Update on Jack

Today we went back to the doctors to get Jack checked out. His lungs are good, no wheezing. Still lots of mucus and congestion though. He will be on oxygen until at least Monday. The oxygen company is coming out to do a pulse ox on him. He has to be above 90 while sleeping. During our time in the hospital, Jack could go about an hour without oxygen (while sleeping), then he started to dip into the 80s with his pulse ox. So, hopefully by Monday, he will be strong enough to keep his pulse ox up. Today at the doctor's office, his pulse ox was 97! Go Jack!!
Jack is still sleeping quite a bit and unfortunately, he is still spitting up lots of mucus. So, we have our floor covered in towels and blankets to catch the good stuff. Lots of laundry going on in our house. Hey, we are home, not in the hospital - I won't complain! This experience has made me really appreciate the overall health of my children!

Tomorrow, my sister Bonnie and her husband, Mark will be here for a few days. I'm so excited to have them around! I get to catch up with my sister and get a few extra hands to help out with the kiddos.

At the hospital


Coming home

Bath time!

Lily's hair is doing some fun things lately. The top part will curl up and there is just nothing we can do about it.

We are back home!

Jack is back home! Yippee!!

We got discharged early this afternoon. Jack is on oxygen. Just a minimal amount. We have to see his doctor on Wednesday and I'm hoping he can get off the oxygen by then. Jack is eating better and not coughing as much. He is definitely on the mend. He will most likely cough for a week or two more and during that time we need to stay away from little ones so this doesn't happen to anyone else. Unfortunately, while at the hospital, I noticed several other doors with the "RSV: please wear gloves and gowns when entering" warning. It's definitely that time of year.

Tonight David is going to take care of Jack for awhile so I can get some sleep. Those hospital reclining chairs just don't cut it. (Thanks David!)

Thanks again for everyone's support and for those who helped us out. You are all awesome!

Still in the Hospital

We are still here at the hospital. Jack is doing about the same. According to the doctor, the recovery will be slow. He will most likely be coughing for a couple more weeks. He will need to be on oxygen for another week. My friend, Leslie's little guy had oxygen for awhile this last December and I may get some tips from her.
We had the option to go home today, but I still feel unsteady about him, so we will be here one more night. Tomorrow we will take the little guy home along with oxygen. I will probably be a nervous wreck the first day we are home, but with David's help, we'll get through this. It will be a bit more challenging as I will have Lily to care for as well. The good thing is Jack is sleeping a bit more, so hopefully he will rest and get just healthy soon!
David and I are doing okay. I am staying here at the hospital while David takes care of Lily and visits me as much as he can. I'm a zombie right now, but am getting a bit of rest here and there.

Thank you everyone for your well wishes and for those of you who are helping us out. My family and friends mean the world to me! Love to you all!

Jack in the hospital

I know some of you are wondering why we are in the hospital. Jack got admitted yesterday after his Doctor's visit. I took him back to the Doctor's on Friday (he was there on Wednesday) as his cough just wasn't getting better. He was diagnosed with RSV and the doctor highly highly recommended we admit him to the hospital to ensure it doesn't get worse or turn into anything else (pneumonia).

So, it's been a rough ride and I'm dead tired, but we are doing okay. Jack is on oxygen and with just a tiny bit of oxygen, his pulse-ox is in the normal range. They tried taking him off the oxygen early this morning, but the pulse-ox dropped below 90 (they want it between 90-95 or higher), so back on the oxygen he went. We will probably be here tonight as well.

Send us healthy wishes. This has been hard on David and me emotionally and physically, but we are getting by. I just hate seeing sick children. It's doubly hard when it's your own baby.

I'll give an update when we get back home.

On the mend

Our family has been sick since last week. David and I had colds earlier in the week and now Lily has it. Jack seems to be fairing okay so far.

Last week some of the friends came over again and kept me company. Thanks ladies!! I tell you what, if it weren't for my family and friends, I'd be insane right now.

I have my 6 week midwife appointment tomorrow. 6 weeks already! Even though some days and nights are long, time is going by fast.

My sister Bonnie and her husband, Mark will be here in 10 days! I'm so excited!!

David and the kids

Jack hanging out

Superbowl Sunday!

Being silly with Lily