My son in the hospital…
I thought I would post this info in case others would be able to benefit from it. I may update this post later with more details that may be helpful…
The last two weeks have been really hard for us here. My 11 yr old son (Timothy) got sick, with what we thought was the stomach flu. He had the usual symptoms like a flu, seemed to start getting better a little bit, then got worse. I took him to the emergency room because as much as we were doing for him, trying to keep him hydrated and back to eating didn’t seem to be working. He had no appetite. I had even been talking with the doctors on the phone and we all treated it as a stomach virus. I had a strange feeling one night after trying to sleep for an hour near him… and decided to call the doctor again. This time he agreed that I should take him in. So, at 2:00 am, I drove him 20 minutes to the emergency room in Gettysburg, PA, which is closest to where we live. After many hours, the next afternoon we were told he had a ruptured appendix with a large abscess and very high white blood cell count. They called for transport to take the both of us to Penn State Children’s Hospital and we stayed there for a week until he was released yesterday.
They put a stomach tube in where the large abscess was and drained it. Through the whole order of IVs and blood tests, etc. he got poked 11 times, poor thing. 
Things look better, but he is still weak and recovering here at home. He is on two separate antibiotics that are taken at four different times a day for three weeks. He lost a lot of weight and is still trying to get a full appetite back. In 4-6 weeks he will have his appendix removed.
That night that I decided to take him to the emergency room, I was checking on him after I slept for an hour. He wasn’t easy to rouse to get him to drink some more fluids, and he was sleeping but was lying in a crooked position. So, I went to straighten him up and accidently touched his stomach which made him come out of a deep sleep with a big “ouch”. That is when I decided to call the doctor. By that time in his illness, his stomach muscles shouldn’t hurt anymore from throwing up. Something else seemed wrong.
When they checked him at the emergency room, his left side hurt. You would think with an appendix problem, it would be in his right side, where the appendix is. But, at that point, the pain was from swelling from an abscess located in his abdomen in a different area. One more odd thing that I noticed that day is that he had a strange smell on his breath. I mentioned it to the doctor. At first they thought he maybe had a kidney infection. After the CT Scan, they realized it was a ruptured appendix and that he had a large abscess of puss that was very infectious. That was mostly what was making him sick. He also had a very elevated white blood cell count. Usually that means his body had kicked into gear to try and fight infection. But, from what I saw come out, and how the surgeons mentioned the abscess was VERY infectious, it seemed we got him help just in time.
It has been an extremely stressful, upsetting, scary thing to go through with him. He was so sick and weak. There was so much to drain out. It was dangerous for him. We are exhausted. *sigh.
Anyways, I have lots to do here to help him heal and have laundry, bills, and chores to catch up on, not to mention sleep and mental relaxation. I can’t seem to turn this whole thing off enough to relax. I held a lot of stuff in to be strong for him and keep him calm as I could through the whole process. We were definitely scared.
I can say one thing for sure, the whole nursing staff and surgeons for the pediatric care at Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey were really excellent!
June 5th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
I am so glad he got good care, that is a major thing to deal with. Relax and heal, all of you.
Love
Barb
June 6th, 2007 at 4:28 am
I am sorry to hear about your son’s emergency and hospital stay. As a vetern mom to my son’s hospital.. I know it is no fun!
Glad he is doing better and I hope things calm down at home for you soon.
Good Luck!
June 6th, 2007 at 4:30 am
You don’t know me, but I am Amanda, mom to 3 in South Lake Tahoe, CA
I just read what happened. I am so sorry you are going through that. Your poor little guy must be miserable! I hope for a smooth and speedy recovery. Best wishes!
June 6th, 2007 at 4:31 am
I wish you blessings, and comfort, and a quick return to health for your son, My prayers will include you and yours tonight.
June 6th, 2007 at 4:32 am
Thank goodness you were able to catch it before it got any worse. The helpless feeling you get when your child is sick is so scary. I totally understand your mental exhaustion. I’m glad most of your ordeal is over. Rest and get better soon. Pauline
June 6th, 2007 at 4:34 am
Oh Wendy! Anytime our kids get sick it is the hardest and oh how we wish we could take their pain and illness. We are praying for a quick and total recovery for your son and a good nites rest and a calm heart for you, and helping hands from your family. M
June 6th, 2007 at 4:39 am
thank goodness you were able to get him the help he needed when you did. hope he gets to feeling better soon ,
June 6th, 2007 at 4:40 am
I am so sorry to hear about your son. I will keep he and your family in my prayers.
June 6th, 2007 at 4:42 am
Dearest Wendy, I’m so glad you’re all back home, and that your son got the care he needed! I believe God gives “Mama’s” a sense of when things are “just not right!” Pay the bills
But the chores will wait! Try to relax (I know easier said than done) and just get your strength back as your son recovers! God Bless you & your son! Give him a big old HUG from all of us here at the Hinson house! Let us know about the upcoming surgery!
Love & Blessings,
Paula
June 6th, 2007 at 4:43 am
I share your worries, concerned and sadness as I was in similar situation with Ryan when he was Three. But it will be speedy recovery from now. His appetite will return and he will pick up all the weights he lost and maybe gain a few more. Mother’s instict is always reliable when you not sure what happen. I always believe in it and insist Ryan’s Ped to find the source of the problems!
Cheers
Sofia
June 6th, 2007 at 4:43 am
WOW! It sounda like your family has been through a living hell.
I’m so sorry to hear about Timothy’s pain, but so VERY glad that he is going to be better soon. I have many children of my own, and even just one of them having a cold makes me crazy.
You are DEFINATELY a STRONG Mother and I commend you for your insite to know when the Doctors may be a bit off.
Good luck to you all and PLEASE, tell Timothy that our entire family is wishing him a speady and safe recovery.
Carolyn
Clackamas, Oregon
June 6th, 2007 at 4:50 am
I am sorry to hear about your son. I’m glad he is doing better. Not noing what is wrong with your child can be a very emotional time. Good Luck.
June 6th, 2007 at 4:51 am
WOW, sorry you had to go through all that. Goes to show you to follow that “Mom” instinct and ACT!
Being an RN, there’s a key point or two:
Appendicitis isn’t always on the right side. It can be anywhere in the lower abdominal/pelvic area-this is called ‘referred pain’
It also isn’t the dramatic fall-over & die pain like on TV…it can be continual and hurt (as opposed to the p-a-i-n-f-u-l)
There is a quick test that may indicate appendicitis…sometimes (there’s nothing really definite in medicine) when you gently press down it won’t hurt, but when you let go, well then it hurts.
Kid’s symptoms are very different than grown-ups, so it’s no surprise (and NO GUILT) that you didn’t catch it early. This also being a big reason that kids are more likely to have a ruptured appendix.
Glad both of you are getting better!! Quite a trauma!!
I am glad your son is doing better
June 6th, 2007 at 4:52 am
Wendy,
Thank God for Mother’s Instincts. I will be praying for your family to recover from this whole ordeal and for Timothy’s speedy recovery - poor guy. May you be blessed.
Ash
June 6th, 2007 at 4:58 am
A similar thing hapenned to my friends little boy. Although in his case, the hospital sent her home from the emergency department and said it was just the ‘flu’. The next day he began vomiting green stuff and the said it was just phlem from the flu. The did an ultrasound and said he had milf Pnuemonia. He was sent home with antibitics. That night he got worse, she returned to the hospital and one of the nurses there said something was not right. A second ultrasound was done and they realised that he is appendix had ruptured days ago and the fluid around his lungs was not phlem but toxins. He was rushed for emergency sugery and spent 3 weeks in hospital.
I hope your son recovers quickly.
June 6th, 2007 at 5:00 am
Oh my gosh, how scary Wendy! I’m glad your son is now healing.
June 6th, 2007 at 5:04 am
I am so sorry to hear this…so glad he’s okay .. may god bless you
June 6th, 2007 at 5:05 am
Wow, how scary. I am glad that your son is back at home and pray for a speedy recovery!
June 6th, 2007 at 5:05 am
I’m so glad that you knew to take him in that night, and that he is healing up well!
June 6th, 2007 at 5:19 am
All the very best Wendy from your friends in New Zealand Mike G
June 6th, 2007 at 5:21 am
Wendy, from another mom of 3 boys, and having been through almost the same thing…praying peace that passes all understanding for you and your whole family…and for a quick quick recovery…and that you will have time to just breathe and be still…and that someone will have mercy on you and come to your rescue at home…
June 6th, 2007 at 5:28 am
My prayers are with you and your family. Wishing him a total recovery, it can all be so physically and emotionally draining, hold on, this too,shall pass.
June 6th, 2007 at 5:32 am
My heart cries for you and your son. I have a son that I almost lost a few times. It is the hardest thing to deal with. I am glad that your son is going to be fine. Please, give your son a hug from our family. We will keep you all in our prayers. “Me ke aloha pumehana, Malama Pono” (With heartfelt love, Take care), Adeline
June 6th, 2007 at 5:53 am
GOD bless him and you! Pray everything is going to be fine. You all will be stronger from this. Face piles of triles with smiles, it riles them that you perceive the web they weve and keep on thinking free.
June 6th, 2007 at 6:14 am
I’m very sorry to hear about your son. So glad he is on his way to recovery. I wish all the best for his next operation.
you & your family will be in my prayers .
June 6th, 2007 at 6:46 am
Wendy, your family is in our prayers. It is so frightening when our children become sick and when you know something isn’t right. Thank goodness you had someone that listened. Let us know how his recovery is going.
June 6th, 2007 at 6:50 am
Hi Wendy,
Deep in the night, prayers for you and your son that you may be comforted and healed! I hope everything is better tonight…
-Becki
June 6th, 2007 at 6:59 am
Oh Goodness Wendy you poor thing - thankgoodness the old motherly instinct kicked in and you persevered, I know from experience it pays to listen to it!! Im glad you have acted upon it and he is now more comfortable he will be even better once they are out. Good luck to him (and your family!) when the op comes around you will both be fine
now you have it correctly diagnosed and being treated!
June 6th, 2007 at 7:15 am
I will keep your son in my prayers. Good luck and may God bless you and your family.
June 6th, 2007 at 7:16 am
Thank you for sharing. I’m sure, along with myself, you have thousands of people praying for you, your son, and the rest of your family. Although we love your website, we’d all much rather have you all healthy and safe. So take all the time you need to help your son and family recover!
June 6th, 2007 at 8:24 am
Wendy,
You and your son are in my prayers. I know you will somehow get through this and most certainly June 6, 2008, will be a brighter day. Marty
June 6th, 2007 at 9:24 am
So sorry to hear about your son,hope he gets better really soon.my son was ill last year but has fully recoverd now so i know what your going through.he will be himself again soon.take care xx
June 6th, 2007 at 9:25 am
Hi Wendy,
I believe it was God Who woke you and gave you the wisdom to take your little boy to the hospital when you did. He really does care for us all so much. I’ll be praying for great rest and recovery for you all,
God bless
June 6th, 2007 at 9:29 am
Oh, it’s terrible when your children are suffering. I pray that you and your son get through the surgery without any problems and can put this all behind you. He still has the whole summer ahead.
June 6th, 2007 at 10:19 am
Wendy, I am so glad he is recovering.
It was a close one!
Try to rest.
June 6th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Bless you and may you all heal fast. You are so strong, it takes so much to get through this. This too, shall pass.
June 6th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Wendy, So sorry about your son, but am glad to hear he is getting better.
I can relate to his illness. As when I was 7 months pregent with our youngest son, I also had a ruptured appendix. I went to the hopsital at 9 a.m. but they did not decide to do or what it was until 6 o’clock that night. But thanks to the good Lord every thing went alright with my surgery. They had to watch me all night as they were afraid I might loose the baby. So my prayers and love go with you. I want to tell you how much I enjoy your website site. As I have a home daycare in Madison, Tn, I have been caring for children 30 plus year, So I really get a lot of enjoyment our of your website. So keep up the good work. Hope you and family has a great day.
June 6th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Wendy,
As the mom of 2 boys (one of them an 11 year old!), my heart goes out to you and your poor son!! Thank you for sharing with us. I pray that he has a speedy recovery!
June 6th, 2007 at 11:03 am
Wendy,
I’m so sorry to hear about your son. Isn’t it amazing how a mother’s intuition works! We inadvertantly KNOW when something just isn’t right! Thank GOD you reacted and took him to the ER when you did! My prayers will be with you and your family as you all recover.
June 6th, 2007 at 11:06 am
Hi Wendy,
I hope you get your much needed rest. We wish your son a very speedy painless recovery.
=D Jodi
June 6th, 2007 at 11:33 am
Well I glad you are home, but it always seems as if then is when more of the “fun ” takes place….. Like you said, the neer ending laundry & mail to sort through, not to mention those bills that need to be sent out…
Your son sure is blessed to have such a caring mother by his side!
The hospital settign is never the easiest to get used to, but you made his experience that much less stressful as well.
Take care to you & your family,
The Sanchez Family
June 6th, 2007 at 11:41 am
Wendy,
I am so glad that your son is home and doing better. I know that must be a huge relief for you and your family. Don’t worry, the laudry and the household stuff will get caught up. Don’t forget, you are the chart and organizational QUEEN!!!
June 6th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Wendy,
I too am in agreement with all the other posters who are praying for your family! God gave us mother’s that special “feeling” because He knew we would listen to it best–and act on it! So glad you all are doing much better! Let us know a bit before surgery so we can be praying for you then as well!!
Sheri
June 6th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Dear Wendy,
I can totally relate to what you have been thru. My daughter, in her early 20’s at the time, was also treated for stomach flu. On her way home from the doctor, she passed out twice (her boyfriend was driving her), then passed out as soon as she got home. The boyfriend called me, I called the doctor, and she had to go to the hospital immediately…a 40-some mile drive. That was about 4:00 in the afternoon. She had an i.v. with antibiotics but still her white blood count kept going up until it reached dangerously high levels. About 9:00 that night they decided to do exploratory surgery because the normal syptoms that go along with an appendicitis were not there. It turned out to be a several hour surgery. They found out that her appendix were “perforated” and she had gangrene that had been seeping out thru these perforations and she was badly infected with the gangrene. She was in the hospital for 9 days with all kinds of tubes and the one that was removing this gangrene wasn’t working correctly so I had to sit right at her bedside and keep “thumping it” to keep it going. We found out later, from the nurse who was with her that first night, that they wanted to life-flight her to a hospital about 55-60 miles away but didn’t think she could make it that long so they did the exploratory surgery and found what they did.
She was a very sick person for most of the 9 days but once the recovery started, it went well.
We are so grateful that they went ahead with the exploratory surgery because they said that possibly MINUTES later, she might have been gone!
To top it all off, some of the phone lines were not working that night in the town where the hospital was and we had no way to call home to let people know what was going on! My mom and dad, her grandparents, were worried sick about her! We were finally able to call someone in another town and they relayed the message.
It was certainly a time we will never forget.
I will be thinking of you, praying for a complete recovery for your son, and thanking God for the instinct He gives us mothers!
Sharon in SW IA
June 6th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
Wendy,
I am so sorry to hear about your son. I hate those moments when our intuition takes over and we just know that something is wrong. I wonder what would have happened if you just hadn’t thought that??? Good for you.
Make sure to give yourself some time to get used to all this too. I am sure it is wrecking havoc with your own thoughts.
God speed, Lynn Leary
June 6th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Wow, how scary!! I’m so very glad to hear he his now home and on the mend. I will keep you all in my prayers, sweetie!!
The Marshall Family
Knoxville, TN
June 6th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
We are so very sorry that your family is going through this situation. Please know that our thoughts are with you all.
June 6th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Will keep you and your son in my prayers.May God Bless
June 6th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Wendy,
Thanks for sharing your ordeal with us. God gave you that motherly instinct - good for you that you trusted yourself to use it! May God bring healing and peace - I’ll keep you all in my prayers.
June 6th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
I’m so pleased to read that your son is a little better now. How worrying it would have been for you all. My own Timothy is just 12 years old and I certainly how how I would feel if it had been him. It certainly seems that God has watched over your family in this experience. I wish your Timothy a speedy and complete recovery and I wish you all health and happiness and some relaxation and much relief after this ordeal. All the best to you and Timothy.
June 6th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Wendy & Family,
You followed your instinct as a wonderful Mother would. May god bless you and yours, as you take care of your son in this healing phase. Don’t forget , you have to take care of yourself!! You are in our prayers
June 6th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
Wendy,
What a stressful ordeal. I do believe in “Mother instinct” (aka God’s whisper). HE watches over His children. God bless you & yours, & pray that you may have strength & healing!
June 6th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
I am glad to hear your son is healing, but very sorry to hear he (and you!) had to go through all of this.
It goes to show that the “normal” doesnt always apply. Good thing you called the doctor when you did. God is good!
June 6th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Wendy: Thanks for posting this. I think most of the time illnesses manifest themselves in weird ways - not textbook ways - and I think stories like this reinforce that we should go with our instincts. I appreciate you sharing it! God seems to have taken control of getting your son what he needs - now just let him take care of getting you the rest you need!
(I know - we went through some long haul injury/recovery last year. It’s exhausting to try to do it all!)
June 6th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Wendy,
I am so glad that your son is doing better. Major hugs and vibes to you.
June 6th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
So glad to hear your son is doing better. Time for you to take a little “me” time. Light a candle, put on some soothing instrumental music and BREATHE. While I have not been in your serious situation with my own children, I can sympathize for you. Please know that a prayer has been said for your son and your family. Thank you for the extra information on his behavior and his body posturing regarding this. I will never forget it although I hope to never see it surface in my own children. God bless your family with health and peace.
June 6th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
Hi Wendy, I too Pray that your son has a full and speedy recovery, just know that there is nothing Greater than God, with God on your side you and your family can face anything. Take care, God Bless, Theresa
June 6th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
I know how this feels!! Seven long years with my son with a illness. But, you will make it through this. Gods Grace is a wonderful thing!! He is with you & your son, relax & let him take control. I can do all things through Christ who strenthens me! Thankyou, for sharing. Sometimes it helps when you have support, & words from others who have been there. My prayers & thoughts are with you! One day at a TIME!!
June 6th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Dear Wendy,
Praise God! You are a wonderful mother! I will be praying for you, your husband and your boys. I can only imagine the stress everyone’s been feeling. I pray God’s hand remain on your family and let His healing touch stay fixed on your boy! God bless you. Much love, Kolein in New York
June 6th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
I’ll be praying for your son and the rest of your family. I know this is a hard thing to go through. I’m a mother of 2 and grandmother of 6. I know what you are going through. Remember, Jesus loves you. Rebecca
June 6th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
Wendy:
I am so sorry to hear that you all had to go through that. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure he will bounce back to himself soon enough.
Take care of yourself.
Kelley
June 6th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Wendy,
Thank you for sharing. I will have you and yours in my prayers. God Bless. Thank God he is getting better…sad to think of any child suffering…
All the best,
Carmen in NY
June 6th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Wow, what an ordeal! Appendicitis can be a strange thing. I’ve heard stories (don’t know how true they are) about people whose appendix was on the opposite side. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. You all will be in my prayers!
June 6th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Oh my goodness. I couldnt even imagine what you and your family has been through. Thank God your motherly instincs kicked in. You saved his life by just being a worried mom. Who know swhat could have happened otherwise. Dont dare to think it! Im glad it has been taken care of and thank God for the nursing staff making all this easier on your family. God Bless, for the quickest recovery possible!
June 6th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Wendy, I am so sorry to hear all that your son, you and your family had to go through. Thanks be to God that He gave you the wisdom to seek the help your son needed just in time. I will keep you all in my prayers as he recovers. Try to take care of youself as well. You need it and Timothy needs a rested, nurtured Mom to take care of him.
Love in Christ,
Michelle
June 6th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Wendy, I have 4 kids and know how hard it is when they are sick. I have had to rush two of mine (on seperate occasions) to the ER also. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From reading all the posts, you must know that you are well loved and thought of!! Thank you for all you do for all of us out there.
Wendi
June 6th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
I’m so sorry that you are going through all of this. What an ordeal. I pray that he is much better by now and on his way to good health. You are a blessing.
-Daisey
June 6th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Wendy, I am so glad your son is on the road to recovery! Sorry to hear he had to go through that!
June 6th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
I have three other friends with children who are currently hospitalized for major reasons…I have been saying a lot of prayers lately for little ones to get better and will certainly add your son on my list. I am so sorry Wendy. Wish I was close to lend a hand…having been through many surgeries and illnesses myself, I know how welcome another pair of hands is. Take care and accept any help you get…you’ll need your strength to take care of your little one. You help a lot of people now it’s your turn to let them help you a bit…hard for us women to do I know. Take care and my thoughts are with you..
June 6th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
What a rough thing to go through. Life really throws us some hard things sometimes. Good for you for listening to your Mamma Instinct. You you’re doing a great job handling everything and will get your family through this rough spot with God’s help. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your son, and lots of strength for you. Melissa - NJ
June 6th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Wendy,
Glad you’re son was given great care and has come thru this ailment. I’m sure he’ll feel much better soon.
Ken
June 6th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Hang in there, Wendy.
June 6th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Wendy, my heart breaks for you all, Yet I am so glad the little guy is going to get better. I went through an ordeal with my own son when he was three. His platelets were dangerously low. One small hit to the head could have made him bleed to death internally. At first they thought he had Leukemia. Thankfully it was just an infection that had made his platelets drop. Days and Days with no sleep while in the hospital was terrible for him and I both. When we got home from the hospital after five days, and many iv’s and needle pricks, we slept together in my bed for 14 hours straight. I woke up to his blond hair tickling my nose as he was crawling on me to give me a hug.
Hug that little man of yours, squeeze him as tight as he will let you…and Thank God again, for making him so wonderful.
I wish you all the very best, and a speedy recovery for the little guy after his surgery. God Bless!
June 6th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
A mother’s intuition is a wonderful thing. I went through a similar situation on Mother Day night with my 6 year old son with 105 fever and throwing up and diarrhea. I knew it was more than just a stomach virus and rushed him to the hospital in time. God was definitely with you and your son as he was with us. I am so glad your son is doing better and you need to just BREATHE and take it easy. You need to take care of yourself too, remember that. Bills and chores can wait a day or so - take care of you (and your son, of course.)
June 6th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
I am so glad everything is going better. Mothers are a special breed, and we know when something is not as it sould be. You and yours are in my prayers. God Bless!!!
June 6th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
Hi, Wendy. Just wanted to chime in to say that hundreds, if not thousands, of people will be praying for you, your son, and your family. May God bless your son with His healing touch, and may you feel God’s loving arms around and under you all as the prayers go up. Thanks for managing to stay strong, and to share your harrowing experience. Keep the faith. Love, Martha Huntley, Tampa, FL
June 6th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
I’m so sorry to hear what you all have been going through and I’m glad to hear things are getting better. Your son and your family (you included!) will be in my prayers. Caneel
June 6th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
WOW!!! How very scary for all of you!! As a mother, it is so hard watching our children become so ill and feeling so helpless and unable to help. I am so glad you got him to the hospital in time to be treated. It sounds like you received excellent care which makes the world of difference. Praying for your son to have a speedy recovery and that you as well will soon find peace within yourself. As a mother, no matter the age of our children, our job is never done even if we think it is!!! My 2 boys are 11 1/2 years and 9 1/2 years old. They keep me on my toes and are my joy. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.
hugs, Tracey McAdam
June 6th, 2007 at 6:31 pm
God bless yall ! From Hazel Green, Alabama!
Thank God for a virtuous mother. Proverbs 31:10: “your” price is far above rubies!
Get well soon.
June 6th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
In Febuary my 6 yr old son went through the same thing. He got sick on a Monday by Wednesday he was doubled over. My mom who babysits for me called the nurse (because our quick care in the same office says if your doc is in and has an opening then take him there). The nurse said that all was fine he is probably constipated (my son had cronic constipation which can lead to apendicitis) and maybe the flu. He kept getting worse. One week after he started getting sick we went to the pharmacy for my moms meds. So my mom asks the pharmacist, who tells us to get him in quick. We went home and got in to the PA in our docs office. He does a few physical excercises then sends us in to get a urine sample. We got back in and he didn’t do blood work he told us the hospital was waiting.
Like you had mentioned…my son too could not eat or drink (he became anerexic because of this). The lady in the hospital said in order to do a CT he had to drink a bottle of soda. This was impossible to do. They did the CT and then the surgeon came and talked with us. The first thing he asked was why we didn’t get him in sooner. We explained about the nurse. He told us that there was an absess that sealed the apendix so that when it ruptured it stayed contained. I know GOD was watching him.
We spent 1 week in the hospital…that was enough for both of us.
During this time we saw his pediatrician once, his office is just across the parking lot. Needless to say still searching for a good pediatrician in the Treasure Valley in IDAHO.
Hope your son is doing well! God Bless you for posting this for others to see.
June 6th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
I too had my appendix rupture at the age of 7. I will never forget the pain, it was horrible. I can’t imagine the pain along with the pain from the absess. Poor guy! I hope all goes well and we will keep your family in our prayers.
June 6th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Praying for you and your family to rest and heal.
June 6th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
I know something of what your going through. And I almost feel there is a coincidence in there somewhere. My son, Timothy, was just in the hospital yesterday. For the last 2 days he had been having pains and trouble breathing. I took him into the nearest hospital at 2 in the morning thinking it was his appendix. We spent 13 hours in the emergency room and although it wasn’t his appendix, it was pneumonia again. My prayers are with you and your family. Take care of yourself though, I know how tiring it is when your child is in the hospital. Love to all, Irene in El Paso, TX
June 6th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
Wow. Thank goodness your mother’s intuition kicked in. I’m so thankful he is ok. How scary. Give him lots of hugs! Good job Mom!
June 6th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
Wow Wendy! I’m glad that you let us know what’s been going on with your ds! Poor guy. I’m glad that you took him in when you did.
Will keep him in my prayers.
Thanks for continuing to send me emails about new charts. I appreciate it greatly.
Stephanie in Kingsburg,CA
June 6th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
I’m so glad that your son is alright. Also that he recieved good care from competent doctors. You are an exellent mother, and role model for all of us trying to follow your lead. Thanks, and God Bless you, and yours
June 6th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
WOW,Is right.You went throught alot with your son.A mothers feelings that something is not right is so very true. Thank God you got him to the hospital.Our prayers are with you. Our son had a serious problem too,and we didt know it was bad.Until we drove him to Marshfield,WI. Our son was in the hospital for 20 days.His colon was removed. He is doing great now. Take care. One of your loyal fans from the Upper Pennisula of Michigan.
June 6th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
Wendy,
You will both be in my thoughts and prayers! What an ordeal! Bless your hearts! I thank you for all that you do - I LOVE your site!!! From a mom of four sons in southern Indiana…
June 6th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
SO GLAD YOUR SON IS DOING BETTER. YOU NEED TO CRAWL IN BED WITH HIM AND REST. I KNOW IT’S HARD TO RELAX, YOU ARE PROB AFFRAID TO LET YOUR GUARD DOWN RIGHT NOW. I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LUCK FOR THE FUTURE OPERATION AND HOPE HE RECOVERS QUICKLY.
June 7th, 2007 at 1:21 am
Wendy- So sorry that you have all had to go through this. My 11 year old daughter had appendicitis last fall. She called from volleyball practice for me to come pick her up, and her coach said she knew something was up because it just wasn’t like Sophie to give in to anything! I took her home and she just curled up on the couch. My 21-year old daughter suspected appendicitis, looked it up on the internet and said “Mom- get her to the hospital.” We got there at 6pm, and she went into surgery at 1:30 AM. Even then they weren’t sure it was her appendix! The dr. said it was pretty “rotten”, so I think we weren’t too far from rupture… I think the appendix is tricky, from what everyone’s been saying. It’s scary that so many doctors aren’t seeing the symptoms as appendicitis, or a rupture. I’m so thankful to God that we caught Sophie’s when we did, especially after reading some of these other experiences. Six days after surgery she was back in the game- volleyball!
June 7th, 2007 at 1:23 am
Hope that your life gets back to normal soon-Take care of yourself and your family and stay strong during this time. Thinking of your son during this difficult time and hope he is well soon.
June 7th, 2007 at 1:25 am
So sorry for your sick little boy. One thing I’ve learned from 13 years working in an ICU, mommy knows best. And wives, too, for that matter. Always follow your instincts, they are generally right. I could tell you my horror story of my six week old baby and how the dr pooh-pooh’d me for hours before I just took him in and he was admitted and nonresponsive within an hour of arriving. IVs in his head, etc, very traumatizing. I’m glad he’s ok, just remember, don’t listen to drs if you KNOW what you’re dealing with. Good job, mom!
June 7th, 2007 at 2:58 am
God has blessed you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers. I have a 12 yo girl and not looking forward to something like that.
June 7th, 2007 at 6:07 am
(((hugss))) I hope he feels better soon… HErshy is great a few years back my daughter now 8 swallowed a quarter:P and it was lodged in her throat we live in a small town not to far from you and their med facilites aren’t the best in handling this situation.. She was only 5 and the quater would not pass (the normal route) so it had to be removed… so they sent her to Hershey childrens hospital and the next day she had it removed from her throat and was able to eat all the icecream she wanted for a couple days. The staff is great ya’ll are in good hands our prayers and thoughts are with you all..
June 7th, 2007 at 6:52 am
My prayers are with you and you son. I hope he has a speedy recovery. I have a 10 year old daughter and i can only pray nothing like that happen to her. take care
June 7th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
I’m so glad your son got the help he needed. I pray that he has a speedy recovery. I am a mother of 4 children and know what you mean when you said you were scared for your son. God bless you and your family.
Monica
June 7th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
I am so glad that your son is ok now and sorry to hear you had to go through all of that, my husband went through the same thing…he didn’t go to the hospital until 5 days after his appendix ruptured. I hope everything goes ok with you and your son and you all will be in my prayers.
God Bless!
Sincerely, Cheryl
June 7th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
No one knows their child better than their mother. I just wish more people in the medical profession understood that! ( I’m in that profession myself!) I will be praying for you all as I understand how much it hurts to see your child suffer. Our daughter went through 5 years of it (along with self abuse) until we convinced someone to look down her throat where they found a huge stomach ulcer and esophagitis. She is non-verbal and couldn’t tell us where she was hurting. Anyway, take care of yourself and thanks for all you do for us!
June 8th, 2007 at 5:35 am
Wendy, Praise God and give him glory, Thank God for his Holy Spirit that dwells within us and for giving you wisdom to take your son to the hospital. Spend time in his word and draw near to him. He is our rock, our strength and provider. We need him everyday….Everyday. Our God is an Awesome God.!!!!
June 8th, 2007 at 9:53 am
You and your son are in my prayers. There is nothing worse than your children being ill. My daughter was hospitalized at 1 1/2 years old. Best wishes to you and your family.
June 8th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Sorry to hear of your son’s illness…..glad though that he is on his way to recovery.
June 8th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
I hope you and your son a speedy recovery, i am really sorry for your son but sometimes mums get forgotten, i hope you both well, i have a similar situation a few years ago, my daughter was poorly for about 9 months and finally an optician realised that there was something wrong with my daughter and it turned out to be a non cancerous brain tumor but the fear and the panic and the emotions you go through are awful, so please take my love and hold on tight because although it will take a while to get over things you will get there in the end love and light to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
June 8th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Hey wendy
i am so sorry about your son, i am so thankful that he is better, i know that was a scarry feeling, my son is a mild asperger autism when he was diagnois. He would do unique things, make unique noises, when u dont know what is going on, it is a scary feeling, my son is now 13 he is doing much better. But still a challenge. May i send u some money to get him a stuff animal or something he likes.
June 8th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
Sorry to hear about your son. My prayers are with all of you.
My daughter just had knee surgery. We were there for three days.
I’m beat, as I’m sure you are. Take time for yourself when he’s sleeping.
June 8th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
So glad your son is healing and received good care. Now it’s time for you and the anothers to rest and heal too. Just thank God for His wonderful miracle gift of life (Him letting you know just in time). Our gifts, truly are precious. Prayers to you and yours…
June 9th, 2007 at 12:01 am
I’m sorry to hear of your unbelievable time with your son. Our family’s prayers are with you & his quick recovery. I hope you get some time to relax & believe in your own instincts in saving your son.
June 9th, 2007 at 4:24 am
Hey Wendy… We were trying to get ahold of you guys the other day, but I had no luck until Mike returned my call before he went to pick you and Timothy up from the hospital… I should have tried your cellular phone, but I didn’t think of it at the time. It sucks that I am in training and was not able to make it up there to see you guys. At least Lee was there and it was nice to get an update from him at the beginning of all of this so we had some idea of what was going on… I hated thinking about Tim’s situation with being far away in Fredricksburg for training and feeling helpless at not being able to do anything to help you guys. I am back now and I am hoping we can take some time VERY soon to come and see my nephew after his truly trying ordeal. I will call you tonight (as I know you are usually up late) or tomorrow morning. We love you guys very much and please let Tim know he continues to be in our thoughts and prayers with this whole ordeal. I am glad the septic poisons have been removed from his system and we are looking forward to seeing you guys soon and want to spend some quality time with Tim… It’s times like these you realize how precious time is with family. We love you guys and we will see you soon.
June 9th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
Wendy,
Sorry to hear that your son has had to go through this. Glad to hear that he is doing better.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Get rested, because if he’s like most little boys, when he recovers, you’ll need to be on your toes again! : )
June 10th, 2007 at 2:52 am
Oh my goodness Wendy, What a horrible situation. I am so sorry your son is sick and I hope he feels better soon. I know the stress your going through after 5 stays in the hospital with my son for asthma. Hang in there and take care of your self and family first the house work will wait.
June 10th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Oh My Goodness,
Wow!!
I just read about your terrible ordeal. I am sending you a giant hug right now. It is amazing how kids bounce back and how much pain they can handle. Take Care.
June 10th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
srry 4 wot hapen>god will take care of u
June 10th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
Wendy,
Your family is in our thoughts
And in our prayers.
But, more precious than that,
Know that God cares.
May you,your son, and your family get the rest and healing that you need to take you further on the journey ahead. We will be thinking of, and praying for you all.
June 11th, 2007 at 10:20 am
I am so very sorry to hear about your son, but I am also very grateful to hear that he is recoving. I can relate to having a sick child. My daughter was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 2003 and I know that feeling of not knowing what is happening to my child. We spent a month in the hospital in 2003 and have been in and out of the hospital ever since, matter of fact we have to go back in to the hospital today, (4th time in 2 months). My daughter is pretty sick! So I just wanted to say I know what you and your family are going through, I know that tired feeling you are feeling and I also know that feeling that you have to be strong for your child when what you really feel like doing is sitting and crying your eyes out for the pain and agony that we have to watch our children go through. I cry everyday on the inside for my daughter but she thinks I am the strongest person in the world because she never see’s the tears. I know her pain and agony is lifelong because there is no cure and the pain is alot of the time unbearable but she is so strong to hold on as she does. I just want to wish you and your family our prayers. Take Care.
June 11th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
dear wendy…so sorry to hear about your son…i’m glad to hear he is recovering…you are in my thoughts and prayers…
June 19th, 2007 at 11:02 pm
Hope you are all smiling and doing better now. We Mothers have to follow our intuition always. Good Job and Sweet Dreams
June 25th, 2007 at 2:36 am
Wendy I am so sorry to hear about your son being so sick. I hope that he is doing much better, and I hope that you are catching up on your rest. I am out of school for the summer and just checked my school emails. My 13 year old son had his appendix out last July, so I know what you are going through. He is an in-line speed skater & his side began hurting him in Lincoln, Nebraska at his National Competition.(He finished his competition 4th fastest skater in the NATION coming home with a BRONZE Medal !!!!!) I had NO idea this is what it was. I thought maybe tired. After being out there a week, we flew back into Rock Hill, SC at 1:00 am on a Sunday morning and I had him at the E.R. on Monday. Needless to say we were faced with emergency surgery Tuesday morning. A very emotional time. Hang in there and I hope that all goes well for you (family) and your son.
July 10th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
Hi, I wanted to say how sorry I am for your son’s illness and pain. I also have a son who is sick most of the timeso I understand what your going through. Pray for strength and keep smiling, your child needs that from you!!