Many of my friends and family already know that this past Sunday we took Evan to the Emergency room because he was having trouble breathing... he has been sick for almost 2 months now and we were tired of getting no answers or help from the doctors visits.. (4 of those visits to be exact). We finally decided that enough was enough.
After checking his oxygen levels, (87% saturation on room air), he was admitted. It's been a rough 4 days there! We just got home a few hours ago..
First, they tried to start an I.V. and couldn't get it to thread.. so he has bruises on both hands and feet.. 7 people tried that night.. poor thing was tortured basically.. and he came into the room.. with no I.V. Uggh! So all of his antibiotics were given by shots daily. then today I was concerned that he wasn't drinking enough.. and sure enough, a blood test confirmed that he was slightly dehydrated. We still opted to come home today since his O2 levels were better (93% saturation) and he was off of the oxygen and on room air for a full day and could do well at home provided that we give his breathing treatments to him every TWO hours the way they did at the hospital. (in fact, he's due for another one in a few minutes.. feels like I just gave him one!) I'm gonna miss the nurses doing everything.. now it's my turn.
Anyway... more later if I think of anything.. I'm just glad to be home.. Evan seems to be glad too.. he rolled around on my bed and snuggled the blankets and smiled and hugged my face.. you could just tell he was happy to be home... and then he wouldn't eat.. uuuggh again! Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.. I don;t wanna have to go back there! His lungs are sounding better.. but still crappy.. doctor is referring us to a pulminary specialist in a different hospital.. hopefully my insurance will cover it! Keep our little man in your thoughts! He's not out of the water yet!
UPDATE: Thursday morning.. 10:45 am
Evan is still not eating.. doctor wants him to have NO BREASTMILK for 24 hours.. only clear fluids preferably flavored pedialite.. (he wouldn't drink the unflavored at the hospital).. Well.. if the kid acts like he wants to nurse, I'm not denying him.. it's just that he won't nurse for more than a few minutes until he starts crying. Last night I suctioned him before feeding and I'll bet he got about an ounce of milk. Joe managed to get an ounce of pedialyte in him. This morning I got almost 2 ounces of pedialyte (bubblegum flavor) in him.. he didn't care for it at first but I gave him some chilled from the fridge and he seemed to be interested in how it was different tasting and temperature. still, after not quite 2 ounces, he leaned over to me and started sucking on my shirt to let me know he wanted mama's comfort feeding.. I figure.. it's hydration.. and comfort.. I can't deny him.. I just can't, no matter what the doctor says. so he took in about 2 ounces (that's a guess) of breastmilk.. (I'm gonna pump in a few minutes to be more accurate), so that's 4 ounces of fluids total this morning.. I'm gonna work hard to keep him from going back but he is discouraged.. you can tell.. he has moments where he is my baby boy.. but mostly today he seems void of much personality. I miss him. :o(
Evie went to school despite not wanting to.. but I dressed her cute in pink for Valentnies day.. fixed her hair pretty with some glitter hair spray and let her wear a tiara and dangly earrings to school.. I didn't want her to miss giving and getting Valentine's Day cards today. She accepted that and seemed more excited to go. I couldn't possibly get my house straightened up and take care of Evan's new routine on our first day home if she was here.
SPeaking of routine.. he had his treatment an hour ago just before he fell asleep for a nap.. I need to pump and fold some laundry and then give him another treatment! I am missing the nurses right now! I need a maid, too!
More later! Happy Valentine's Day!
2 comments:
Tina and family - We are so glad to hear that Evan is home! Did they ever say just what they thought it was? We've been dealing with our own congestion problems too but nothing to that extent. "Just a cold, just a cough" is all we hear. Poor little Evan! What a trooper with all of those needles!
If there is anything, anything, we can do, just let us know and we will do our best to work something out! We will bring by a lasagna Saturday and we can talk more then.
Get better Evan!!
take care of that little man...we hope he continues to get better!! Mariah said she will pray for Evan to get better! We will continue to pray for him to heal and stay out of the hospital!! Take care!!
The McG's
Comment for Evie: "Evie you are my best friend. I will always want to be you friend. I love you." ~Mariah
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