I can honestly say that its been a stressful , horrible weekend. I guess it started last week when Rebecca’s breathing once again became labored.She had to work hard for every breath , a couple of difficult nights followed . She was restless , noisy and very clingy.
It all seemed to come to a head Friday, it had been steadily getting worse through out the day. From the moment she was put to bed i could hear that nothing was right here. She was no longer just working hard to breath but struggling for every breath. Her throat and abdomen muscles constricted terribly each time and the noise she made was just not healthy.
For the first time she was upset over it, she would wake and clearly be struggling . She would cry (making it worse) then settle before repeating the cycle minutes later. She was panicking that much was clear.
Ever seen a 3 year old panic over there breathing difficulties? I hope you don’t as its nothing i ever want to wish on anyone.
I called DH home from work and he called the hospital where she had the surgery (Yorkhill), on there recommendation he took her to our local A and E. They recommended she was taken to Yorkhill and both DH and her got to ride on an ambulance.
It was *so* hard for me not being there, i think i will always feel guilt over it but i don’t drive plus someone had to be there for Eilidh. It was midnight on a Friday night, where was i suppose to find someone to babysit plus someone else who was sober enough to drive me to the hospital ?
She was taken to the A and E at Yorkhill and then admitted to the hospital for the night. Oxygen, steroids and a drip were given and they prescribed Adrenaline “just in case” .
The night passed and they wanted her to stay for another night to keep an eye on it and just make sure she was ok.
I finally got to hold my baby again yesterday morning and we spent the day and night playing together and hugging. She got home this afternoon.
She is doing alright, her breathing is still not 100% but the hospital are not sure whats wrong. They were ok sending her home aslong as we were happy with it. We just need to keep an eye on her and limit activities.
Honestly there is so much more i want to write about this ( i need to gush about how amazing and brave Rebecca is) but i have barely slept since Thursday night and am struggling to focus on the screen. Will write more tommorow
I hope she is continuing to feel better!!!
Poor Rebecca….
How scary for her and you both. I’m glad to hear that she has improved. What a brave little girl. Here’s hoping she doesn’t have any more issues.
Oh, Laura! How terrifying. I’m glad she’s home, at least.
I have two sons with asthma, so I can relate to how terrifying it is when they can’t breathe well. But to see them struggling so just to breathe would kill me. I hope she’s feeling better soon and I hope you can get some rest as well. Hang in there!
I’m sending you all the positive energy I have ( I know that’s a bit hokey but…) As a child sufferer of asthma and as a sufferer as an adult I KNOW what it is like not to be able to breath and the rising panic as you struggle for every breath. I pray that she gets better soon and that they find out what is causing it. Stay on them as you and I know the NHS sometimes needs a match lit under their a$$es.
Oh poor little thing.
Poor you too – I can’t imagine how worried you must have been!
((hugs)) to you all. xx
You were on my mind all weekend, Laura. I’m so glad she’s home and okay again, but still my goodness, how nerve wracking! And frustrating that they could never say what’s wrong. Hugs to you both!
Laura I am so sorry! I will definitely say some prayers right now for you and your family. Rebecca is quite the trooper isn’t she? You guys are in my thoughts. Get some rest.
So sorry! How terribly horrible for both of you. So glad she is feeling better now
That sounds absolutely terrifying. I’m glad she is doing better now.
(((((Laura)))))
I am so sorry to hear about your baby girl. I hope she is feeling better.
Oh my gosh!! So scary! Poor little Rebecca.