Friday, April 17, 2009

Day 19; There is a back up

Hayden has a bloated "buddah belly". He is " backed up" from the narcotics. We are trying to get things going, but he is not very inclined to go in a diaper. Eventually, it'll blow and he won't be able to hold it. ( Yuck) Until then, no food or drink.
He had a quiet,restful night. He was up a few times \ and he and Rob watched a movie and chatted.
His fever broke which dropped his heart rate back down (YAY!) AND his white blood cell count dropped TWICE during the night. Hoping the downward trend continues. While we may never know what the infection is, hopefully the broad range of antibiotics are attacking it.
Hoping for good today. Will post again later today with more concrete info.

I love bread. And sleep.

Thanks you for all of your love and support. We know how many of you are praying for Hayden and it is wonderful. We hope that those of you who do not know him, get to know him ( check out my post from the fall on the reasons why I love him). He is simply amazing and doesn't complain at all. He has requested to go home, but just keeps right on fighting the good fight.

Off to the hospital...

9 comments:

Tracy said...

Ali,
So glad to hear some better news. We will keep praying that things keep dropping!
Love, the Craemers

Unknown said...

so happy!
keep on getting better hayden!isabella misses you!!

leahsimon said...

thanks for this better news update. we anxiously await your updates in hopes to hear this type of news...good luck with the "back-up" today. rachel says,"please get better hayden, i love you." a preschool romance perhaps...

many prayers from the simon family.
greg, leah, rachel and garrett

CAC Reunion 2007 said...

Ali and Rob,
We will all be praying for Hayden...He is such a sweet little boy...The weekend we spent with your family at the lake gave us a chance to get to know him (playing THE SIMPSONS WHEEL OF FORTUNE!) and fall in love with him!
Love, Rob and Dina Brewer

Unknown said...

YAY, Hayden!! So glad to hear he is improving =) Keep the good news coming......

Pop said...

Great News...
Pop and Grammy are so happy to hear Hayden's infection is improving!! Things are going in the right direction.
Hopefully, he will continue to recover.. little by little.
We can't wait to see him later today.
Lots of love, hugs, and kisses
Love You, Pop and Grammy

Unknown said...

Lots of prayers for Hayden are coming from the Cline Family!! Thinking of you all every day and glad to hear that the infection is showing signs of improvement today. Stay Strong, Hayden! Cole wants to play football when you get out of there.....he's ready for ya! :)

We love you,
Cheryl, Tony, Gracie, & Cole

Shannon said...

Ali and Rob ~ I'm so glad to hear the numbers are moving in the right direction. We'll be thinking of you all.

Shannon and Family

kidsarecool said...

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Hayden! You go boyfriend!!!!!! Can't wait to give you a high five soon buddy! Abby is praying for you as is the whole Shankman family.

Ali & Rob keep looking up and taking those deep breaths. It does wonders. Enjoy the cute moments. Even in these dark days there is always something to make you smile. Especially with a cutie like Hayden. Praying for continued good news!

Pamm, Andy, Emma and Abby Shankman