Ricky has had a rough time of it these past couple of days. He started off on Tuesday night (after I had returned home from going there to re-place his port needle) refusing to take his meds or do his vest treatment. I went up there to see him yesterday after work and together with the child psychiatrists, we worked out a plan for him to earn video games if he does his treatments and meds like he's supposed to.
Ricky has pretty much lost his appetite, and has had a couple of uncomfortable procedures yesterday due to the fact that he is now also developing a bowel obstruction. Argh!!! These treatments continue today and hopefully things will improve soon. I'm going to talk to the resident about getting Ricky home on home IVs soon so we'll be able to go on our vacation starting August 3. He also does better with his eating at home and doesn't develop these pesky bowel issues.
To see the photos I'm uploading during this hospitalization, you can go here.
If you'd like to send Ricky a virtual card, you can go here and do it for free. You will need to give his name, Richard Whicker, and room number, 3341.
Did you know that Ricky has a Facebook fan page? You can find it here and become a fan. :)
Finally, Ricky's doing a Tupperware fundraiser for CFRI and Packard Children's Foundation. ALL of my consultant profits for this fundraiser are going to those two organizations in Ricky's name. If you're interested in helping out, you can go here to shop.
2 comments:
Becky,
remember to ask if the meds he is on could be contributing to the bowel issues.
poor kid. hope he feels better soon!
Our family is praying for him! Hope he starts to feel better soon. Nothing worse than being stuck in the hospital. Our family has been very into working with the CF foundation for over 10 years now. We walk every year to try to help kids with CF. Love your blog. Your son is very lucky to have such a loving family!
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