Brody admitted to hospital today for high fevers

Brody woke up this morning complaining of really bad belly pains.   Then a little while later he said he was really cold.   I checked his temperature.   It was 101.3.   Then checked it several more times and kept getting 101.3 or 101.4.   I called his oncologist to let him know.   He told us to go ahead and bring him in to be admitted.   Not too long after this,  I checked his temperature again.   It was 102.8.   I gave him some ibuprofen and he soon started to feel much better.  

By the time we got to the hospital,  he only had a mild fever but was too weak to walk.   I had to get him a wheelchair to get him to Peds  Oncology at the hospital. He was started on fluids and IV antibiotics as soon as we got to peds oncology.   Since then he has been feeling much better and is walking better.   His belly still hurts when walking or trying to change positions in the bed.   But it certainly has improved.   This evening his fever has started to go back up again (when the ibuprofen started wearing off).   He just got some more Tylenol a little bit ago and is feeling okay.   He is enjoying watching ParaNorman with his brothers right now.  

We are not sure what is causing all the pain nor the fevers.   We are suspecting a urinary tract infection and severe constipation.   We have been pushing a lot of grape juice and Miralax for Brody today.   It seems to be helping.   The pain is not as bad since he has had a few bowel movements.   We normally need to give Brody Miralax everyday.   We are giving a lot more than usual today though.  We have to keep his stools very loose all the time so it doesn't get blocked by his tumor.  His tumor doesn't leave much space for the stool to get through.   Everyday,  it's always a guess for us as to how much Miralax we need to give him.   It's one of many frustrating daily problems in the Pizzifred household. 

Brody had blood and urine cultures taken when we arrived at the hospital.   So far no positive cultures on these.   His doctor has started IV antibiotics directed toward urinary tract infection.   Brody still has a stent in his urterer.   This puts him at higher risk for a urinary tract infection.   Brody will stay admitted until he has 48 hours with no positive cultures and at least 24 hours without fever.   These are the typical rules in this situation anyway.  

Let's all hope and pray Brody is feeling better soon and back home again soon too.