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Last night about 9 p.m. Austin showed me a spot on his arm. It was really his vain. It was huge and bulging. When I would touch it, it felt thick and slushy. It was very tender. I gave him another one of his aspirin that he takes and had him put heat on it. By 10 it was still bad so I had Jay run him to the instacare to just check it out. The doctor thought there was a very good chance it could be a blood clot considering Austin's past. Jay called me and said he was on his way home to get me and we were heading to the children's hospital. The doctor at the instacare had called the ER to let them know we were coming.

Luckily my sister-in-law was spending the night with us. She watched Maylin and the others! Thanks so much Steph and sorry for the lack of sleep.

At the hospital they ran clotting tests and did an EKG. They couldn't find anything that showed he was throwing clots and by that time the spot on his arm looked and felt so much better. They have decided that they want to do an ultrasound on his arm and shoulder just to make sure and they also think it could be two other things, but I can't pronounce them so we will leave it at that. We will do that today or tomorrow. We got home at 3:30 a.m. so Austin stayed home today and woke up just before noon.

I talked to my family while Jay was at the instacare and didn't say anything to them. I hope they are not surprised to read this, but why say anything until we knew, I guess we still don't know, at least I know it is not an immediate danger. I just know how concerned they are over another family member and I didn't want them to have more worry. So sorry about this, if this surprised you, I just was trying to keep your focus where it needed to be.

Anyway, we will let you know if we find anything. Chances are they won't. We are tired, but we live this way a lot. I thought since this is my journal, I would record it since this is a very common occurrence in our lives with Austin. My friend Kim who adopted a boy from China with a heart problem, and I talked recently about how much time it takes to have a child with a heart issue. It is funny though, how it just becomes part of your routine. I know Austin will want to remember these times and I will want to remember it too. He is such a brave little soul!
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The Stanley's said…
You are getting a phone call from me!!!
May 4, 2009 at 3:26 PM
M3 said…
Oh that is so scary! I think you are all brave (and sweet) souls. Huge hugs and good thoughts to all.
May 4, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Lisa~~ said…
Sending lots of good thoughts and wishes your way.
May 4, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Anonymous said…
Hugs and prayers.
May 4, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Dione said…
I'm so sorry. What a hard thing to go through. Austin looks tired, concerned and brave, all at the same time. What a strong young man!
May 4, 2009 at 5:34 PM
hooli said…
hey hey... I have a friend who writes a cool blog in which she interviews people. You might like her most recent interview: http://deliciousday.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/mother-coping-with-the-death-of-her-9-year-old-daughter/

Just interesting.
May 4, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Erin said…
I am praying for you. I am sorry you all have to keep going through this. i hope Austin feels great very soon!
May 4, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Anonymous said…
Sending thoughts and prayers. I will keep praying for you. Austin, you are incredible!
May 4, 2009 at 9:08 PM
grandma GiGI said…
Austin has always been such a special spirit. I've felt it ever since he was born. The Lord has had a hand in his life and has preseved him for something. It's hard for you...we all live on the edge and pray for all of you daily.
May 4, 2009 at 10:28 PM
The Brown Family said…
We have been away at attachment camp for a week (another kind of heart issue that takes quite a bit of time lately) and I am quickly scrolling down on blogger and when I saw the pic of Austin I was like CRAP!! Double CRAP! He can't be having heart issues right now...particularly right now all things considered.

I'm so glad to read that you think things will be ok. Please update and let us know what they find/don't find.

You all will be in our prayers.

Love
Kim
May 4, 2009 at 10:58 PM
The Landes Family said…
Oh, I am so sorry to hear about Austin. god will protect him. Saying a prayer right now for him and for your family. Hope the tests show nothing.
May 5, 2009 at 6:12 AM
Lisa and Tate said…
Prayers and Hugs....
May 5, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Claudia said…
Are things okay? Thinking of you...
May 5, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Rachel said…
Please keep us posted. We're concerned and are thinking of you all.
May 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM
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