Pneumonia

Elijah got pneumonia this past week and what a scare that was. He started off running a fever on Friday, September 20. The doctor said it probably was pneumonia so he put him on an antibiotic (Amoxicillin).

After being on it for three days and continuing to have a fever and a horrible cough, Elijah got worse and by 6pm the following Friday, we ended up in the ER, with Caleb and Liam in tow. After being there for 3 hours in which blood work and a chest x-ray were both done, it was decided that Elijah needed to be admitted. They couldn't admit him to the hospital we were at because of health ins. reasons, so he needed to be transported to Motts Children's Hospital. They wanted to transfer him by ambulance so they could give him oxygen on the way, but could not transport him without a parent. I couldn't go because I had to drop off Caleb and Liam at home with a friend of mine who agreed to watch the boys overnight for me. The hospital staff decided to let me take Elijah myself, so we quickly went home, dropped off the boys, gathered a few things and took off to the hospital.

We ended up staying overnight in the ER at Motts, because they didn't have any available rooms on the pediatric floor. On Saturday morning, I needed to leave the hospital to go home and get Caleb and Liam and bring them back up with me. The hospital got a staff member to stay with Elijah just in case he woke up while I was gone.

While I was home, I asked Carrie if she could stay over on Saturday night also, since Elijah was going to be there another night. She said that she would, thank God! So, she took Jimmy with her to do a few things and I headed to the hospital with Caleb and Liam. Elijah was asleep when we got there. Phew!

About 1pm, we were finally moved to a room. Elijah was receiving an antibiotic through an IV, but because he was so freaked out, they took out the port. I thought that would be better anyway. He would just have to receive his antibiotic by shot, but only once a day. With the IPAD, the computer and the flat screen TV, the boys stayed pretty entertained. All of the children's suites are private so the boys could play without disturbing anyone. :) We had a very pretty view from the 11th floor also.

At 8pm, I took Caleb and Liam home and then came back to the hospital to stay with Elijah. I had a bed by the window. I was exhausted. We both slept well, thank goodness. Elijah even slept through the nurses coming in and out, checking his oxygen levels..... In the morning, I was told that Elijah would be discharged that day at the earliest. So I went home and packed up the boys, Jimmy included with toys, snacks......to spend the entire day at the hospital.

Once we came back, we all settled in watching Nick Jr., playing on the Ipad and checking out the menu to see what we wanted for dinner. Team Umizoomi  came on and Caleb and Elijah started dancing. Pretty cute to watch these two. Caleb was so happy to be with Elijah at the hospital.:) The next thing we knew, the doctor came in and said they were going to discharge Elijah. His O2 levels were fine and he was fever free, so they felt that he could go home. Thank you Jesus!

It's been two weeks since Elijah first started running a fever. He is just today, starting to eat more and getting his energy back. Elijah went back to school yesterday but didn't have the stamina to make it through the day. :( So, he stayed home with Mama today and we'll try again on Monday. Here are some pics from our hospital adventure! And thank you to everyone for praying for Elijah!!

The day before we went to the ER.

Caleb at St. Joseph's hospital (1st hosp.) ER.

Liam at St. Joes 

Elijah at St. Joes. :(

Elijah at Motts Children's hospital Friday night.

Caleb and Elijah at the ER on Saturday morning.

Elijah being sly and putting the oxygen on top of his head.

Our view from Elijah's hospital room. Jimmy told me that there were a lot of Smurfs down there and also that he could see Harry Potter's house. LOL

Saturday's dinner at the hospital. Elijah only ate a couple of tater tots.

Caleb is watching a video. Just happened to catch his tongue out. Liam was happy watching Nick Jr. on the TV.

When I returned with the other boys, Elijah was happily painting with one of the staff. They treated him so well. :)

My boys are so good. They go with the flow. Jimmy settled into the purple recliner nicely, and checked out the dinner menu. Fortunately, we didn't have to eat at the hospital, but Jimmy was happy to get KFC on the way home. :)