Well, to start this update....I'm exhausted. As everyone knows, Jacob has basically been sick since he started daycare on December 14th. And we had just about recovered from that horrible RSV episode when Jacob came down with yet another cold. After a very long Monday night of up and down...coughing attacks...screaming....off to the pediatrician we went. I was told, "babies just get colds Mom. hang in there. There is nothing we can really do. Just keep up with those respiratory treatments. And if he doesn't get better in a few days, come back." Are you kidding me? Something told me that this just wasn't right. I did not feel comfortable doing breathing treatments for over a month without being seen by a pulmonologist. So I asked the nurse practitioner, should I take Jacob to an allergist or a pulmonologist for a work-up? "No mom, babies just get colds." Thankfully I had already done my research and I knew who I wanted to take Jacob to and they were very accomodating and worked us in on Thursday. Jacob was wheezing like a freight train by that point and after getting a thorough history, Dr. Meiser said that it looked like Jacob has asthma. (THIS IS WHERE THE DEBATE BEGINS, BUT WE WILL GET TO THAT IN A SEC). So, Jacob and I came home, got started with a new medication regimine and hoped for the best. By Friday evening, we were worse. Jacob was vomiting, had fever, and was working so very hard to breathe. I was so scared!!! I probably should have taken him to the ER but I kept thinking that sitting in an ER would be terrible for Jacob right now. He just needs quiet rest and breathing treatments. So Jonathan and I worked and prayed and we made it back to the pediatrician on Saturday morning for the third doctor's visit of the week. Tada....now we have an ear infection and probable pneumonia. Now we are adding antibiotics to the medication regimine. BUT....WE ARE A LITTLE BETTER. Jacob's fever has broken and he is finally resting comfortably and I can't hear the wheezing through the monitor - THIS IS A HUGE IMPROVEMENT!
So, back to the debate. Does Jacob have asthma or not? My pediatrician did not seem to think so. Actually, I think he was offended that I took Jacob for a second opinion. But my pediatrician said that he would never diagnose a baby with asthma until they were at least 5 years of age. Okay....that is all the information I needed. Basically - he was going to let my child struggle and repeatedly get sick without intervention for 5 years. I DON'T THINK SO!!! label or no label...asthma or no asthma... Someone please help my baby get well and stay well! I really don't care what the diagnosis is at this point. Dr. Meiser was willing to help us and was genuinely concerned about Jacob's well-being. My pediatrician was concerned over covering his backside. So now the hunt starts. I need to find a pediatrician that will work with Jacob's specialist.
okay, on to fun stuff....Jacob loves the boxers and he loves to look out the window with them. I love it!!! I love watching the three of them interact. How lucky am I that I get to watch my three boys and appreciate their different personalities and interactions? Now, let's pray that Jacob doesn't think he is a boxer! Enjoy the pics!
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