I laid down last night and felt so blessed to know that there are sweet Mama's and a few dads who were thinking of Cole.
Keep praying...His stats are some better. His sats are low 90's BUT his heart rate is a little lower. That is good. They explained the fact he was working so hard to breathe and sucking in or grunting so much causes it to rise . But also some of the meds. So this morning it is nice to see the numbers lower. Good Job Cole Tre.
This morning I was feeling anxious. The blinds are closed tight so I peeked outside. It was pouring rain. I swear I just felt calmer. Crazy huh? It looks all Grey out and it makes me feel better. I feel calm. Maybe it just matches my heart a little. Grey.
The thing that is so scary and confusing to me is we have NO idea Cole had asthma. He had the illness in January and it was a respiratory based illness but he had the fever and test results of being a virus. Then three weeks ago he did get really sick but we thought it was a Going to school catch everything type thing. What happened on Friday scares me in a lot of ways. But what is scary is he was fine one minute. Playing happy joking around. And wham he was so sick. I know we will learn what to watch for but I swear I saw nothing.
I know we will be very educated on Asthma. I also know the Dr have spoke to us about prevented medications to help. I know nothing about Asthma. I guess to me it is odd..I can handle 19 brain operations with Philip, stroke recovery and shunts and pain pumps...But the idea of having Cole with such a quick onset of severe Asthma has me feeling overwhelmed. I also think seeing him so sick struggling has made it clear it can be a serious issue. I never new Asthma could get like that..
How did we not know he had it? Everyone here says they can develop it and you not know until they have it..But he is 5 years old..
Maybe I will just concetrate on the 5 years we did not know he had it and put my effort into making sure he gets healthy now.
Do any of you have children with Asthma? I would love to hear your thoughts ...
So today is Grey and glummy. And that seems to make me happy.
They are here from Respitory so I will go..
Keep praying ...tonight I will let you know how good today has been for Cole...
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My thoughts and prayers continue.
As for the gloomy day ... after rain there is sunshine, warmth and rainbows. Perhaps on some level deep with you ~ you are receiving this gloomy day as message from your Angels ... that all is going to be well after the rain..
Hugs..HHL
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Oh sweetie what a rough couple of days for your little man - I am so happy he is doing better!!
Both my boys have/had asthma. Tommy has basically grown out of it (yay) but we still deal with Jack's (which is why he was at the ER a couple times last fall & winter). Its amazing once you know what to look for (the little signs) it does get easier! You'll be surprised how much you pick up on now that you are looking for it. Breathing issues are so terribly scary, but I know you all will pull through this beautifully!!
Love you Lady!!
SO glad to hear he is doing better! Continuing to pray for the numbers to improve and for you to have your sweet energetic boy back.
My mom has adult-onset asthma. So strange how that can work. She's on medication now and really struggling. If you could please keep her in your prayers too.
Much love,
Rachel
I am thinking you my friend :) It is just insanity what you are going through. I am praying hard for your little man.. and praying hard for peace for you!! *Hugs*
My 13 yr old has asthma. It can get bad real quick. Don't feel bad that you didn't see it coming. I got chewed out once for taking Baylee to the office, instead of the ER.
Looks like the Lord is giving you peace today. :)
<3 from, Trista
Take heart - there are fabulous asthma medications now. My Julianna has had severe asthma since she was 4. Her first attack was terrifying - I thought she had the croup! Never realized it was something different. She would deteriorate very quickly, nothing mild about her attacks! Her lungs did start getting fibrotic, so we made sure she was very active. Thankfully, she got on medications that, for all intents and purposes, "cured" her for many years. Julianna had a peak flow meter that we plugged into the phone lines once a week and all her lung function info was sent to the dr (and the drug company because she was in a clinical trial for Singulair) so her medication could be "tweaked" if necessary. It is scary, but now that you KNOW, he will get on wonderful medications (yes, plural)that will control, or at least mitigate it. Knowing about it, you will be able to react as soon as one starts and, hopefully, he will never have to stay in the hospital again. He'll be fine, and so will you. "This too, shall pass" Love, hugs, and prayers
Carole
My favorite days are grey and gloomy! Those types of days make me feel alive! My brother thinks I am strange and don't deserve to live in California =)
I would do just fine in Washington or Oregon!
I am so happy that you had a calm wash over you today. I am sure it is just what you needed.
My nephew has severe asthma and we have had some scares. He lived with us for 2.5 years and we had to go to the ER a few times.
I don't know much about it, but I remember he was on Ativan (I think) and some others too.
I hope you are on the up and up and am still thinking and praying for you!
I still want to donate for Philip, do I just do that through Paypal? With your e-mail address?
Amy,
Bray has asthma (or should I say had?). He has a nebulizer and all, and we give him a "treatment" when he is wheezy. But it has honestly been 2-3 years since he has had to have a treatment. Cole will be fine, and when ya'll get use to the routine having a glitch, you won't be so gray. Amazing though what throws a wrench in our lives huh?
I developed asthma when I was a teen after a bad case of bronchitis. I had to use inhalers until my early 20s when it disappeared as fast as it came. I am now asthma free. I hope your son heals like I did.
My heart is with you...so glad to hear sweet Cole is improving. Asthma can be so scary..I have it. My daughter had trouble as an infant, breathing tx,meds, the works but it has gotten much better with age for her. I'll keep praying..God Bless
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