Well, no shots today. That was VERY good news for Matthew. The reason because of it isn't good though. Matthew's lungs didn't sound good. I purposely didn't give him a breathing treatment this morning so she could hear what he sounded like. (what we've been hearing) She said she heard it loud and clear. She said that within the last 48 hours something traumatic had happened within Matthew's lungs. (yup) We have to give him his meds twice a day for the next week. We have given the daycare NEW orders for his Albuterol w/spacer every 4 hours until further notice.
This asthma thing is just scary. I have diabetes and I can "feel" and/or know that "something's just not right" with my sugar levels 90% of the time. I'm ok for the most part. (just drink coke or OJ or candy skittles) But for Matthew? Asthma is like a firecracker that has been lit but you don't know when it will get to the end for the "big one". (if that makes sense)
Our pediatrician truly cares for our kids. She is of Asian descent also and has a special relationship with the Asian kids. I can think of at least 2 different parents of Asian kids who see her. They all love her. Including me. She point blank told me today that if today was the pre-op for Matthew to be "cleared" for Children's Hospital, there was no way she could/would do that. His lungs have to be totally clear before putting him under.
Matthew has done pretty well today. He got his sugar free lollipop and a Spiderman sticker and he was happy as a little lark. *plus no shots, which was even better*
Just know that Matthew is doing ok. He's getting his treatments and is breathing well. His oxygenization (sp?) level was ok too. Just something we have to go through. It'll get better!
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