COVID

I'm so sorry Durhamlad. I hope he's able to fight this off soon, and glad he had the monitor to get care as soon as it was needed. Keeping him in my thoughts.

Thinking of you @durhamlad

On Friday our son's O2 level dropped to 92% using the oximeter I had given him to use plus he got chest pains so he called 999 and the crew decided he need to go to hospital. Since then he has got worse with his stats crashing today requiring him to be put on oxygen. Chest x-ray had already confirmed inflation of the lungs which may also include pneumonia as well as Covid infiltration.

Because his stats are swinging up and down they have decided to move him to HDU (High Dependency Unit) and put him on a CPAP machine. Before that they are going to do a scan of his chest and abdomen. We talked with the nurse who has been looking after him who assured us that it was precautionary and that in HDU he would be getting one on one care.

It's tough not being able to do anything so thank you all for listening. We are in self isolation until Wednesday morning, because we had been in close contact 8 days ago, so I can't even go walking in the hills and on the moor behind our house, plus we have been having such beautiful weather.

So I hand washed the car 

I'm so sorry to hear durhamlad.     

It's difficult not being able to do anything, but he's in the best place he needs to be.  The CPAP/APAP/BiPAP machines are great - hopefully he'll start to see some improvement soon.

Sending continued love and best wishes for a very speedy recovery.       

Aww, best wishes that he gets better soon durhamlad! How scary! Hugs!!

Prayers and good wishes for you and your family. He’s young and in the best possible care.


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We are such a unique community here.  I told my husband durhamlads story.  I explained that I don’t know durhamlads name and would have no idea if we were standing next to one another at Sainsbury’s!  But to me, a friend is struggling and I want to help!

We are a proper family here!

That is so true KFDancer 🥰🥰🥰

We are such a unique community here.  I told my husband durhamlads story.  I explained that I don’t know durhamlads name and would have no idea if we were standing next to one another at Sainsbury’s!  But to me, a friend is struggling and I want to help!

We are a proper family here!

Great sentiments and exactly how I feel about everyone here.

Group hug! 

ok, just because I have to....   




But in the more serious sense, thank goodness. It can be a cold world when there's nobody who'll listen.

Best wishes for your son Durhamlad! 

The CPAP, antibiotics, dexamethasone and whatever else he is being given seem to be helping.  Our son reports today that the doctor said his prognosis is good.

The CPAP, antibiotics, dexamethasone and whatever else he is being given seem to be helping.  Our son reports today that the doctor said his prognosis is good.

That's very good news! I hope he is back home soon and recovers quite quickly.

How's he feeling today durhamlad?

Well this is a bit depressing:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/chile-coronavirus-vaccine-lockdown-whitty-b1827155.html