Health Update

Late yesterday afternoon, we had to take Beckett to the local ER for fever, lethargy, and heavy breathing. Even after 2 doses of medicine, his fever was 104.5 upon arrival to the hospital. A chest x-ray confirmed that he has bronchiolitis. We were released from the hospital late last night because we have the ability to keep him hydrated due to his NG feeding tube. (Another hidden blessing of the tube, I suppose.) We are able to put clear pedialyte through the feeding tube all night long with his pump. We also conveniently enough already have a nebulizer. So the doctor told us that if that became necessary, we could simply use the equipment and meds that we already have. We were free to go home. I was so thankful to put sweet Beckett to sleep in his own little bed, and I know he was happy to be there.

This morning we took him into the pediatrician for a follow up visit and to check his lungs. Thankfully, I was able to get Brant checked out too! (He is having a little trouble with his allergies, but he is well.) Beckett's lungs sounded coarse today, so they did a breathing treatment at the office. They also drew blood to check his white blood cell count.

Brant watched as they drew the blood and set up the nebulizer, and he looked a bit anxious. But then he got a strong, proud face, and said to the nurse, "you know, I am the big brother." It was a sweet moment for me as I got to see the love Brant has for "his baby--the best baby in the whole world."

The white blood cell count was actually very low, so it seems to be viral in nature as opposed to pneumonia. The pediatrician prescribed breathing treatments every 6 hours. We are just to watch him closely throughout the weekend, continue pumping pedialyte through him, and do the breathing treatments. They gave me things to watch for that would send us back to the hospital pronto.

It is amazing how quickly little children can get sick. All in a matter of a couple hours! Thanks for all the prayers last night. We really appreciate them. Please continue to pray for Beckett as he still has high fevers and does not feel well. We are praying that this doesn't become pneumonia, and that he is able to fight the virus off quickly. Please also pray that Brant does not become ill as well. Thank you so much for checking on us and for your prayers.

~Kaylan