DS's Trip to the ER Update #2

DEElicious18 · October 2010

As most of you know, I had posted last night that we were taking DS to the ER for some breathing issues. He had had a cold for some time, but it got really bad last night around 11:30PM. He was diagnosed with RSV and bronchiolitis. After a nebulizer (sp) treatment, they sent us on our way. Well there was no sleeping to be had last night. He slept for 15 minutes here and there. Finally, at 7:30AM he fell asleep in his infant car seat for an hour and 15 minutes. Of course it was too late for me to go back to sleep. I had to work. He saw the pedi today. They gave us a nebulizer to take home, which he is supposed to use ever 4 hours. After a treatment, he seems to really feel better. As it wears off... he's miserable. He isn't currently keeping down solids. We were instructed to keep trying, but be sure to get formula in him. I'm exhausted, SO is exhausted and most of all DS is exhausted. Hopefully, this will be the light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for all your concern last night

Brytany09 · October 2010

I'm so sorry that your family is going through this! Poor LO. I hope everything works out soon and he starts feeling better!

Melly Mel · October 2010

I am so glad that you guys are able to be home for the treatments! When we were in the hospital there were so many babies with RSV....I hope Carter feels better soon!

prego760 · October 2010

Oh that RSV is an aweful thing. I remember giving the treatments to my youngest brother when my step mother was working nights. Stay strong and try and get some rest when DS does.

LoriZoo · October 2010

Hope your LO feels better soon and that you all get some rest!

KRMac · October 2010

Oh no! That seriously sucks.

I hope he is feeling better and you all get some rest soon.

rodgersonmumma · October 2010

My DS has RAD (reactive airway disease) and is on nebulizer treatments almost every time he gets a cold. He reacts badly to allergens like mold, and also has to be on a lot during the months when mold is prevelant.

I don't know if this will help you or not, but we were told by our ped that if the neb was wearing off before the 4 hours it was okay to give it more often (like every 3 hours) for a short period of time (a day or so). You might want to give your ped a call and ask if this would be okay for you as well; it might keep LO more comfortable.

HTH, and I hope LO is feeling better soon.

lilbit923 · October 2010

When Connor had to get a nebulizer at 18 months for lung failure, we were told to do the treatments every 3 hours. He was not allowed to go outside for a week. So I was up every 3 hours to put the treatment next to his face (he hated the mask). I'm not sure if you want to do it every 3 hours instead of 4 but if you see your LO struggling at the 3 hour mark, it wouldn't hurt to give him the treatment earlier. As he progresses, you will see a difference in his breathing.

emwal23 · October 2010

I hope your little guy feels better soon! Hopefully you all get some rest tonight.

bobbyme · October 2010

I am so sorry he is having these problems. I hope he feels better soon.

nattyncbride · October 2010

I didn't know this was going on, but I'm thinking of you. My friend's son had RSV and bronchiolitis. She said it was awful for a few days, then her son got better very quickly; I hope the "very quickly" part happens for you!

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