I didn’t want to have to write this, but as soon as I saw Trevor’s drippy nose, I knew it was unavoidable. We have a very sick Brendan again. It is hard to look at his pictures from just yesterday where he is doing his jig and smiling so big and believe that was 24hrs ago.
This morning Brendan had a very thick runny nose and gagging drainage. By midday, we had turned his oxygen up some and he was coughing up a ton of slime. By dinner time, he was working hard to breathe and we gave him a breathing treatment. He started projectile vomiting. Once I put Trevor in bed, I gave Brendan a bath and changed his trach ties and he was so exhausted he was struggling to keep his eyes open, but he couldn’t relax. He was breathing hard and fast.
By 8:30p, we had to get out the ventilator and give him some ibuprofin. It took him 45 minutes to stop battling the vent and fall soundly asleep. He is on my lap and finally still and I am doing the blog with one hand.
And for all this, Trevor still just has a slightly runny nose and it hasn’t slowed him down a bit.
Granddaddy arrived this morning on an uneventful flight and Trevor and I went to get him. Both boys seemed to like him right away. Brendan even smiled and waved when we got home.
Trevor was thrilled with his little briefcase and luggage cart. He dragged them all around the house like he had a business meeting.
He even let Granddaddy read him books while I made dinner and cleaned the kitchen.
Bill tried to help Brendan be comfortable.
We just will hope that we can keep Brendan out of the hospital this time. 🙁
Oh no! Poor Brendan. 🙁 I hope he can stay out of the hospital this time, too. It doesn’t seem fair that he just keeps getting sick right after he gets well. I’m glad so far that Trevor is not too sick.
I don’t know what to say except I’m sending all of the positive healing thoughts and love I can. I hope you all can rest tonight, and tomorrow will not be worse, but better.
Lots of love and extra big hugs,
Gramma xxxx
Feel better, Li’l B.
Good morning from the lake house. We can feel your concern and worries through the blog!:-( Extra prayers are going out for Brendan!! Hoping that today will be a day of improvement!! Glad that Grandadday arrived safely and that the boys are comfortable with his visit! Healing thoughts for Brendan, extra hugs and love for everyone!! 🙂
I am so sorry that Brendan got sick again! It does seem so unfair that the tiniest little virus just gets such a hold on him. I hope that you, Trevor, and Bill can stay well, and that Brendan can fight this thing out at home.
So sorry that Brendan is sick again, maybe this time it won’t be as long or take as much out of him. Trevor ‘s picture of going to work is so cute. Hope you get some rest and stay healthy.