Well, both of us were roaring today. I started it and Mason continued. We started out a little rough with a confrontation between me and the respiratory therapist last night. Then, at 6am, another RT came in and the confrontation escalated. Finally, with the resident on call and all of the nursing staff supporting me, we had resolution an hour later. Mama bear was roaring this morning! Those who have encouraged me to have thicker skin and a stronger spine would be so proud!!
After waking during the morning events, Mason fell back asleep and ended up sleeping until about 10. We started the 2nd dose of the IV steroids at about 11 and his roaring started. No nap today, but lots of fussiness. The good news, though is that his oxygen need has come back down after an increase yesterday. He's breathing easier and saturating better. As time passes today, the roaring has decreased steadily and now he's just about back to normal -- well, as decreased as it's going to get in a 1.5 year old who hasn't had a nap.
2 of 3 days of steroids behind us; 1 more day, then a couple of days to monitor and we're home for another month. This one's been difficult, but we've learned a lot and they'll only get better!
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You go mama bear!!
Glad he is improving. So glad this one was "planned" it helps to know what you are up for and against and like you said, next time will be easier.
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