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pretty quiet week so far. incidentally, next week is election week in most of the US, so don't forget to vote on November 7th (and vote early if you can--my ballot just has to be dropped off)

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[–] Nemo@midwest.social 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Bronchiolitis brought on by rhinoenterovirus (aka. the common cold) intersecting with dormant, previously undiagnosed asthma.

[–] Schedar@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’ve experienced exactly the same with my son. He was in hospital for about two weeks but is now absolutely fine.

Really scary and distressing time, I still get wobbly when thinking about it… but the doctors and nurses will look after him.

I hope you’re doing okay. At least as okay as you can be. Don’t forget to eat and sleep yourself.

[–] Nemo@midwest.social 6 points 1 year ago

Wow, two weeks? I should count myself lucky. We're looking at three full days, four nights in the PICU plus the half a day spent in the ER.

Eating, I've got no appetite. Plus he's not allowed to eat or drink so I feel like I can't do it in front of him. A neighbor brought soup in a thermos that I can take swigs of throughout the day. Sleep at least I'm keeping up with, though I'm exhausted and distracted all the time.

Thanks for your kind words.

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey man, it's been a few weeks and your post has been on my mind. How's the kiddo holding up? How are you holding up? Hope all is well.

[–] Nemo@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Out and happy. He'll be on flovent for a couple years as a preventative, but no known triggers beyond respiratory infection. Sad he missed trick-or-treating but no lasting damage — fully covered by insurance.

Thanks for checking in.

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago

I'm so glad and thankful to hear that. All the best.