Jaylen's pancreas decided to act up Friday night. Pain got so bad that Jaylen knew it was time for us to go to the hospital. Jeff carried him down the stairs and to the car, which isn't easy any more because he is over 100lbs. Driving to the hospital is always stressful. Hearing your child screaming in pain is not fun. The puking began as well. *Helpless to this. The emergency department had a lot of people in it when we arrived. This always scares me. Not only am I worried that people will be taken back before JJ, but also the amount of germs that he may pick up while we are waiting. When Jaylen catches something, it seems to inflame his pancreas. *Ahhh! When Jay was curled in the wheelchair, he looks me in the eye and screams that he "Can't do it- Get them mom, get them." *Helpless to this. He crawled out of the wheelchair because being in the fetal position on the floor seemed like it eased pain just a little. I went back to the check in area to ask about when Jay would get triaged, to inform them things are extremely bad, and that he was now on the floor. Luckily, they sent someone out to come get him. *Prayers answered there. The triage nurse put him high priority and I couldn't have been more happy about that. Got him back to a room, started IV right away with pain meds, anti-nausea, and fluids. His lipase levels were at 8885 and amylase 1117 confirming pancreatitis. JJ got minimal sleep but maximum relief in the ER. Admittance to pediatric department happened around 3:15am Saturday morning. We were also informed that he would be part of the historic transfer of pediatric patients to the new Javon Bea Hospital later in the morning. By the time the transfer took place, Jay was feeling SO much better. Pain scale 2-3 out of 10. He even had breakfast. It amazes me how his body bounces back. Jay ended up being the last pediatric patient transferred to the new hospital. This was scary and also pretty cool. Jay got to ride in an ambulance all strapped in tight. The staff at the new hospital ensured safe travel and most definitely more comfortable rooms at the facility. Once transferred, he continued IV medication until around 5pm. The hospitalist came in and had talked to Jaylen's specialist in Milwaukee. The lipase had plunged down to the 1700s and they didn't see why Jaylen needed to stay the night. JJ and I were pretty stoked to go home. Another pancreatitis adventure.
I still pray every day for healing and a cure. I hate pancreatitis and I know for a fact JJ does too! Love you Jay! Keep on being a warrior!
