Monday, August 1, 2011

Aug. 1-Today's Update

If you've ever spent any time in a hospital, you know that time doesn't always mean much.  Though we were scheduled for dialysis this morning at 6am, they had a hold up with the blood, so we got bumped.  They came in and did it around 1.  They did another 90 min. treatment and he did great.  He is still feeling pretty slow and weak, so he just lay there through the whole thing.  His soreness from the catheter placement is much better, so its nice to know he's not in pain.  He was low on red blood cells, so he was pretty pale and worn down.  Since the dialysis, he's perked up some and has a little color back in his lips. 

While they were getting the machine set up, we were talking to the Dr. and getting to pick her brain a little bit.  Of course, she said that the T T thing is great! That means only good things they say!  His numbers still indicate that he is very sick and we can see that in him.  BUT they totally expect that.  The idea with this isn't to get him back to normal in record time. She said that with HUS, they can't fix the problem.  Their job is to support his body so that his body can recover on its own.  The dialysis and blood transfusions are the ways they support his body.  The dialysis helps his body stay safe and out of dangerous levels, but it can't just suck out all the bad and be done.  His body would freak out.  So they do things slowly so that his body can adjust and begin to heal and start working on its own.  That made sense to me as far as why this is such a long process.  All signs point to the fact that what we are doing is working and he is responding well to the treatments.  The pee proves that his body is beginning to function some and we look forward to seeing more signs of that.  When we see his platelet count go up, that will be another big sign that his body is beginning to take over.  We are hopeful about his recovery, no matter how long it takes.  He has quite the appetite and his nurse told Kory today that she has never seen a kid eat so much so soon with HUS.  HAHA!! If she only knew the drama his eating history had been. 

We are so proud of Kanyon he is SUCH A STUD.  We are heartbroken that he is so sick and that he has to go through MORE yucky stuff.  But being in a place like Children's Hospital, it doesn't take long to look around and realize how much worse it is for so many other people and how thankul we are that Kanyon's chances for a full recovery are so good. 

We are always aware of the prayers being offered for us and can't thank you enough.  There is no way to communicate what that does for our spirits, our energy level, and our hearts.  Thank you! 

Here is a picture of KLP feeding klp after his dialysis.  klp was STARVING and he was devouring a sandwich.  I told klp to say "cheese!" and this was the best we got.  I guess this is his HUS-sick version of his cheesy smile! :) 

10 comments:

Cindi Christian said...

We are so thankful that the Kanyon is making good progress and has an appetite. We are praying for strength for each day for your whole family! I priase God for your witness.

Jodi said...

Such a crummy deal to be so sick! I just hate it, for all of you. But glad to see the sweet picture and hear the progress.... kiss him from me. :) I bet he is charming the pants off all the nurses! :)

The Speck family said...

Kanyon, once again, you are a total rock-star and we are cheering for you EVERY step of the way back to full health! You are so handsome and SUCH a strong little boy~ hugs and prayers are being sent to all of you.

Anonymous said...

Still praying for Kanyon and for you and Kory. Nelda

Anonymous said...

Vicky Pruitt...Ahhh, such good news! I'm so happy that these little strides have been made...toward the big steps of getting well! Maybe they're not such little strides. I pray that God continues blessing you all, especially Kanyon, and the medical staff who is caring for him. Love his pictures! He does look so much better in this picture than he did in yesterdays picture. Love you guys and continue praying for you all. Vicky

Jr. and Christie Cox said...

Jaymie & Kory,
We are so happy that things seem to be going a little better. Kanyon has been in our prayers. We are so sorry he is sick, but thankful that he is improving. Hang in there. Kanyon is so blessed to have such great, loving, compassionate parents (I think you guys are the BEST!!!!). We will continue to pray for Kanyon. Love you!
christie

Anonymous said...

The Morgans Love*Love*Love* you guys! Thank you for the updates! You are soooo good, Jaymie! Stay strong and BIG high five to Kanyon for the TT!!! :-)
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Melissa said...

We are lifting up Kan-man in our prayers & Cole is anxious to come see his buddy! We love y'all!

martha crockett said...

Thanks for the pix and the time it takes for you to update. You're the best, J-me, and we are praying for you all to be out of there SOON!!!
XOXOXOXOXO

JeremyNSunny said...

I.am.so.thrilled.to.hear.how well Kanyon is doing. Ohhhh, PRAISE GOD!!!!! We, and many in our circle, are praying for you guys, so it's always a joy to hear that our prayers are being answered in the positive. We give thanks. P.S. - something about Kanyon's cheesy smile in his hospital bed is just so precious; he's such a kick, and a blessing to so many he's never.even.met. Lots o' love & prayers!!

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