My 6 Year Old Nephew is in ICU at Children's Hospital**Good News 12/17-Pg. 12 :-) **

[BethR]

Talked to my brother tonight. Don't really understand all of the details. I just know that Bryan has been sick for over a week.

Has been running a high fever (it was 107 at one point ). Has been tested for strep 4 times with negative results. Had visited the ER 2 times.
Had a blood test that showed white blood cells twice the normal amounts. Was put on antibiotics.
Became lethargic last night. Back to the ER today. White blood cells now three times normal numbers. They ran a CAT scan, did a spinal tap, took e-rays. He is being treated with IV antibiotics and fluids.
He is in the ICU because his blood pressure is low and he is being treated medicinally for that and it has to be monitored. They say that the low blood pressure is caused by septic-something.

No real diagnosis yet. He is in the best possible medical facility for children in our state - Pittsburgh's Children's Hospital. So I know that they are doing the very best for him. But his parents are scared. And so are we - the rest of his family.
Please say a prayer or think a positive thought for Bryan - and for his parents too.

Thank you so much...

 

[poohbears5]

Will keep bryan in my prayers .

 

[Mattsmom]

Prayers are on the way. I'm so sorry to hear this. Hope he gets better real soon!

 

[Wendy]

You got it, Beth! We'll keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[p-nut]

will definitely be praying for Bryan tonight.

 

[janette]

A prayer for Bryan, my thoughts will be with you and the rest of the family. How very hard for all of you. I hope you get some good news soon .

 

[DixieDreamer]

Your nephew is in my thoughts and prayers. That must be totally frightening for his parents.

 

[aahmom1]

He'll be in my prayers, poor little thing.

 

[EROS]

Sorry to read of this news . Let's all be hopeful that he will have a speedy and complete recovery ......

 

[dandave]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll definitely say a prayer for him.

 

[olena]

Oh dear.... I hope they can help him.

 

[CathyCanada]

Oh Beth, I'm so sorry! Just said a prayer for him and hope they find out what it is and he recovers quickly!
Hugs,
CC

 

[browneyes]

I'll pray for little Bryan. I hope they find out what's wrong with him real soon. That is so scary. {{hugs}}

 

[BethR]

Oh I hope that they can help him too! Thank you all for your kindness. I will direct my brother and his wife to this thread as things get better...

 

[helenabear]

Prayers for Bryan and his family. I do hope they can find out what is wrong and treat him soon.

 

[minniecarousel]

Oh, Beth - how frightening. This is such a scarey thing for parents to go through. Will add Bryan and family to my prayers.

 

[Tulirose]

Prayers AND positive thoughts heading your way from New York...

 

[Serena]

Poor kid. Prayers and pixie dust on the way.

 

[C.Ann]

Oh my goodness!! Yes - I will be praying for ALL of you tonight..

That is so scary and so sad.. Hope he makes a full recovery soon..

 

[BethR]

I am heading off to bed now.
Thank you all once again for your support.
It is sad how it takes something like this to make us thankful for the good health that our children usually enjoy.
I will go to bed tonight giving thanks for good health - and asking for healing for Bryan.

Thank you again...