Maddie has officially caught the bug that her big brother Caden has had. I'm thinking its a viral thing: fatigue, coughing, hoarseness, stuffy head (no drainage yet)and sneezing. Cade has ran a fever with it but Maddie hasn't shown this symptom yet. This explains her past few days of ups and downs. After talking with the doctor and the cardiac nurse, Karen, over the last couple of days, they are not concerned with Maddie's heart. She's running pretty low sats (68-74), she's much duskier in color, so I've been putting the blow-by oxygen on her which has helped them come up and be more stable. They commented that if she doesn't get over this within a week then we may need to get her over there. She had no appetite yesterday, which was scary and she was completely out of it. Today she's eating much better and she even likes some Pedialyte in her bottle. The thickness of her bottles is probably not the tastiest right now so this helps that out. My mom, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law helped out and took the boys yesterday and overnight so I could get some much needed sleep (when it was possible!)
I do think I'm going a bit delirious... I seriously thought the pulse oximeter screen was talking to me last night. My nerves and anxiety are completely shot. It's so hard watching our children when they're sick and even more difficult when your little one is already taxed! I worry about her heart function enough as it is and since this is her first time getting sick, I'm just on-edge of what to look out for. We do know she's a fighter and should whip this in a couple of days. So please keep our little Maddie in your prayers to beat this "summer complaint" bug.
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Consider it done(the prayers). Take a deep breath Katie, you're doing an awesome job, she'll get through this little bump just fine. I must say, hot pink is her color, that picture is precious! Hang in there, many prayers are coming your way.
Katie~ So sorry the bug is in your house too! I will definately pray that Maddie will be feeling better very soon and that God would replace your nerves & anxiety with his perfect peace! Maddie is so blessed to have you for her mommy, she couldn't be in better hands:) I too love the hot pink picture, what a doll! Love, Krista
Luke has been through several colds now in his 17 months, and I still get nervous each time, but I promise that each time you see them come through a cold/virus, you gain confidence that our little ones are strong, like you said. We will pray that her immune system quickly fights off this bug and she comes through this with flying colors!
Jesse
Oh, sweet Maddie (and Marvelous Mama) you are both in my prayers for speedy recovery, restful nights, and calmed nerves.
I know how hard it is when your "compromised" child gets the "common" virus. There really is nothing like it to keep Mommy awake and afraid--but do just what your doing, by letting family take the boys and maybe spell you during the days for rest. You are amazing and you can do anything you have to do, just remember how strong baby Maddie has been, she's no lightweight!! She is in my prayers the second I sign off here.
Katie,
Been there; done that. It is so tiring! It won't last forever though. You are blessed to have family close by. Maddie will do good. I think these kids show symptoms in their sats before they show symptoms of head cold. It's amazing. Anyway, keep pushing toward that Glenn and don't worry. Maddie will feel so much better after it's all over. Natalie is breathing a lot easier and it's amazing how well she is feeling just one week post-op. I'm sure Maddie will just cruise through the Glenn too.
Angie
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