Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Maddox's Road to Recovery!

What a week it has been...This is Maddox at 2:00 yesterday after just being admitted to the hospital to treat his pneumonia! I was actually glad to hear that his problem had been diagnosed so that we could get him back to his old self. Maddox's arm after they inserted the IV. It's a good thing Larry had just loaded him up with tattoos over the weekend. They sure are the topic of conversation with his nurses.
Aunt Kelly made a special trip to see him and even brought him an extremely annoying monkey...THANKS! (We'll get you back someday) ...and some pretend doctor tools. Maddox is all set now.
Mom brought Gavin by to see Maddox and bring him some decorations for the room. How sweet!
Maddox not real happy about being attached to this "thing". He's not used to having such limits.
Grandma and Grandpa Dorn came yesterday as soon as they heard...I know Maddox was glad to have them there as well.
This is just two hours after the IV and antibiotics were started. Eating like a mad man...and being silly too!
Just chillin'
This poor bed...my guess is that it will DEFINITELY be worn out for the next patient. A huge shout out to Grandpa Dorn for showing him how to control his bed...I think it has been in EVERY position possible.

Everything is looking positive for him at this point. I was a little concerned about him having a fever again last night, but I have since found out that this is to be expected...I just didn't realize it. Seriously 15 minutes after the IV was started yesterday afternoon the antibiotics were kicking in...he was already like a new boy!
Thanks so much to everyone who has called, and emailed and offered to help us out. We truly appreciate it. By the way, I have no internet access there. That is my only complaint so far...and I guess if that's all, that's a good thing!

15 comments:

Amanda Baltzell said...

Get Better Soon Maddox!! We will be thinking of you guys, let us know if there is anything we can do. Take Care

Kocher Family said...

Hi Maddox! We hope you feel better soon. Give your nurses a hard time! Kayla and Kyle hope you are feeling better too!

Anonymous said...

Oh poor buddy!!! Maddox we hope you are feeling better soon!

Sara B. said...

Gosh Deann!! Poor Maddox...hope he is home and better soon!

Lori said...

Rylin says - I hope you get better Maddox. We love you Maddox!

Addisen says - Get better soon so you can beat up your brother!

Lori says - Maddox, you look pretty cool in the hospital. I like all your tattoos and the "thing" attached to your arm!

We are glad you are feeling better!

Anonymous said...

Get better soon Maddox!!!
From Kendra, Colin & Caden

Anonymous said...

hey buddy! i hope you get better so i can see you. i love you bunches!:]

Anonymous said...

get well soon buddy and i love you!=]
-chels&rhett

Anonymous said...

Get Better Soon!!! We love you Maddox and can't wait for you to get home. I hope you like the balloons. I am sooooo glad your Dad loaded you up with all of those cool tattoos.
Cindy and Ervan

Cheryl said...

Bless his heart! We've been there done that with my oldest. Luke was in the hospital with the flu last year, it was awful. The IV was the worse thing. I hope Maddox gets to come home soon and is feeling alot better!

Megan said...

Hey Maddox we love the gown. You should see if you can take it home:) We will see you in the morn. Love ya!
The Mann Clan

Anonymous said...

Get Feeling Better Soon Maddox!!! I am so glad your feeling much better! I think those tatoos are just pretty neat! Get plenty of rest so your able to come home soon!!!

Amanda M said...

Im glad to see that Maddox is feeling better. It is so scary when they are sick! Get Well Soon Maddox

Anonymous said...

i miss you! hope you get to feelin better.i love you! ;]

jodi said...

Get well soon Maddox - Avery says: tell him to get rid of his yuckies real soon!