mush Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 good luck little man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE135 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Any news? Feeling better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aseman Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Best wishes Andydew, I'll keep him in my prayers; pray for the best! It sounds like the docs you have now are pretty confident, and hard working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydew Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) :woo_hoo: :woo_hoo: We have good news!!! The oncology doc came running into the room, out of breath, to tell us its not cancer...difinitively!!!!! All this after hearing from a cancer specialist Doctor that "it is reasoable to assume this is a malignancy". We had a long, tearful couple of days sitting on that bombshell. After the good news, We were referred back to an infectious disease specialist, and through a series of tests, they are leaning towards the diagnosis of a "chronic osteomilitis" which is a fancy term for an infection in the bone, which in his case, has been causing him extreme leg pain for about 10 months. They have started a 6 month regiment of antibiotics, which we can do from home through a PICC line, inserted in his arm, with weekly follow ups from an in home nurse. We are supposed to be released from LACH sometime this week, hoping in time for thanksgiving.....and what a THANKSGIVING this will be for us. We are supposed to get resluts in identifying what type of bacteria were to blame sometime later this week. The Docs are saying it probably all started with a simple nick in his skin, anywhere...mybe even in his mouth...such as biting his cheek or tongue. They are expecting a full recovery with only a small potential for a lasting limp and/or reduced growth in that leg. this pic shows a "prayer blanket" that some sweet ladies sewn up for him...it sat in the back of the church, where everytime someone read his story and prayed, they would tie a knot in it. These ladies have not yet met him, or us. just another example of the support we've been blessed with for our little man. I just want to thank you guys once again for your prayers, thoughtfulness, and your concern. Edited November 26, 2011 by andydew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushjunkie Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) Andy, you just made my day. That's awesome news considering the possibilities. Gonna continue with the positive thoughts until he's back to 100%. Edited November 21, 2011 by rushjunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE135 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Outstanding news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Oh my gosh that is great news!!! Happy Thanksgiving for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune_rat Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 :MBdance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportco8 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I told my my wife and kids last night about your son and we had your family in our thoughts the rest of the night. As soon as I read this I called my wife and told her your good news. She cried right away. We have a big soft spot in our hearts for all children (six of our own). I hope everything turns out great and a speedy recovery. BHuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'm really happy to hear this. That's awesome Andy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BADYFZ Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Congrats!!! Happy Thanksgiving, Hug him tight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvnalolife Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Good news! Glad to hear he will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sincity_blondie Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) I just came across this thread for the first time. I GOT GOOSEBUMPS and teary eyed when I read the NO CANCER diagnosis. Im sending good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery of your little man. Have a wonderful thanksgiving with your family. What a thanksgiving it will be!!! Edited November 22, 2011 by Sincity_blondie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Truly Awesome, VERY happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptNkllm Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 AWesome news!! A little patience goes a long way.. but man what stress in the mean time....Just Awesome Capt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooedwhtboy Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Congrats on the GREAT news!!!!! that is awesome. From my family to yours Happy Thanksgiving and get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Great news and Kids are warriors. They can overcome the unthinkable. Keeping positive always helps. Holidays will be one to celebrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydew Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Well... This is our first thanksgiving in a hospital We didn't get released as planned. They didn't see enough results from the meds, so we are trying a different one. Hoping these meds do what the docs want to see, so we can go home next Monday. It's been good to follow the trip reports, and everyone's kind words. The hospital is hosting a turkey dinner for admitted families, so we are going to head down there in a few. Thanks again to everyone and have a wonderful thanksging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randog Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 (edited) is right!!! So glad to hear the earlier spoken results. We'll keep Jacob in our prayers until his full recovery. Your tough times are still in our thoughts. Thanks for keeping us posted Andy. R- Edited November 26, 2011 by Randog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydew Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 After our 18 day stay at the hospital, we are home and a family once again We are being visited by an in home nurse a couple times a week, and we are giving him IV antibiotics through the picc line. I'm up at three every day to get the IV started, so I should get plenty of DDR time. We had an amazing thanksgiving dinner, hosted by a fantastic charity. They put on that meal every year, as well as Christmas toy drive for the kiddos in the hospital. They provided a meal, raffle prizes, beanies for the patients, face painting, games, music, etc. My lil' tiger: Their name is BrittiCares International . http://www.britticares.org/Welcome.htm named for their daughter who fought a bone cancer, only to get leukemia 2 years later. We met the parents who were AMAZING people! They are doing a blood drive DEC. 10th, that we are planning on participating in. It'll be my first time giving blood, which I'm excited to do! I'm also hoping to contribute to the toy drive as well. As for us, we are home now. Jake has a "granny" walker, and is in good spirits. He is still on some powerful pain meds, but those should decrease as he heals. I caught him playing with his cars and the rug in the game room and thought that DDR needs to see this: I think he's ready to go duning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Gotta love happy endings! Man, that is great to hear Andy. I'm really happy for your family that things turned out ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE135 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Great News! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Great news, it will be a special Christmas season for your family for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushjunkie Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Look at that smile! That's awesome to see. Gonna have to park near you at the regatta, my 4-year old needs a duning buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandawg Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Great News Andy!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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