your thoughts & prayers, please

I just got a call to admit Colton to the hospital for IV meds, fluids and a lumbar puncture. He has had fever off and on for about a week, Tuesday he had a chest x-ray showing pneumonia. He has been on antibiotics for a few days....nothing is breaking the fever. The recent bloodwork, drawn yesterday, shows a CRP value greater than 10. (I have no idea what that means but it is getting us put in the hospital, right now.)

Anyway, if you could keep us in your prayers & thoughts, I would appreciate it. Gretchen called from the hospital in tears...not so good when she has to work Hem/Onc all weekend.

Thanks

[SueC]

I'll be praying for you guys Matt!

[mommax3]

You have our prayers as well. Take care of yourself.

Sally

[Michele]

Oh jeez! I'm sorry....we're keeping you in our thoughts.

PS: what is CRP?

[Sheherezade]

So sorry Matt. I'm sure he will be better soon. I will add you to my prayers. My son had antibiotic resistant pneumonia that had made its way into his blood system by the time they caught it at 15 mos. They did the lumbar puncture, scans etc. It was traumatic for the whole family. He was horribly ill, high fevers and on IV antibiotics for 3 weeks in the hospital---but he got better and you couldn't even tell now. We got great care because of DH in residency. I know your child will be in good hands and get the very best care. Try to take it easy on yourself and your wife --you guys are under tremendous stress. God bless.
Angie

[Meenah]

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Luanne

I'm sorry, Matt. I hope Colton gets better soon.

CRP stands for C-reactive protein and is a test that measures the concentraion of a protein in a serum that indicates acute inflammation. I can send you a link on it, if you'd like.

Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Gretchen.

[BonBon]

Matt, I am so sorry to hear that. You guys have been through so much lately. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. I hope little Colton gets well soon!!

[Phoebe]

Matt- Thinking about you and your family. Sending well wishes to Colton! Keep us updated on how you are all doing.

Jennifer

Matt,
You all will be in our thoughts and prayers over the next days. I hope that Colton is doing better soon. Poor little guy.
When you get a chance, please let us know how you are doing.
Hugs to you all.

Thinking of you and your family, good luck with everything.

Matt,

Your poor family! I am sorry to hear this news. Praying that it all works out soon.

[DCJenn]

Matt-

Do keep us posted, OK? Our thoughts are with you all-

Jenn

Hoping everything turns out okay for your precious little one and your family, good luck.

[peggyfromwastate]

wow-- this must be such a huge nightmare for you all. i will certainly pray that colton comes through this well, and that your whole family has peace.