Update on Spencer - Sorry Very Long

Kirstenmumof3 wrote: I'm sorry that I haven't been around much. I do check the board and read some of the posts, but the computer is in the basement and Emily's is usually using it (this is were her room is). And then when she's asleep I don't want to come down and use it, because it might keep her up.

Anyway, Spencer has had a rough week. He was assessed by the Critical Care Unit (CCU) earlier this week, to determine if he needed to be brought down there for more respiratory support. He's had a fever now for 7 days, it goes up and then comes down, but for the most part it's usually up around 40 C. He has had numerous x-rays and now they are now trying to determine if they will do the Bronchoscopy (where they would go down his windpipe with a small camera, flush his lungs with fluid and then draw back the fluid. The fluid would then be sent to the lab for analysis).

Spencer fell out of bed yesterday. No one knows how it happened, but they suspect that he soiled his bed and got up to get fresh clothes when his legs gave out on him. When the nurse got to his room he was on the floor, incoherant, they called DH at 3:40 in the morning to tell him to come back to the hospital. They sent Spencer for a CT scan of his head and an x-ray of his chest to make sure that his line was still positioned right. My poor guy! I can't tell you how much it breaks my heart hearing all this news and there is nothing I can do.

This morning at 6:30 DH was called, Spencers oxygen levels dropped to the low 80's and he had a hard time getting back up to the 90's even thought he was on 50% oxygen. They had the CCU come and assess him and he was brought down there this morning. They have him hocked up to a machine called a By-Pap machine. It's simmilar to a C-Pap machine (if anyone has sever snoring issues you might know what this is). DH was referred to a sleep clinic and he has severe sleep apnea, he has a C-Pap machine because he stops breathing while he is sleeping. Anyway this machine blows air into Spencer lungs, which helps to keep his lungs inflated and allow him to cough more. They want him to cough, to losen up whatever infection is in his lungs.

DH told me that it looks like Spencer is actually resting comfortably and told me not to worry. I'm on the verge of tears right now, I just feel awful for Spencer and I miss him so much!

cameragirl21 replied: oh, Kirsten, when will Spencer's ordeal finally be over? poor kid, he must be such a strong person. i really hope he gets a break soon.

booey2 replied: I am so sorry this is happening. Just wanted to offer extra hugs and prayers to you especially now when you can't be there with them.

amynicole21 replied: Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear about everything that's happening to him. Poor Spencer.

lisar replied: Oh Honey I hope it all gets better soon for you and Spencer and your entire family. I couldnt even imagine what you are going thru.

jcc64 replied: I'm so sorry to hear this, Kirstin. I can't imagine how hard it must be to be away from him during times like this. I hope he regains some of his strength soon, poor baby. Stay strong.

CantWait replied: I'm so sorry Kirsten. I'm in tears right now, I can't imagine how you're doing it.

PrairieMom replied: hang in there.

sparkys2boys replied: Kirsten I am so sorry that things never seem to give you a break. Spencer has been through so much as have you all.He is such a brave guy.Wish I could send more comforting words. I cant began to imagine how you are feeling.

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hoosier momma replied: and lots of prayers for Spencer and your family.

mom21kid2dogs replied: for both youo and Spencer. Hope things turn for the better for him soon. It must be such a helpless feeling to be away from him when he's in this much trouble. Ugh!

Calimama replied: Spencer is such a fighter. I'm keeping you guys in my prayers.

DansMom replied: Poor Spencer, that sounds like a very rough week. It's good that he has his dad nearby, but it must be hard not to be the one who is with him. We're all sending healing vibes

3xsthefun replied: I'm so sorry.

gr33n3y3z replied: Kirstin I hope Spencer feels better soon
I've been saying prayers

Old Mom Hubbard replied: Your family will be in my family's thoughts and prayers for speedy recovery

BAC'sMom replied: hang in there

~Roo'sMama~ replied: I'm sorry it's not going well right now Kirsten!! I hope it gets better soon.

lesliesmom replied: I'm so sorry to read all this. I hope things start getting better... You both are so strong to be going through this...

MoonMama replied: Hang in there, lots of thoughts and prayers.

kimberley replied: oh hon i am sorry. i can't imagine how hard this is for your family. i hope this is the storm before the calm and things start looking up. many prayers to you and Spencer.

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redplaydoh replied: When you get down like this, just look at how strong and brave Spencer is. It's good that his dad is there for him now, you need the break and Spencer knows that his dad is there fighting for him just as much as you are. I can't even imagine how hard this is on your whole family. Hang in there...

mummy2girls replied: (((HUGS))) Oh Kirsten Spencer is going through alot right now! I am still praying for him!!!

jem0622 replied: I don't know what to say. Just know that I am keeping Spencer and your family in my prayers. I hope that he gets stronger soon.

Sarah&Mackenzie replied: Continuing to keep Spencer and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

A&A'smommy replied: There are SOO many things I want to say... but I just don't know how... My prayers are with Spence and the rest of your family I think about him everyday

3_call_me_mama replied: Hugs Kirsten. This road has been so long for you guys. My prayers are still with you adn hoping that Spencer and you all can catch a break.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Thank You so much everyone for all of your hugs, prayers and support!! I talked to my DH today and Spencer is improving a lot since I posted this. They have taken him off of the By-Pap machine and he is now just on oxygen. His counts continue to come up and he may be out of the CCU before the weekend is over. They have also decided not to do the bronchoscopy. I can't wait to see him on Sunday!

holley79 replied: Oh Kirsten. I am so sorry sweetie. Spencer is such a strong little man. I do hope that his levels come back up soon. I will continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Bee_Kay replied: My prayers continue to be with you, Spencer and your family.

I hope you have a wonderful day today seeing Spencer!

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: Hugs and prayers, Kirsten. Have a good day with Spencer today. I hope he's out of CCU very soon. Chin up, !

My2Beauties replied: Hon I honestly don't know how you're coping with all of this. I'm so sorry to hear of this. I know I haven't been around much lately but not a day goes by that I don't think of you two and Spencer's fight. My thoughts and prayers are with him and in hopes for a full recovery! Tell him to stay strong and keep fighting.