t-minus one organ, and counting…
18 01 2009Don’t know about you, but personally, I was not planning to spend my weekend in the Children’s Hospital. We had a family movie night planned, and a trip to the library planned, but not a single plan that included a family trip to the hospital. Luckily, Elliott’s appendix knew just what we needed to make the weekend festive and we zipped off to urgent care yesterday afternoon. That boy is a lucky duck. Less than 10 hours from his first twinge, and he was an organ lighter.
He and Albert actually went rock climbing just an hour before the infection flared and initially, we thought he might have pulled something. Although Elliott is not a stoic about illness and injury (in fact, he really likes to tell ya how he feels) this situation seemed a little more urgent than most of his complaints so we called the doctor who promptly sent us off to urgent care. By the time we got there, Elliott couldn’t walk–he became the most pitiful little lump on the cholera-laden floor. Urgent care looked at him for 3 seconds and sent us off to the hospital. He got sicker and sicker as his fever spiked. but at least he was lying in a bed instead of on the floor. With the help of our heroic babysitter, Astrid got to bed at a decent hour and we were both at the hospital during the surgery, which went splendidly.
Super-sitter Angela returns in a minute so Astrid can finish napping while I go back to pick up Albert and the boy. Elliott is aglow with good health, and good bingo winnings. This hospital stay has been so pleasant, he may wish he had another organ to spare.
As for me, I can’t believe how calm I’ve been through the whole shebang. I wasn’t even nervous when they wheeled him back for surgery. Although I’d have preferred a library trip, I’ll take major illnesses like these anytime..
Oh my goodness - poor guy! Not a fun way to enjoy a weekend. I hope he is recovering in good spirit. Yay for babysitter Angel(a).
I am so glad Elliott is ok!!! That’s crazy.
Poor boy-o! Poor OCD Mama (that is SO me!). Glad he is doing well and will be home soon. We did the tonsil thing with Ethan last fall and he was amazed by the whole process!
Michele
Oh no! I am glad to hear Elliot is on the mend!
wow, how very dramatic, Paige!!
I wish I was closer so I could lend a hand (or at least visit Sir E in the hospital)!
Give him a hug from Anthony! Poor little guy! Tell him where thinking of him in Oregon!
Wow, how scary! I’m so glad he’s alright!!!
Oy. What a weekend. I’m glad to hear he’s tip-top now with a little extra pocket change. Hugs.
Yikes, glad he’s OK.
My goodness, what a weekend!
I know this is not a funny situation, but your post really cracked me up…especially the “cholera laden floor” comment!
So nice that you have that fabulous babysitter for little Miss A.
I am glad Elliott is happy, healthy, and fine. Have fun fussing over your sweet boy once you get him home. So glad he is on the mend!
wow, I’m glad to hear that everything turned out OK. sounds very scary!