Our day started out so well too.
Crisp autumny air. Colorful leaves fluttering. Trevor...who never sleeps in the car...was snoozin' before we crossed state lines. Not too many cars on the road. Sundays are good for going to Boston.
We made it to the hospital in decent time. Early enough to grab a coffee before heading up to Radiology even.
Little did we know our day would end MUCH less peacefully.
Let me first say...the staff at Boston Children's was wonderful. And we truly hold no grudges. But it was a terrible terrible day. Trouble started brewing when we were asked if we knew what kind of tubes Trevor had inserted into his little ears last Spring. Are you kidding me? I can barely remember my name! Well...evidently there are some brands that have metal in them? Good grief! And drat...why the heck didn't I think to ask about that!
So poof went our early arrival.
And from there things just got worse.
The stress of being in the hospital must be a seizure trigger. Because Trevor just had cluster after cluster after cluster...
And then even after seven pokes by three different nurses...numbing cream...warming packs...Trevy developing a spontaneous nose bleed in his angst...and every nursing trick in the book we were finally sent home. MRI-less. The could not get the IV...and therefore we could not get the MRI. Today anyway. We're rescheduled for the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
::sigh::
I'm not so mad anymore. Just stinkin' exhausted. And dreading having to do this all over again in four weeks. Although I have been trying to put a positive spin on it by telling myself maybe his little brain needs this month to develop more fully? Ugh. I don't know...it just would be nice if it were already behind us!
Anyway...I'm going to plop in front of the tv now...
...and...
...sleep!
Crisp autumny air. Colorful leaves fluttering. Trevor...who never sleeps in the car...was snoozin' before we crossed state lines. Not too many cars on the road. Sundays are good for going to Boston.
We made it to the hospital in decent time. Early enough to grab a coffee before heading up to Radiology even.
Little did we know our day would end MUCH less peacefully.
Let me first say...the staff at Boston Children's was wonderful. And we truly hold no grudges. But it was a terrible terrible day. Trouble started brewing when we were asked if we knew what kind of tubes Trevor had inserted into his little ears last Spring. Are you kidding me? I can barely remember my name! Well...evidently there are some brands that have metal in them? Good grief! And drat...why the heck didn't I think to ask about that!
So poof went our early arrival.
And from there things just got worse.
The stress of being in the hospital must be a seizure trigger. Because Trevor just had cluster after cluster after cluster...
And then even after seven pokes by three different nurses...numbing cream...warming packs...Trevy developing a spontaneous nose bleed in his angst...and every nursing trick in the book we were finally sent home. MRI-less. The could not get the IV...and therefore we could not get the MRI. Today anyway. We're rescheduled for the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
::sigh::
I'm not so mad anymore. Just stinkin' exhausted. And dreading having to do this all over again in four weeks. Although I have been trying to put a positive spin on it by telling myself maybe his little brain needs this month to develop more fully? Ugh. I don't know...it just would be nice if it were already behind us!
Anyway...I'm going to plop in front of the tv now...
...and...
...sleep!
Comments
((Hugs))
Karen
So glad I got to take your call. I didn't want to miss it. It was good to hear your voice, since we also did not have the best day, saying our good byes to Grandma.
XOXOXO,
Shanna
With R's MRI & each time he's had a general anesthetic for his two surgeries, the anesthetist puts him to sleep using a gas mask first before they adminster the other general anesthetic with an IV, much easier on the babies [& everyone else too I imagine], was this route used with Trevy too? If not is it something you could approach with the docs. It really makes it much, much easier. Just a thought....
It would make sense that the stress of the hospital would affect Trevy. Increased seizure activity...it's hateful isn't it? But somehow better at hospital cause then I don't feel like I'm imagining things or embellishing how it really is...sometimes people don't get it until they see it.
I'm so sorry you guys had such a rotten day!
Many hugs,
M
Molli
It was a beautiful day for a car ride though. We did that yesterday with the boys.
Shanna...I was so glad I chose to call you! I hope your goodbyes weren't more sweet than sad! (((hugs)))
M...they didn't use the gas first! The doctor with that skills wasn't on site...ugh! Soooo...we're scheduled next time with him there & with the IV Team there! Cause we're not having another do-over!
Molli...I was SO mad! Not at anyone really...just at the situation. Although it does kinda suck that they would schedule these tests which could require intervention and then not have the people who can give the right anesthsia there! Ugh!
Jen...it WAS beautiful! We even drove through prettier parts of Boston. And stopped for lunch at CrackerBarrel for some comfort food! *smile*
...danielle
xoxox,
sharon
Love you guys,
Jarret
Maybe we'll have our 3T's together! Sorry that happened to poor Trevy & you guys too.
Rebecca
Sharon...I know. What's up with this! Ugh!
Jarrt...yeah it's been a very very sad & stretchy few months. Love you guys too.
B...what the heck are travel nurses! And where can we find some! This same thing happened at Hasbro too. Even the NICU nurses couldn't get an IV in. But it wasn't necessary so we gave up then. We thought it was just a fluke...but then this weekend! Ugh! Do you have your MRI date yet???
Monica...good luck with your hospital day today! I wish I were closer...I'd bring you a coffee! (((hugs)))
Hollis' Mommy...one of our trips up we'll have to try & connect for coffee! btw...the vid of Hollis singing was priceless!
...daniellr