Last night went well because Jet didn't have ANY fevers. He remained cool through the night and slept pretty well. At 4am the nurse drew labs and gave him his second dose of methlprednisolone (MP). At about 9am our nurse came in to inform us that Jet's CRP's were 14.6, which obviously means they doubled from yesterday. They have never been this high. Thus far, Dr. Burns is increasing the cyclosporine dose because "peak" levels in his body were low. "Peak" levels and "trough" levels must be in a theraputic range in order for the drug to be effective, which is why she is increasing the dose. Dr. Burns also informed us yesterday that the important labs to consider (though they're all important) will be the ones taken at 4am tomorrow morning. This is because he will have had his second dose of the steroid (MP) and she anticipates seeing some sort of drop in those inflammatory markers. We sure hope so!!! Jet has been in a wonderful mood for the entire day.
This is the 2nd rash that Jet got. It was because of this rash and his swollen hands and feet that we took him to the emergency room.
This is right after he received his pic line. He slept for almost 24hrs.
This is big brother...being a good sport. Actually, he'll do whatever you want for a Ritz cracker. Thanks Ryan!
Jet's first hospital bath! And just so you know...this weight gain was all pre-steroid!
This was during Nate's watch...hmmm.
Jet and Dad. What a couple of hunks!
Jet and Mommy.
This picture was taken during our 2nd admission at Kaiser...but I just wanted you all to know that Nate and I wish we could sleep this good!
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