Yesterday I had to take Phoebe to the ER. She has had a cold, and it went to her lungs. She was really struggling to breath--her chest was sinking in with every breath, and her respiration rate was over 60 breaths a minute. So, nothing to do but go for help.
They were very nice, and very helpful. They took us right back to a room, and got Phoebe started on breathing treatment right away. It was nice because I was able to nurse her while I blew the nebulizer in her face, so she took it calmly. She was a champ! They all thought she was so cute, and were very impressed with her smile and her chub. When it was time for a chest X-Ray, she sat up like she was getting her picture taken. The tech was quite impressed that she didn't scream.
The RSV test was negative, and though she has a little spot that looks like pre-pneumonia on her lungs, she checked out OK. They gave us a prescription for antibiotics, a steroid, and an albuterol. We went back today for a follow-up, and she looks a million times better.
So, my homegrown baby had her first taste of the hospital, and did great! I am grateful for the wonders of modern medicine. While I don't believe in overusing the powers of medicine, I am glad and willing to use it when I need it. And now my baby can breathe.
Many prayers of gratitude for that. Amen.
Those chubbs are precious!! I'm so sorry you had to take her to the hospital; I know what that's like and it is not fun. I'm glad she's doing better. Such a cute girl!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry you had to go to the hospital, but glad that you got the help you needed and she's doing better.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am so jealous of those chubby cheeks!
Oh, my gosh, she is soooo chubby! Adorable! I'm glad she's okay, that's scary!
ReplyDeleteWow how scary. I am so glad Miss Phoebe is doing OK! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got her in and and she is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteWe are glad that she is doing well. Trips to the doctor and hospital aren't fun for any reason!
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