urgent prayers needed

[LenaGardner]

Tab has to take Gabriel to UK right now, she's been at the doctor and he is having acute renal failure. He's been sick for days and she felt today like he couldn't wait any longer to be seen (had been trying to wait it out, thinking it was a virus). The ped believes that the UK team should be able to intervene at this point, that it is likely a terrible kidney infection but they can't treat him here. It's just hard b/c even though he's almost 7 he can't tell people when he's hurting. She is going to stay with him and Tim and I will hold down the fort here. I think the ped is optimistic that they can "fix" Gabriel, but it's still such a scary thing to go through. Please pray for little Gabriel!

[iJenny]

ohmygosh, Lena! How scary! Tab and sweet Gabriel are in my prayers.

[AnnieBananie]

Aww I wubs Gabriel :wub: I hope everything turns out alright. I'll be praying for sure.

[Leila]

Saying prayers for them.

[ColleenSwerb]

Oh man, poor Gabriel!!! Sending up positive thoughts and prayers for them!

[WalkersMommy]

Oh poor baby :( I will be praying for them.

[scrap2day]

Prayers and positive thoughts for Gabriel and Tab. Hope he is feeling better soon.

ETA: Just called my mom. She is praying too.

[lauren grier]

:[ oh gosh.. he's in my heart!!! poor little guy :[

[emmasmommy]

Oh Lena! You girls have my thoughts and prayers!

[Sharon Kay]

I hope you come back to us with better news....here is hoping he gets better soon.

[BrattyMeg]

Keep us updated! He's in my prayers

[pomi]

Praying here, too. Poor little one.

[HeatherKS]

Poor little guy. :( Keeping him and Tab in my prayers.

[Lauren Reid]

oh no! sending thoughts and prayers!

oxox

[kresta]

Praying!

[nun69]

OMG Lena, sending prayers to little Gabriel~

[Melissa Bennett]

Oh gosh, that is scary!! Sending lots of prayers!!

[Andrea Gourley]

Poor little guy :(

[lizzyfizzy]

i am praying!!!!! poor poor bebe boy!!!

[Shawna]

Poor lil guy, I will definitely keep them in my thoughts & prayers!

[meganmecrazy]

OH NO. Lena I'm so sorry and I'll be keeping them in my prayers.

[~Julie~]

Oh my how scary. Keeping him in my thoughts and prayers.

[SeattleSheri]

So scary! Lots and lots of P&PT!

[schock77]

Prayers for him!

[crystalbella77]

oh no!!! Saying some prayers now!!!!!! Keep us posted!

[heathergw]

definitely lifting him up in my prayers

[newfiemountiewife]

Lots of positive thoughts going out to Gabriel and Tab!

[MamaBee]

Oh dear... you are all in my thoughts and prayers!

[LenaGardner]

no real updates...just that they are in the ER at UK hospital b/c there are no beds available. They aren't certain it's a kidney infection just yet, but his creatinine levels are 10x what they are supposed to be. They'll get them a bed as soon as they can and I'm sure they'll know more then.

[isaacsmom]

Oh no! I will keep you all in my prayers. I hope Gabriel gets better soon!

[Sharon Kay]

no real updates...just that they are in the ER at UK hospital b/c there are no beds available. They aren't certain it's a kidney infection just yet, but his creatinine levels are 10x what they are supposed to be. They'll get them a bed as soon as they can and I'm sure they'll know more then.

What is UK? Trying to figure out if it is United Kingdom, Urgent Care, or some other acronym???

I hope they can figure it out quickly and get him some help...

[FireWolf]

Positive thoughts are heading his way and i'll be lighting a candle for him as soon as I am done with this.

[gypsystar]

Just checking in here!

Gabriel is stable in the pediatric ICU now. We are at the children's hospital at UK (University of Kentucky). They did a renal ultrasound last night and took a bunch of blood and urine. I'm still trying to get it all straight but they seem to believe he has a really bad infection in both kidneys and that is the cause of the acute renal failure and the vomiting.

The vomiting has been so bad he's been unable to hold down his meds and they have to give him his calcium in an IV. They dislike giving calcium via IV because if his vein blows the calcium could burn his skin since it's not meant to be taken that way. We won't be able to leave the PICU until he is able to take his calcium by mouth and keep it down.

He has to take calcium and vitamin d everyday because he has hypoparathyroidism caused by velocardiofacial syndrome. If his calcium levels get too low he has terrifying seizures (his entire body stiffens, he stops breathing and turns blue, when the seizure is over he goes completely lethargic). His levels were the lowest they've been in a long time so it's been really scary! We are just praying he's able to continue safely receiving the calcium via IV for now.

He's feeling a tiny bit better this morning now that's he been on IV fluids all night. He's still throwing up anything given by mouth. He's just been so sweet and pitiful! My heart breaks for him having to go through all this. I know we are the right place to receive the best care. Thanks so much for all your thoughts and prayers. I'm sure Lena or I will be able to update as we can!

[nikkiARNGwife]

Oh Tabatha...I'm so sorry he and you both are going through this...you are both in my prayers this morning.

[sannajeannine]

Lifting all of you up in my prayers......

[Paula]

That is scary. Little Gabe certainly has my prayers!! Please give Tab my love!

[g8rbeckie]

oh wow, be strong Tabatha! I can't imagine having such a sick baby...:unsure:

Thinking of you and your family right now! Hope sweet Gabriel feels better soon!

[Julie Billingsley]

Oh Tabatha! ((hugs for Gabe)) I'll be praying sweetie! Any chance he'll be home for Thanksgiving?

[Sharon Kay]

Oh my goodness! I've never heard of such a thing...the poor child and all of his family!!!