Well, the Johnsons continue to have medical drama. Alaina caught a virus, the virus settled into pneumonia, and we are back in the hospital...oh, and today's my birthday.
It seems that she has "reactive airway" just like her brothers had as babies. The encouraging thing is that both of them grew out of it by age 1. Baby girl was and is quite sick, but today she is looking much better. The breathing treatments are doing her a world of good. Right now she is sleeping...and she starting nursing again which in a good, good thing. She has lost one pound already, but even I admit that she has plenty of chunk to support her right now.
This "reactive airway" if you are wondering is when the lungs or airway acts just like asthma during a cold. Cade and Liam both experienced the same thing...Liam having pneumonia when he was 9 months old...yes, I believe in January. I have no idea where these genes came from but for some reason, although Mark and I don't have a problem with it, all of our kiddos have. Alaina also has eczema which, the doctor's tell me, is a clue that she would have issues. Eczema, asthma, and allergies go hand in hand. Weird, huh?
She is doing okay now. Yesterday was bad, but it seems she is more comfortable now. She still has a long way to go though and feels quite bad.
Yesterday when we arrived on the Peds floor, I lost it. I was worried about Alaina, sleep deprived, and upon arriving, the memories of Liam's stay at this exact time last year (in January) was just too much. Every morning I wake up to several cups of tea and hadn't had any that morning. My head was pounding from crying and lack of caffiene. Alaina was getting an IV placed and screaming her sweet little head off. I asked God to meet me in this place...I needed to hear His voice. Right afer that prayer a very kind nurse asked me if I needed anything. Like usual I declined, but she offered a nice cup of tea and a warm blanket. How many times does someone actually offer hot tea? I knew it was God speaking His language to me and it felt wonderful. She brought me the best cup of tea I have ever had.
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Thanks for the post. I had no idea Alaina was sick. We will pray for both her and you. I know the situation itself isn't easy but then having 2 other kids and heavy thoughts doesn't make it any better. I hope your birthday has been a turning point for her recovery and she is better every day. Keep us updated!
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