Caleb and I are having a little adventure at Primary Children's hospital this week. We were admitted late Sunday night and are planning to be there for the next several days.
For the past week or so Caleb just hadn't been himself and was more agitated than usual. I decided on Friday that we'd get through the weekend, and then I'd take him to the pediatrician on Monday. Late Sunday evening his heart rate and respiratory rate spiked, and I started to get that anxious feeling that we needed to get him in right away. Our last hospital stay showed us how quickly things can get critical for Caleb and I felt certain that Caleb had an infection. So after a long night in the ER we were admitted because his blood cultures showed he was definitely battling some infection and his breathing was quite labored. Last night he had a CT scan and shunt series, chest x rays, blood work, urine sent to culture, and trach secretions sent to culture. At this point we think he has a possible pneumonia and a trach infection that can both be taken care of with IV antibiotics. The neuro surgeons tapped his shunt today because a CT scan showed a slight increase in the fluid on his brain. We are also watching for a bladder infection. We'll likely find out more test results tomorrow, but in the meantime these are the things that made me smile today:
*Frozen yogurt in the cafeteria! YUM
* Snuggling with Caleb in his hospital bed
* The attending doctor's name is B. Kalm (How funny is that!!)
* We were admitted strait to the floor- not the ICU! HOORAY!
* A sweet husband who was willing to pick me up and bring the boys for a visit.
* A note on the white board from Matthew that says "Don't forget to Squish his cheeks"
I am so thankful those anxious feelings that would not leave my heart until we were in the car headed to the hospital. I know that Heavenly Father is aware of Caleb's needs and that He helps us to have specific feelings when we need direction. How thankful I am for His loving guidance and tender care.
12 comments:
Dr B Kalm! Classic!! :)
We are the same with Noah - we try to hold out as long as we can at home and see his paediatrician if we can, but sometimes you just know you can't wait any longer and have to get in.
Get well VERY soon Caleb. Lots of prayers from Tasmania. xxxx
Thinking of you all and pray Caleb fights this infection off very soon.
Also hoping all is okay with his shunt given his ventricle size increase.
Love the doctor's name! And I love the note about remembering to squish Caleb's cheeks! So cute!
Hope you and your sweet boy are home again soon! Love, Hugs and Prayers!!!
Primary Children's is a love/hate relationship. LOVE to have such a place of healing so accessible, HATE that we need it. Wishing you an 'unadventurous' short stay!
Feel better caleb. Sending lots of love and hugs
Praying for your sweet son!! He is in good hands at PCMC they are amazing up there. Best of luck and get feeling better soon sweet Caleb!
So sad that Caleb has to be in the hospital again. I love your attitude and all the little things that you're thankful for. The doctor's name is too funny! Hope Caleb fights off those infections quickly and gets better soon!
Funny Docs and thier names, we had one once named Dr. Error, didn't feel so good in his care.
Let me know if you need a new face to say hi, kids are off to school and I am free.
Get that boy better fast!!
Your little guy is quite simply the sweetest little miracle I have ever seen. He just has inspiration written all over his little face. I am a follower of your blog and truly enjoy checking in on you.
Christina (a preemie mom)
Sorry Caleb is in the hospital again and hope he continues to improve. Give those rosy cheeks a big kiss for me or "squish" them for me. Loved that note!
Get well soon, Caleb! April, you are an inspiration with your positive attitude! Eat some frozen yogurt for me!
those smiles caused by recognizing the simple blessings that are so appreciated through are refined perspective are beautiful!
Glad your cute Caleb is back in his own bed!
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