A temporary set-back

My mother always told me growing up that "things don't always go as planned." Well, you sure were right, mom. Austin was sooooo close to getting out of the hospital when we had an unfortunate scare. After a regular hearing test in audiology, and a brief visit with the home-care nurse, Austie was 2 hours away from discharge to the Ronald McDonald House (for 6 whole days)! The doctors thought it was best to "top up his platelets" before leaving. I argued the fact several times that his platelets were well above the parameters within his protocol (and I don't want blood products to be used unless it is absolutely necessary). But of course I am not the doctor so it really isn't my decision. Anyways, 10 minutes into infusion Austin's lips, eyes and throat started swelling up. He had an allergic reaction to the platelets, and started having some breathing difficulties. The doctors and nurses arrived very quickly, and soon we had a room full of people. They gave him an IV push of steroids and Benadryl to combat the reaction. He is breathing fine again but his face looks like a little blowfish (sorry folks, no picture today)! Austin needs to stay in the hospital today and tonight for observation, and will hopefully be discharged tomorrow.