Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Home Sweet Home

Yeah Mason is back home! Mason and I (Mom) got home last night(Monday) at 11pm. It was a long 3 days at the hospital, but Mason is feeling much better now. The funny thing is, I think his body finally kicked what he had on its own! He didn't have any more fevers after Saturday. All of the blood tests and stool cultures did not come up with anything except for the elevated CPR(level of infection). By Sunday The CPR level had come way down, from 7.6 to 4 and by Monday to 3.5. The normal is 0.5 . So we know for sure he had some kind of nasty infection, but at least his body is finally fighting it off. There was speculation now of a little bit of viral pneumonia in his left lung and/or possibly a viral tummy infection. But what matters most is he is feeling and looking much happier.

His hematocrit(sp?) level was lower than heart babies should be,( I can't help but think all those awful blood draws had to of contributed to this) so he got a blood transfusion yesterday before we came home. That always perks him right up.

Thanks for all your love and support. Summer

9 comments:

Natalie Walden said...

I am sooooo glad everything turned out good! You were both in my prayers last night! I hope he stays healthy. Aren't there still more surgeries he has to have? I will continue to check your blog! Love you guys!

Mandee said...

I am so glad you're both home. We'll try to keep the noise level down at our house so you guys can get some rest!

Anonymous said...

YEAH!!! So happy to hear that you are both home :)

XOXO
Stacy

♥ Michele ♥ said...

So glad to hear all is well. Life is a roller coaster with our little heart babies!!

Gourley said...

Amy and i are so happy that You and Mason are back home. Mom being home is almost as excited as young little Mason being home. We love you guys, and are glad all is well.

He looks good in his pictures. We should get together before RSV season again. We decided to keep Carter in after Sept. 5th this year.

Foulgers said...

Mason,

We love your curly hair! How cute. Thompson can't wait to come and play with you. We miss you and pray for you everyday. We love you all and are glad that you are back at home. We love you Mark, Summer and kids. Can't wait to get home. Love, Preston, Tiff and Thomps

Megan Stone De Paoli said...

Oh, I am so happy to hear the news! I will be praying that you both get some sleep tongiht! Love, Meg

Megan Stone De Paoli said...

Oh, I am so glad to hear the news! I will be praying that you both get some sleep tonight! Love, Meg

ryan. heather. macie. millie. said...

so glad you're home! we always keep mason in our prayers! :)