We had a really rough day at the hospital today. Brennen’s WBC count was back up to 20,000 so they ordered a CT scan and drained the fluid from his abdomen (with a needle) around 4:00 pm today. Thankfully the fluid wasn’t infected and they didn’t need to leave in a drain. They removed about 10 oz of fluid! Brennen seemed to feel much better after (duh, right?!?!), in less pain, able to turn on his side, etc., so hopefully this is the fix we need. The doctor said the elevated WBC count could have been from the stress the fluid was placing on the organs and that the fluid could also have caused his intense pain and lack of appetite.

I’m exhausted and praying for a high WBC count and big appetite tomorrow!

Thanks to 2 good friends, I managed to stay sane another day. My great friend, Suzie, picked up Tristan entertained him for the afternoon and fed him dinner. She has been an absolute savior! Another wonderful friend brought a beta fish for each boy to the hospital and a lunch of Chick Fil A. The beta fish really lifted the spirits of both boys!! Tristan is absolutely head over heals in love with his fish and can’t stop looking at and talking about Ruby.

Meanwhile, here at home and in other parts of the country, my amazing family and friends have kept me strong with lots of phones calls, messages, prayers and love.

Thank you all for keeping me out of a straightjacket! : )