Big Day for my Baby

My almost 14 year son has ulcerative colitis (similar to Crohn's disease). He has taken meds for three years and lived a normal life but about four months ago things changed. He's been in a lot of pain so we are switching to an IV treatment plan. Today is his first one! We have to travel to Vancouver for the procedure at BC Children's Hospital. We return in two weeks to do it again, then four weeks and then hopefully every 6-8 weeks from then on. Here's hoping it works!

[Ukandie!]

Oh my goodness! My best wishes that it works the way you hope it will!

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

Hoping it works too!

[Pyrrhula]

Feeling so sorry for him (and the all of yours) Hope he will be soon be better and cured.
Sending all my best wishes.

[Lou Ann]

Oh I hope he gets better and the treatment works well. So sorry to learn this, I know he wants to feel better quick. Medical science is pretty amazing, I'm sure it will help him!

[Helen Jane]

Oh dear that is a sad situation for him to be in. I very much hope it all turns out to be worthwhile treatment and brings some comfort and happier days.

[FBailey]

Do hope the treatment works and he soon recovers - what a worry it must be.

[Milanie]

Nothing is worse than to watch your child in pain. Sending prayers that this new treatment works for him as the doctors hope. Tough thing to deal with at that age.

[Humphrey Hippo]

Hope all goes well.

[jo]

I hope this treatment plan works well for him. I like the pov and wonder if he appreciated the teddy bears on his IV dressing!

[Granagringa]

Good luck and best wishes...I'm glad he's getting good care and, hopefully, things will go well.
Glad you are still taking photos as you go along.

[ChristineL]

Oh that must be tough for you all, hope the treatment makes him feel better soon.

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

If you don't mind, I am going to pray for Gage that the treatments will not only work, but that he won't need all of those treatments to correct the problem!

[Clare Gadsby]

here's hoping indeed. i have everything crossed for your son, and you too kim. wishing you all the very best :)

[elkehochban]

Sending good vibes that the treatments work as they should.

[Julie Duncan]

Bless him! I hope the treatment works with minimal pain.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Ooh Bless ! it must be tough for him and you as a family . Sending best wishes for the treatment to work well for him ! :)

[Jimmy the Sexton]

Oh Man. Sorry to hear about his struggle. Fortunately modern medicine has come a long way. Hopefully they can get him back close to normal. Good luck Kim.....

[Brigette]

this is a bit rough. Hope things take a turn for the better

[Jessika Panteleios]

Thinking of you all and sending healing energy his way.

[Shy Abel]

Sending warm thoughts and prayers your way, my son has JIA so I completely understand what it feels like to watch your child suffer in pain with a chronic illness :0/. I really hope this corse of treatment works for your boy xoxo warm wishes again

[Marcy]

Hope this works all well for him

[Rachel]

Fingers crossed for him, I hope it goes smoothly. Sending warm wishes.

[Jane Pittenger]

Oh my, that must have been really hard for too long for all of you. I hope the treatments are very successful

[Vera]

Sorry to hear about the illness and about the switch to the IV medicine! Wishing you all the best and fewer hospital trips!

[cheryl]

Here's wishing you both safe travels and a successful result...

[Danette Thompson]

Hoping that treatment is successful

[Kathy]

Heart wrenching to have a seriously ill child. I hope this helps control the problem.

[Pam Knowler]

Hope all goes well with his treatment and that it is successful ! Sending lots of big hugs to you all!

[Rosie Kerr]

Hoping for a successful result. Hang in there, Mom, Dad and family!

[Lesley Chisholm]

My fingers are all crossed that it'll be successful. I had no idea he was suffering. It sure does sound aweful.

[gloria jones]

My prayers are going to your son. I hope that he does well with the treatments.

[Sylvia du Toit]

Shame. It is bad when a child is sick. We pray for him. Hope he is better soon.

[Elizabeth]

I know that seeing your child struggling with an illness is one of the most difficult things for a parent to cope with. Sending you, your son and your family good thoughts, strength and courage.

[Domenico Dodaro]

Oh gosh. All good wishes for you and this young gentleman. I hope the therapy will resolve the problem once and for all!

[Issi Bannerman]

Oh, poor wee lamb. I hope this new treatment works.

[Jerome]

My best and warmest wishes to your son. Wishing him all that he can lead a normal life again.

[Nicole Campbell]

Sending him a big hug, I hope he is feeling better soon and that you are okay as well.

[Kathy A]

Hoping it works for you Gage.

[Joan Robillard]

Will keep my fingers crossed. Know your 365 family is here for you.

[tony gig]

Hope he's better soon, please give him my best wishers.

[Jclaireyp]

Sad to think he's in pain. Hopefully it'll work for him. Sending love and hugs.

[Faye Turner]

Hope all goes well and it works! Sending hugs!!!!

[Babs]

Oh dear, hope the treatment goes well.

[Merrelyn]

I hope it goes well :)

[Lynda McG]

Crossing everything for you - hope he's fairly comfortable!

[carol white]

Hope the treatment works for a very unpleasant condition

[Peter H]

Best of luck.

[Susie]

Wishing you and yours all the very best

[Greg Kowalski]

No fun. I hope everything goes well.

[Corinne]

I had to google to document myself on colitis...poor boy, i hope he will get well very soon, courage to him and to you Kim

[Lisa Pouncy]

Oh the poor guy. My niece has Crohn's and I have numerous digestive problems that are now almost under control with diet but I can empathise completely. The pain can be unbearable at times. I hope these treatments do the trick and he can get back to the activity he's used to xx

[Wendy]

He is going to one of the very best hospitals in Canada and will be well cared for. Wishing all the best for his treatment and your family.

[haskar]

I hope the treatment works well.
Great pov!

[J A Byrdlip]

Our prays are with him.

[Annie D]

wishing your son all the best

[Islandgirl]

Oh so sorry to hear this Kim, hoping he will not have to go through all these treatments. Wishing him a speedy recovery!

[Heather]

Wishing your son a quick and full recovery.

[Maggiemae]

I wonder if this treatment is available in England... know a young fellow crippled by this condition! Good to hear about the treatment-not good to hear he has to have it!

[Shelley Day]

Sending gentle and loving hugs to you and your son. I have lupus and arthritis, take daily meds via tablets and have chemo infusion every 6 months. Had 4 sessions and no great improvement yet. But we have to keep our fingers crossed. 💚

[Chris Johnson]

It tough to see young ones in the hospital but if the treatment works it'll be worth it. Sending positive vibes and goodwill your son's way. Let him know we're all rooting for him. :)

[Sherry Steffensmeier]

Hope he's better soon.

[Junan Heath]

Wishing your son well.

[Gayle]

I'm so sorry your son is in so much pain. I hope this new treatment works. Sending prayers.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Well wishes and hopes that by the time of my post all is well and the IV treatment has been successful.

[Susan Klassen]

Too bad, hope he's better soon!

[Louise & Ken]

Bless his heart, Kim...that's a tough assignment for all the family! My thoughts are with you all and hoping this sets him on the right path.

[photogq]

I will pray that he improves quickly with this new treatment so he can resume his normal activities. I am curious if you live near my city in BC

[KWind]

@gq We're on the island - Campbell River. Where are you??

[photogq]

@kwind
Kelowna
My BIL lives kind of near you in Woss.

[PhylM-S]

Hope it's working and he's feeling much better.