Parker's Adventures with the Easter Turtle

Today was Parker's first holiday. So, I looked forward to seeing the pictures that my wife had taken while I was at home tending to my cold. I figured that I would see all kinds of pictures with him in a special Easter outfit. Maybe a bunny sleeper, or a shirt with some chocolate eggs on it? Reviewing the pictures very closely I noticed a big green reptile on his sleeper. Now, I am not sure if things have changed that much since I was child, but I don't remember any stories of The Easter Turtle hiding chocolate eggs for children to find on the morning of Easter. I suppose this is how new traditions arise.

When I first arived in the anti-room I noticed Parker sound asleep; however, it was not very long before he awoke to notice his friends on his mobile hanging above his head. After about a minute of inspecting his friends, insuring that they were all there he called for his mommy to pick him up. For the next 30 minutes I spent my time talking to Parker as he looked very attentively through the glass at his father on the other side. Now, I like to think that he remembers me but he seemed very content in his mothers arms.

On Monday, Parker will be starting on a new antibiotic. It was thought that the Septra that he was taking orally was causing his neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) to decrease in numbers. As a result, they have decided to try a different antibiotic (taken through an IV) as a precaution to PCP pneumonia. So for two to three hours tomorrow Parker will be on an IV as he recieves the medication. Parker will also be getting his blood work done to check his counts prior to the start of the IV. I do hope to see his neutrophil count return to normal since coming off the Septra.