Cruel RSV

Jake started out with a little cough and runny nose. There never was a fever and his oxygen saturation levels appeared to be normal...

Thanks for playing, Jake, you are now the winner of a helicopter ride to Primary Children's.

The nurses and Dr. Berg were fantastic. We're so grateful for their help.

There were nine of us getting him ready for his big ride. One pilot, two Life Flight nurses, four of the nurses from the Hospital, the Doc, and, most importantly, Mom! I had to send him off with tons of kisses and a huge lump in my throat. I was trying to be strong, but after they took off, I completely lost it. Fortunately, Taylor had arrived 30 seconds before lift off, so he was there (taking pictures...I'll post later).

Here he is resting in the Pediatric ICU. The upper lobe of his right lung collapsed, leading to "respiratory failure". Thank goodness for modern technology, and intubation. Now he's the proud recipient of a breathing tube and ventilator. Hopefully he'll be able to breath on his own again in a few days. He's so worn out from trying to breath, that he's slept the past two days.

However, late this afternoon, before I left, he awakened a little and I was able to hold him, tubes, wires and all. I know that he, and all of the little ones in this hospital, are surrounded by angels. We are so grateful that he is in such great hands.

Thank you everyone who has offered prayers, thoughts and well wishes in our behalf. I know that is what's getting me through, and Jacob is so protected and watched over because of all of your faith.

Thank You!