Hospital update
Well, it’s Friday and we’re still in the hospital. Yesterday/last night was a day I hope to never repeat. He was doing better and we were actually talking about going home when he had a seizure. Then his temp spiked to 105 overnight and they had to pack him down with ice packs twice to get his fever to break. It did, finally, and today has been better. His highest temp has been in the 102 range (sad that this is now considered a low temperature).
Our doctor contacted a pediatric infectious diseases specialist and she said that a nasty version of RSV is going around the state. He told her that Kyle tested negative for RSV but she suggested that he test again. He described all of Kyle’s symptoms, including the extremely high fevers, and she said that this is consistent w/what the other kids are doing. So now he thinks that this is RSV and that the pneumonia is viral instead of bacterial which would explain why 2 antibiotics aren’t doing anything to improve the situation. I understand enough of the medicine to realize that this makes sense but what reassures me most is that our doctor now seems calm. This morning I think he honestly wanted to tear his hair out b/c he couldn’t figure out what was wrong w/my baby.
So they re-ran a RSV test and we’re waiting for the results. I am at home now to shower (I realized I’m in the same clothes since Tuesday) and I’m going to sleep here tonight. My mom is going to stay w/Kyle and my hubby and I are going to hang out w/our older son. He has been home sick for the last 3 days and when I talked to him today he started crying b/c he missed me. I haven’t seen him since Monday and I miss him so much. I have always explained to him that mommies stay home w/their kids when they are sick so he doesn’t understand why I’m not w/him now.
Thanks so much for all of the support you guys have given. I am going to hop on the scale tomorrow just out of curiosity. I won’t be surprise if it says 240 (it was 233 last week) and I won’t be surprised if it says 225. My eating has been so out of whack as well as my sleep that I’m sure my body is freaking out. I’m not worried about it, though, b/c I know when everything is on an even keel I’ll make up for lost time. Hopefully I’ll have good news soon. For now, I’m going to wash 3 days worth of hospital slime off my body. Those poor nurses, I’m sure our room was starting to smell w/me in there for days on end 
Poor big brother! It’s hard to be a brother sometimes. At least he gets Mama now
I hope ever thing gets better soon!!
Hey there. My thoughts go out to you and your family! Well wishes for a good weekend.
-kt
I wanna break down and cry. What a tough position, having two children sick and mom can only be in one place at a time. I’ll be praying for you all until I hear everyone has mended. It’s easier to focus on diet , exercise, and plans that are new to us when things are normal in every day life. Don’t let it weigh on you too much. Take care your loved ones and yourself as best as you can.
Aww, Brandie, I feel so bad for you. Here I was complaining because I was sick for a day and you’ve been dealing with two sick babies all week. My heart goes out to you.
Sending you hugs and kisses, hugs and balloons and cards for Kyle, and hugs and favorite kiddie DVDs for big brother.
It’s gotta get better. Hang in there, sweetie!
xoxoxoxoxo
Wow I didn’t realize that both your boys were sick! I can just imagine how exhausted you must be - I hope you got some rest!
Take care of you. ((((Hugs))))