Sick Week Update

This week has been the longest sick week we have had with our boy. In his 9 months of life, this has been the sickest he has been. We started the week off at the pediatrician's office first thing Monday morning. Sawyer was diagnosed with an ear infection and RSV, a respiratory virus. His case was not a very severe case, which is good. He had one breathing treatment at the doctor's office, which didn't really help, so we didn't bring the nebulizer home with us. He also got an antibiotic for his ear infection. Monday was rough! Sawyer coughed all night. We ended up in his bathroom with the hot shower going full blast. The steam seemed to help. I took him back to the ped Tuesday morning for a follow-up appt. I thought he sounded worse, and was wheezing more. Dr. B. actually said he sounded better. At this point, Sawyer wouldn't hardly eat anything and would barely finish his bottles. Tuesday night was much better, he slept all night without coughing. He also hasn't had any fever since Tuesday morning. Wednesday was a good day, as well.  He coughed a good bit when he first got up and moving, but ate a little more and drank his bottles. Thursday, we saw more improvements and less coughing. He slept well Wednesday and Thursday nights. Today, he seemed really good when he woke up, with even less coughing! I think we are definitely on the up-swing of this bug! I think by the end of the weekend, he will be good to go! He has had to stay away from his Nana's house this week because we didn't want to get Kole sick. Will and I took turns staying with him, and my mom kept him a few days. We are so thankful to have our parents in town! I don't know what we would do without them and their help. Sawyer is one lucky little boy!!

We surely are ready for the weekend and some much needed rest! The weather is supposed to be chilly and rainy, so that sounds like good nap times for us! We don't really have any plans, other than a baby shower for a friend on Sunday afternoon. Our church is also hosting an Easter Egg Hunt Sunday afternoon for the kiddos, but I don't think we are going to go this year. For one thing, it might be raining, and also, Sawyer won't have a clue what to do. I think next year, he will have a great time looking for eggs! For Easter, we plan on going to church with my family, then having lunch with them. We will go over to Will's parent's house and have dinner with his family. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will all be well!