Pneumonia in September?

That is what we are wondering. How did Russell at the age of 34 get pneumonia in September? Russell coughed up some blood a week and half ago. When he called Dr. Westmoreland, he wanted him to go to the hospital and get a chest x-ray. The x-ray showed everything to be fine and so did the blood work. But the doctor was still concerned, so he had Russell go in for a CT Scan on Thursday. The CT Scan showed that he had pneumonia in both lungs and a mass on his liver. Dr. Westmoreland gave Russell some antibiotics and told him that he wants to investigate the mass on his liver further when he gets over the pneumonia because the mass on the liver is not in a good area. The mass is pushing again a main artery and vein. Therefore, he thinks that Russell might have to have surgery to have it removed....oh great!

Today was a hectic day. I spent the night at my mom and dad's to give Russell some peace and quiet to get some rest. (Our home is never quiet with the kids here.) I called Russell this morning to see how he was doing and he said that he had a rough night and was feeling worse. He told me that his lungs were hurting and he was in constant pain. Dr. Westmoreland told him that he would need to go to the emergency room if he started to feel worse. I told him it sounds like we needed to take a trip to the emergency room. He finally gave in with a little coaxing from me! Well, I know to expect to be at the hospital a minimum of 3-4 hours when we go to the emergency room. And I was right...we were there from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm. They discharged Russell and basically said that his vital signs were great and he was young & healthy so go home and get some rest...what?...are you freaking kidding me?! Poor Russell was in pain and just wanted some relief. I was sure they would admit him...guess that's why I am not a doctor. The emergency room doctor did write him a prescription for a cough syrup with codine...great!...we will take it!! Russell is now passed out in bed but only feels good if he is not moving at all! I pray that Russell gets better and the mass on his liver turns out to be something simple to fix.

Russell and Austin were supposed to go on a fishing trip this weekend. That got cancelled when Russell started feeling bad. Austin was a little disappointed but told his daddy that he hopes he gets better. My parents and I took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese last night (their FAVORITE place). That took Austin's mind off of not going fishing. Austin is such a good sport. He was more worried about his daddy than a little fishing trip! So sweet!