Day: May 16, 2009

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There’s No Place Like Home

Baby boy was released this morning, and is currently napping with Daddy. Thankfully, he improved over his stay, and the doc said it will be a few more days before he’s 100%. Basically, babies can get these respitory viruses which are wicked because like any cold virus, you can’t really treat/attack the virus, it has to run it’s course. And when it’s in your lungs, it’s a little scary. But while he was there, they gave him no drugs whatsoever, and he was no worse than in the ER the day before where they gave him 3 treatments in 3 hours.

The other tidbit she shared with me today is the it’s not uncommon for kiddos to get a bacterial infection a week or two out after he gets better from this viral infection. With his immune system weakened from the virus, bacteria can then move in and cause ear infections, strep or pnuemonia.

AWESOME. Do they sell Clorox Anywhere by the gallon?

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Calling all Super Readers!


It’s been a crazy couple of days. Everyone is on the mend, but as MAM recovered from her illness, Jr. went downhill quick with his.

Here’s the conversation we had on the way home, roughly four minutes after saying good night to Baby Brother and Daddy at the hospital.

“Mama, where’s Jr.?”

“He has to sleep at hospital tonight. The doctors need to make sure his breathing is OK at night. Daddy is staying with him, and you and I are going home.”

“He has a bad, bad, cough.”

“Yes MAM, he does, and the doctor is trying to figure out how to make it better.”

“Super Why can help.”

“Honey, how can Super Why help?”

“With the power to read, Super Why can change the story to save the day!”

“How would he change the story?”

“Baby brother has a bad, bad cough. Baby brother is all better. Better. What sound does the word better start with? B. Better! Baby brother is all better!”

If only it were that simple!!! Thankfully, baby brother has gotten a lot better, but his shortness of breath/labored breathing continued even after three hours in the ER yesterday afternoon. So our family doc had him admitted today for observation, which, honestly, makes me feel so much better. I’ll feel MUCH better when he’s released and we can’t hear him breathing in the other room, but til then, I feel better knowing he’s in good hands that are looking out for him. And if Super Why can help, that’d be even better…..