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Two Weeks Later: That Was Unexpected

January 30, 2018 by Ryan's Rally LLC 8 Comments

Two weeks have passed since Ryan came home from the hospital. I’m happy to tell you that he is healthy. The kidney bacterial infections seem completely eradicated. I say that with (general) confidence because it was one week ago that I gave him the last IV infusion and nothing seems suspicious.

I mostly rely on my gut feeling when it comes to assessing his health. I have good reason to trust myself based on catching his last infection early. In fact, I caught it 36 hours before his white blood cells began responding with elevated levels! They seemed surprised by this at the hospital… I was not.

Now, as amazing as I fashion myself instinctual, I back this up with hard numbers even though they tend to lag a couple/few days behind what I feel. Still, it’s always helpful to pass this information along when the medical community gets involved. Since Ryan can’t tell me — or anyone, for that matter — what’s bothering him then it all comes down to the data… at first. After a few days, the doctors start trusting my instincts too.

Probably because I’m annoyingly persistent.

That, and surprising them with the details. It usually goes something like this:

Doctor: Have you noticed any blood or cloudiness in Ryan’s urine?

Me: Not in appearance. Although, I have his daily urinalysis history, baseline values (complete to 3+/- standard deviation), and trending analysis. 

Doctor: Are you serious? 

The working copy I use daily before typing into a spreadsheet on the Cloud.

Sadly, I am serious. I have no choice but to measure, track, and analyze everything I can possibly think could be useful. To this day I can hardly believe that I weigh my adult son’s bowel movements… and urine volume… and, well, you get the idea.

I’m sorry. Putting this (reality) into words just hit me hard. I must stop writing for the time being to get my emotions together. 

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  1. Rhonda Morin says

    January 30, 2018 at 11:11 AM

    But all of this is his words to tell you when something is wrong. If you didn’t do this you would not still have your son and hope.

    Reply
    • Meg says

      January 30, 2018 at 11:24 AM

      I agree! This is the way that you are able to listen to Ryan – and thank goodness you do!!

      Reply
  2. Julie Lane says

    January 30, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    There is NO ONE who deserves Best Dad Ever Award than you…on a daily basis at that!! God bless you!

    Reply
  3. Carla Liberty says

    January 30, 2018 at 2:54 PM

    Every day when I pray for Ryan, I pray for you and your family, Ken. Your strength and fortitude are unmatched. I thank God every day Ryan has you. God bless you. SHSP, NGA.

    Reply
  4. Jenny Duffy says

    January 30, 2018 at 7:21 PM

    Very good news about Ryan. I’m so sorry for your hurt and pain, Ken.

    Reply
  5. William Niermeyer says

    January 30, 2018 at 8:47 PM

    Yup Ken when the Lord works it is always unexpected. Thank you Lord.

    Reply
  6. Jo says

    January 31, 2018 at 1:08 PM

    Sorry, I attempted to post yesterday, but something came up.
    I am so glad Ryan is home!
    Please take good care of each other!
    Love you both.

    Reply
  7. Gloriann Burick says

    February 23, 2018 at 4:10 PM

    So glad to see you are posting again. I’ve missed keeping up on his status. still keeping him and your family, in my prayers.

    Reply

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