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May 1, 2006
Ill
I never realized, when I was younger, just how little my Mother could actually do for me when I was sick.
Aidan's purpura is flaring up again, and evey evening he is sick. He hobbles around, because his feet hurt and are swollen. He's nauseous. Sometimes he vomits. Sometimes he has a fever.
And all I can really do is to tell him that I'm sorry, and get him some ice water, and help him to lie down comfortably.
It's the most frustrating thing in the world, knowing that there is really nothing I can do.
We're taking him for a sonogram of his kidneys on Thursday, because the doc was not quite happy with what he found at our follow-up appointment today. Think happy kidney thoughts for us.
Posted by lynx at May 1, 2006 9:36 PM
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I can't think of anything that makes me feel as powerless as one of the boys being sick. He'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: KathyJo at May 1, 2006 10:21 PM
Oh, Steph, my heart aches for you. Nothing makes me want to rail against the world like not being able to make my babies better.
I do hope you get some answers, and some relief for the little guy soon.
{{hugs}}
Dy
Posted by: Dy at May 2, 2006 12:59 AM
I decided to read up on this illeness, and I don't envy Aidan; it sounds very uncomfortable.
However, I did find this bit interesting (in a disgusting way):
Stools may show gross or occult blood
Hmmm, I thought Jeff said Wicca wasn't passed in the blood.
Sorry, couldn't help myself.
Posted by: Brian Medcalf at May 2, 2006 2:06 PM
I'm so sorry, Stephanie. The old Jewish saying, "Being a mother is like having your heart walking around outside of your body" sums it up pretty well, doesn't it?
I'll be praying for your little guy.
Posted by: Amy at May 2, 2006 2:07 PM
Brian, you're a sick man. Thanks for the laugh!
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