My baby boy's in the hospital :-(

Walker was admitted to the hospital on Monday afternoon due to a red, hot, swollen lump on his neck under his right ear and fever. Both babies have had a nasty cold...like the rest of us...and Jocelyn got an ear infection but apparently Walker got the infection in his lymph nodes. After SEVEN tries they finally got an IV started for antibiotics. My poor little baby. I was trying to stay strong for him and talk him through it but was in tears with him. He's spent most of the time sleeping. We got a DR to order Jocelyn to room-in since I breastfeed. SO both babies and Nick and I are all in the hospital room. He had a CT Scan yesterday and he has infected lymph nodes. Several enlarged ones and one deep one that is absessed. They've added one more antibiotic to his mix in his IV to see if that will help. His poor little neck looks better than yesterday and his spirits are up but still not a significant improvement. He'll be on the IV for at least another 48 hours. After 48 hrs on the IV they'll decide if they're going to do surgery to drain the absess, leave him on IV longer, or if he's well enough to go home on oral meds. SO we'll be here till Friday at least is my guess. What a LONG week. I was just starting to get them used to their new home, a schedule and now this. At least they finally take Paci's. That helps and they all of a sudden have learned to self soothe and put themselves to sleep so it does help a lot. Anyway, keep our little Walker man in your thoughts and prayers and hopefully we'll be home soon. We have the laptop at the hospital now so we'll update when we have more news.

 

Oh so sorry. Definitely thinking and praying for you! Hope he makes a speedy recovery.

 

Oh I'm so sorry your boy's sick *hugs* I'm sure everything will be fine, but I know the stress and worry of having kiddoes in the hospital.

Keep us posted on Walker!

 

:hug: I am so sorry that you are having to go through this! I hope he gets well soon! :hug:

 

So sorry to hear that! Praying for a quick recovery for your sweet baby boy!

 

:hug: I'm so sorry your lil man is sick. I will keep your family in my thoughts.

 

I'm so sorry :hug: I know how stressful it is to stay at the hospital while seeing your little one in distress. I hope he feels better soon so you'll all get to go home.

 

:hug: I'm glad they let her room in. :hug: I'm sorry this is happening though.

 

Oh gosh Lisa! Poor Walker! Lots of hugs, keep us updated. :hug:

 

Lisa,
I am so sorry for you and your family. I will add you to my prayer list.

Stay positve,
Jenn

 

Lisa,
Sorry to hear your little man is sick. I hope the antibiotics work and he has a quick recovery. Thanks goodness they let you all room in together. hang in there!!!

 

Sorry that your little baby is sick..It is terrible to be in the hospital and knowing that your are helpless to do anything to help. I hope that he has a speedy recovery and doesn't have to have the abcesses drained.

 

Oh my! Get better soon Walker! I'm glad the hospital is letting Jocelyn stay there too. Hang in there momma!

 

:hug: I am so sorry to hear about Walker. I hope that he bounces back soon. I am glad that you can room in and nurse. That is great. :hug:

 

:grouphug: I'm wishing Walker a speedy recovery!!!

 

:hug: IVs suck! i totally feel for your little guy. hopefully, the antibiotics will work wonders & you'll all be home in no time. :hug:

 

Lisa, so sorry to hear about sweet Walker. Keep us posted and we will be praying for the little man! :hug:

 

We'll keep your family in our prayers and wish Walker a speedy recovery. Stay strong. Big hugs!

Best,
Lisa Cole

 

Lisa, it is so hard to be in the hospital with your little one. I hope he gets better quickly and does not need surgery.

Jen

 

Hey Lisa!

How is Walker doing? Will you guys get to go home on Friday? I hope you all are hanging in there. Take care and lots of hugs to Walker!

 

:hug: Prayers comming your way!

 

You and your poor baby. Hugs and luvs to you both. :hug: your lil one will be in my prayers and so will you.
:hug: I hope every thing turns out ok, cannt imagine what you are going through. :cry:

Penny

 

Thanks so much We're still in the hospital but Walker is getting a bit better. The redness is all but gone so it doesn't look as "angry". It's still swollen and hard though. They think the antibiotics are doing their job. His blood count looks a lot better. They're still concerned about the firm mass. They were going to do another CT Scan this morning but since it's looking a bit better they'd rather not expose him to more radiation. They said POSSIBLY (chance in he!! basically) we might be able to go home this afternoon but most likely Saturday or Sunday. Looking less likely for surgery but still a chance. I'd really like to be home for Mother's Day. They let him go off fluids except for medicine time so we were able to go to the Playroom which they enjoyed. Got to sit in Bumbos for the first time and loved them. Wish they weren't so expensive. So we got to bring those back to our room and a crib aquarium. Walker loves that - we may have to look into that for them at home. Better get going for now. Will update later. Thanks again for your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes.

 

Oh, Lisa, I am praying for you!!

 

Thanks for the update! Still praying for little Walker. :hug:

 

I'm glad to hear Walker is getting better, I bet it's been a long few days for all of you. I hope you are able to get discharged ASAP!

RE: Bumbos, check craigslist, because I see them there all of the time for $15-20, which would be a good savings.

 

Lisa, sorry you little guy is sick, but I'm glad to see he's getting better. Do they have any idea how the infection spread to his lymph nodes?

We are all thinking about your family.

 

:hug:

I am so sorry for you right now. I will keep you in my prayers.

 

Thanks for the update on Walker, I will keep him in my prayers and I hope he comes home very soon!

 

Lisa,

Walker will definitely be in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. My daughter was in the hospital for a week when she was 4 months old for a bladder infection/E. Coli and my DS was allowed to room with us too! It is tough to have two kids in that little room, I know. Also my DS now has a lump in his neck for 2 weeks so I feel your pain all around. If you ever need to talk PM anytime.

Hugs,

 

My 1.5 yr old had that last year. He had the swollen lymph node in his neck...they take that very seriously (didn't know this until later) because those lymph nodes can swell and cut off their breathing. I'm glad he is responding to the antibiotic. My ds had to have the IV antibiotics for 3 days, but then went home and was just fine. Sounds like you are heading down that positive road. I'm so sorry you had to go through that :hug: Never fun to have such a sick little one!

 

We were sprung!!!! We got out at noon. They decided he's well enough to be on oral meds! We were all so happy that even Walker was smiling and laughing. We're all very happy to be home. Hope he continues to heal well on this but he's in VERY good spirits right now. The babies are both just all smiles. Not sure how the lymph nodes got infected My mom ended up getting a Bumbo on Ebay and MIL on Craigslist Need to run for now. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers!!

 

Yeah for being home for Mother's day! And yeah for getting Bumbo's!! We still use ours from time to time when we are out at friends houses for feeding time. Hope Walker continues to improve at home!!

 

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:hug: IVs suck! i totally feel for your little guy. hopefully, the antibiotics will work wonders & you'll all be home in no time. :hug:

your in my prayers here in new jersey!
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Oh I missed this post! I'm glad he's home now and feeling better Lisa.