As I sit here enjoying the afternoon, I can't help but wonder why I have been dealt the cards that are currently in my deck. I don't feel self-pity, but it pains me to watch my children deal with the trials and adversities set before them. And the issues at hand always seem to be centralized around one of my three beautiful boys.
I feel like we crossed one finish line and another one begins. Noah and I were able to finally come home the week before Easter! What a blessing it has been to have all my family together. The adjustment has been easier than I had thought it was going to be as far as integrating Noah into our little family. Ryder and Ridge absolutely love him to pieces! I have plenty of extra "help" all day long... :)
So my next trial begins...Ryder and I (and grandma Sheri-thankfully!) spent most of Friday night in the emergency room. Ryder went to the DNCFR rodeo with Chase and Grandpa Chuck and fell asleep on the way home. Chase carried him in to bed and noticed he was feeling really heavy. He proceeded to take his jeans off and tuck him in and noticed that he was massively swollen. It seemed to be centralized in the groin area but it was also down both his legs and up into his abdomen and his face as well. I immediately loaded him in the car and we were on our way to Idaho Falls ER. After a urine analysis and blood tests, he is believed to have Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome. We were referred to a specialist at none other than PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL!!! Unbelievable right? I know... we don't have an appt. yet, they are reviewing his records and are supposed to call me back. I don't know much about it other than what I have found out by googling it...maybe not the best source of information but the ER doctor in IF seemed just as clueless as I am. He started on a course of steroids for the next 10 days that should help the swelling. My heart breaks for him, his spirits are good but he asks every day if I think today is the day that the swelling will be gone. I am praying that today will be that day buddy!
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