Alex seems nearly fully recovered from the RSV virus. He has a slight wheeze when he breathes, but that seems to be it. Dad had a holiday yesterday so he stayed home with Alex. They visited the doctor in the morning. Alex had dropped from 16 lbs., 9 oz., last Tuesday to 16 lbs., 0 oz. on Monday morning. But, the doctor said he looks like he is doing well otherwise.
On Monday, Alex restarted solid food after over a week. He was up to about half of his milk volume. On Tuesday, Alex seemed to be feeling nearly 100% better. He went in for a full day of school and everyone was glad to see him back. He had both solid foods and a full volume of milk. At night, he played with Dad and Mom and ate more solids.
On Monday and Tuesday, he was very very happy and laughing a lot. His laugh has changed over the last few days (probably longer, he was not laughing much in the hospital). We tried to get it on video, but did not quite get it. We will try again soon. Here is the attempt.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Still Getting Better
Alex's first 24 hours back at home from the hospital were tough. His threw-up the last bottle he took in the hospital and he had no interest in milk at home. He was very tired and did not move very much. By Saturday afternoon, he was very dehydrated and lethargic again. He would not let a bottle get close to his lips. Mom packed him up in his carseat with the door open all ready to go back to the hospital. Mom tried one more bottle with Alex in the carseat. He took the bottle, maybe guessing that he was going back to the hospital otherwise.
He took a few more bottles Saturday and only threw-up one of them. So far on Sunday, he has held down all his food and has a little more energy and interest in his toys. He has also started smiling at Mom and Dad again. On Friday, the doctors estimated another week for a full recovery and that seems like the pace he is on.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Back Home
Alex came home this afternoon! His breathing is better. He isn't eating much yet, but enough that it was safe to come home. They think it'll be another week til he's back to full strength, so we'll take it easy until then. Like most sick people, Alex is enjoying naps, watching TV, and being waited on by Mom and Dad. We're very happy to have him home.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Jan. 14-18, Bronchiolitis and the Hospital
Alex had a fever of 102.4 F last Sunday. He stayed home from school sick on Monday. By Tuesday, he was working very hard to breath, he was refusing milk (since Sunday), and he was very dehydrated. Mom and Dad took him to see his doctor early Tuesday His doctor recommended that he check in to the hospital to at least get some fluids and some more tests done.
The hospital (Valley Medical Center) gave him a saline IV on Tuesday and he started feeling a little better. They diagnosed him with 'bronchiolitis' caused by the RSV Virus with a positive test for RSV. Below is some information about bronchiolitis.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bronchiolitis/DS00481
Since Tuesday, Alex has been in a hospital bed on a blood oxygen saturation monitor and with an IV for fluids. He has never needed supplemental oxygen, but he is on the monitor just in case. He is awake more than normal because of his bad cough and because breathing is so much work. His fever subsided on Wed. Wed. and Thurs. he has started to take milk again, but not full amounts yet. He almost went home tonight (Thursday), but we decided to err on the side of caution and spend one more night in the hospital. Mom has stayed with him every single night on a little cot next to his bed (Dad stayed the first night in the hospital). As of Thursday night, he is still working hard to breath and is still wheezing a little bit. We expect he will be coming home on Friday and back to normal in a few more days.
Alex has been a real trooper through his sickness. The hospital is a scary and frustrating place for a 7-month-old with strangers coming in to poke and prod him every few hours, but he has taken it in stride. We hope to have better news tomorrow.
The hospital (Valley Medical Center) gave him a saline IV on Tuesday and he started feeling a little better. They diagnosed him with 'bronchiolitis' caused by the RSV Virus with a positive test for RSV. Below is some information about bronchiolitis.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bronchiolitis/DS00481
Since Tuesday, Alex has been in a hospital bed on a blood oxygen saturation monitor and with an IV for fluids. He has never needed supplemental oxygen, but he is on the monitor just in case. He is awake more than normal because of his bad cough and because breathing is so much work. His fever subsided on Wed. Wed. and Thurs. he has started to take milk again, but not full amounts yet. He almost went home tonight (Thursday), but we decided to err on the side of caution and spend one more night in the hospital. Mom has stayed with him every single night on a little cot next to his bed (Dad stayed the first night in the hospital). As of Thursday night, he is still working hard to breath and is still wheezing a little bit. We expect he will be coming home on Friday and back to normal in a few more days.
Alex has been a real trooper through his sickness. The hospital is a scary and frustrating place for a 7-month-old with strangers coming in to poke and prod him every few hours, but he has taken it in stride. We hope to have better news tomorrow.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
January 12
The last few days, Alex has been sitting up on his own, he ate broccoli for the first time, and he has been in a very happy mood in general. He likes to play with his new toys from Christmas. He did errands with Dad and Mom around town today and he gave many strangers big smiles to brighten their day.
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