Back to School

We had a successful first day of School, although Ethan did have some tears prior to leaving for School this morning. School is not Ethan's favourite thing, probably because the last few years he has not been feeling well most of the time. I am so very thankful that Ethan has his best friend, who is also named Ethan with him in his class this year. Once we arrived at School and they saw each other, Ethan was calm and happy. Adam is starting Grade 5 and is very happy about being the oldest in the School, and he loves School too!

As we enter the School year, I can't help but feel nervous. With all the news about the H1N1 flu and how bad it is for people like Ethan. I must admit, that I am feeling very anxious and worried, especially as we are heading into what the health officials predict will be a bad and early flu season. We have been so blessed to enjoy and watch Ethan grow and thrive being a normal child these last 3 months. But I am also conscious of the fact that we can wake up tomorrow and everything can change.

Today as I went to test Ethan, I stopped in my tracks and my heart did a flutter. I saw a very dark sample and foam! Bubbles/foam is not a good sign, it means that there is protein in his urine. I prayed as I dipped the stick and watched the color change to a light green color. Yes, just as I thought, a bit of protein. GRRR!!! On the first day of School too! He is currently sitting between a trace and 0.3 so nothing serious yet. Please pray that this is just a temporary blip and not a sign of a relapse coming.