Day 13 in Hospital...

outdoorwed · May 2010

I posted two weeks ago about teething, but it isn't teething afterall. DS has been in the hospital for almost two weeks with a staph and bacillus infection. He has had 2 MRI's and 5 surgeries. By all accounts he seems to be doing better and we were due to go home today but he is not acting like himself. I am very concerned to take him home right now. He is going to go ahead and stay tonight to watch his temp and because of some home health scheduling, but I am still really worried. He has a picc line and will continue IV antibiotics at home to continue fighting infection, but I can't help but fear that there is something else wrong or some other reason for his change in attitude today. This has been insane. No warning, no explanation. I certainly want to go home, but I'm honestly kind of afraid to.

BeanieWeanie · May 2010

OMG that is terrible. T&Ps - hope your LO gets better soon.

Lucky428 · May 2010

OMG! I'm so sorry!!! I hope he gets soon quickly!!!

Hugs and prayers for you!

ddnicole13 · May 2010

OMG, i'm so sorry that your LO is dealing with all of this? How did he get the infection?

Listen to your gut! If something is telling you he isn't okay, then he probably isn't -- your his mom, you would know. Push those Dr's to keep him!

MrsBatty · May 2010

Oh my gosh, that sounds so scary.

I am so sorry ... I hope he has a full recovery very soon.

T&P.

smilelari · May 2010

I'm so sorry! Hugs

BitterOldHag · May 2010

I'm so sorry. You must be exhausted with worry. I hope he recovers very quickly.

majors31 · May 2010

trust your intuition and get some answers.

i hope he has a full recovery.

hang in there mama.

Mrs.Kent · May 2010

Oh my gosh! Poor baby (and mama!) T&P to you!

outdoorwed · May 2010

Thank you all!

FYI - They can't explain how he got it. He has no wounds to have gotten the infection into his blood stream. Most doctors have said it is just "bad luck". He is taking very strong antibiotics and I just had my first lesson on how to administer them an hour ago. I just can't believe how quickly we went from a healthy, chubby baby to spending two weeks in the hospital having surgery every other day.

kes3237 · May 2010

Have you voiced your concern to the doctors? I think a mama's intuition beats out all medical tests! One of my friend's LO spent the first 4-5 months in the NICU and one day she just had a strong feeling something was wrong, but the doctors kept saying he was fine... turns out he had bronchitis. They wouldn't have tested for it if she hadn't been so persistent. So trust yourself and don't feel bad about being persistent - YOU are his advocate! Good luck and I really hope all is well with him!

surprisebaby4us2009 · May 2010

Wow I am so sorry! My T&P are with you and your little one. Be persistent with the Drs and nurses there and make sure that you are heard. I had a very sick little guy too and I was persistent. The one time I wasnt, we got sent home just to have to be admitted back the next day. It is worth it and you know best if something just isnt right. Hang in there!