Friday, November 16, 2007

Pulmonary specialist

(Updated) Ian's breathing is still labored, so Annie is taking him to the doctor for another checkup this morning. The doctor told Annie over the phone that we may need to take him to see a pulmonary specialist.

Ian sleeps well through the night, but it may be too well. All that work just to breath wears the little guy out. Breaks my heart, watching him work at it so hard. Some days he's so pale, like rice paper. His skin is translucent - delicate.

He's smiling a lot. And he's trying to laugh. I'm not sure, but I think he's laughing with me and not at me.


[2:45 pm - Ian has another appointment back at Children's Hospital on Monday afternoon to do more tests on his labored breathing.]

6 comments:

Kim Ayres said...

Hope the check-up helps move things forward

Unknown said...

I too hope all goes well with Ian's check-up. It is so hard to watch your little one struggle.

Laurie said...

Crossing my fingers for an easy fix.

Sandra said...

Good luck at Ian's check up.

Tom said...

Thanks, everyone.

Tricia said...

Hope today went well.