Vander Linden Musings

So Jakob had hives all over his arms and legs yesterday. No big deal- just hives. Today however, the hives were gone, replaced by swollen hands and feet and a bright red face. Well he DESPERATELY wanted to go to school today. I took him, and asked his teacher if it would be ok if he was in her class. She felt it might be contagious and I should take him to the doctor.

The swelling in his hands started going down. His joints were left swollen. The doctor saw that and right away started talking about getting him tested for Lupus. I was nervous, BJ was freaked, and Jake was calm.

He went in and got his blood drawn with no tears at all. He was VERY brave!!! After he got his blood drawn, like his mother, he went pale. No one has yet to be able to explain why that happens. We went to the hospital lunch room and spent FOUR DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS on two ice cream bars to make him feel better. It did- for 4.50 it better have!!!

Anyway- half of his tests already came back and they’re all negative. So- it felt major- but it was just a minor scare. Jakob was awesome!!!