I am very pleased to report the following...
- R has been moved out of ICU to the Pediatrics floor. He continues to be in good spirits and doing very well.
- UNMC has informed us that he is ready to be discharged from the hospital when two conditions are met: we are prepared to take him and handle his care and administration of meds and the state makes us the official foster care family for him.
- Jen and I were trained on his medications over the weekend on how to administer them and other concerns to be aware of while he is with us. We are hoping to make it in a few more times in the next week to learn a little more about his wound care and have the chance to administer some meds ourselves.
- We were told today that the state will make things final this Friday, allowing us to take him home next Monday, October 6.
- One bit of bad news...We learned today that R has been diagnosed with C-Diff. It is a spore that gets in to the system and is treated with antibiotics for about two weeks. It is very contagious. We are told this happens frequently when the immune system is suppressed, but the symptoms could be unenjoyable, to put it mildly.
We cannot tell you how excited we are to finally be at a point to receive him into our home. He just turned 16 months on September 27. We are so looking forward to working with him to help him in his recovery process. We are looking for grace from God to help us in this transition time and so that we can complete everything we need to do for his care.
Thank you for journeying with us. Next Monday represents an end to one season and the beginning of another. We hope that you will continue to journey with us.
Blessings!
2 comments:
We rejoice with you on Robert getting to come home! This is a real answer to many prayers. We will also pray for the Lord's protection on the family against the spread of the C-Dif, that Robert will respond well to the antibiotics, and that he will be healed quickly from it. God bless Robert and all of your family. We will continue to praise and thank Him as we continue our prayers for you all. In Christ's love, Phil and Bobbie
Praise to Father, Spirit & Son! for all that is taking place. You, O God are mighty in works.
I will continue to keep your family before the Throne. The need for Grace will continue. May we all continue to support and love your family. God is faithful!
It will be so good to have R home!
Love you all!
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