Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Epidural Abscess



Max was in the hospital for 2 weeks in the beginning of January.  His ear infection turned into mastoiditis and then into an epidural abscess with a sigmoid sinus clot.  A rare and serious infection.  They surgically drained his ear twice and he has had a CAT scan and 2 MRIs.  He is still on IV antibiotics every 8 hours at home and has another MRI on the 14th.  Its been long, hard, and sad knowing how sick he is; but after the first week in the hospital he has been pretty cheerful so that has helped keep me calm.  He seems himself so I am hoping he is healing and we can take the PICC line out of his arm after the MRI.  The first night he was in the hospital I had a dream he was home playing happily and that brought me a lot of comfort and then after Will was able to give him a priesthood blessing I  felt better.  Sometimes its hard to just put things into the Lord's hands and let His will be done, but I know that is all there is left to do.
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6 comments:

Brynley said...

I'm so happy we is getting better. I hope the results are good tomorrow. You are a very strong mommy for having to go through all of this.

February 13, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Marin said...

You are so strong and have such great faith. I am so glad he is getting better. I hope that he can get that IV out tomorrow!!!

February 13, 2013 at 10:50 PM
Bonnie said...

I've been thinking about you and your family. we will keep Max in our prayers.

February 14, 2013 at 6:28 PM
Danette said...

That sweet lil guy. I love that last picture. Breaks my heart that he has to go through so much, you too. He looks like a champ and I am sure he is going to come out with flying colors! Keep us posted.

February 15, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Kierstin said...

We are all praying for our tough little Max and he is going to be a great missionary some day, that is the thought that keeps coming into my head. In fact you are going to have at least four great missionaries to send out.

I am glad he is well enough for the picc line to come out and we will keep cheering for every small improvement. I love the picture of Max in his crib. He is so handsome and I just wish I could have just held him more a Christmas. Sometimes with all the new babies we forget to hold and cuddle the toddlers, of course, if they will let us. Love you guys so much.

February 16, 2013 at 6:16 PM
TheRapunzelGirl said...

and here i've been feeling overwhelmed with Ellinor's persistent ear infection that she's been dealing with since New Year's Eve! I hope Max is doing better and I'll be sending extra prayers to you that the Lord buoys you up during Max's healing time!

March 1, 2013 at 11:37 AM

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