Long Week, Longer Weekend

Here is the latest update on Hayden:



As of Friday his flu-like symptoms had not improved. He was dizzy, clumsy and still running a fever so we took him to the Dr. She sent us home with 24 hours of Zofran and instructions to follow a strict BRAT diet.



On Saturday his symptoms remained the same--poor baby was miserable. He hadn't vomited thanks to the Zofran but he had the worst case of Diarrhea I had ever seen! We took him into Phoenix Children's Hospital Urgent Care Clinic that night and were told that since he was acting normal he was probably on the tail end of his sickness and that we should discontinue the Zofran as well.



Sunday was a long day. He was still vomiting, still had diarrhea, but by now he was no longer urinating. The triage nurse said to take him in after 12 hours of dry diapers, but he wasn't lethargic and his appetite was up--so we waited.  Hayden went all day with short cat naps—he had no interest in playing or eating and drank a total of 12 oz all day! At the 24 hour mark it was time to go back in—this time we decided to try the new Gilbert ER based on the recommendation of dear friend.  We are glad that we did!  The staff was fantastic!

Of all of the hospitals I have ever been in, this is the first time I've seen all male staff!

 (When Hayden was hospitalized at 4 months, our favorite nurse was Pete in the PICU!)

There were so sweet with Hayden and everyone adored his sweet smile.  They were amazed at how well he laid there for x-rays and the CT scan. They even discovered that he didn’t need to be wrapped because he would lay real still for the IV pokes—Yes, there were two total, both unsuccessful.  According to the hospital policy, each RN and LPN could attempt the IV at least twice. Luckily, they picked their best staff member to try and when she couldn’t get it they all agreed it was not going to be possible without the ultrasound equipment (which would have meant moving to another hospital).

Showing off his new gown!

It's not very much fun being sick!

Trying to stay awake with hopes of going home soon!

The x-rays showed a lot of intestinal inflammation (of which they were amazed that Hayden was not in more pain) and we were given a diagnosis of the Rotavirus.  After just some routine tests and a urine sample, they sent us home with pain meds, Zofran and the instructions of following a strict clear liquid diet for the next 48 hours.



So,what was the secret to get him to lay so still?

He loves to slide through the pictures of little sister!

How lucky am I that my son’s favorite thing in the whole world is his baby sister! As soon as we got home, both kids were tired—but we had to let Hayden have cuddle time with the baby so he would fall asleep!