Well Wednesday found us back in Brandon after my usual morning before 6 start. We hadn't planned on going initially as young Huckston was in the hospital getting rehydrated and antibiotic's to fight this infection he contracted; Ryder was doing fine when we left Tuesday evening. All of that changed when Bobby awakened on Wednesday morning to fine Ryder with a case of severe diarrhea and then projectile vomiting. It became evident he had what Huck had and needed immediate medical care which looks like Bobby may have caught it in time to keep him from the hospital. The doctors wanted to keep him hydrated and away from the ER if possible.
I had finished my morning routines and was about to head out for my 9'ish service appointment for the truck when we got the call from Bobby that Ryder was experiencing Huck's symptoms and needed us. Annsley and Gabe were still at his house so Jill came and got them as it was her afternoon but she came early to give Bobby the time he needed to comfort Ryder. We got there around 10 and he took Ryder to their doctor who drew blood and gave him an antibiotic shot immediately after conferring with the ER doctors who were working on Huck. She had him drinking some pedialyte to keep him hydrated which was what happened to Huck who became dehydrated and his organs were starting to shut down.
Both boys seem to be gaining strength and while Huck's seem to be worst it was initially thought he had a virus by the doctor before he went down hill fast and ended up in the ER, while Ryder had the benefit of Huck's prognosis and received immediate care and he has stayed hydrated throughout this ordeal. Huck will be in the hospital for a couple days as it looks right now. Bobby is working from home and seems to have everything under control. We fed and held Ryder through out the day as he did keep down most of his fluids and by evening he was able to take a couple ounces of formula and keep it down along with his medicine.
Nancy and I cleaned everything wiping the house down, cleaned the fridge, door knobs, etc. you name it we cleaned it. We can not put a finger on what caused this bacterial infection. We even threw away eggs as the doctor said they carry the infection and just maybe while frying squash last Friday for lunch the use of the eggs may have touched something of the boys; we took no chances. Anyhow we left around 6'ish and got home in less than an hour at this time of the day. That in itself is hard to believe as usually the interstates and toll roads are packed with vehicles. We cleaned up some leftovers and then I got in a good 30 minute power bike ride just before dark.
We had a gully washer of rain in Brandon with many streets pooling water and we noticed our area got some much needed rain as well. There were lots of wrecks on the roadways as we traveled home as the wet roads cause for some slick surfaces; most were what looked to be fender benders rear ends crashes which is consistent with the bad driving habits of many folks following too close. I use to hate to see the rain especially after a spell of no rain because the wrecks piled up(no pun intended) through out the day. Well that was about it for this day. Lets hope the boys continue to improve and little Huck can get back home with his total family. Katie sent pics of him and despite all of the wires, tubes etc he looked so much better than the day of his visit to the ER at TGH. Many thanks to ALL who lifted both boys up in prayer for comfort for the family and healing for both little fellers, LATER
