This time it's a 'human pneumovirus' infection.(I am wondering if there is something like a 'cat pneumovirus', or a 'dog pneumovirus', because they specifically call it a "human" pneumovirus:-)
Again, the biggest issue is his breathing. He cannot maintain a good oxygen level by himself, so he's got a nose tube for oxygen, and he's got coughs, but his fever is down, thankfully.
When can we go home? We don't know yet...the doctors say that it takes a long time for babies to recover from this kind of illnesses with breathing issues.
It's almost scary how comfortable we feel at this hospital now. This is Caleb's 4 th admission during his 10 months of life.
I have to admit, I used to complain about Canadian Healthcare system. But when I think about all the care that Caleb is getting now, I am thankful. It would have been so much harder if we had been financially burdened by all this. It is almost unreal that his hospitalization, therapies and visits with specialists are all free of charge. When we were healthy, all we could see was how much tax we were paying every year. But since our son needs so much medical/health care support, it is comforting to know that they will provide the service that we need.
Instead of depressing photos of our hospital stay, here are some pictures when Caleb was happy and healthy(or should I say, relatively healthy, because he was on oxygen at night then, too, from rhinovirus)
Hi Andy & Jay,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear Caleb is in the hospital again! The highs and lows of parenting are an emotional roller coaster and especially for you guys! Caleb is in our thoughts and prayers right now. The pictures of him that you have posted are so adorable, his eyes just sparkle and even though he has had many health challenges - you can tell that he is greatly loved and cared for! What more can a child ask for. Love Helen
I just found your blog. I'm doing research for my sister- and brother-in-law who learned last week that their second son, due March 17, has bilateral frontoparietal polymicrogyria. As you know, there's not much out in cyberspace to go on, so I was thrilled to find this. Thank you for sharing your life. Your honesty, candor and spirit are real gifts. Please keep sharing.
ReplyDeleteCaleb is beautiful. I know that your challenges are many and seemingly endless. But please know that you are not alone. I wish you the best and look forward to following Caleb's progress -- and yours as his parents and husband and wife.
Best wishes,
Amy