Sunday, February 15, 2009

Happy Valentine’s Day… Let’s Visit the ER!



Squeaker woke with a miserable cry so early on Friday morning that at one point in my life I would have called it Thursday night.

Long story short, she had a 101.5 fever. A shot of Tylenol later, her fever was down but she was sleeping restlessly.

Go past calling in sick and spending the day with kids, collect $200 and land on Saturday. She just can’t quite kick the fever, but she’s responded to the Tylenol, so we’re not overly concerned.

That is, until late Saturday afternoon. She became listless and her breathing was rapid. After a quick consult with “The Mothers”, we decided to visit the local Quik Stop Docs (it’s not really called that, but you know what I mean).

15 minutes after that, we were on the way to the emergency room.

Fortunately, the Quik Stop Docs called ahead for us (kinda like call ahead seating) and got the ball rolling so that when we walked in the door, we were shown to a table for four a exam room.

A short wait later, Squeaker was diagnosed with viral pneumonia. A few shots of liquid steroids, a dose of ibuprofen and a round with the weights, she was feeling more herself. We played a rousing game of “can’t get out the ER exam room door” while the ER Doc called Squeak’s regular pediatrician.

After a consult, the ER Doc recommended that Squeak stay overnight to keep an eye on her O2 level (which had been low when we came in). So she & P.Pie checked into Hotel Hospital while I went back home to relieve the sitter.

Fast forward to now (Sunday night) and Squeaker & P.Pie are still in the Hotel Hospital ‘cause her sleeping O2 level drops below 90.

When I know more, you’ll know more.

9 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

sounds rough, I hope she feels better soon!

2/15/2009 9:19 PM  
Blogger Beth said...

I only know you from your blog, but I'm so sorry that your little one is in the hospital. Hopefully she'll be out by the time you read this comment! Thinking of both of you!

2/15/2009 9:51 PM  
Blogger geenalyn said...

awww poor Squeaker. Sending positive thoughts your families way. I hope that Squeaker is on the mend today and will be home with you soon ((hugs))

2/16/2009 7:58 AM  
Blogger R. said...

Poor girl! (And poor mom and dad!) I hope she's feeling better soon. We've had a few scares like that and it's STRESS-FUL. Hang in there.

2/16/2009 8:19 AM  
Blogger Otter Thomas said...

I hate to hear that. I hope she gets better soon and you all get to go home.

2/16/2009 8:52 AM  
Blogger L said...

Oh no! Poor Squeak! Poor you!

This must be so scary for all of you. Hope she is better already. Please keep us updated.

2/16/2009 9:43 AM  
Blogger Aaron DeLay said...

Long time reader, first time commenter.

Staying overnight in hospitals are no fun. Here's hoping things are doing better already!

2/17/2009 12:51 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Awww, so sorry...poor baby. I've had pneumonia more times than I can count and it is NO fun.

Tell her ELMO SAYS GET BETTER SOON! maybe that'll bring out that beautiful smile.

2/17/2009 6:26 PM  
Blogger Radioactive Tori said...

I am thinking good thoughts for speedy recovery!

2/20/2009 8:13 AM  

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