Holy Hospital Batman!

4 nights. Tonight is our fourth night at the hospital. whew. As far a's hospital stays go, this one has been almost relaxing. At first I thought I was in denial, but then I realized just how worried I was about Maddox and how this has been a relief to have professionals around and to have other people see what we have been dealing with.




Our standard hospital picture (mason was even able to get in on it)---disregard how exhausted I look.


Mason is now getting a cold. I pray, pray, pray he does not get what Maddox had, especially with his mild asthma. (of course Mason is disgusted with his brother for getting him sick)




This is what Maddox looked like for almost a week. Definitely NOT The Maddox.


I think Mason was somewhat relieved he could be at the hospital with us during the day.



Strolling with Nana. They set off the alarms with his bracelet thingy. Sirens were sounding and lights were flashing and they couldn't turn it off right away. It reminded Maddox of Batman's alarm. He was a little disappointed when he realized he couldn't bust out of here.




Sweet, sweet Mason. I miss him. He's been with Nana and Auntie most of the time.




24 hours after IV fluids and antibiotics were started.




48 hours after IV fluids and antibiotics were started.




PlayStation2. Lego Star Wars.




Maddox drew a picture of Nurse Joanie. He drew another one and gave it to her. It's the first real person that he's drawn. I love it.




Half of the loot he has accumulated a's gifts for being in the hospital. I'm waiting for Mason to start telling us how ill he is.




His little IV hand. They just had to pull it out and give him a new one. Talk about a stink! His hand reeked from the plastic board under it.




All tuckered out after the new IV was put in. I detest seeing him in pain and having to go through all the pokes. He has been poked so much this week. But he holds his arms so still and follows the directions. He's a trooper.




Maddox took a picture of himself.


We may be discharged to the U of Mn Children's tomorrow to see if they can figure out what is going on with Maddox.

There is so much more to write, but I am tired.

I will say that until last night, we were the only family here. The only one! We had the royal treatment and had everything to ourselves, and it was oh-so quiet. Tonight there are 4 other families, so it is a hoppin' place. The nurses have all been fantastic and made these 4 nights as enjoyable as possible.