As many know, we are blessed to have nursing for Titus 6 nights a week. Saturday night is the one night a week that Becky and I care for Titus which allows our nurses the opportunity to spend Saturday evening at home and allows for them to go to worship on Sunday mornings. (It may also explain to a few of you why I may nod off during worship sometimes - trust me, I LOVE FBC McKinney and Pastor Lee, but some mornings, having me sit still in a dark worship center after a night of ups and downs is just a little too comfortable).
Last Saturday night, around 3am, Titus began to run a fever. Now while running a small fever is not too big of a deal, we could observe after a few hours that this was not a run-of-the-mill fever. His breathing was labored (poor guy was just panting), his O2 SATS kept dropping and I kept turning up the O2 to maintain. By the time Becky and the boys returned from church, I was ready to take him to the ER. But, as soon as Becky got home, he showed improvement for the next few hours.
At 4pm on Sunday, we noticed that he was cycling back to breathing hard and fever and we decided that now was the time to go the ER instead of 10pm that night. Becky and Titus headed off to Medical City Childrens while I stayed home with the boys.
Since Titus is a regular visitor at Medical City Childrens Hospital, he was immediately taken back at the ER and bloodwork confirmed infection. By midnight he was ensconced in his room on the children's floor. Over the last few days, he continues to fight the fever and infection. He's on some heavy-duty antibiotics that are attacking the infection portion, but the little guy has just been miserable. Until last night, he hasn't really been resting like he usually does. But last night, he slept well and today he seems to be a little perkier.
Today was a special treat - the music therapist came by - and Titus thoroughly enjoyed feeling the vibrations of the guitar and beating the drum. As I was leaving today, physical therapy was coming in to work with him.
Becky shared with me that she had a roomful of nursing students in Titus' room last night and it gave her a chance to share how Titus is 'fearfully and wonderfully made'.
And today, March 28, is Becky's birthday. I'm sure spending the entire week at the hospital was not what she had planned this week, but she's been blessed with friends who have brought food and visited. So, while your praying for Titus, please pray for Becky. She's a blessing to me, blessing to all our boys, and such a blessing to others.
Last Saturday night, around 3am, Titus began to run a fever. Now while running a small fever is not too big of a deal, we could observe after a few hours that this was not a run-of-the-mill fever. His breathing was labored (poor guy was just panting), his O2 SATS kept dropping and I kept turning up the O2 to maintain. By the time Becky and the boys returned from church, I was ready to take him to the ER. But, as soon as Becky got home, he showed improvement for the next few hours.
At 4pm on Sunday, we noticed that he was cycling back to breathing hard and fever and we decided that now was the time to go the ER instead of 10pm that night. Becky and Titus headed off to Medical City Childrens while I stayed home with the boys.
Since Titus is a regular visitor at Medical City Childrens Hospital, he was immediately taken back at the ER and bloodwork confirmed infection. By midnight he was ensconced in his room on the children's floor. Over the last few days, he continues to fight the fever and infection. He's on some heavy-duty antibiotics that are attacking the infection portion, but the little guy has just been miserable. Until last night, he hasn't really been resting like he usually does. But last night, he slept well and today he seems to be a little perkier.
Today was a special treat - the music therapist came by - and Titus thoroughly enjoyed feeling the vibrations of the guitar and beating the drum. As I was leaving today, physical therapy was coming in to work with him.
Becky shared with me that she had a roomful of nursing students in Titus' room last night and it gave her a chance to share how Titus is 'fearfully and wonderfully made'.
And today, March 28, is Becky's birthday. I'm sure spending the entire week at the hospital was not what she had planned this week, but she's been blessed with friends who have brought food and visited. So, while your praying for Titus, please pray for Becky. She's a blessing to me, blessing to all our boys, and such a blessing to others.
1 comment:
Happy Birthday Becky!!!
I am glad to hear Titus is showing signs of being on the mend.
I have found that no matter how many times you try to explain the dozing in church type thing it just doen't sink in for those who have not been there.
I know Becky will find joy in this special day for her regardless of the location and circumstances. That's just the way she rolls. You are blessed!
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