Dear Samuel,
2 steps forward. 1 step back.
Today, we may have found the cause for the recent ABD's. Since none of the tests came back positive for anything, the nurses decided to test you for RSV (RSV Info). The test came back positive. They didn't think you had this due to the lack of "secretions" from your lungs but unfortunately you do have it.
The working theory is that you have had this since Sunday or Monday, which would explain the ABDs you have had this week. The good news is that you seem to be tolerating this very well, as your oxygen needs have not really changed (You were at or around 50% O2 when we were there today). Having said that; our nurse did tell us that it may get worse before it gets better and that it peaks around 7 days (We are on day 3).
So, while this is not ideal it IS at least an explanation to all of the ABD's and hopefully you will be able to kick this sooner than what the nurses expect.
Your weight was down slightly today to 1 pound 11.9 ounces. Your weight is now "on the radar" for the doctors. Not a concern yet, but you need to start gaining some weight bud. But for now, we need to focus on kicking this RSV.
Get better little one. Sleep well.
Love,
Mom and Dad
2 steps forward. 1 step back.
Today, we may have found the cause for the recent ABD's. Since none of the tests came back positive for anything, the nurses decided to test you for RSV (RSV Info). The test came back positive. They didn't think you had this due to the lack of "secretions" from your lungs but unfortunately you do have it.
The working theory is that you have had this since Sunday or Monday, which would explain the ABDs you have had this week. The good news is that you seem to be tolerating this very well, as your oxygen needs have not really changed (You were at or around 50% O2 when we were there today). Having said that; our nurse did tell us that it may get worse before it gets better and that it peaks around 7 days (We are on day 3).
So, while this is not ideal it IS at least an explanation to all of the ABD's and hopefully you will be able to kick this sooner than what the nurses expect.
Your weight was down slightly today to 1 pound 11.9 ounces. Your weight is now "on the radar" for the doctors. Not a concern yet, but you need to start gaining some weight bud. But for now, we need to focus on kicking this RSV.
Get better little one. Sleep well.
Love,
Mom and Dad
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