Today has been another rough day for Mason and for Mama and Papa. Mason has had lower saturations most of the day (hanging around 78-80%, but down as low as 71 and up as high as 87). His fever has been fairly controlled today, hanging around 99 or so most of the day. We tried lasix again which helped his saturations for a while, but then after turning him at noon (we do so every few hours to avoid bed sores), they went down again and have stayed down most of the day.
The blood culture from one of his PICC lines did come back with a positive fungal infection - there was yeast in the blood. So, things got moving to see if there was yeast anywhere else in his body. He had a urinalysis that will tell us if we need to look at his kidneys; results yet. He also had an eye exam to make sure he didn't have fungus in his eyes. I didn't know it could even go there, but guess it can. The good news is that there was no fungus in his eyes, so it looks like there's a strong possibility the yeast is only where the PICC line was - yes that was pulled out today to avoid spreading the yeast.
We are glad to know that there is something to fight, and are hoping and praying that the medication that they started yesterday will fight it. But we remain so very worried about our very sick little boy. His oxygen saturations continue to go down a little bit every day which scares us a lot. Maybe it's the yeast, maybe it's the paralysis, maybe it's the detox. We just hope with every fiber of our being that it is not his lungs failing to work. Thank you for all the prayers and words of support and encouragement. We lean on them heavily.
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Keeping the prayers and good vibes and thoughts going strong here in Corvallis.
Thank you for your blog posts through these tough times.
Come on, Miracle; it's time.
Corrine
Praying that the yeast infection will clear up quickly, and allow Mason to have one less thing to have to work hard against. What a strong little boy! Praying that God continues to give strength to Mason's Mama and Papa.
Love and hugs to you all!
Kristie
We just wanted you guys to know that we are thinking of you guys and hoping for the best. I am glad Bill told me about the blog so we can keep updated on Mason. If you guys need anything please let us know.
Denise, Louie, Sara & Derek
Holding strong for you here neighbors. We think about you often and miss pestering you guys. We love you. Steph, Aaron, Grace, and Tori.
Praying for you all.
Hi guys,
Just wanted you to know that lots of prayers are coming from Montana. I pray the verse Jeremiah 29:11 for Mason often. Love you guys!
Becky
We send positive thoughts, prayers, and hoping this brings you all the light you need. With love to you all, Linda, Rob, Austin, & Ava
It makes me glad that your doctors are contacting their "friends and colleagues." It warms my heart to know they have such a vested interest in helping Mason through this. Leave it to you to to create a boy who is "one of a kind!" (I say that with much love, and sarcasim - I know Christi will get it, maybe not others who are reading). We love you SOOOOO much. Bill, Christi and Mason, you are in my prayers and the positive thoughts of just about everyone I know. My deepest love.
Carrie
Praying for continued strength and wisdom for all of you including the doctors.
Rebecca
Christi, I just want to let you know that you and your family are in my families prayers. And I will forward this to the prayer group at Livinghope which is my church. The lord is with you. Think positive Bruce Matthews
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