Bree is not doing so hot today. Her nose is swelling on the inside from all the suctioning, which means they can't suction as often as she needs. So, she kinda has to suffer through it and she coughs hard about every three minutes now. She is so tired, and it breaks my heart to see her struggling to breathe. However, all we can do is watch her and be here for her to comfort her.
RSV does not respond to antibiotics or any other type of medicine so all they can do is supportive care. Suctioning (when her little nose allows it), , breathing treatments, and fluids if she needs them. Luckily, she has her feeding tube so we do not need to give her fluids. Most kids end up needing the fluids because they have a poor appetite and aren't able to suck on a bottle from all the congestion, which then leads to dehydration. (hence the needing fluids)
Someone just brought Bree in a mobile for her bed, which plays music for her. It does not spin, but she will love the music whenever she wakes up. She is so tuckered out that all she is doing is sleeping and coughing. Maybe subconciously she can hear the music....we can hope, right?
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(((hugs))) Poor little Bree... I feel awful that your having to go through this with Bree after everything else. Will continue to pray that God eases things for her quickly so that she can get better and not struggle so hard with breathing.
RSV is the worst! I will keep praying for Bree. I had a cousin whose son got RSV and the flu when he was 2 weeks old and was hospitalized for weeks. So I know your pain with your litle Bree. My hubby had RSV two weeks ago. I prayed like every 5 min. that my daughter (who is 3 months) would not get it. Scary stuff.
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Glad to hear that you are in good hands and getting the best care possible. Praying many blessings for you all today. In Jesus Name.
Poor Baby! I sure hope she starts feeling better soon. (((Hugs)))
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