Still on Prednisone

Matthew's last blood tests came back better!! His inflammation is not within normal range yet so he continues to take the Prednisone for a little longer. The goal is to ween him off of it as soon as his inflammation levels are in normal range. Hopefully that will be soon. He will have blood drawn again this week. Last time I expected to hear from his doctor as soon as the results were back, but I guess since we were going to see her soon for an appointment she just waited. I am sure that will happen again this time. So I don't expect to know much until we have our appointment with her on November 19th.

Matthew has good energy now. He is still achy at times from using his muscles for normal stuff. He will just have to work those back up. The color in his face has gotten much better too. He looked so sickly for so long. Now his complexion is rosier and he doesn't have such dark circles under his eyes. He is looking good. He also gained three pounds back the last time we were at the doctor.

Exciting news for Matthew is that he went to school 3 days last week. The first time he has gone since the beginning of September. The plan is for him to go a couple days again this week. He is doing so well keeping up with his school work here at home. I think there will be a little catch up he will need to do, but overall he will do great going back into the class full time soon. We just need to take things slow. One step at a time and see how he does. He thinks he can do more than he can. I have to be the mean mom sometimes and tell him to slow down or that he can't do different things, because I know he will hurt for it later.

Thank you everyone who has been following this blog and praying for Matthew. I hope that one day soon I will write the final blog telling you that our little guy is finally all better. I think we are getting close. The real test will be to see how he does once he is all the way off the medication. Please continue to pray for him. We are so thankful for your prayers!!