Dear Son was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit yesterday. Last night, his respiration increased significantly and he was started on the BiPAP machine at 100%. This helped him a great deal and it has since been reduced from 100 to 80 to 60, where he remains currently. They continue to treat it as an aspiration pneumonia; the chest x ray seemed a bit better today so that is very good news. At the present time, he remains unresponsive but I am pleased that he is progressing in the right direction.
In retrospect, I am glad that he was able to attend his graduation last week. It made the events of this week a little easier.
Thank you for all of your prayers, comments and support. It was nice to read them throughout the day.
A midwest mom shares and reflects on the love for her Dear Son Matthew and the challenges of everyday life with a severely disabled young man. In addition, she shares her love for decorating, organizing and keeping a clean home. ©2006-2024. All Rights Reserved.
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8 comments:
Midwest Mom,
I'm praying for you and your son that you have the strength to endure and that he make a speedy full recovery and is discharge soon.
I'm also glad he is progressing in the right direction. I know it doesn't help much, but I want you to know, I think about you and him all through the day. I wish I could be there for you.
Dream Mom-
Give that sweet boy a kiss from me. And don't you dare try to answer those questions I sent you. They can wait, I can wait. You just do what you need to do.
Thinking about you and praying for you both!
Praying for you and Dear Son. Hang in there!
I am praying, for both of you! *hugs*
You and Dear Son are in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping Dear Son's breathing continues to improve. I am so happy for you also that Dear Son made it to his graduation. God provides!
Continuing to hold up you and Dear Son in my prayers.
NIF
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