MD needs to go get her MD

I just thought I'd send out an update ...

The ID (infectious disease) doc believes Ryan indeed has PFAPA.

So, we are waiting for the next round to strike, and when we notice the first sign, we'll give him a 20 mg dose of prednisone and then again 12 hours later.  He should turn on a dime and not get sick at all.  If it works, it is indeed PFAPA.  If it doesn't, sounds like a lot more testing will take place, but he seemed pretty confident that the 'roids would do the trick.  There is still the option to, at some point, to have his tonsils and adenoids removed - which should "cure" him.  Oh - and he's almost back to fighting weight - he's gained back 2 (of the 3) pounds he lost!

Classic Melanie moment - the doc says, "So, you know what he has?" and I say, "PFAPA?"  His confidence in my answer was obvious with a head shake 'yes'.  My ego may not fit in my house too much longer!  :)

We have had a hectic week with getting back into the swing of things, but are relishing in a Dumbris-style Friday night - awesome.  Good night!

Ahhhh, sweet reprieve!

I know that every morning we wake up is a blessing - but to wake up this morning with Ryan having minimal, if any, fever is more wonderful than words could explain!!!  He is running around with Matthew, playing and pretending - being almost his regular self!!

Matthew has made his first Facebook film debut - check it out on my page if you haven't seen it yet!  He is auditioning for a spot to represent his school in a speech meet later this month.  He could choose to memorize a Bible passage or a poem, and he chose this poem!  Totally cute!!

I am piecing together plans for another all-day cooking day to freeze food.  I told Chad this morning to look at the calendar and pick a Saturday he and the boys had to disappear.  Silly mom, why did I mention that in front of them?!  The boys spent about a half hour trying to figure out what they should do today (or tomorrow) while "Mommy is home making us something so delicious for dinner."  Ha ha!!  :)

Wonderful, lazy, around the house kind of Saturday mornings - love, Love, LOVE them!!