Yesterday and last night we had to flush Jason's system from the dye. Which meant lots and lots of fluids and loads and loads of weeing. We both had quite a restless night as even though I was changing him through the night like every 2 hours he was still waking up sopping wet. We had to change him and his bedding three times.
Today was another 24 hour urine collection for a calcium and phosphate. He also had another blood test tonight at 6pm. Shame he was woken up from a deep sleep for the blood test which upset him and had him crying (very unusual for Jason). I think he's just had enough now and knows it's almost home time. The amount of bruises on his hands and arms is terrible. I hate the thought of a polygam admission and another IV line, bloods and poking next week. I don't know how they are going to find a vein and I really feel for Jason having to go through another long day in hospital and more needles.
The doctor seems happy with things so far but he doesn't give too much away. He's always been a man of a few words and a thinker. He doesn't like to make any assumptions until he is 100% sure. He wants to wait for all the results in order for him to do his calculations and then make a decision on the biopsy and treatment plan. He is hoping that it's still stage 1 kidney disease and that it hasn't gotten worse. As he said he needs to make sure that Jason's kidney disease doesn't worsen over time. This is why we have needed to do all these tests. Each test this week had a specific purpose and has given more information into Jason's condition.
I must say I have learnt so much this week and although it has been quite a week going through these tests, I am happy that the doc is being thorough. They have certainly been interesting and a real eye opener for me going through the process of getting to the bottom of his kidney problems. In August 2013 we did the same tests and we will be able to compare the results and see if his kidney disease has worsened. Doctor needs to make a decision regarding treatment as the current medication he is on is not keeping it under control. As he said he may need to add steroids or something else but he can only decide on this once he has everything together and probably the kidney biopsy.
Otherwise we had a lovely day. Bruce (hubby) and Nicole came to visit which really cheered us both up. Nicole was all shy in the beginning which is unusual for her but it didn't take her long and she was back to herself. The two of us had quite a chuckle in the bathroom today when she wanted to go wee and was washing her hands. The three toilets were occupied and someone was farting these LONG farts. The look on Nicole's face was priceless after the first long fart and then a second one went off and Nicole said "mommy someone is pooping". The two of us were in hysterics as well as the other people in the toilets. Not one of them were coming out though in case they were accused LOL.
I can't wait to get home and I can't wait to see Jason and Nicole running around the garden together. I can't wait to be home with my hubby whom is the most amazing father and husband. I am really blessed to have him in my life.