In the beginning Feb.2010

When Blake was 7 months old, he started having some breathing issues. On Feb 22,2010 they found out that Blake's Breathing was shutting down. From his Adams apple down it is good, but the other way is shrinking down and could totally shut off. They talked about the possibility if it closed they would have to put a trake in and keep him breathing.  That night both Chad (Dad) and Blake were Life flighted to Salt Lake City, Utah. To Primary's Children's Hospital. Becky (Mom) and Grandma Fisher drove down to meet them at the hospital.



Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010
Blake had RSV and then something called Human Metapneumorvirus. Both are viruses are not easily treated and take time. So far in the hospital say Blake has been able to maintain his oxygen levels with less oxygen assistance then before. After being suctioned a couple of times. (Not a pleasant treatment.) but it seems to be significantly clearer and Blake is able to drink from a bottle without sounding like he is drowning.

Back at home Aleah Blake's older sister got a call from Becky and the first thing out of her mouth was, "How is my baby brother? I want to see my baby brother." she was having a hard time understanding that Mom, Dad, and Grandma were far away and not just somewhere in town.  She really misses her baby brother.


Wednesday, Feb 24,2010 (Morning Report)
Blake and Becky both had a pretty rough night last night. They do his treatments then shove that tube down his throat to suck all the bad stuff out. It is pretty tough to watch. I guess that he is scared up too because they are getting chunks of blood etc. because the tube is doing damage. It is helping though. Becky said he did one around 1 am. and not another one tell 8 this morning. She did say this morning that his breaths are really good. Still no bottle yet, he will gag when he tries to drink. They have taken him off of the O2. The tough thing is that they have still not seen a Dr. since Monday night. They said one would be in late last night, but nothing. They are hoping that they can see one this morning. I think that it has been pretty taxing on Becky to have to watch him go through this much pain. She was sick to her stomach last night. I don’t know if it was something she ate or just all of the stress etc. To make things worse it sounds like Aleah is having a rough go in Ely. I think she is pretty nervous/scared because she doesn’t understand what is going on and why her mommy and daddy can’t come pick her up. She has been vomiting too. I don’t know if she is sick, or if it is just the anxiety that she is feeling making her nauseous.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 (Late Night Update)
Blake seems to be doing quiet well.  Becky said he was back to being himself  smiling and laughing and just being his happy self.  Blake was released from the hospital. They decided to stay in SLC for a couple nights before they leave and go back to Ely. 

The Doctors will not look at his upper airway constriction issue until he has gotten over his current sickness. They still don't know anything about what they think it might be.  Blake has always been a  raspy breather since birth, and some of the Dr's. have said that his upper airway is smaller than it should be?

I know that Becky, Chad, and all the rest of us have been so grateful for the love and support that has been shown, and for all of the prayers. I think that there are about 20 different homes that have been offered and countless thoughts, prayers and concern. We are indeed grateful to our Heavenly Father for the blessings bestowed on our family and the comfort we have felt from the Holy Ghost.