"Bronchiolitis"

My son was admitted to intensive care and then ward 2C last week after having pauses in his breathing and bronchiolitis. 

After the terrifying ordeal of watching him in intensive care, hooked up to machines and needing constant care, I was a bit apprehensive about transitioning to a ward with less frequent observations and being left myself with him. 

Our nurses on Ward 2C were amazing! Chloe, I'm sure was her name, and Laura were more than we could have asked for. They were so attentive to both my needs and my sons and were on the ball about all of his care, whether it being changing his oxygen or feeds etc. They took the time to speak to me and my husband (who was a bit overwhelmed) and reassured us, even when you could see they were busy doing other tasks. Laura even taught my husband to swaddle when I had popped out! Any questions or worries I had, they always had answers to. They completely made my stay, which I had already anticipated to be a nightmare, so much easier. 

I trusted their judgement on when to turn down oxygen or leave it be and when to try a bottle or stick with his tube. I even managed to pop out for some food and a fresh shower, trusting that my baby was well looked after in their hands. 

I cannot thank them enough and hope this finds their way to them. I will forever be in debt for the care and compassion they showed. I feel there is hope for the NHS, despite the current pressures, with nurses like these 2 on board.