Most of this text was originally posted on my personal blog, Mamagab.
When It's Not Just a Cold
March of 2011
One Saturday night, my husband and I both woke up hearing our 5 week old baby boy sneezing and coughing. We both groaned. He had picked up a cold from our 2 year old, Isabelle! But babies get colds all the time. I reminded Damian that Isabelle was this age when she got her first cold, so we already knew what remedies to try.
The following Wednesday evening, while we were eating at the Olive Garden, Andrew was steadily coughing, but at the end of each series of coughs, he would breathe in really strangely. I'd never heard anything like that. I still wasn't too concerned because it was just a cold, and I knew how to handle a cold: steam him up in the shower, run a cool mist humidifier, use saline solution in his nose, suck out his nose frequently, and elevate the head of his bassinet to help with drainage. I'd been doing these things for several days, so I should see an improvement soon.
But my husband was incredibly concerned and insisted we take the baby to the ER. And I had to admit, his cough was pretty funky. I could also see some indrawing at his ribcage. That was definitely not a good sign. After dinner, we passed by the pediatric after hours clinic, but they had stopped seeing patients 15 minutes before our arrival. So around 9 pm that Wednesday night, I brought Andrew to the ER.
The nurses who initially checked him out were not concerned at all, and they asked if we'd spoken to our pediatrician's on-call doctor. No, I hadn't thought to do that. Nonetheless, we were sent back to a room, and eventually X-rays were ordered, just in case he had pneumonia.
Around midnight, the ER doc walked in with the X-ray results. He said Andrew's lungs looked abnormal and he wanted to get a CT scan to be sure. He thought he saw cysts, but it was hard to tell. It appeared that Andrew had something congenitally wrong with his lungs. My heart sank at his words. Those were life-changing words, and I felt quite a bit of fear. I was trying to remain calm, but evidently I don't have a poker face, because the doctor repeatedly told me not to freak out. The doctor told me it could be something minor, but we'd need to get a CT scan to see.
I called Damian, who was home with Isabelle, and I also texted a couple of friends to pray (it was midnight, so I notified few people). One friend, Melissa, offered to stay at our house so that Damian could join me at the hospital. We went back for the CT scan and awaited the results. While we waited, Andrew had a couple of really scary coughing fits where he seemed completely unable to breathe at times. The nurses put him on a bit of oxygen. We were also informed that Andrew had tested postive for RSV, so it was definitely more than your typical cold, but it was the lung defect that was really causing the breathing problems. Eventually, around 2:30 in the morning, the ER doctor told us the results.
He informed us that Andrew has Congenital Lobar Emphysema. His lungs could take air in, but they could not remove it easily. The top lobe on his left lung was ballooning up with air and was so large that his trachea and heart were displaced into the right portion of his chest. Treatment was available, but not at our hospital. We would be flown to a children's hospital in either Little Rock, AR or Dallas, TX. I would fly with the baby and Damian would go in the car so we'd have a way home. Oddly enough, I found out later that he made the diagnosis using WebMD. Seriously. It's such a rare condition that many doctors have not heard of it.
We chose to go to Dallas for treatment, since my oldest sister lives there, and I then left to pack a bag for myself and one for Isabelle. We had no idea what treatment options were available or how long we'd be gone, so I was trying to prepare for everything. I was quite scared, knowing my son had a lung defect, but I honestly had no idea just how dire the situation was. Since we first walked into the hospital, we never felt like anything about our case was urgent.
I made arrangements for Isabelle to stay with Melissa in the morning, but they were leaving town on Friday. I never really worried about where she would stay, because I knew friends would offer to keep her. I got in the car and headed back to the hospital, where Damian and Andrew were waiting for the plane and EMTs to arrive from Dallas.
One Saturday night, my husband and I both woke up hearing our 5 week old baby boy sneezing and coughing. We both groaned. He had picked up a cold from our 2 year old, Isabelle! But babies get colds all the time. I reminded Damian that Isabelle was this age when she got her first cold, so we already knew what remedies to try.
The following Wednesday evening, while we were eating at the Olive Garden, Andrew was steadily coughing, but at the end of each series of coughs, he would breathe in really strangely. I'd never heard anything like that. I still wasn't too concerned because it was just a cold, and I knew how to handle a cold: steam him up in the shower, run a cool mist humidifier, use saline solution in his nose, suck out his nose frequently, and elevate the head of his bassinet to help with drainage. I'd been doing these things for several days, so I should see an improvement soon.
But my husband was incredibly concerned and insisted we take the baby to the ER. And I had to admit, his cough was pretty funky. I could also see some indrawing at his ribcage. That was definitely not a good sign. After dinner, we passed by the pediatric after hours clinic, but they had stopped seeing patients 15 minutes before our arrival. So around 9 pm that Wednesday night, I brought Andrew to the ER.
The nurses who initially checked him out were not concerned at all, and they asked if we'd spoken to our pediatrician's on-call doctor. No, I hadn't thought to do that. Nonetheless, we were sent back to a room, and eventually X-rays were ordered, just in case he had pneumonia.
Around midnight, the ER doc walked in with the X-ray results. He said Andrew's lungs looked abnormal and he wanted to get a CT scan to be sure. He thought he saw cysts, but it was hard to tell. It appeared that Andrew had something congenitally wrong with his lungs. My heart sank at his words. Those were life-changing words, and I felt quite a bit of fear. I was trying to remain calm, but evidently I don't have a poker face, because the doctor repeatedly told me not to freak out. The doctor told me it could be something minor, but we'd need to get a CT scan to see.
I called Damian, who was home with Isabelle, and I also texted a couple of friends to pray (it was midnight, so I notified few people). One friend, Melissa, offered to stay at our house so that Damian could join me at the hospital. We went back for the CT scan and awaited the results. While we waited, Andrew had a couple of really scary coughing fits where he seemed completely unable to breathe at times. The nurses put him on a bit of oxygen. We were also informed that Andrew had tested postive for RSV, so it was definitely more than your typical cold, but it was the lung defect that was really causing the breathing problems. Eventually, around 2:30 in the morning, the ER doctor told us the results.
He informed us that Andrew has Congenital Lobar Emphysema. His lungs could take air in, but they could not remove it easily. The top lobe on his left lung was ballooning up with air and was so large that his trachea and heart were displaced into the right portion of his chest. Treatment was available, but not at our hospital. We would be flown to a children's hospital in either Little Rock, AR or Dallas, TX. I would fly with the baby and Damian would go in the car so we'd have a way home. Oddly enough, I found out later that he made the diagnosis using WebMD. Seriously. It's such a rare condition that many doctors have not heard of it.
We chose to go to Dallas for treatment, since my oldest sister lives there, and I then left to pack a bag for myself and one for Isabelle. We had no idea what treatment options were available or how long we'd be gone, so I was trying to prepare for everything. I was quite scared, knowing my son had a lung defect, but I honestly had no idea just how dire the situation was. Since we first walked into the hospital, we never felt like anything about our case was urgent.
I made arrangements for Isabelle to stay with Melissa in the morning, but they were leaving town on Friday. I never really worried about where she would stay, because I knew friends would offer to keep her. I got in the car and headed back to the hospital, where Damian and Andrew were waiting for the plane and EMTs to arrive from Dallas.
Flight to Dallas
When I arrived at the hospital, we were expecting the plane and EMTs from Dallas to arrive within 45 minutes. I stayed with Andrew while Damian went home to pack and try to nap before making the drive to Dallas.
When the EMTs arrived, I finally felt the urgency that the situation warranted. The team consisted of three paramedics, with one registered nurse (RN), one respiratory therapist (RT), and one who was simply a paramedic. They walked in and began assessing him immediately. The RT said Andrew was not moving air at all in his lungs, and also observed that the oxygen given by the nurse was not doing a thing, since his canula (oxygen tube) was in upside down. They immediately deemed him unfit for air travel and began trying to improve his breathing so that we could make the flight.
I could tell my baby boy was in a very precarious situation. It's frightening to see your tiny baby propped up on a table with a medical team surrounding him, but I could also tell that they were well-equipped to care for him, which was comforting. His heartbeat was in the 220s and they worked to bring it down. The EMTs did a breathing treatment, a deep suction of his nasal cavities, and another breathing treatment to help stabilize his breathing.
He was still breathing poorly and needed to be intubated for the flight, but there was quite a bit of discussion on whether they could and should intubate him. The RN from Dallas had been in constant communication with the doctors at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, and after much discussion, the decision was finally made that while he needed intubation, it was a risk they couldn't take. His lung anatomy was so strange that it could cause more problems and perhaps even make the situation worse. Instead, they used a CPAP type of device to provide oxygen for him in flight. After about two hours of prepping him for air travel, we were ready to go around 6:30 am.
We took an ambulance to the Texarkana Airport, where we connected with a private jet belonging to Children's Medical Center. I was told beforehand that the flight would take a little longer than usual. The EMTs asked the pilot to fly at a lower altitude. Air expands as altitude increases, and if the air in Andrew's lungs expanded too much, it would make a dangerous situation worse. Instead, we flew at a lower altitude and took a little longer to get to Dallas. The ride was also bumpier because of the lower altitude, but it would be worth it. I had the feeling that if my baby could just make it through the flight, he would probably be OK. I called Damian just prior to boarding to tell him what a precarious situation Andrew was in, and to pray for Andrew's stability during the flight.
I boarded the flight first and headed to the back of the plane, which would probably seat about 10 people, if it were full of seats. Andrew's gurney was in front of me, and the EMTs sat in seats on the left side of the plane. During the flight, I mostly prayed and tried to find ways of peeping around the equipment to see my son's tiny face, just to make sure he was still OK. The EMTs were well-prepared to jump in should his breathing change, but our prayers were answered and he stayed in the same condition throughout the flight.
When I arrived at the hospital, we were expecting the plane and EMTs from Dallas to arrive within 45 minutes. I stayed with Andrew while Damian went home to pack and try to nap before making the drive to Dallas.
When the EMTs arrived, I finally felt the urgency that the situation warranted. The team consisted of three paramedics, with one registered nurse (RN), one respiratory therapist (RT), and one who was simply a paramedic. They walked in and began assessing him immediately. The RT said Andrew was not moving air at all in his lungs, and also observed that the oxygen given by the nurse was not doing a thing, since his canula (oxygen tube) was in upside down. They immediately deemed him unfit for air travel and began trying to improve his breathing so that we could make the flight.
I could tell my baby boy was in a very precarious situation. It's frightening to see your tiny baby propped up on a table with a medical team surrounding him, but I could also tell that they were well-equipped to care for him, which was comforting. His heartbeat was in the 220s and they worked to bring it down. The EMTs did a breathing treatment, a deep suction of his nasal cavities, and another breathing treatment to help stabilize his breathing.
He was still breathing poorly and needed to be intubated for the flight, but there was quite a bit of discussion on whether they could and should intubate him. The RN from Dallas had been in constant communication with the doctors at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, and after much discussion, the decision was finally made that while he needed intubation, it was a risk they couldn't take. His lung anatomy was so strange that it could cause more problems and perhaps even make the situation worse. Instead, they used a CPAP type of device to provide oxygen for him in flight. After about two hours of prepping him for air travel, we were ready to go around 6:30 am.
We took an ambulance to the Texarkana Airport, where we connected with a private jet belonging to Children's Medical Center. I was told beforehand that the flight would take a little longer than usual. The EMTs asked the pilot to fly at a lower altitude. Air expands as altitude increases, and if the air in Andrew's lungs expanded too much, it would make a dangerous situation worse. Instead, we flew at a lower altitude and took a little longer to get to Dallas. The ride was also bumpier because of the lower altitude, but it would be worth it. I had the feeling that if my baby could just make it through the flight, he would probably be OK. I called Damian just prior to boarding to tell him what a precarious situation Andrew was in, and to pray for Andrew's stability during the flight.
I boarded the flight first and headed to the back of the plane, which would probably seat about 10 people, if it were full of seats. Andrew's gurney was in front of me, and the EMTs sat in seats on the left side of the plane. During the flight, I mostly prayed and tried to find ways of peeping around the equipment to see my son's tiny face, just to make sure he was still OK. The EMTs were well-prepared to jump in should his breathing change, but our prayers were answered and he stayed in the same condition throughout the flight.
Surgery
When I met with the surgeon to discuss surgery, her primary concern was that surgery would go smoothly and his bottom left lung would not be compromised in anyway, so that it would grow back well. Yep, that's correct. It will grow back. I was floored at this knowledge. I had no idea that lungs could do such things. In fact, if you google "lung grows back" or "lung tissue regerates," most information will say that it does not. Because it does not. For adults. Children are entirely different, and will regenerate lung tissue and alvioli until about the age of 8 (doctors disagree on the exact age). I asked the surgeon if my son would have a "normal" life (whatever normal looks like). She said absolutely. He would have two healthy lungs and complete use of them, without breathing issues. She said "I'm not saying he's going to be an olympic runner, but I wouldn't rule it out either." Her words were a comfort to this mama's heart.
After my permission was given and the medical team had finished assessing him, they were ready to do surgery. I put my hands on my baby boy, prayed aloud for him, kissed his little forehead, and they whisked him away for surgery.
Once he left, I couldn't help but lose it a little in the hallway, which made some of the nurses and hospital employees nervous, and some went on a quest for a counselor or chaplain. I had to wait by myself during surgery, but it wasn't as hard as I would've thought. I wasn't alone; I had the Lord. Friends and family also called constantly, which was another way God provided comfort. Andrew was on so many prayer lists during the entire ordeal, which made all the difference.
Surgery would take a few hours, during which I prayed, talked with various friends and family, and pumped. Seriously. Protecting my milk supply became a high priority for me, because it seemed like the only thing I could possibly do for my child at that point. I put myself on a pumping schedule and stuck with it until Andrew was able to nurse again.
Every hour, a nurse would call me and give me an update on Andrew's surgery. Each time, all was well. At this point, I was running on pure adrenaline. It was Thursday, and I hadn't slept since Tuesday night, when I'd only gotten about 3 hours of sleep due to caring for sick kids. Every once in a while, the magnitude of the situation would hit me. I remember the anesthesiologist telling me that the huge hospital I was in had essentially shut down to accommodate for my baby's surgery. And like on the plane, I had the feeling that if we could just get through this, the next few hours of surgery, then everything would be OK. It was frightening at times, but overall, I felt peace and comfort.
I also kept thinking that our baby doesn't have cancer or even something like cerebral palsay or a heart defect. While this was a scary and dangeous situation, the Lord had given us a medical crisis that was totally fixable. How amazing! I feel like David: "Who am I, Soveriegn Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?" (2 Samuel 7:18)
Once surgery was over, I met with the surgeon. She said everything went perfectly, and no surprises came up at all. She described recovery and reiterated again that his left lung would grow back completely. I still can't believe that God made our bodies to do this. We truly are wonderfully made.
The plane touched down at Love Field in Dallas, and then we took another ambulance to Children's Medical Center. We arrived at the hospital and quickly made our way to ICU, where a spacious room had already been prepared for him. His medical team was awaiting our arrival, and fortunately the RN EMT had briefed me ahead of time that he would be surrounded by doctors and nurses at once, so I wasn't too overwhelmed. Still, it was quite surreal to step back in the ICU room and see tiny Andrew laying in his bed, surrounded by nurses and doctors being briefed on his condition by the EMTs. They were moving fast. X-rays were taken by a portable machine and pictures of his lungs were instantly displayed on equipment in his room so that everyone would know what they were dealing with.
I was asked to sit, and a surgeon, a fellow, and then an anesthesiologist took turns discussing Andrew's surgery with me and asking me to sign papers to grant my permission for surgery. They would go in between his ribs, doing a thoracotomy, and then a lobectomy would be performed on his left lung. The left lung has two lobes or halves, while the right lung has three lobes. His top left lobe was the one with CLE, so it would be removed completely. Then a chest tube would be inserted. The remaining bottom lung would leak air and fluids until it healed, so the chest tube would drain all of this air and fluid.
When the surgeon described all of it, I was shocked. The entire top half of his left lung? Removed? All of it?!? But it was the only option for his survival. The next day, I asked one doctor about Andrew's situation when we arrived. He said that when we arrived at Children's hospital, Andrew only had hours or minutes to live, and he couldn't say for sure which one it was. The doctor reiterated that he really doesn't like to exaggerate things or act like he saved a life when he didn't, but Andrew's was a dire situation.
I was asked to sit, and a surgeon, a fellow, and then an anesthesiologist took turns discussing Andrew's surgery with me and asking me to sign papers to grant my permission for surgery. They would go in between his ribs, doing a thoracotomy, and then a lobectomy would be performed on his left lung. The left lung has two lobes or halves, while the right lung has three lobes. His top left lobe was the one with CLE, so it would be removed completely. Then a chest tube would be inserted. The remaining bottom lung would leak air and fluids until it healed, so the chest tube would drain all of this air and fluid.
When the surgeon described all of it, I was shocked. The entire top half of his left lung? Removed? All of it?!? But it was the only option for his survival. The next day, I asked one doctor about Andrew's situation when we arrived. He said that when we arrived at Children's hospital, Andrew only had hours or minutes to live, and he couldn't say for sure which one it was. The doctor reiterated that he really doesn't like to exaggerate things or act like he saved a life when he didn't, but Andrew's was a dire situation.
When I met with the surgeon to discuss surgery, her primary concern was that surgery would go smoothly and his bottom left lung would not be compromised in anyway, so that it would grow back well. Yep, that's correct. It will grow back. I was floored at this knowledge. I had no idea that lungs could do such things. In fact, if you google "lung grows back" or "lung tissue regerates," most information will say that it does not. Because it does not. For adults. Children are entirely different, and will regenerate lung tissue and alvioli until about the age of 8 (doctors disagree on the exact age). I asked the surgeon if my son would have a "normal" life (whatever normal looks like). She said absolutely. He would have two healthy lungs and complete use of them, without breathing issues. She said "I'm not saying he's going to be an olympic runner, but I wouldn't rule it out either." Her words were a comfort to this mama's heart.
After my permission was given and the medical team had finished assessing him, they were ready to do surgery. I put my hands on my baby boy, prayed aloud for him, kissed his little forehead, and they whisked him away for surgery.
Once he left, I couldn't help but lose it a little in the hallway, which made some of the nurses and hospital employees nervous, and some went on a quest for a counselor or chaplain. I had to wait by myself during surgery, but it wasn't as hard as I would've thought. I wasn't alone; I had the Lord. Friends and family also called constantly, which was another way God provided comfort. Andrew was on so many prayer lists during the entire ordeal, which made all the difference.
Surgery would take a few hours, during which I prayed, talked with various friends and family, and pumped. Seriously. Protecting my milk supply became a high priority for me, because it seemed like the only thing I could possibly do for my child at that point. I put myself on a pumping schedule and stuck with it until Andrew was able to nurse again.
Every hour, a nurse would call me and give me an update on Andrew's surgery. Each time, all was well. At this point, I was running on pure adrenaline. It was Thursday, and I hadn't slept since Tuesday night, when I'd only gotten about 3 hours of sleep due to caring for sick kids. Every once in a while, the magnitude of the situation would hit me. I remember the anesthesiologist telling me that the huge hospital I was in had essentially shut down to accommodate for my baby's surgery. And like on the plane, I had the feeling that if we could just get through this, the next few hours of surgery, then everything would be OK. It was frightening at times, but overall, I felt peace and comfort.
I also kept thinking that our baby doesn't have cancer or even something like cerebral palsay or a heart defect. While this was a scary and dangeous situation, the Lord had given us a medical crisis that was totally fixable. How amazing! I feel like David: "Who am I, Soveriegn Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?" (2 Samuel 7:18)
Once surgery was over, I met with the surgeon. She said everything went perfectly, and no surprises came up at all. She described recovery and reiterated again that his left lung would grow back completely. I still can't believe that God made our bodies to do this. We truly are wonderfully made.
After I met with the surgeon, Andrew was in intensive recovery without visitors, so I was instructed to eat lunch, my first meal since Wednesday evening, and this was Thursday afternoon. My husband finally arrived from Texarkana, along with our associate pastor and his son. It was such a relief to no longer be alone at the hospital and to have my husband there with me.
Recovery
Andrew had lung surgery on March 17, but stayed in the hospital until March 29. Recovery was, as the surgeon described, like watching paint dry. Sometimes we saw progress, but often, he appeared the same from day to day.
He was in ICU for several days, but fortunately, his ICU room had a small couch where Damian and I could sleep, so we were still able to be in there with him. Meals had to be eaten in the waiting room or in the cafeteria, and there was no restroom or shower in our room either, but we had access to one down the hall. Because he had RSV, he was also in isolation. Anyone who entered his room had to wear a paper gown, latex gloves, and a paper mask. Upon exiting, even to go to the restroom or greet a guest, we had to discard the old gown.
While in ICU, he had excellent care around the clock. Each nurse was only assigned two children to care for, and their rooms were side-by-side, so we saw the nurse constantly. He had an IV and then later a feeding tube (with my expressed milk in it) and with all the gadgets attached to him, there was very little Damian and I could do for him. We could comfort him if he was upset or just talk, sing, and pray over him. We chose a life verse for him at this point, which we prayed over him, along with other verses.
Sometimes it was very hard to see any progress. We were doing pretty well, emotionally, until the Monday after his surgery. We had seen no progress since Saturday, when he was alert and "talking." On Sunday, he just slept, and by Monday, it seemed to us that he had regressed. We had also had a rough night, with the nurses having a hard time controlling his pain, and he needed frequent suctioning of his nose, so we woke up several times to his screams. Each time I woke up, I would just pray for Andrew until I fell back asleep again. The respiratory therapist had also attempted to reduce his oxygen on Sunday, but had to turn it back up again because he wasn't handling it well. The nurse said that it sounded like his breathing was diminished on his right side, the side that hadn't been operated on, but the doctor disagreed and said he sounded fine. Still, we couldn't help but be concerned, and the x-rays were inconclusive on his progress. The doctor said that since the x-rays were inconclusive, he would just go by Andrew's clinical appearance, which seemed fine. But that Monday was especially difficult, because it seemed like he wasn't progressing and to us, it felt like he would be there in ICU forever.
I prayed a lot and tried not to listen to the negative thoughts that were nagging me. Sometimes I successfully took those thoughts captive by focusing on what was true & right (Philippians 4:8), but other times, I gave into thoughts that I might lose my baby. It was a real battle. An e-mail was sent out to the church for prayer, and it was amazing how much that encouraged me, as well as small things like encouraging Facebook messages and texts from friends, especially scripture. Still, it was the toughest day we'd had yet. But Tuesday morning, I woke up to the good news that Andrew was being moved out of ICU. His progress was slow, but it was progress, and he was stable enough to be able to go to another floor.
We were moved to the wrong floor initially, and while we were waiting to be moved, the surgeon came by to check Andrew out. She told me then that we'd try giving him a bottle on Wednesday. I asked a question about how to burp him, and she looked at me with a shocked look on her face and asked if I'd been allowed to hold him. No, I said, I sure hadn't. She looked at the nurses in the room and said "Please, let this mom hold her baby. She has got to hold him." While we waited to move to the surgical floor, they got me settled into a rocker and configured the wires and cords so that I could hold Andrew. It felt so good to hold my baby boy for the first time in five days, and I was so happy, I cried. When I laid him down again in his bed so he could be transported, he gave me a sweet smile, his first smile since the ordeal began. He loved the physical contact just as much as I did.
He was in ICU for several days, but fortunately, his ICU room had a small couch where Damian and I could sleep, so we were still able to be in there with him. Meals had to be eaten in the waiting room or in the cafeteria, and there was no restroom or shower in our room either, but we had access to one down the hall. Because he had RSV, he was also in isolation. Anyone who entered his room had to wear a paper gown, latex gloves, and a paper mask. Upon exiting, even to go to the restroom or greet a guest, we had to discard the old gown.
While in ICU, he had excellent care around the clock. Each nurse was only assigned two children to care for, and their rooms were side-by-side, so we saw the nurse constantly. He had an IV and then later a feeding tube (with my expressed milk in it) and with all the gadgets attached to him, there was very little Damian and I could do for him. We could comfort him if he was upset or just talk, sing, and pray over him. We chose a life verse for him at this point, which we prayed over him, along with other verses.
Sometimes it was very hard to see any progress. We were doing pretty well, emotionally, until the Monday after his surgery. We had seen no progress since Saturday, when he was alert and "talking." On Sunday, he just slept, and by Monday, it seemed to us that he had regressed. We had also had a rough night, with the nurses having a hard time controlling his pain, and he needed frequent suctioning of his nose, so we woke up several times to his screams. Each time I woke up, I would just pray for Andrew until I fell back asleep again. The respiratory therapist had also attempted to reduce his oxygen on Sunday, but had to turn it back up again because he wasn't handling it well. The nurse said that it sounded like his breathing was diminished on his right side, the side that hadn't been operated on, but the doctor disagreed and said he sounded fine. Still, we couldn't help but be concerned, and the x-rays were inconclusive on his progress. The doctor said that since the x-rays were inconclusive, he would just go by Andrew's clinical appearance, which seemed fine. But that Monday was especially difficult, because it seemed like he wasn't progressing and to us, it felt like he would be there in ICU forever.
You can see his large incision under his arm on the left side of the picture. It continues following the line of his shoulder blade in the back. You can also see his chest tube, which is taped in place and tucked under the patch of gauze on the same side as his incision.
I prayed a lot and tried not to listen to the negative thoughts that were nagging me. Sometimes I successfully took those thoughts captive by focusing on what was true & right (Philippians 4:8), but other times, I gave into thoughts that I might lose my baby. It was a real battle. An e-mail was sent out to the church for prayer, and it was amazing how much that encouraged me, as well as small things like encouraging Facebook messages and texts from friends, especially scripture. Still, it was the toughest day we'd had yet. But Tuesday morning, I woke up to the good news that Andrew was being moved out of ICU. His progress was slow, but it was progress, and he was stable enough to be able to go to another floor.
We were moved to the wrong floor initially, and while we were waiting to be moved, the surgeon came by to check Andrew out. She told me then that we'd try giving him a bottle on Wednesday. I asked a question about how to burp him, and she looked at me with a shocked look on her face and asked if I'd been allowed to hold him. No, I said, I sure hadn't. She looked at the nurses in the room and said "Please, let this mom hold her baby. She has got to hold him." While we waited to move to the surgical floor, they got me settled into a rocker and configured the wires and cords so that I could hold Andrew. It felt so good to hold my baby boy for the first time in five days, and I was so happy, I cried. When I laid him down again in his bed so he could be transported, he gave me a sweet smile, his first smile since the ordeal began. He loved the physical contact just as much as I did.
The primary delay in Andrew's recovery was the RSV. His lower left lobe needed to recover from surgery and seal up, essentially. But the coughing from RSV would blast air through that recovering lung, hindering the healing process.
Starting Wednesday, he could be fed, so we got to hold him several times a day for feedings, first with a bottle, and then by nursing him. He started smiling all the time and was a very happy little boy.
Andrew, 7 weeks old, on day 8 of our hospital stay. I love his big smile in this picture, and it's actually the first picture we have of him smiling.
Things progressed very quickly after that. His pain medications were reduced, and the main thing we were waiting on was the removal of his chest tube. At 2:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, the nurse picked Andrew up to give him to me for a feeding, and spotted his chest tube still laying in his bed! She and I both panicked a little bit. It was quite frightening at the time. If air started accumulating in his chest cavity, then he would need another tube put in. They watched his vital signs closely and did repeated x-rays to watch his pneumothorax. Fortunately, it did not increase, so he didn't need a new chest tube. We were released from the hospital on Tuesday morning. The only medication Andrew needed at that point was Tylenol for pain management.
I can't pretend that it was easy to come home. It was a little scary, in fact, since we're completely in charge of Andrew's care now and we didn't have immediate access to nurses and doctors. Emotionally, it was also difficult because of the emotions that come from being, as the doctor described, "hours or minutes" away from losing your child.
Andrew had a follow up appointment at 2 weeks after discharge, 2 months later, and then 6 months later. At each checkup, his breathing seemed excellent and his x-rays appeared as normal as possible for a little guy with CLE.
We have been officially released from our surgeons care and see no doctors, other than his regular pediatrician. He will turn 1 in a couple of weeks and developmentally, he has no delays whatsoever. Other than a couple of bouts with bronchiolitis this winter, he is every bit the normal, happy, healthy baby boy.
Andrew at 3 months, about 6 weeks after being released from the hospital.
We have been officially released from our surgeons care and see no doctors, other than his regular pediatrician. He will turn 1 in a couple of weeks and developmentally, he has no delays whatsoever. Other than a couple of bouts with bronchiolitis this winter, he is every bit the normal, happy, healthy baby boy.
Andrew with big sister Isabelle.
This is Curt the Respiratory therapist from the flight team. Its so good the read your story and know that Andrew is doing so well, My prayers are with you and him, take care hope all is well.
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Curt, thank you so much for your prayers and encouragement. More than that, thank you for saving my baby's life. You and the rest of the flight team were completely amazing.
ReplyDeletethank you cuz you make me less worried about my doughter .she also had a lung lobactomy. that very scary when you have to se youre baby to go thruogh that surgery but as you say they have no options.i also had the say thinking it was just a vairal infection.well i just hope my doughter has the same healthy life as youre baby.she just got discharge from the hospital.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to comment. I'm so sorry that your daughter required a lobectomy too, but I will be praying for her. If you're on Facebook, you should join our Congenital Lobar Emphysema group on FB. It's a wonderful place to find support and meet other parents whose little ones have CLE.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this . I will pass this along to my daughter and son in law . My 10 wk old grandson has undergone a lobectomy rt middle as well as earlier cardiac surgery and still has ongoing issues breathing, pneuemothorax, and CT images show possible issues in lower left lobe. After ongoing issues they await more info on whether the lower left may also be effected with CLE. Your experience was uplifting
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DeleteHi - my daughter Erin had CLE - stopped breathing at 3 weeks - It is every parent's worst nightmare to see their child in Intensive Care, so small and vulnerable, surrounded by machines and wires. Erin was sedated and intubated because she could no longer breathe by herself because the middle lobe of her right lung had inflated so much that the other lobes had collapsed, and her heart had been pushed aside. Like with Andrew - surgery to remove this lobe was the only option.
ReplyDeleteIt is utterly terrifying to be told that your three week old daughter has to have emergency, life saving lung surgery. The surgeon who performed Erin's surgery is, in our eyes, a hero and a genius.
When the surgeon told us that Erin's surgery had been successful, the feelings of relief and gratitude were overwhelming. We are so lucky and blessed to have our beautiful Erin, safe and well. I thank God every day for her.
How has your little boy been? Do you take him swimming? I had considered swimming but surgery was 7 match 2014 at 3 weeks old and she is now only 12 weeks - too soon do you think?x
Wow, what a tough ordeal to go through! I can totally relate to everything you described. Erin is such a blessing--God really worked a miracle there!
DeleteAndrew is in amazing health. He's 3 1/2 and is your typical little boy. He goes swimming with no issues, though at his age, it's not like he's doing any underwater breathing or anything! But as far as we know, he should have completely normal lung function. You'll need to make that call, but if her other activities are completely normal (for a 12 week old) and that incision is completely healed, and her surgeon has discharged her or said she's fine for normal activities, then it might be OK. But of course, I'm not a doctor.
So glad you found this CLE site! I never update it, but I hope that it helps parents feel a little less alone!
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ReplyDeleteHello this is a blessing I found all of this. Tomorrow our 12 month old grandson is scheduled for surgery. His upper left lobe. To hear how these little ones heal and improve is a comfort to us. Thank you very much and also for the scriptures.
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