Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Last Night

Was terrible. I really did think I would have to call 911. She absolutely could not breath. She was coughing and spasming worse than ever. I had to stand outside in the cold air with her just to get her some relief, several times. I was really pushing her treatments giving them in three hour increments and that still really wasn't helping all that much. She coughed the entire night. I have pulled out the prednisone and started that ball rolling. We have her on everything possible, pulmicort, duonebs, tobracmycin, claritin, and prednisone. I have used everything in the arsenal to try to help her. I'm praying that we saw the worst of it last night. Her poor little body must be so sore. Any other suggestions of any kind??

9 comments:

  1. oh my gosh Michelle, wow i don't know how you do it. wouldn't you feel some relief if she was in the hospital for a few days at least you could sleep a few hours. I pray she is better and you both get some rest. your in my thoughts.

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  2. Oh dear! I hope you are getting some help. You also need some rest. I hope tonight things are better. I hope you are able to sleep. Thinking of you guys.

    {{Hugs}}

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  3. No suggestions friend, just support and prayers, it's all I got. Someone bigger than all of us has got your back, hang in there ! Praying for a better night. God Bless!

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  4. Ugh I wish I had some advice. When we've had our trach for a while I'm sure I'll have some great tips.

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  5. No advice just hugs. I would have already had Grady at the Riley ER but I don't have the same arsenal at home that you do (we just have oral and inhaled steroids and albuterol) Prayers that last night was the worst and tonight is better.

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  6. So sorry Michelle! Lillian needs a break, you need a break. Please God, give them a break!!! These are the times I really wish I lived closer, I would be by your side in an instant! And I'm not just saying that!

    Praying...

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  7. I really wish I had something wise to tell you. All I can tell you is that I will pray and pray harder....keep me posted my farming friend...
    Shelley

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  8. All I can say is (((hugs))). I know what it's like to have a full med schedule and feel like you're getting nowhere. I will say a big prayer that tonight is a much better night for both of you. Hang in there my friend!

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  9. I'm so sorry! This must be so hard on you, physically and emotionally! I pray she had a better night lastnight! I'll be praying! Love, Hugs and Prayers!

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