Last night was another tough one. At one point the little guy was just burning up and crying and I had to have a little meltdown because I just felt so helpless. Finally, he settled down and slept a little.
We took Beckham in this morning for his followup appointment, and it's a good thing. He was still having such a hard time and sounded and looked terrible. He could only hold his oxygen saturation at about 87%, which isn't horrible, but not ideal either, that's for sure. After another long appointment and a lot of running around, we came home with a nebulizer for breathing treatments and the poor guy is on oxygen again. As the day progressed and he had a breathing treatment, a blessing, and had been on the o2 for a few hours, he perked up so much. He started smiling, talking, and wiggling around. It was such a wonderful sight to see. He's been sleeping and eating a little better. We go in again tomorrow to see how he's doing. He still sounds pretty yucky and acts sick, but it's such a comfort to see improvement.
My parents were so helpful to take Kaden for the night. They've been out of town almost a week and I felt bad bombarding them right when they get home, but it will be so helpful and I'm grateful. He stayed up until 1:30 last night. ONE FREAKING THIRTY! I couldn't believe it. He just wanted to be held and comforted, but every time I would get him to sleep and leave he'd wake up again and cry. It was rough. He seems a million times better today. He was happy to say goodbye and send me on my way this evening. Man, I love that rascal. He's much more angelic when I am not around, so I hope he's great for my mom and dad. I am looking forward to more sleep tonight, that's for sure.
After a second treatment and some rest Beckham was wiggling all over the place and just talking and talking. I went over to see what he was so interested in and saw the monkey had pulled the tube out and was sucking on it, playing with it, and having a great time. I am so happy things are looking better. I hope it continues.
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Oh, I am so glad he is doing better. It is scary when these little ones get so sick. It will be nice for him to have a little one on one Mom time tonight.
I'm happy to hear that the little fella is feeling a bit better! I wish we were home right now, as we have a nebulizer you could have borrowed without having to rent one. :( Hope the recovery continues to go well and that you get some rest tonight.
I'm so glad he's doing better. It's so scary when things aren't right and you can't fix them. Acadia-Rose got her own nebulizer a few weeks ago, and it's been a blessing. I hope he continues to heal, and you get some sleep!
Jessica,
I am so glad he's getting a little better! when Kammy had the flu, it was the worst! I think it's harder on us mama's than it is on the little ones though. They bounce back so fast!
Poor little guy. I feel so bad for him. That is just so hard to watch your kid struggle like that but it makes me happy he is doing better. i hope he just keeps getting better. - Kara
Oh Jessica! I am so sorry your little guy is sick! Poor guy!
Glad to hear he's feeling better!
And those smiles with the nasal cannula are adorable!
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