Skylar is better, she seemed to have the 8 hour vomiting bug. Kassey is better, but still has a cough and a little runny nose. Of course, Kyara is the one we are really worried about. Not that the other girls are not important, but for them a virus is just that...a virus. It comes, it will go, and they will be fine. Annoying while it is here, but really not a big deal.
Kyara is still sick. She is sleeping about 20-22 hours a day. She has a terrible cough and congestion. She is coughing so hard that it makes her vomit. I was up the other night suctioning her a ton. Even with the suction machine, I still had to change her sheets and her clothes 3-4 times during the night. I suctioned 100-200 ml each time she would vomit. Considering she doesn't get food in her stomach (because she is J-tube fed into her intestines), this is alot of fluid. Kyara's nurse came to see her the on Tuesday and said her lung sounds were diminshed on the left side and that she sounds "junky". Pneumonia is a concern. She is not peeing as much and she appears more swollen or "puffy" to me than before.
It is excruciating to watch her gasp for air when she is coughing and gagging. She is struggling.
7 comments:
Dear Genie,
I am so sorry to hear Kyara is so sick. You all are in my prayers. Glad Skylar and Kassey are better. Take care.
Clara
Genie,
Just wanted to tell you that you are an amazing mother. Kyara, Skylar and Kassey are lucky to have you to take care of them. I can only imagine what it must feel like to do everything in your power to help Kyara fight this and feel like you're not making headway. Keep loving those girls and know that you've got so many of us out there pulling for you, sending you strength and comfort.
Please know that we are still praying and if there is anything we can do PLEASE let us know. We took the kids to Chehaw Friday and Savannah was asking when we might see you guys again. Lots of love and support
Lana
Genie and Gunars,
BJ and I think about you guys all the time. We pray for the best outcome.
Love,
Carolyn
Genie,
Just checking back in to see how Kyara is feeling. You are amazing. Your girls are so blessed to have you as their mother.
Clara
Genie, It's hard enough to go through a bout with the stomach bug when your kids aren't 'special needs' children. What a very rough period you are having! Our hearts go out to you! Just know that we continue to follow Kyara's story and keep you in our prayers constantly. How hard it must be to watch your sweet little one struggle like that! God bless and keep you all. Linda, Zachy's Grandma
Genie,
Kyara remains in my prayers, as do you and your family.
Love,
Becky Tonn Gaston
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