Josiah has been SICK SICK SICK since Friday with each day worse than the previous. We have just been in survival mode trying to take care of him. It is like having a newborn again with around the clock care since he needs a different medication every few hours and I’m constantly trying to get him to drink something. Thankfully this stage shouldn’t last as long as the newborn stage, though I have to say he was a much happier newborn than sick boy. The poor guy has been miserable. Thank goodness it is the weekend and Jacob is here (and willing) to help me.
He has some kind of virus that has given him oral ulcers and tonsillitis so he has been drooling like a faucet. I can tell where he has been in the house because there are little puddles left behind (that and the constant fussing/moaning make him easy to find IF he has gotten up the energy to move at all). Because of all this drooling and lack of fluid intake, I’m afraid we are on the verge of needing IV fluids. His drool is slowing down and his diapers are not very wet, so I think his fluid tank is nearly empty. We’ll see. The good news is that his fever that was once merciless seems to have subsided and he is FINALLY sleeping soundly on Jacob’s chest as I write this. Until now the only reprieve he has gotten has been thanks to Benadryl (don’t worry, Peds After Hours of Gainesville ok’d this – I’m thankful for them) and the rest that Benadryl allowed him to have was fitful at best.
Jacob and I are feeling sorry for ourselves and our lack of sleep, but we are even more sorry for Josiah. It is impossible to look into his slobbery, tear-filled, miserable eyes while his body is quaking with fever discomfort knowing I can’t do anything more for him without shedding a tear myself out of misery for him. Am I the only crazy mom who experiences this? I pray I never have a child with SERIOUS untreatable illness, particularly at a young age where communication is limited. As you know, Josiah is usually a fabulous sleeper, even when he is sick, and he doesn’t get too upset about being sick, but this time has been hard on him – and us! After two doctors visits and two phone calls to Peds After Hours, I’m hoping we are nearing the end of the miserable phase and we won’t need those emergency room fluids after all.
I know this post must seem a bit dramatic, but from where I sit in my sleep deprived state I realize how blessed I am that this is my biggest worry for today rather than something more negatively life changing.
6 comments:
Poor Josiah!! (and poor Abby and Jacob). I do pray that you are through the worst of it, sounds like it's been really hard! Kudos to you for making it through without IV fluids (so far anyway), I'm sure that's taken extra effort. Hang in there!!!
hang in there Abby. you are one awesome mama!!! stick to your instincts... God gives them to us for a reason.
I pray healing and peace in Jesus' name!
You're doing great, Abby! Has he been diagnosed with RSV or anything similar? Riley contracted that when he was 18 months and wound up hospitalized for 3 days with the worse bilateral ear infection the doctor had ever seen, and a very nasty fever. He was actually admitted due to dehydration. It was one of the most difficult times we've ever been through, but we DID make it through, and you will too. You're doing everything you can, and sometimes just loving on him and being there for him is all you can do. We will pray for healing and peace for all of you!!
Abby that's the same thing Luke had! Hang in there. It is INCREDIBLY tough and no you aren't the only Moma out there who cries when her baby is sick. I remember sitting in the rocker holding Luke and crying telling Joel we have to do something. They just kept telling us it's a virus and 7-10 days. Praying for ya'll today. They do get over it.
Wow - sounds similar to herpangina, which is simply dreadful... how miserable! :( I'll be praying foy you guys.
Hey - we ALL cry when they are sick, I'm pretty sure! Been reading my blogs through Google Reader so sorry for the lack of comments lately!! Anyway, I'll be praying for you all and for quick healing!! And thank you for your sweet comment today. yes, I have never been so thankful for the ability to breastfeed! It will be such a comfort to me and Isaac during the hospital stay, I'm sure. We are so grateful for your faithful prayers!!
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