Luke

Luke has given us quite the scare, and we still don't know if it is over! We are praying that it is. He had a fever for 2 weeks. After going to the Dr. and still having no results, I decided to take him into urgent care. They drew his blood and told me his WBC is elevated, and all his liver levels were elevated too. He told me to take him straight to Loma Linda Children's Medical Center (this is on 9/28/09). After more blood draws, chest x-ray, and abdominal ultrasound, the ER doctor came in and told us they were temporarily moving us to the oncology floor (cancer) for more testing which included a bone marrow biopsy. That was the lowest point of the day, I cried on and off all day. I tried to be quiet, so Luke wouldn't hear me, sometimes I would hide in Travis shoulder and just cry.

Being admitted to the oncology floor was so sad. Little kids everywhere sick, no hair, and getting chemo. I couldn't imagine this being Luke's life. About 9pm the Oncologist came in and said they decided not do the bone marrow biopsy for now, and will look more down the infection route. The world was lifted off my shoulders.

They discharged him 3 days later with Epstein Bar Virus / Mononucleosis. I felt like we dodged a big bullet. Once home I have started to scare myself again, realizing that mono/leukemia symptoms are very similar. I hope he has not been misdiagnosed. We have a follow up appointment with the Oncologist this Wed. I am crossing my fingers that all his blood work is still stable. If not they will most likely do the bone marrow biopsy.

Thanks to everyone who have been so supportive during this hard week. We have truly felt your prayers. Mom, I love you for flying out here to rescue me. Having your mom in times of trial is one of the best things. Luke, we love you so hang in there!