Tonight, Eamon is resting peacefully after a day that was full of crisis.
We took Eamon to the ER early this afternoon for chest x-rays and bloodwork. It was confirmed that he had a pneumonia. An injected antibiotic was administered because an IV line could not be established - the curse of small, hidden veins just like his Mama. I left David at the hospital to have dinner with M&M, showers and bedtime.
Eamon was moved to the PICU (pediatric intensive care unit), but his O2 levels plummeted causing great concern. He was bagged and set up with cpap. Again, his O2 crashed. At this point a central line was needed to provide access in the event of an emergency. Eamon's blood work showed anemia, very low platelet count, and depleted red blood cells. The overwhelming fright was his blood gas results showing alarmingly high CO2 levels (40 is normal, Eamon's were at 106 and still on the rise.)
It was clear that intubation was necessary to save Eamon's life. In essence, Eamon was suffocating.
Now at midnight, he is resting, a blood transfusion has just been started, various medications are running through his 3 ports, and Eamon is "breathing" easier than he has in quite some time thanks to the ventilating machine.
Can there be "good news" found in this day?! Yes, it can. (Well for starters, I'm still 29!! Love that new math.) The central line, a surgical procedure went smoothly. The intubation process also went quickly. Our family and friends, yet again, gathered around us and prayed for our prince. We are in a safe place tonight, possible sleep will come for us both! An amazing team of Doctors and nurses rallied together to preserve Eamon's life. And, the best part, God chose to allow Eamon to stay here with us, now that is some good news!
If you are able, please pray for Eamon's total recovery, wisdom for the Drs/nurses, and wisdom for David and I. Tomorrow will bring more details about some changes that may be on the horizon.
For tonight, rest is promised!
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- Being mom to Maeve, Myles, and Eamon has reminded me to give thanks for the gift of each new day. To celebrate all our moments: the mountaintops, valleys, and the days in between. Each brimming with the miraculous! I would love to hear from you at TracyCBarclay@gmail.com, especially if "commenting" is just too finicky!
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Dear Tracy, I prayed with Grandma Carole last night. I also emailed you just to let you know that we are storming Heaven for you and with you. I talked with Kiyoko and wanted you to know that she and the Jonases are praying as well. They were so glad I had contacted them. My church received an urgent prayer chain message too. So, we've got you covered here in Florida. We are believing God with and for Eamon! Loving you and wishing I could do more! Oh yea, I love that you are "still 29" Happy Birthday my dear friend...does this mean I will still be 29 too and not 40?
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