Thursday 29 July 2010

THE talk

It's been a rough couple of days in hospital with Noah. He actually went downhill really quick which has never happened before. Usually once we are in hospital and he starts IV antibiotics and gets on the oxygen he picks up, but for some reason he just got worse, really fast. It was a very long night with Noah struggling to breath, despite being on 14 litres of humidified oxygen. His temp was up all night and he wasn't tolerating any of his feeds or meds, and just vomiting as soon as we gave them to him.

The boys were quite happy to be back at the hospital despite Noah being sick.

It's probably a good thing they see it as a fun place, as they don't stress too much about Noah then.

Kobe loves it up there but was sad when he had to leave and he realised that Noah and I were staying in hospital and he was going home. Aaron said all night he kept wandering around calling out 'mum, mum, mum' and when he came in the next morning he burst into tears and ran to me saying 'mum, mum!' and then saw Noah and had a nervous laugh and pointed to him and was so relieved that we were all back together as a family again.

The Drs were a little stressed and worried and started to talk about ICU and other drastic measures, which we have never had to deal with before. Once Noah's usual Dr came in and saw us he said we didn't need to panic 'just yet' but wanted to try hourly ventolin, a steroid and added another IV antibiotic on top of the first one he was getting. As soon as they started the new treatments, Noah started to settle down straight away.

His Dr came and had 'the talk' to me about what we wanted to do if something 'did' happen. It was the first time we had really sat down and talked about something like this, but he said they needed to know just in case Noah went downhill overnight again. We were saying how lucky we were that it's been 9 years before we had to have 'the talk' together. Luckily Noah's blood gas results came back with great results so the Drs have stopped stressing and are happy the treatments are all working. Things are much better already with his temp and heart rate down, sats up (but still on 8 litres of humidified oxygen) and Noah able to finally rest more as he's not struggling to breath so much. Di came up this afternoon to give me a little break and brought up lots of cute (Hawthorn themed!) cards from the kids in his class.

It's been a busy stay with lots of Drs and nurses in and out all day. Kobe thinks it's great as he's getting to play with Eden lots and spend time up at the hospital.

It's nice seeing Noah back to his 'normal' self - sleeping half the day away and awake for a little while. I told the Drs when Noah is awake ALL the time like he was the night before, it's not good, but when he's sleeping lots and awake for a little while, that it's a good sign that he's getting much better :)

It's going to be a while yet before we get home, but I think we are on the right track :) (and I now have my 'good' camera back with me as I couldn't stand the photos from the point and shoot :) Simone also kindly dropped off her notebook and USB net thingy, so expect lots more blogging :)

20 comments:

  1. What a relief! That must have been really intense Lisa! Glad things are looking up! I just realised i was reading your blog and holding my breath!

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  2. Hey Lisa. SOOO glad Noah is on the improve. Love to you all!

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  3. It's such a worry that Noah can change so quickly. So good he is on the improve. I was thinking the other day that the weather has been kind, and therefore been kind to Noah. That was a bit naive. Hope he picks up to full health really soon. Love the cards too.

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  4. We really must find out the official term for that 'USB net thingy'. ;) Looks like they made his bed too - he looks very neatly all tucked in in that photo as opposed to this morning - it was like grand central station eh! Dr B is such a crack-up! Now no more chatting up those cute student drs either. ha ha.

    Seriously though, I'm so glad Noah has picked up today. I hope NOT to visit you 2 in hospital when I get back from Hbt. xx

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  5. Sorry to hear Noah is in hospital and hope it won't be for too long. Will put all of you on the prayer roll.

    Love Ali

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  6. how scary bet you were thinking jsut shut up and go away!! glad he is doing better - gotta love the anti-biotic inventors! and the steroid ppl too!

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  7. what a roller coaster ride of emotions you must have been experiencing Lisa. Glad to hear positive things about Noah's health. Hope the hospital stay goes quickly for you both :)

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  8. That's great that he is starting to get better and return to his old self again.

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  9. hey now that your going to do alot more blogging, maybe you could put some comments in too :) hahahah
    Glad that noah has picked up and that kobe loves hangin with eden!!

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  10. That was an intense post, and I am glad it has all started to get better for you all! Love the cards from the class mates - so cute!!

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  11. Glad for you all to hear things have picked up!

    The cards look beautiful and bright sitting up behind him in hospital!

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  12. Gosh Lisa, I'm glad that things are a little better, but the last 24 hours must have been super stressfull for you. We are thinking of you and remain in our prayers. Give him a kiss from us.

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  13. It's so good to see pictures of your cute boy! I'm so sorry he's been so sick but I'm glad to hear he's doing a little better. Give him some squeezes for me. xxx

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  14. Praying that he continues to improve and you can get out of there soon. Give him some hugs from us.

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  15. Wow. Such an intense post. He's still as handsome as ever, even if he is unwell! :) I miss him and can't wait to see him next week.

    :) xoxo

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  16. thinking of you all... so glad to hear things are on the improve
    x

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  17. I was holding my breath while reading that post!
    I am so glad he is starting to feel a little better.
    Kisses and prayers Noah xxx

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  18. And here I was thinking this would be a post about that other "talk" - the birds and the bees talk! You are a very brave and amazing woman and Noah is so lucky to have you as his Mum. It must have been frightening for you, and yet you are still able to be so strong, and to articulate your thoughts and feelings for us all. I think you should write a book, as your blog posts must help so many others in similar situations- imagine what a book could do!

    Our thoughts are with you all, and we look forward to hearing that Noah is home soon.xxxx

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  19. Good luck with getting better noah! And happy blogging mum :) Love from all of us xxx

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  20. I'm so glad he's doing better. Whew. We've been praying for you.
    Oh, "the talk" makes me so tender. It's hard every time I hear it... I'm sorry you have had to have those conversations. xoxo

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