Jetty has been having a hard time breathing over the past month or more. All of his symptoms add up to pulmonary edema so we scheduled an appointment with a pulmonologist for April 19th. It worsened this past Sunday when his breathing became very weak. He was losing color and his finger tips and lips began to turn purple at times. We used to have oxygen in the house but got rid of it since it was never needed.... Ugggh. We were able to get his color back with some lung percusions and different positioning. He was able to do some coughing and we have a suction machine in the house which helped.
So we scheduled an appointment for his pediatrician so that we could get oxygen again. At the appointment this morning, his Doctor told us that he needs immediate care due to the lack of oxygen so he sent us to the ER here in town. They won't admit Jetty here so once again, Hopkins sent their helicopter for Jetty and this time Mommy got to ride with him.
He is now there being treated for Pneumonia and possible pulmonary edema. His breathing patterns are already improving but needs more time to really clear his lunges.
Pictures from early February...
3 comments:
Lots of prayers headed your way, guys. We think of Jetty every day and hope that he'll be home with you soon. Tell him he better be ready to party with his cousins in June when he turns 3!! Love and hugs to you all.
sending all good energy and prayers to all of you. Keep breathing...with and for him and you....all you can do.
Oh Jetty. Please get better soon.
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