Not much is known right now... the 24hr mark for his blood cultures showed no growth.. but the last time he was sick the germs didnt show themselves until 72 hours! so its hard to tell what can be going on with him... the only clue is that his boogers are green, meaning it is most likely common cold type stuff. He was started on general antibiotics yesterday hoping to catch the germs before it gets any worse. It obviously is only attacking him respiratory-wise because he is still quite active and fighting hard. They have had to give him sedatives because he flails his arms and they are worried he will knock out his breathing tube...and history says he will!
He had another cranial ultrasound just because it had been over a week, and its another thing to check.. we didnt get the official reading yet, but the Tech said he thinks it looks better than last week :)
We hope this bug passes quick.. its just tough for us because we got that little taste of freedom.. being able to hold him and put him down in a crib, dress him etc... when he gets sick all of those things get taken away. He can no longer, eat, cry, wear clothes, be held ... its tough :( But, if it is just a cold this should all pass in a couple days!
I am sorry that Collin & you guys have to go through this. There is nothing worse than feeling helpless while your baby is sick. But you both are good parents and Collin is a very lucky boy to have you. He may not be able to be held but he knows your voices and he knows your there. Dad & I are a phone call away if you need anything, even if it's just for Max & Maddie. I love you ~Mom xo
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping baby Collin in my prayers and thoughts. Hugs xo Mrs. Laycock
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