[Colee]

Hi ladies...We are settled in...Kids are in bed sleeping(thank God,Ryan seemed to WANT his bed). I was going to wait until morning to post because I am am so drained...but I know everyone has been worried.

I really love you ladies...you seriously dont have any idea how much it means to me to know how much you all care and love Ryan. Thank you for the prayers and thoughts of well wishes. EACH prayer was heard AND answered!

We were sent home because everything looks good. Ryan's lab work from Monday showed liver enzymes up and signs of immflammation...lab from last night showed everything to be perfectly NORMAL. This is what the doctor(s) say(rainbow is a university hospital-Ryan had lots of doctors)...he had what is called Intodisception(I know I screwed that sp up..but I havent a clue how to sp it)...from what they say it is a normal thing that kids this age can get. It causes vomiting,high fever,swelling(edema-anyplace)..his feet and legs swelled. He ALSO had a typical stomach virus along with it. This is why they were so baffled...typical stomach virus wont cause swelling...but the Intodisception can. His bowls looked "loopey" because this condition was reseving itself,correcting itself on it's own. Which,the doctors say is what USUALLY happens. However,there are cases that SURGERY is needed....reason for his surgical team. This is EXACTLY what Ryan's family doctor believed he had--and why he sent us straight to Rainbow...instead of our hospital I can see from Ryan's bedroom window. He said Rainbow would have been the best place IF he needed surgery. Okay...so what now? Well...he was rx an enema IF he starts to throw up again...this would stop it so he doesnt become dehyrdrated again. I dont think he will need it..but better to have it on hand and never use it.

What a long few days...geesh,what day is it anyway? I keep saying weekend,but it's past that now.

Ryan and I have appointments tomorrow..Ryan for follow up and me because of my UC flaring again.
I will update...with hopefully more info from his doctor tomorrow.

Thanks ladies
Nichole

[TulipDawn]

I'm sooo glad he's ok... what a scary thing... I was just about to book a flight up there!!!

[Amandalulu]

It is so good to hear from you Colee.
We were so worried about you all!
Glad to hear that Ryan is home and wanted to be home (who wouldn't). Glad he didn't need surgery. Poor lil' man. I hope he doesn't need his rx.
Hugs to you and Joe, you have been through so much.

Get some rest, thanks for updating. We missed you.

Love ya!!

[::er!ca::]

I'm so glad to hear an update from you. Glad you are all home and safe. I'm sure Ryan was longing for his bed.... his wonderful, warm bed in the comfort of his own home!!!! Give Ryan big hugs and kisses from us all and I hope he continues to feel much better. How about you? How are you doing? How are you feeling?

I called your house this evening, Joe said you ran out to get Ryan's medication. I was glad to hear you were all home!!!!!

[Colee]

Erica...Joe told me you called! How sweet of you

Really ladies...like I said,you dont know how much your love means to us. Joe's Mom didnt even call us at the hospital...it's just been a very hard week,in more ways then one

[hmamom]

colee I just joined this board, but I am so happy for you about the good news! Our babys have the same birthday! I had a daughter born on May 11, 2005. And I share a birthday with your daughter! lol Small world. Best of luck with all the upcoming doc visits.

hmamom

[Kierasmom]

I'm so glad he's doing better! Get some rest.

[Ashtyns_mom]

I am so glad that everything is better!

I was very worried about You and Ryan.

[babyn2]

You had us very worried, I am so glad that it worked out for the better scenario. Get some R & R, you need it or else you will crash!!!

[Maddux05]

I am SO relieved to hear that you guys are home and things are looking up for the little man! Take care of yourself now...you will get through this too!

[berrygirll]

I am SO glad you guys are home! What a week! I thought of you guys constantly.
Glad he is feeling better & getting well.

[lyssiesmom]

im so glad to here Ryan is ok i hope it keeps progressing forward and i hope things aget better for you also we love you all HUGS

I'm so glad he's doing better!!! I hope you can all get some well needed rest

[Melissa_A]

I'm glad to hear things are getting better. I hope you all had a good rest last night and take it easy for the next few days. Glad to hear that Ryan is doing better and that no surgery was needed! Whew!!

[meant2bemommie]

Oh Colee,

I am so glad that he is doing better! What a scary time for you guys! I couldn't stop thinking about you guys. On and off the boards!

I hope that your flare up will now be able to be controlled a little better now that things can calm down.

Love ya guys!

[**Mary**]

colee I am so glad that you are home and Ryan is getting better I hope it contines to progress I was so worried about all of you.

[Colee]

You ladies are THE best friends a girl can have! I love ya all! Thanks again for all your well wishes