Today Byron visited his pediatrician to see if we could uncover any reason for the fevers. Bloods were drawn and we just received the results. The blood tests look excellent. He has a slightly elevated white blood count (14.5 for those who know this stuff). This is actually really good. Ten days after his first surgery his WBC was 28. He also looks like he might have a very slight bacterial infection. So as a precaution she is prescribing an antibiotic. We agree with that recommendation. Other than that, his energy and alertness seem to improve every day. Thursday to the city to see the surgeon to have all 68(!) staples removed.
Yippee! Thank goodness you folks are being proactive and have a pediatrician with such good sense! And huzzah for antibiotics and staples removed—WOW, every day!
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Cousin Thomas, Hans, and Ellie (and Luther the doggy emeritus)
Thank you for these continued updates Denise! May the fevers be eliminated and the stitches removal go smoothly... Big love, C
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