We have had a very busy couple of weeks. Sawyer was diagnosed with RSV back on the 1st of February. My poor baby had the worst little cough and a lot of shortness of breath along with a really bad fever. We were giving him breathing treatments every four hours around the clock to try and help. On Wednesday the 3rd we were having quite a bit of trouble keeping his fever down and he was starting to get very dehydrated. Our pediatrician recommended that we take him to the E.R. at Primary Children's. So off we went.
It was so hard to see him getting an IV placed and to have his nose and lungs suctioned. It broke my heart! They ended up having to admit him because he was only sating in the lows 80's. His poor little body was working so hard to breath that he was unable to keep his temp down. We had been fighting a temp of between 103.5 and 104.5.
We were in the hospital until Sunday the 7th. While we were there they administered IV fluids, breathing treatments and suctioning. They ended up having to give him IV Rocephine due to a very bad ear infection as well. He was so lethargic, he would just lay in my arms. It was as if every part of his little body was hurting. I think that this was the hardest part for me. Seeing my sweet, rambunctious little boy just laying there so sad and hurting.
We were sent home on oxygen and were told that he would need to follow up with his pediatrician that next day. We would also be required to take him to the suctioning clinic at least 2-3 times daily. He saw his doctor every day last week and had the suctioning done and was finally taken off the oxygen on Friday. He was very happy to no longer be attached to any machines.
He is starting to get back to his old little self, talking, cruising and laughing. I love this little boy so much! We are so grateful to the wonderful staff at Primary's. The Doctors and Nurses and all the other staff were so kind and caring. We are so lucky to live in a city that has such a wonderful resource. I know that they probably don't get the praise they deserve but I can't thank them enough.
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Oh how sad! I am so glad he's okay, it's terrible when your little ones are sick and you feel so helpless!
Awww.. So sad! I hope he gets feeling better really soon.That is so awful when you can't help your little one. I know the feeling. Give him lots of luvs!
I was so sorry to hear that he was in the hospital - I can't imagine how hard it was to see him that way. I am happy to hear that he is feeling better - all our love - ash and soph
Oh Adrianne!! These pictures just break my heart! Poor baby :( Poor mommy :( I've been thinking of you ever since Paula told me. I'm glad to know that he is getting his energy back and you all are home. That is so scary. Must have been hell on you. Primary Children's Hospital saved my baby's life too. I understand your gratitude. We are so fortunate to have access to that kind of help.
My thoughts, love, and prayers to you all. Thanks for giving the update....please continue to do so.
Poor little bug. Those pictures broke my heart. I am so glad that he is doing better though, just in time for his big day. Could you please let him in on our little understanding about cards not coming on time because his won't be there by his birthday :) thanks... love him. ~M
Oh my gosh Adrianne! There has been so much of that going around here it's crazy! That is such a hard thing to see your little guy hooked up to monitors, etc. I'm so glad he was well taken care of and hopefully feeling much better!
That is heartbreaking! So sad to see your little guy lying there. I hope he's feeling better and you both are getting some much needed rest.
Poor baby. Poor momma. Poor daddy. I'm so glad he's feeling better now. We were all so worried about you guys.
that is so sad! I'm so sorry your little boy was sick. I'm glad he's doing better! You are so beautiful. I can see your mom in you in the pic of you and Sawyer!
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