Beatrice Everett here. Sorry for not writing; things have been crazy around our house, especially since Jaden got out of the hospital. (He just got out on Monday, the fifth.)
Jaden is over his respiratory crisis; however, he is very weakened, and he sleeps most of the day. Might as well let him get his rest, but I thought he got plenty while in the hospital. It is troubling, though, to see him not responding when we change his diapers, or try to feed him.
I've talked to our doctor regarding his sluggishness; he says that it is normal for children to regress backwards following a serious illness/hospitalization; we shouldn't be too concerned. Easier said than done; he's not the parent. I am; I know what's going on with Jaden, and I don't like what I see happening!
Jaden is on oxygen now. Small, plastic prongs rest in his nostrils, delivering oxygen to his recovering lungs. Seems funny, but he does seem to be breathing easier since getting on the oxygen. He's on a whole plethora of meds, and he has to have breathing treatments up to three/four times a day, to help keep his lungs clear as possible. In addition, he gets chest pounding therapy three times a day, an hour a pop.
I sit here by his crib, watching him sleep. For the first time since getting out of the hospital, he looks peaceful. He doesn't have to worry about numerous pokes, proddings, interruptions; for this, I am eternally grateful.
It is so nice seeing Jaden look like a normal little boy for once, without the tubes crisscrossing his small body. He looks pretty good for what he's had to go through lately!
Our doctor says it will take time for Jaden to recover from his latest illness; I should learn to be patient, take one day at a time. Any day where he isn't coughing or gasping for breath is indeed a miracle from God!
It shouldn't be too long for Jaden to regain his happy nature; soon he will be laughing again as we tend to him, or cooing when we talk to him. I just hope that he can get through the remainder of the winter months without a relapse of sickness! If he gets sick again to where he chokes, our doctor may have to move up the insertion of the gastrostomy tube sooner; I pray that doesn't happen!
Well, I am going to go. Jaden is waking up; maybe he's hungry or needs changed. I will write in here again soon; until later, take care and may God bless you! Just keep us in your prayers/thoughts; pray for little Jaden as he recovers from his latest setback! We would greatly appreciate it!
~Love, your friend, Beatrice Everett. :)
