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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. 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
  2. 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
  3. William Niermeyer says

    January 30, 2018 at 8:47 PM

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

    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. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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

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