The past couple days have been fairly uneventful for Cristian, as we wait for the doctors to release him. All of the tests they have performed thus far have returned no infections since the first day which is great. Unfortunately Cristian has continued to have low grade fevers each day requiring Tylenol. This reoccurring fever has the doctors looking for more causes (thus more tests) to determine the source. Today Cristian had a CT Scan, Ultrasound, and a tiny camera inserted up his nose to search his nasal cavity for fungal growth. Luckily all came back clear.
This leaves the doctors to believe there are 2 possible causes, delayed fever from the initial infection or a fungal growth that isn’t showing up on the tests. For the first scenario the plan is to “wait and see” if the residual fevers go away on their own. For the second the doctors have proactively started an IV anti-fungal med which he will get until discharged.
For discharge there are a few requirements.
- Cristian will need to complete a 7-10 day treatment of IV antibiotics. We are currently on day 6.
- Cristian will have to go 24 hours with out any fever.
- Cristian’s neutrophil counts (the part of your white blood cells that actually fight infections) will need to be above 500 or at least steadily rising. Currently his count is 0.
Based on our current progress, we meet 0/3 requirements. The latest estimates from the doctors is that we will be here until at least early next week.
In the mean time, Cristian had a pretty good afternoon yesterday and a good day overall today. He is not eating anything which we don’t like to see but the doctors say that is expected given all of the antibiotics he is receiving. Hopefully in the next couple days his appetite will return on it own, or we may begin giving him an appetite stimulate.
We know that this process is all part of Gods plan and it is happening for a reason. We pray that we will quickly round the corner and be out of here ASAP. We are also praying that in the meantime Cristian continues to have good days and begins eating in his own.
Thank you all for the support and prayers you have been providing. Please don’t stop!
Team Cristian 
My prayers will keep going 🙏🏻Hang in there I know it’s hard but he is a strong kiddo. Love them bunches
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Be assured our prayers, our support and our love will continue. Take a deep breath and know that healing will come in it’s right time. Sometimes all we can do is keep the faith and wait. It’s hard but you are all so strong and dedicated to healing, it will come. Wish I could wrap you all up in one big hug and ease the strain since I can’t do that please believe that I love you and support you.
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Words can’t express how much I love you all and wish this trial had been put on other shoulders… or better yet no shoulders at all. But the LORD gives us no more than we can bare. It’s hard to remember that when you are in the midst of the storm but just trust that you all are in HIS arms. I have absolute faith in the power of prayer and I believe that healing will come in GOD’s time not ours. You all remain in my prayers and if there is anything I can do just call me. I love you. Hugs and kisses.
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Praying, and believing for all infection to go so you can all be home soon. I send hugs and love your way. May Jesus surround you all and continue to give you strength and hope. 🤗💖
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