Last Thursday, Madelyn started having a cough. I kept telling Derek I have this feeling it is RSV(I think I just have heard so much about how bad it is this year I was so afraid any cough may be it). To top it off she had an VERY bad diaper rash and was pulling at her ear. With all of this, on Friday Derek took her to the doctor. When Derek went in he explained to Dr. Lake how I thought she may have RSV. Her first response was there is no way, she is way to happy. However, after testing her Dr. Lake was surprised to tell us she did have RSV. This is such a testament to what we and everyone else continues to say about her. Only Madelyn can be so sick with RSV and still be so happy that she could trick the Dr. IAfter the appointment we found out she had RSV, an ear infection, the bad diaper rash, diarrhea, and cutting 2-3 teeth. The poor girl had it rough. Unfortunately since we caught the RSV so early they said it will most likely get worse. Since it is viral we just had to keep her home with lots of rest and started antibiotics for her ears. The worst part is RSV is very contagious so just when our sitter was starting back this week we were going to have another week of no care and not being able to take her out of the house. I think Derek and I almost cried. Thankfully my mom was already coming last Friday until today and when I called in panic she changed her ticket to stay the whole week.
Throughout the weekend Madelyn really struggled. She had a fever on and off, coughed, weezed, wouldn't eat much and was really struggling to sleep at night. Sunday she started having bad coughing attacks where she would turn red and struggle to catch her breath. She broke our heart because all she wanted to do is have you hold her and rest her head on your chest. After her continuing to struggle to breath and many nights of not sleeping we headed back to the doctor today. They said her lungs didn't sound good and tested her oxygen levels and decided to start her on breathing treatment. We now will do it at home every morning and night and can do it every 4 hours as needed. She goes back on Friday and hopefully her lungs have cleared up some.
We are so thankful my mom is here. To top it off besides lots of snuggles with Madelyn and staying with her while we are at work, Derek and I are eating like kings. Today we came home from work to warm chocolate chip cookies, and have had delicious meals cooked for us each night! We both agree we could get use to this, lol!
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| Snuggling with Daddy while not feeling well |
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| Trying to rest |
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| Out for some fresh air with Nana |
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| Starting my breathing treatment before bed |
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| Have to watch baby einstein during treatment to make it through |
1 comment:
Aww! Poor thing!! Probably needs a little more Aunt Katty in her life... April can't come soon enough!! Post videos when she is feeling better!
Krystie
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