Reynolds’ Boo-boo
No, Reynolds did not break his arm, wrist, hand or finger(s)….that’s just his “boo-boo” for his IV. Anyone who walked into his hospital room would get an arm raise from him with a “See? Boo-boo.” I think, though it annoyed him at times, he enjoyed his big blue boo-boo and the robot that came with it.
Such a weird thing….the answers for his temp swings {and plunge} have not been definitive, but rather just enough to assure us that he is ok.
The nurses and residents took great care of him the two nights we were in the Children’s hospital this week, so I am going to give a shout-out to all of them – the nurses and techs and sweet people who cared for him while he was in the hospital. And if anyone out there knows anyone who works at the Children’s hospital in Columbia, please pass this along!
From the get-go, Kristal was a favorite – our tech the first night, she immediately put Reynolds at ease. She was easy-going and though he associated her name with our neighbor, he really liked HER.
Emmeline, our nurse the first night, also a huge blessing to us – she checked on us several times, advised us that parents don’t typically go into the room where they put in the IV (praise Jesus, because it would have been me!!) and who assured us of what the process was and how long it would take.
Kelly, Jenna and Heather were our other nurses and Megan, our last tech, were so kind and gentle with our little man. They all made our experience quite pleasant and not so scary for him…though R completely hated(!!!!!) having his blood pressure taken. Poor kid, he didn’t understand the arm or leg “hug”…
All of these ladies, along with our Pediatrician {and the residents!} took great care of him and us. They constantly asked if we needed anything, and while being at the hospital isn’t always exactly fun or enjoyable, they made our experience really great, and for that I am {we are} thankful.
We got home yesterday evening and while Reynolds is currently resting, he seems mostly himself. He even got put into time-out a couple of times yesterday. 🙂
He’s on an antibiotic to help with the ear infection he’s still fighting and we’ll have a follow up with our Pediatrician on Monday.
As I sat in his hospital bed Monday night, after he’d been taken to have his blood drawn and IV put in, I rested in Psalm 86.
Just a few points from this passage:
- I am poor and needy
- When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me
- Among the gods, there is none like you, Lord
- I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart
- For you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me
To all of our friends who have called, texted, messaged and prayed, an enormous “thank you”.
