Saturday, February 26, 2011

Sick Baby

So we ended up back at the hospital this week. I kind of had a feeling it would happen. Tuesday evening Jacob was breathing fast. He fell asleep and seemed okay but woke up at midnight just huffing and puffing. His respiration rate was in the 80's (normal for Jacob is 20-60) and he was retracting and grunting. I took him in and his oxygen saturations were in the 80's and he was indeed in respiratory distress. They admitted him from the suction clinic and we just came home this afternoon around 4pm. I am tired, as it has been a very long week. We still have to go back for suctioning and he is still breathing fast at times, but it is just nice to be out of there. Jacob was pretty dang cute through it all. He loved flirting with the nurses and respiratory therapists. He even tried charming those of the male persuasion with his cute smiles and babbles. I find it funny that Jacob getting sick marked the point where we really are starting to see Jacob's personality. He is just peaceful and sweet, something our little family needs. I am hoping next week will mark us all healthy with no more suctioning. I am signing off as I am tired. I will have to post of  a picture of my sick little guy!

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  1. I'm sorry! We ended up in and out of the hospital/ER/Instacare for a little bit between our three kids and evil-RSV. I hope he feels better soon! My baby actually recovered fairly nicely from it once we were out of the hospital, it was my poor four year old with asthma that had the roughest time! I know how rough this is, and I hope it's all over for you really soon! Having a sick baby is the worst and I know how all you want in the world is for them to feel better!

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