RSV

Sweet baby girl, you and I took a Really Sucky Vacation last week- 5 days in the hospital with RSV! It all started on Tuesday, April 1. You had a little cough, a persistent fever and labored breathing. You'd had the little cough since Sunday, but the fever and breathing were new- and SCARY. The pediatrician recommended we go to the hospital so we checked in that night. They hooked you up to an oxygen machine and an oxygen reader- a cord to your nose, and a cord to your toes. It reminded me of your brother in NICU. I like my babies wireless!! They are so much easier to snuggle! But even with your cords, we snuggled a lot. By Thursday, you were doing pretty good during the day and not needing the oxygen on. But the nights were awful. First, your sleep schedule took a hit anyways, with everyone coming in to poke and prod you. Then, every time you realized you had the oxygen on, you got mad, ripping madly at your nose. You hated the nurses coming in to take your temperature and use the BBG (baby booger getter) machine. And you (we!) got sooooo bored being locked down in those four walls. We couldn't even walk the halls because you were contagious. Daddy would come up in the evenings to visit and Grandpa Bob and Grandpa Mike each took a turn or two, and Grandma of course. Even Uncle AJ came to visit. I stayed all day, every day, except once to sneak away for a bath and short nap with Hudson. I sure missed that kid! So did you. Now we are home, and you are great during the days. But we still have rough nights. You have to use oxygen while you sleep. Last night, we tried a couple hours without it and you did great. We will continue to wean you off of it these next few days. Doctor says it's just a matter of time now, that you are recovering as expected. Unfortunately, now I am afraid your brother may have it. I sure hope not! The last thing I need is another Really Sucky Vacation!

Tuesday, when I was dropping you off at Grandma's you were extra cuddly and had a low-grade fever. After feeding you, you seemed unable to breath. I rushed you into the bathroom and let the steam clear you up. You spit up a lot of phlegm. I stayed at Grandma's with you and just cuddled until your breathing seemed difficult, when we took you to the doctor's, at 3:40.

By 6:00, you were checked into room 103 (the Monkey Room) at Ogden Regional.

You weren't happy. :(

Cousin Paegan was across the hall, having just had her tonsils removed. Cassidy picked out this elephant for you.

Grandpa Mike loves you!

Kitty from Aunt Shelly and family. Grandma and I (and the respiratory therapist) sang "Soft Kitty" to you.

Bored. Bored. Bored. I had stuffies for you, but the nurse found you this cool snake, which entertained you for a bit.

Enough to tire you right out anyways.

Then daddy brought your toy bar and you were much happier!

Daddy loves you!

Trying some apple juice because on top of everything else, you just couldn't go potty for a little while.

Grandpa Bob loves you!

A little bit of oxygen makes a world of difference.

Good numbers... we want more of these!

You didn't even mind getting into your car seat, just for a change in position.

And now we are both BORED. So here's some selfies...

Good night time numbers! I stared at this machine most nights, praying for 90 and above, dreading the beep that accompanied 86. As you'd decline, I'd talk to you, "Breathe baby B, breathe..." Sometimes you would respond just to my voice. 

Let's go home!!

Bubba missed us! 

I'm bustin' outta here! 

Happy to have you home!! Though the oxygen at night scares this momma, I do feel like you are recovering better at home than you would be if we stayed in the hospital. Day-to-day life keeps you happy during the daytime hours, and even with the oxygen and constant checks, I am sleeping a little, in my own comfortable home.

Earning your nickname of Booger B! Tried to catch a booger bubble...

Daddy and bubba are happy to have you home!

Hope you are healthy again very soon baby girl! I am so sorry you aren't feeling well. My heart just aches for you. I would trade you places in a heartbeat, baby. Let's breathe and be happy! I love you darling girl!