The Fight
We were hoping to bring Ira home last week. Then, on Tuesday night of last week, Ira started throwing up. Severe diarrhea soon followed. On Wednesday night, after 24 hours of constant vomitting and diarrhea, they decided to turn Ira's feeds off. (Ira is still fed via his g-tube.) Ira was given an IV to keep him hydrated/fed. Ira was diagnosed with having rotavirus.
Ira's body immediately began fighting the rotavirus. But because Ira doesn't have the same physical resources you and I have, his respiratory system was compromised while the rest of him fought the virus. He's back on BiPAP.
As of this morning, Ira is still dealing with the diarrhea while the vomitting seems to be getting less. We're not too confident that Ira will make it home this week.
Ira's body immediately began fighting the rotavirus. But because Ira doesn't have the same physical resources you and I have, his respiratory system was compromised while the rest of him fought the virus. He's back on BiPAP.
As of this morning, Ira is still dealing with the diarrhea while the vomitting seems to be getting less. We're not too confident that Ira will make it home this week.
posted by jch at
9:14 AM
4 Comments:
Constant ups and downs. We are still with you.
Bless, bless, bless all of you. Praying for Ira to get healthy and strong and go home!
OK, God, enough is enough. Make this baby boy well and send him home with his family.
Praying that Ira will overcome the virus and you may be able to take him home soon. I can't imagine how the ups and downs must be for you and Laura. May God be present with you.
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