Cade's first tuneup

Cade was admitted on Tuesday 3/37/12 for his first "tune up". A tune up is a 10-21 day course of antibiotics for CFers. Some CFers get 2-3 tune ups a year. Some can go years between. I'm hoping Cade falls into the last group. So far so good. It's been over 2 years without.
Cade's first day in the hospital was a little crazy. We got up super early and drove to Dallas. We sat in admitting for a while. Then it was finally time to come to his room! Once we made it into his room the real fun began. We saw the nurse, Dr. and respiratory therapist. Took a little while to go through Cade's history. Then it was on to xray.  After xray,  Cade got his IV placed.

                                                     Cade Showing off his IV for everyone!




At this point, blood was drawn and throat and nasal swabs were also collected. We were informed that Cade would not be allowed to leave his room until these cultures were back. This was to make sure he didn't have anything that he could pass onto the other children.

One day 2, we found out Cade was negative for RSV and FLU.  Now he can roam the halls. He does have to wear a mask so he doesn't spread germs to other kiddos.














He also can't go into common areas since he cultures MRSA.

 After all this fun stuff was done Cade got to try out the vest! We have been thinking of buying one. This let us see how he like it before we bought one! He did really well with it. The best part is, after we get one, his treatment times will be cut down to 45 minutes. And he can do the all by his self! The frees mommy and daddy up too!

 

 This made for one busy day and poor Cade was worn out by the end of it!

















I'll be updating as we go. Keep the prayers coming!

Love to all, Holly