A Hospital Visit

Zachary spent Sunday - Wednesday at Children's Hospital. I'll give you the abridged, non-gory story.

Saturday morning Zachary complained of pain and being cold. He had a pretty high fever. We called the nurse hotline and they recommended medicine for the fever and to call back if it rose to 103. Sunday morning he seemed much better, so Phil kept a prior commitment. By mid-morning, his fever returned and went above 103. Ms. Karen was kind enough to come over and spend the day with Alex and Mady so I could take Zachary to the ER. Phil was out of cell range, but hurried to the hospital as soon as he could.

We spent 4 plus hours in the emergency room waiting for a doctor to see Zachary. During the wait, Zachary was listless and miserable. When Phil arrived and I left to go home to Alex and Mady, a doctor finally decided to admit Zachary to the hospital. Phil was able to stay with Zachary for the rest of his stay.

After a night of antibiotics, Zachary was in much better spirits. 

Monday morning, after dropping Alex off at camp, Mady and I went to the hospital to visit our little patient. Even with his IV, he was back to his old joking self.

In fact, he wasn't in his room, but in the play room around the corner. He was doing some art projects with the wonderful volunteers. Someone even did a music circle.
Later in the day, they gave Zachary a sonogram and diagnosed him with a kidney infection.
Clearly Zachary learned a few skills while he was there, he's taking great care of this baby doll.

When Mady and I arrived on Wednesday morning, we were greeted with the great news that Zachary was ready to be discharged!

Heading home.

It was a long 4 days, but we are so grateful to have a wonderful children's hospital so close and friends who are so willing to help.