The title may not mean much until I remind you of the two ambulance rides that Caden took earlier this year. Caden was hospitalized twice during last year’s cold and flu season due to contracting RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). This past season my insurance denied the repeated request for Synagis shots. The year before our insurance approved Caden for the Synagis shots and he never contracted the virus. The shots cost about $1500 each and a patient is recommended to get one shot per month during the cold and flu season.
My argument for the shots was that no amount of money can justify the pain and suffering that Caden went through as a result of RSV last season. The insurance ended up paying last year due to the hospitalizations anyway. We did our part in sheltering Caden and cleaning anything anyone touched with alcohol wipes, but we did not have a spare $1500 lying around to pay for the shots ourselves. The insurance company was so bullheaded over the issue last year that they would not even discuss the subject with Caden’s pediatrician. This year the pediatrician’s office took a little different approach on the advice of the Synagis representative. They went directly to the drug division of the insurance company instead of taking it through the normal claims division. That got an immediate approval given Caden’s history with RSV.
Sherry called me as I was on the way to work this morning to give me the the news. She and I both thank God for getting involved in this one. We were prepared for an all out battle to get this approved this year. The experience we had in January with RSV that led to a 911 call was way too exciting to face again, ever. Sherry and I have been praying that this Synagis therapy would work out in our favor and it did. Praise God!!!
Current Condition
Caden is still being treated for an ear infection. The fever went away pretty quickly, but the congestion did not. Caden ended up on an antibiotic as a result. We saw a good bit of nasal secretions through the weekend that caused Caden to miss church. His 1-on-1 nursery caregiver (Miss Carol) came over to the house Sunday morning to watch Caden so the rest of the family could go to church. The Seacoast 1-on-1 program is part of the Kidscoast children’s ministry and it is a huge blessing to our family and many others with children who require a little extra care. The program started from a parent who saw a need for more 1-on-1 type care for some children so that the parents could attend church together.
Please keep Caden in your prayers. I still have to share some things about the pre-op visit from last week that is exciting. I don’t mean to drag it out, but tonight I am tired.
May God Bless You and Yours!!!