Monday, September 22, 2008

When what to my wondering eyes did appear?

About two weeks later, he had the big one. I’m sorry it had to happen to Ms. Lori, but I was glad that someone other than me and Shane had a chance to see him go out. At my usual 2:00, I walked in the school only to find Drake not in the class room, not anything too unusual. I asked where he was and the assistant said he was at the nurse’s office with Lori. When she said it wasn’t a weight check, I thought I’d better hurry up front. Grant and I walked in to find Drake limp and not responsive. His oxygen levels had dropped to the low 70’s. (I was told he had only been in there for a couple minutes) Connie the nurse said typically babies are blue at this point and suggest I call the pediatrician. Taylor Swink cleverly took Grant with her to the classroom. Yes, at this point I was getting ready for panic, trying not to cry, I knew I might never recover. How do you react to the sight of your child lying practically lifeless for almost 20 minutes by the time we got in the car? Lori (Drake’s teacher) suggested letting her take Grant to Grandma Carole’s so he wouldn’t have to go to the ER with us. Thank-You Lori!!!
Dr. Y said I needed to get him to the ER immediately; he would call ahead and meet us there. Of course Cone was the closest (5 min.) and I went straight there. As I stood in the line to check in for what seemed like an eternity, a nurse came up to me and asked what I was there for. I said,” My child has been unconscious for 30 minutes.” I had no idea how quickly people could move and we headed for the back. They immediately started an IV and he didn’t even flinch! Taylor showed up a little bit later. I was glad to see her; the ER is not a great place to sit alone with your unconscious child. She was nice enough to move my car away from the front door and turn off my hazard lights. Shane showed up a little while after that. Only to find out after x-rays, blood work and two hours, they didn’t know what to do….. I did!!! “Stop what you are doing and take me to Brenner’s Children’s Hospital!!!” By then Dr. Y arrived, called Dr. H and then we waited for the transport unit to show. No one could argue, no one knew what else to do.
When what to my wondering eyes did appear? But a boy with bright eyes and a grin from ear to ear.
Yes, Drake came out of his, whatever it was. They decided to transport anyway and run more tests at Brenner’s. Did they find anything? NO!!! Oh yea, I was still in my bathing suit from earlier in the day when I thought I was just going to pick-up Drake from school. I think we left the hospital around 9:00p.m. (Note to self; always keep a change of clothes in car for both Mommy and kids!)

2 comments:

Angie Lang said...

I am so sorry to hear that you all had to go through this, but I am glad that Drake came out of it OK. I pray that the docs will figure our this fainting spells really soon. I miss seeing you guys at school everyday!

Angie Lang

Heidi Ho said...

Trish, first..let me say that Drake is absolutely beautiful. What long eyelashes. Now that being said, WHAT A TERRIBLE series of events! I can understand! Although a different scenerio, same hospital fears and frustrations. We are so fortunate that our local hospital WVU hospitals, has a great children's hospital.

It must be scary, but remember...YOU do know best! I've definitely learned that in my few short weeks as a mom. Mom instinct is amazing! I hope they figure out things soon and please keep in touch!