. The three of us went to the emergency room while Tom took everyone else to church.

The short version of the story is that Katie does have an infection. They will grow a culture to find out exactly what type. Meanwhile, she got a prescription for antibiotics and drove home. She is feeling pretty lousy, but should perk up in a day or two.

Samuel, on the other hand, spent a very long day in the emergency room. He eventually had a CT scan which showed that he has a pocket of infection in his right renal fossa....the same site where he had so much trouble last winter. The size of the infection is about 2" x 2" x 5". They are planning to place a drain through his back into this pocket in order to drain it. Samuel has, in the past, had two other drains in the same spot. Both previous drains were very painful for him. We are hoping that this time will be different.

After hanging out in the emergency room for 10 hours, Samuel was admitted and moved upstairs to the pediatric floor. Tom came for a visit and brought my computer, a toothbrush, and some clothes. Some of the Conchieris also came to cheer and to pray. Thanks, guys!

With the help of Benadryl and some pain medication, Samuel is now sleeping. The drain placement is scheduled for first thing Monday morning.

Samuel is VERY discouraged. We covet your prayers!