A few days ago Kiah developed a rash along with a fever that after being discharged to the Ronald McDonald House hiccuped us right back into the hospital. After cultures were taken and an X-ray was done they determined that he may have a slight pneumonia. As for the rash they are unsure but it may be an early sign of GVHD (graft-verses-host disease- common complication after transplant). It's too soon to tell but in the meantime we've been trying to rule out other possible causes (new laundry detergent etc.)
The good news is that he is relatively stable breathing wise and doesn't seem to be getting worse. His main discomfort comes from the rash. It is making it difficult for him to sleep (by difficult, I mean not at all). He spent all of last night scratching and asking for cream. We started a new steroid today hopefully this one works.
Right now I'm holding my breath (hiccups and all), hoping that he starts to get better soon. The thing about hiccups is that though they are often harmless… they sometimes lead to heartburn.
Oh and meet Bodie…
Kiah and Bodie have a lot in common, you know. I put him together with some sewing help from Auntie. Kiah named his new little friend after another new little friend born around the same time our Bodie was fluffed and stuffed. Truthfully it was love at first sight. When he first saw the lil guy Kiah gasped "Bodie have tubes too… Wow!". He's been quite the companion ever since…
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