Monday, January 5, 2009

yep, it's back again


















Yep, the oxygen is back...again. Bummer.

This is one of the very few times I actually got the O2 anywhere near his face for more than a few seconds. He fights the nasal cannula like crazy (even in his sleep) and he moves around too much to keep the mask in place.

He has been on antibiotics for about four days now, so hopefully this latest "bug" will leave soon...and so will the need for oxygen.

*UPDATE*
Last night Maxwell needed even more oxygen and he is running a low grade fever again. Fortunately we had a nurse, and she was able to keep the mask on him. We got in to the doctor's today and he started him on prednisone (oral steroid to help with his lungs.) He doesn't want him going to school until we get this figured out. I talked with the pulmonary team at Children's today and they reminded me that this will happen with "chronic" kiddos (i.e. children with chronic lung disease).

Hoping tomorrow brings a great day for Mighty Max!

19 comments:

Mary said...

Praying that you are off the oxygen and feeling well soon.

skeybunny said...

Max,

I'm so sorry to hear that you've been sick. I'm confident the oxygen will be very temporary (it was for Evan--we have a very lonely concentrator in our laundry room right now!).

Hugs,
Sarah, Jeremy, and Evan

Samantha Seholm said...

Amy- just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you guys, and I hope you feel better real soon Max.

Carolyn said...

Sending up prayers that Max feels better soon and off the oxygen.
Hugs,
Carolyn in WV

sarah and the troops said...

Hello Max and Amy,
Prayers are with you both - Max I know you will get past this quickly as you are such an amazing little guy! Feel better soon!
Love from us all.

The Claytons said...

Hoping and Praying that Max feels very better soon.

GET WELL SOON MAX!!!

Crystal M. said...

Max I hope you feel better real soon sweetie!!
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva

Amy, Mike and Ben Russo said...

Oh Max, I'm sorry you are so sick. I don't like to see you hooked up to the O2, but... I guess it happens. It is a very bad time of the year for bugs. Hope your mommy stays healthy so she can take good care of you. Glad you had a nurse - you needed the help Amy!

Alexis said...

Get Well Max...hope you feel better and are full of beans again soon....love from fellow friend in Charge, Jacob in the UK xx

Shannon said...

Aww Buddy,
You get better ok? I'll be saying some prayers for you sweetheart.
Love and kisses,
Shannon in Austin

Jen said...

thinking of you guys!

Eva and her 'rents said...

We're thinking of you and sending our love. Eva misses Max at school! Get well soon!

Kate said...

Sending our love and well wishes. Hope Mr. Max is feeling better soon, and the oxygen makes a quick disappearance! Take care.

Kate, Jeff, Noah & Wyatt :)

hannah m said...

Oh, Sweet Max, feel better soon! Sending all healthy-back-to-block-playing wishes your way, buddy!

Amy, take care of you as best you can...

Christy said...

Feel better, Mighty Max! I'm praying that you are able to get off that oxygen very soon!

Sandi said...

Oh Max we are sorry you are sick. Thank goodness for oxygen and those lil' masks. Take care buddy.

Kristi said...

Oh Max,
I am sorry to hear you are sick. What a bummer.

Amy - - I saw your comment on Hannah's blog about the fact that Max learned to draw a circle and came rushing over to read the latest. I am so sorry to read that this is the latest. So... here's my hope that Mighty Max is back to circle drawing super soon!
You hang in there, too, Mama
Hugs,
Kristi

Leslie, Arlin and Katie Kauffman said...

Max, I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. I hope you are well and off the oxygen soon.

greenfruit430 said...

I hope Max is feeling better soon. I often find myself thinking of you both. The strength that you care with you everyday inspires me to get through my bad days. You seem to see the best in everything that comes your way. I'll be thinking of Max and hope that he gets off the oxygen soon!

Becky and Madalynn