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Temple Street saved our son and we want to fundraise as a way of saying 'Thank You'. In the month of April 5 of us will take on the challenge of completing at least 500km of running. Eamon and I (Julie) along with my brother Mark Mc Nally, cousin Lauren Mc Caffery and Eamon's work colleague Seamus Mills will take on the running challenge. Also, my sister in law Lorraine Mullarkey who lives in Dubai, will take on the challenge of completing 3,000km on the bike in the month of April (imagine the saddle sores). We appreciate your donation no matter how small. There will be regular updates throughout the month.
A brief over view of Eddie's story:
Our little boy Eddie Mullarkey was born on the 31st of March 2020 in Cavan General Hospital. We were on cloud nine and on the 2nd of April we travelled home to begin our journey as a family of four. At 9:30 on the morning of the 6th of April my mobile rang, it was Temple Street requesting that we make our way to Cavan Paediatric Unit as soon as we could that Eddie's heel prick results had showed up irregularities and that they were awaiting his arrival.
On arrival at Cavan we were told that Eddie's thyroid levels were low and they wanted to run bloods again. Within an hour Eddie started Phototherapy as his bilirubin levels (jaundice) were also extremely high. Temple Street then advised what level of drugs to start Eddie on for his thyroid condition. This was all too much too quick for myself and Eamon to take in. Covid added massive stress to it all. Eddie remained in Cavan hospital for a few days with one of us by his side at all times.
On the morning of the 9th of April I noticed an unusual movement in Eddies finger and alerted the Doctors. Within a few hours he was suffering from all over body seizure's. It was at this time that Eddie was transported to Temple Street by ambulance. Upon arrival he was very low and required oxygen support. His seizure's where lasting over 3 minutes and he was having serval within an hour, each one spiking his heart rate and setting off every alarm possible. Again with Covid restrictions we were having to sit alone and watch professionals run to help our baby fight.
The next day test after test where carried out and it was confirmed that he was suffering from brain seizure's. The MRI showed damage to the top left of his brain, this was of massive concern. Eddie remained very low over the whole of Easter weekend, he required full time oxygen support and as he had issues with his swallow he was then tube fed. Only one parent was allowed with Eddie at any one time, this meant receiving updates from doctors alone which was incredibly hard. Eddie started to show signs of improvement but his longest battle was to be able to breath unaided. Eventually he was strong enough and after 5 long weeks he was able to come back home.
Eddie had many follow up appointments with the Neurology, Metabolic and the Respiratory Department in the weeks and months that followed. 1 week before his 1st birthday he was finally discharged as a Temple Street patient. This has brought so much joy to us, we can't describe the feeling. Eddie is still under the careful eye of the Paediatric Doctors in Cavan General to ensure his medication levels are correct. His development is also assessed regularly by the wonderful team in Enable Ireland.
The nurses in Temple Street though, they are the heart and soul of the hospital. Each nurse felt like our sister and each and everyone of them offered so much support in a time of need. We won't be able to thank them enough. They treated Eddie like he was their son and they became our family.
Eddie is now 1 and has everyone wrapped around his baby finger. He is currently crawling and getting up to plenty of mischief. We are hopeful his future is bright and that any challenge he encounters he will over come it with us right by his side.
Thank You.!
A brief over view of Eddie's story:
Our little boy Eddie Mullarkey was born on the 31st of March 2020 in Cavan General Hospital. We were on cloud nine and on the 2nd of April we travelled home to begin our journey as a family of four. At 9:30 on the morning of the 6th of April my mobile rang, it was Temple Street requesting that we make our way to Cavan Paediatric Unit as soon as we could that Eddie's heel prick results had showed up irregularities and that they were awaiting his arrival.
On arrival at Cavan we were told that Eddie's thyroid levels were low and they wanted to run bloods again. Within an hour Eddie started Phototherapy as his bilirubin levels (jaundice) were also extremely high. Temple Street then advised what level of drugs to start Eddie on for his thyroid condition. This was all too much too quick for myself and Eamon to take in. Covid added massive stress to it all. Eddie remained in Cavan hospital for a few days with one of us by his side at all times.
On the morning of the 9th of April I noticed an unusual movement in Eddies finger and alerted the Doctors. Within a few hours he was suffering from all over body seizure's. It was at this time that Eddie was transported to Temple Street by ambulance. Upon arrival he was very low and required oxygen support. His seizure's where lasting over 3 minutes and he was having serval within an hour, each one spiking his heart rate and setting off every alarm possible. Again with Covid restrictions we were having to sit alone and watch professionals run to help our baby fight.
The next day test after test where carried out and it was confirmed that he was suffering from brain seizure's. The MRI showed damage to the top left of his brain, this was of massive concern. Eddie remained very low over the whole of Easter weekend, he required full time oxygen support and as he had issues with his swallow he was then tube fed. Only one parent was allowed with Eddie at any one time, this meant receiving updates from doctors alone which was incredibly hard. Eddie started to show signs of improvement but his longest battle was to be able to breath unaided. Eventually he was strong enough and after 5 long weeks he was able to come back home.
Eddie had many follow up appointments with the Neurology, Metabolic and the Respiratory Department in the weeks and months that followed. 1 week before his 1st birthday he was finally discharged as a Temple Street patient. This has brought so much joy to us, we can't describe the feeling. Eddie is still under the careful eye of the Paediatric Doctors in Cavan General to ensure his medication levels are correct. His development is also assessed regularly by the wonderful team in Enable Ireland.
The nurses in Temple Street though, they are the heart and soul of the hospital. Each nurse felt like our sister and each and everyone of them offered so much support in a time of need. We won't be able to thank them enough. They treated Eddie like he was their son and they became our family.
Eddie is now 1 and has everyone wrapped around his baby finger. He is currently crawling and getting up to plenty of mischief. We are hopeful his future is bright and that any challenge he encounters he will over come it with us right by his side.
Thank You.!
Organizer
Julie Mullarkey
Organizer
County Monaghan, Monaghan