THE SPOT
Since being released from the hospital after his first round of chemo, Theofanis has been in great spirits, very active, and pretty happy. On Monday morning, Kosta woke up at 6:00 am to check his temperature. We were told to expect his blood counts to drop around 7 - 10 days after chemo. We were told to call the doctor if his temperature exceeded 100.4 degrees F. At 6:00 am, his temperature was over 102. We triple checked it with every thermometer in the house. His temperature was definitely over 100.4 and he felt warm to the touch.
When Theo arrived at the emergency room at Comers, he was given a broad spectrum antibiotic called Ceftazidine. The nurse also drew labs which confirmed that Theofanis' White Blood Count was 0.2 (nearly zero), and that he was neutropenic. Theofanis was admitted to the hospital.
It breaks your heart to see a six year-old boy look so sad.
Theofanis will be in the hospital for 48 hours, at the very least, and he will be given an antibiotic every eight hours. The doctors need to determine the source of his fever. His blood cultures will be ready on Wednesday and that will tell us if he has contracted a bacterial infection. His blood counts will be checked again on Wednesday, too. Please pray that his fever goes away quickly and that his WBCs rebound quickly.
We were praying for Theofanis today and we had seen a rainbow and knew that God was looking down listening to us. Things will get better for Theofanis it is just a little bump in the road. May God wrap him arms around your family for support today and each day ahead of you.
ReplyDeleteWe have not stopped praying, Eleni and Kosta. We continue to do so every chance we get. Theofanis will hopefully get out today so he can attend his school program on Friday! Hang in there and keep smiling for him. Theofanis is surrounded by love, prayers and comfort every minute of the day and night by the wonderful parents, family and friends that he has.
ReplyDeleteWe love you, Theofanis! Never let go of that sweet smile of yours! :)
Presbytera Dimitra
We are sending all of you guys prayers & hugs!
ReplyDeleteRachel, Dan, Diana, & Dylan
Stay strong!! Thinking and praying...I remember this all too well. About 3-5 days after EACH round of chemo, Aidan ended up back in the hospital b/c he spiked a fever and had NO counts. I was once told that the fevers can be a good thing because the tumor is breaking down and being killed by the chemo! Just hold on to that thought...it was what got us through many-a-frustrated hospital stay.
ReplyDeletePraying and hoping for counts soon. Come on WBC and platelets...do your thing!
With Hope,
Carrie Stotz
(Aidan's mom)
Perastika to my champ! Hang in there! This is the hardest part. Just think how strong you, and especially Theofani will be once he overcomes all this.
ReplyDeleteMy love to all,
Jenny Melahoures
I am thinking about each of you, Yianas family, and praying for Theo. I know you will get past this bump in the road!
ReplyDeleteHang in there everyone!
Miss Julie