Goodbye I.V.
Well, Emma managed to wiggle and squirm around enough today to cause the I.V. catheter to come out. Rather than attempt another I.V. insertion (an ordeal that required two nurses, an I.V. "specialist," and Mom's assistance last time), the team decided to switch Emma to oral antibiotics a little sooner than initially planned. We should know in 24 hours if the new medication is as effective as the I.V.-delivered antibiotics were.
As Eric mentioned yesterday, Emma is pretty much back to her easy-going, cheerful self. She's kicking up a storm (the nurses call her their little soccer player 'cause her legs never stop moving!) and is charming everyone with her easy smiles. Since Emma has been feeling better, keeping her entertained has become more of a challenge. We're still in isolation (we can't expose Emma to any other sick children because she is very susceptible to all germs) and on monitors, so we can't leave her room. We have a few CHEO-loaned toys for her to play with, but Emma is becoming bored. We're very eager to have her back home soon... In other encouraging news, Emma was able to come off oxygen by mid-afternoon today. As of this evening, she is still able to maintain her sats at acceptable levels. She may need to go back on low-dose oxygen during the night, but we are one step closer to discharge! (hopefully within the next 24-48 hours).
Unfortunately, Michaela has come down with an ear/sinus infection and she is now on antibiotics too. When it rains, it pours.....
As Eric mentioned yesterday, Emma is pretty much back to her easy-going, cheerful self. She's kicking up a storm (the nurses call her their little soccer player 'cause her legs never stop moving!) and is charming everyone with her easy smiles. Since Emma has been feeling better, keeping her entertained has become more of a challenge. We're still in isolation (we can't expose Emma to any other sick children because she is very susceptible to all germs) and on monitors, so we can't leave her room. We have a few CHEO-loaned toys for her to play with, but Emma is becoming bored. We're very eager to have her back home soon... In other encouraging news, Emma was able to come off oxygen by mid-afternoon today. As of this evening, she is still able to maintain her sats at acceptable levels. She may need to go back on low-dose oxygen during the night, but we are one step closer to discharge! (hopefully within the next 24-48 hours).
Unfortunately, Michaela has come down with an ear/sinus infection and she is now on antibiotics too. When it rains, it pours.....
2 Comments:
Glad to hear that Emma is feeling better. Hope she is home sooner rather than later. And hopefully Michaela is feeling better too.
Anna
Doesn't it just? Nathan has been as healthy as a horse all winter and now he's had a cold pink eye and the runs all in 3 weeks. SIGH!
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