The last couple days, I have noticed a clicking sound coming from his insides. I imagined the worst thinking "Oh no, his sternum is probably coming unwired or something!" then talked myself down, trying not to be dramatic.
But his sternum is, in fact, coming unwired.
Damn.
I took him to the pediatrician this morning and when I mentioned the clicking sound, the doc wanted me to go back to CHLA to have it checked out. I don't question anything this pediatrician says. I credit her with saving Stephen's life, honestly. So we went, and he got x-rays and was checked out by one of the surgeons who did the original surgery. The x-ray didn't look abnormal, but as she felt his ribcage, she said something was off. So they want us back in next week.
We thought of a bunch of questions for the doctors after the fact, but that will have to wait until Monday. It's not an emergency procedure or anything, so he should be out of the hospital relatively quickly - one full day(ish?). I'm just so bummed they have to open up his scarred little chest again so soon. It was healing up so nicely. For now, we are going to try and enjoy the weekend and not worry too much about what is to come.
Boo.
*UPDATE*: His checkup won't be until next Thursday with the procedure on Friday, Feb 4th. We will update again once we know more.
3 comments:
Well that just sucks! Boo indeed.
Poor Steven. I hate the thought of him getting his chest opened again too.
But see, you are a great Mom, you caught the problem and are getting taken care of before it becomes a bigger problem.
You are totally able to do this!
We will be sending good thoughts Steven's way on Monday.
Unfortunately we will still be at CHLA. :(
Double boo.
Oh Jaana- you are such an awesome mother! Keep up the good work and we will be VERY Prayerful for you guys!
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