Cultures...

While we were in the ER they did a urine culture which came back positive for two different types of bacteria. The first bacteria was due to the fact that it wasn't a clean catch -- they used a little bag to collect the sample. Since it wasn't a clean catch the pediatrician couldn't be sure the other bacteria was actually in Jack's system. It could have been a contaminated sample. The Augmentin he was on for the pneumonia would NOT have killed the urinary bacteria too.

We had a follow up appointment with his pediatrician Wednesday to make sure his pneumonia was gone. His lungs sound totally clear! She also wanted to be sure his urine was clear so she did a catheter sample -- which is a CLEAN catch. Oh poor, poor, poor Jack! He had just woken up and we hadn't had a chance to eat breakfast before the appointment. He was so dry no urine would come out. She had to use a syringe to pull out a few drops...Jack was VERY uncomfortable. He screamed and I wanted to cry. It was over in a flash and we had to drive the sample over to the lab. I really didn't think much of it after that.

Yesterday we get a call from the doctor. She said Jack's urine grew another type of bacteria called Pseudomonas -- indicative of a Kidney infection. This is NOT the same bacteria that grew from the ER sample. Which means he had to have acquired this in the last two weeks. She said the colony grew at around 50,000 units and she wanted to treat him with an antibiotic. The problem is, the one that is available orally (Cipro) Jack cannot have because he's too young. The only other option is an injection which they do not provide at the general peds office. She has referred us to a Urologist at the med center. I am sure Jack will have to go through more tests and meds. The poor guy just can't catch a break this year! He's been sick since Thanksgiving. Last night he did have a low grade fever and today he's been a tad bit cranky. Of course we're watchful and hope his fever doesn't go up much higher. The peds office will call when they have something set up with Urology.

I will keep you posted!

PS -- here's a great picture of Jack chatting on his play phone! I wonder who he's talking to?