Caden was admitted to the MUSC Children’s Hospital on Wednesday. He has tested positive for RSV. We had already been to MUSC earlier in the morning due to a bleeding ear (we found that to be normal after getting tubes). We were back home and I was about to go in to work when Caden began breathing irregular and his hands and feet turned blue. The paramedics were called and they transported Caden and I directly to the MUSC Emergency Room.
Yes, Caden and I took an ambulance ride to the hospital. It is not the first time though. We did it once from the pediatrician’s office almost a year ago. I believe that Caden’s symptoms were worse today than they were that day when the pediatrician called the ambulance.
On the way to the hospital Caden spiked a temp of 104. It took about an hour to get it back down to 101. Once in the ER we waited for over ten (10) hours to get him into a room due to bed shortages. They shuffled kids around because they wanted Caden in his own room to minimize the exposure of RSV to other kids since it is highly contagious. The ER doctors said they would expect Caden to stay a few days in the hospital. They believe he hit to peek of the RSV cycle this afternoon. They said that our willingness and ability to suction Caden kept this from getting any worse than it was because RSV causes a ton of secretions. Caden’s swallowing issues raises the risk of aspiration greatly with increased secretions. Sherry and I were up several times last night with Caden due to his need for suctioning.
At this point Caden is stable. He is now on an IV and getting oxygen as needed to help him keep from breathing so hard. He is in his own room and Sherry is staying with him tonight. My Mom and sister arrived tonight to assist with Riley’s care while Sherry and I play leapfrog between here and MUSC.
I am going to tease you a little with a great story that I have to share later. Caden had been awake for over 12 hours and would not go to sleep today. I wish someone could have witnessed what it took to get him to go to sleep. For now I will just say that a little pray and a touch of the Holy Spirit goes a long way.
God Bless you all for praying with us and for us. Please continue to pray for comfort and healing for Caden. Please pray for traveling mercies for Sherry and I as we make this 50 mile round trip to MUSC a couple of times per day. Also please remember to pray for Caden’s grandma (Sherry’s Mom). She is going into the hospital later today for a procedure.
God Bless!!!
Please keep Caden in your prayers. We will keep you posted on his progress.