ADMITTED TO CHILDREN'S

Today we were heading to Children's for clinic visits and tests, but I had a sneaking suspicion we would be staying. His respiratory status has continued to decline in recent days with extreme wheezing, increased O2 needs, etc. Additionally his retching and vomiting has not subsided in the slightest. So I called ahead and asked for pulmonary to come and look at him.

Once they did his chest xray, he was immediately sent to the ER for several hours and then admitted overnight. They think Max will need to be here for several days due to the various issues. It feels very, very, very strange to be back here and even stranger to have such an active kiddo in a hospital bed. Much more challenging!!! His pulmonary doc was so "impressed" (his words) with his extreme wheezing that he was having the entire team listen to his lungs. Many of them were on Max's team before, and they were blown away with how big and strong he has become.

In addition to his respiratory distress, his Gtube/Nissen could be failing. They want to give him a few days with new meds on board and then they will run some tests on his Nissen. If that has indeed failed, he will require another surgery.

I will try and keep everyone posted. Should be an interesting few days...