Just so you all know, our little Hamburger Face has been very sick. I took him into the doctor yesterday after 7 days of a respiratory illness/cough and 3 solid days of progressively worsening comatose behavior. He did nothing other than lay on me for 3 days, finally yesterday he was white as a ghost, drinking and eating very little and very non responsive, extremely lethargic. So I took him in to see the doctor and he immediately took him in and tested his blood oxygen levels and it was 78-80, at the time I didn't know what that meant. After the exam and an x-ray they hooked him up to the fibulizer (sp?) at which point I had a nervous break down and started freaking out inside. I was alone in the room (Ben's been out of town since Sunday and gets back LATE Thursday night), Sam's eyes were going in all different directions, rolling back and crossing and his breathing was totally erratic and was limp all over, I am sure I was over reacting but I thought I was gong to lose him right there in my arms. After about 10 minutes of that the Doc came in and they tested his oxygen levels again and they had gone up to 88. I asked him what does "low" mean and he replied by saying that "generally when he sees them in the 70's he usually sends them straight to the hospital". He had pneumonia and a blazing ear infection. They gave him a mega dose shot of antibiotic and prescribed a oral antibiotic and a steroid for him to take for 4 days. Needless to say, I got in the car and started bawling, Tyler was bawling too... I can always count on his tender heart. Anyway we got home and had the home teachers come over and give him a blessing in Ben's absence and then I held him for hours and slept right next to him, I just couldn't leave his site.
VERY glad to report he is doing much better today! He has improved to a point where he is very irratiable which is a huge improvement from yesterday. He is mobile and fussy but at least active and is getting the pink back in his cheeks. Thanks to a dear friend Stacey, she took Daidy today for a LONG play date and brought me LUNCH and DINNER... oh I love her. Poor Daidy, she has destroyed my house the past few days short of burning it down and needed some attention. And in addition the boys are off track, so basically I have sat and watched my kids ransack the place, while I sat handicapped, holding my helpless little baby boy. I keep telling my self "I'll get it back" meaning my house, the past few days the mess was the least of my worries and I know one day, I will "get it back". Please keep him in your prayers.
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That is so sad, i totally know how you feel. That is so not fun when your husband is out of town too when things like that happen. I hope he is feeling much better today. Take Care!!
Oh that is so sad. Poor little guy. That is so sweet that your other son was crying too. How tender!
i'm so sorry to hear about him... poor baby! ugh, i completely sympathize. kacey's been sick (not nearly as bad as sam) but it just breaks your heart, you know. be sure to update and say when he's all better.
Poor baby! Who cares about a messy house anyways...I hope he is feeling better.
Jen...so sorry! Poor sweet adorable little Sammy. I am glad that he is doing better. Thanks for the b-day wishes. You are great! Love you!
Jen,
Sorry to hear about your son. I would've been freaking out too. But glad that he's feeling better.
Your family is darling. I love the family picture. I hear about you occasionally from the Ewells, but it's good to see it for myself.
Take Care
Nothing is scarier that a sick baby. On the "things I am grateful for" list is the power of the priesthood as well as good medical care. In the not too recent past, the outcome of an illness would not have been so positive. He will be in our prayers. Give him a kiss for us. He is blessed to have a great mom.
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