Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Sick Baby

Have you ever heard that when you have a child, it's like having your heart walk around outside your body?

Lucas has RSV, or bronchiolitis. Mucus in his lungs. He is coughing and congested. Can't breathe. Getting an ear infection as a complication. Refuses to nurse so we have to squirt milk into his mouth with a syringe. We're using a nebulizer for half an hour every four hours.

I miss my baby. I haven't nursed him in three days. He is extremely fussy because he is so miserable.

And because he is miserable, I feel like my heart is broken.
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While I was typing this, I heard a knock at the door. I have the best friends ever. I found a care package on the doorstep. Tears.

Thank you, thank you, thank you....

8 comments:

  1. Vanessa, I am so sorry I wish there was something I could do to help. I will keep little Lucas in my prayers. Hang in there :)

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  2. That's so awful! Tell me if there is anything we can do.

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  3. Oh poor Lucas! I'm sorry Vanessa. It seems like everyone and their baby has been sick. I hope he feels better soon. We'll be praying for you guys!

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  4. Vanessa, I'm so sorry to hear this! We'll keep you guys in our prayers.

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  5. Having your kid sick is so heart breaking. My heart goes out to you and little Lucas. Good Luck!

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  6. Poor baby boy! Poor you! I We are thinking about you guys and keeping you in our prayers!

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  7. Oh good luck. Sick babies are the saddest!

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  8. I am SO sorry Vanessa! Poor little Lucas.

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