FYI I'm gone but not completely
 

If I'm slow in getting back to anyone or getting updates done in the next few days, it's due to the fact that my 16 year old is in ICU with respiratory problems relating to a bad case of Mono (I'll kill the girl who gave it to him later) along with a sinus infection and more.

I'll be in and out of contact over the next few days.

Damn PK,

That's scary. I'm sorry to hear that... Make sure your boy gets better!

-KC

Hope he gets well soon :thumbsup

Thanks, KC.

You've seen the kid.. he's 16, wears a size 16 shoe, is about 6'1" and weights about 260. He's so pissed cause they moved him from a regular hospital to a 'Childrens" hospital because they wanted him in the ICU.

at least there is something positive:

Can I get Mono again?
No, you will be immune for life.

Children's hospitals have Xbox and Playstations :thumbsup

PK, I had mono in college. It drains you. My niece has it now. It's difficult to keep a teenager quiet, and you do need lots of rest. Best of health to your son.

haha.. but he's not allowed out of his room.

is it a STD ?

Not in the sense of the word you mean. It's a virus that is usually transmitted through saliva. When I was young they called it the kissing disease. You can also get it from sharing utensils, toothbrushes, etc with an infected person.

Wow my best goes out to you PK, hope he gets over this soon and is back up and kicking ass again, I figure cause if' he's a big boy like that I bet he kicks a little ass, I know I did when I was his age. Keep him smiling and you'll both pull through it fast.

:)

Best wishes to you and your family during these trying times.

Well then be sure to tell him "Denali" for me! ;)

man, can you be any more rude? its her son.

there is a time for jokes, and time for seriousness, it is not that place right now.

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hope everything is better with your son. Persiankitty

Best wishes PK hope he gets better soon! :)

Sorry to hear, hope he gets well soon :)

I hope he gets better soon PK.

Best Regards,

Bruno

if your ex taught him how to eat pussy properly-
he'd never be in this predicament!

Let him know
;-)))

Like my ex ever knew how!

hehe

I am sorry to hear this PK, I hope he recovers quickly. I have a son thats about your son's age so I can understand what you are going through.

Sounds like one of my boys - these 'kids' are freaking huge! It will help him recover, though, PK. Best wishes for him to get back on his feet ASAP

Best wishes to your son PK. Hope he is feeling better soon :)

I wish those kids got stereo for a change... much healthier... :(

Just kidding, hope he'll get better.

PK. best wishes and a speedy recovery for your son

that was EXACTLY my point
;-))))))

Hope the best for your son and speedy recovery

PK, you have my thoughts and hopes for the fast recovery of your son. Take care of yourself, too! *HUGS*

One of the joys of working from home - you can be there for your kids when they need you.

Here's hoping he gets better as soon as possible and that the poor guy doesn't go crazy with the forced rest. :) Make sure YOU get enough rest too and take care of yourself, if your cup is drained then you can't help fill his!

Best wishes PK.

Get well soon. Send my condolences.

All the best.

Sorry to hear that PK. I'm sure he'll come through just fine. kids are strong.

ya a healthy immune system will kick the shit outta that mono. Best wishes

im sorry to hear
wish your son all the best

i'll add my own good thoughts to the ones already posted in this thead. tell him to get well soon!

Sending best wishes to your son, PK! There's nothing worse than having sick kids. :(

Eesh... my girlfriend had mono around that age and she says it really sucked!
I hope your son gets well soon, PK!

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Best of luck to you and hope your boy gets better soon.

well wishes for your son PK..Mono sucks, I had it when i was 12 for almost two months.

i really hope he gets well soon PK.

all the best

PK,

Sorry to hear about that. Hope he gets better soon.

Buff

Thanks everyone for your good thoughts. He's doing better today. He's finally able to swallow some water and clear liquids by mouth. He's getting more oxygen in his system today also. I'm hoping they'll let him come home in 24 to 48 hours. They claim once the steriods kick in and start reducing the swelling, it's downhill from there.

Pk, Nothing but good thoughts and wishes being sent out for your son and you as well....

hope he is home and well, very SOON!

downhill ? I hope you mean that in a good way =)

my brother had mono one time, that he fought for a month. it's a nasty infection. Some Hospitals suck - but if it's Children's in seattle then it's worth sticking around and making sure his immune system is up for it.

well, i don't really know you, but you're a local and a legend... so I hope he feels even better tomorrow

Like Brett said you are a local legend, so I hope your son gets over his illness soon.... Size 16 shoe? That's nuckin futs. Let us Seattle folk know if we can do anything for ya.

Hope he gets better soon! :)

Yeah I meant downhill as in easy going....sorry..a bit on the tired side.

He is at Children's only because Mary Bridge in Tacoma was full and my local hospital thought he would need to be in the ICU.

Got to meet a doc today that seems to be really good and my be able to help in with his gastro-related problems. He also got a visit from 3 Seattle Thunderbirds today along with their mascot. He's not a big hockey fan tho...so they talked football.