Back to the ER...Ugh!

Back to the ER

Ok, the trips to the ER are getting old. In November we went when Carson had a fever and ear infection. That turned into two visits. In December, on our first real trip out of the metro area, it was another fever and ear infection. There were two follow-up visits at the ER for that one.

We ALMOST made it through January without going to the ER, but then Carson developed another fever last night. The difference this time was the diagnosis: influenza. What!?

I know what you're thinking, "Didn't he have his flu shot this year?" Yup, he sure did. We all did. Either the vaccine doesn't cover this strain OR his compromised immune system couldn't fight it off even with the vaccine. Either way, it doesn't really matter. You play the hand that your dealt and Carson has the flu.

Unfortunately, this meant our big afternoon at the Monster Truck Jam was canceled. Sorry, buddy. We'll do it another time.

The good news Carson isn't feeling too bad. He is taking Tylenol and Tamiflu. Besides feeling puny and still fighting off a fever, he seems to be handling it well.

Almost half way there.

Oh, I haven't put this up in a while...but we are 568 days into our 1,278 day long treatment plan. Please pray we can keep the ER visits to a minimum!

Paul.