Day 20

Last night was one of our worst nights yet. Thanks to the constant blockage in the catheter, we got no sleep at all. We have an ultra sound scheduled for later today to see what exactly is going on in his little bladder. The Dr. said that it may be necessary for them to insert a new catheter (3 way valve) so that they can do a continuous saline flush... UGH. We may stay in ICU for another couple of days just so that we can get the bleeding in his bladder under control and stop the blockage! The good news for the day is that William's WBC is 12.8 and his ANC is 9000 :) William's platelet count is on the rise too but, the hemoglobin is taking a hit due to the bleeding in the bladder. It's a rainy and gloomy day in Sacramento and William and I have both agreed that we are going to close the blinds, turn of the lights and sleep the entire day. Needless to say we are both extremely emotional today and I feel sorry for the first nurse that walks through his door with a foul attitude because I have a valcano of emotions brewing inside!