My newborn will die in 14 days? You've got to be kidding me...

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From my previous posts I mentioned that I gave birth last August 3. It was so sad that I had to leave my newborn in the hospital for at least 2 weeks due to possible infection as shown by his lab tests. I was able to take him home last Friday but he had some take home medicines for two days. Last Tuesday we went to his pediatrician for a follow - up check up. He said my baby needs to undergo the test again. Aside from that they need to repeat his newborn screening. I got scared when he mentioned the newborn screening thing. I went to the laboratory. They took another blood sample from Gavin. I asked the staff there why they need to have a repeat collection for my baby's newborn screening. They said he is positive for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. If he will be positive again in the 2nd test he needs to be treated immediately or else he will die in 14 days. She said this as if we were just having a normal conversation. I cried and asked what needs to be done. According to them they will contact me once the result of the second test is ready. Two days have passed and still no result. I'm in a panic mode right now and been depressed for almost three weeks now. It's so hard specially that the Nanny left without letting us know. Good thing my husband and I were both at home when she left. She has not came back yet. That's the reason my Mom will be here by plane this Saturday to help look after my 10 months old and three weeks old sons. I don't know why all these bad things seem to be happening now. I hope all of these will be over soon.