Well, this week has been a very long week. Talent started having tummy issues and we took him in to Urgent Med for some tests.They x-rayed him and said that he had a lot of blockage (poo) in his intestines and that was part of the reason he was in so much pain. He also had some tears that were causing some bleeding and discomfort when we wiped him. Hearing him scream out in pain and kick his legs was awful. We ended up leaving Urgent Med and then went straight to his regular physician. He called a doctor at Children's and we were told a treatment to give over night and to come back the next morning for a follow up and more x-rays.
Thursday morning we went in to see another doctor because ours had left town. She sent us for x-rays and when they came back she told us that the blockage was worse. So, she called Children's and spoke to the doctor that our doc had spoken to the day before. She was told to prescribe 3 laxatives for him. She came and talked to us and we all agreed that just didn't sound like a good enough plan. We were not comfortable giving him that many laxatives and also not having someone see if there was something they could do for the pain. So, we were advised to head to the ER at Children's in the City.
We arrived, we were checked out, x-rayed, and then admitted. He ended up having to stay for 2 nights. The first night was probably the worst. He was still having pain and was overwhelmed because of all of the people touching him. There were nurses and doctors in every hour or so to check on him. They all had to look at his bottom, tummy, eyes, and listen to his tummy and heart. He couldn't eat anything but clear liquids. Nothing seemed to make him happy except snuggling with either his Daddy or me.
After his treatment started and was treated all the way through, he started to feel much better. He started to talk more and want to watch tv. He even wanted to get down and play at small intervals. By the time today came he was back to his normal self. He was saying he wanted to go to home and that he missed Redick. We had a great nursing staff today and they were quick to get us discharged. We were so glad to get to go home. Talent wanted to eat, so we stopped and ate at a Braum's on the way home. When we got home, he wanted to walk and play. He drug out every single toy he has in the living room. But, he was happy. He felt better.
During all of this we came in contact with some wonderful medical staff. But none of them touched my heart like the doctor that we saw on Thursday at my family physician's office. Talent's regular doctor was out of town, so, we had to see someone else that he had briefed on our situation. Her name is Dr. Laura Myrick. She actually took the time to listen to us. She took the time to talk with us and treat us with compassion. She did what I never expected and called me later that evening to check on Talent. Friday she sent me a text message checking on him. I don't know many doctors, besides our normal physician, that calls after hours or on weekends. It meant the world to me that she called and texted to check on my child. She had never seen him before Thursday and for her to take the time out of her day to check on him, well, to say I'm impressed doesn't even convey how I really feel.
This week was full of challenges, emotions, and so much more. I am beyond grateful for those that have prayed, called, texted, emails, and sent messages on Facebook. I realized this week just how blessed we are to have so many wonderful people in our life. I'm thankful that God blessed my child with wonderful medical staff to care for him.
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