Owen’s Leukemia – Day 40

One year ago today, I was sitting in the ER with my youngest son.  Only 2 weeks old at the time and he had bronchiolitis.   We were admitted to the hospital for over a week and sent home after that with him still on oxygen.  I thought we wouldn’t miss another new year by being in the hospital….  saying that as I sit here waiting for my in-law’s to get here so we can take Owen to the hospital.

He didn’t have a good day.  This morning he woke up and had the feeling of vomiting, but couldn’t.  Didn’t eat much and went right back to bed.  He has only been up for about 3 or so hours today, and we haven’t been able to get him to drink or eat to much of anything.  I called the on call doctor around 3 and she said to try to get some fluids in him over the next few hours and give her a call back.  He needed to drink approximately 7-8 ounces per hour for 2 to 3 hours.  He slept for about 1 1/2 woke up, we did get a little water in him as well as some toast, but not enough.  Called the doctor back around 8 this evening and she said to bring him in.  They think he is dehydrated and want to get some fluids in him before he gets too bad.  Not really how we wanted to spend the rest of the night.  I will let you know how it goes.