Freaking

do they still use pedilite (sp?). It's a drink that replaces electrolites/nutrients to avoid dehydration. Dr. recommended in place of formula to reduce mucus production. Used it a lot with my youngest son (a premie).

so sorry you all are having such a troubled time.

OK, we're back from the Ped. He said we're to watch his breath and cough closely, but for now lungs seem clear, if "tight".

He has an upper respiratory infection, ear infection and is on the better end of croup, but still a bit croupy.

He will take the nose drops, saline spray, tylenol and amoxicillan. He was too breathy, hoarse and week to even cry really hard at the Ped's office.

He heard me holding and coo'ing him while he was talking to mommy and said, "forget schedules and do lots of what she's doing...TLC...for the next couple of days." I said, "Oh, that will be easy enough." LOL.

Now, I need to get out there and give him that TLC cause it's his mommy's turn to get to urgent care because she has the same thing, but her chest is REALLY tight.

Love ya's and thank you!

KD

I'm glad he's on meds to help him feel better. wonder why the doc didn't give mom the same scripts Mine always did

I hope you do kick back and not stress... but love taking care of this one too!

((((((((((( Kimmy ))))))))))))

What stress you must be going through right now I'm so sorry to hear your daughter and Johnathon are ill. I'm glad he is getting such a lot of help from the drs.

Please look after yourself too, you don't want to get ill too

((((( Kimmy ))))))

I'm praying so hard for you and your family and the poor little baby. I so hope everyone gets some good rest and SOON.

Thank you so much for sticking with us even with all you've been through with your family for the last months. I'm amazed at all you do.......for your family and for everyone here on PC. You are truly one of the most selfless women I have ever known and I so admire your compassion and strength.

Sending more TLC and love your way >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

me too....

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Thank you so much everyone.

He's taking his antibiotics and he's not improved a whole lot symptom-wise. HOWEVER, THE FEVER BROKE AND HAS STAYED GONE. YAYAYAY.

Right now he's laying down sleeping peacefully, but it's been a rough day.

When a three-month-old is as "full" as he is, it interrupts every aspect of his life/survival. He's still not feeding well, but staying hydrated. We're offering baba's every hour on the hour. Diapers stay wet, though barely.

Tonight he choked pretty badly. My baby girl freaked. Some of the phlegm was loosening and he choked...badly. She screamed for me and I got ahold of him. Within a few seconds I had him up and the phlegm out. For that reason, we're watching him around the clock.

He's slowly feeling better. Tonight though (I got up at 1:45 to start my "shift") his bronchial tract is really tight. You can hear it "built up" in there. I hope that tomorrow alot of it loosens for him.

I'm getting ready to get him up...elevated against me...to continue sleeping. What comforts him the most is a low voiced, soft "talk"...he responds immediately.

My daughter is pretty sick with bronchitis from this and I'm hoping the antibiotics work pretty quickly with her.

I think tomorrow's going to be the big "turn around" day. I pray so...

Love and thanks,

KD

Kimmy, had the baby's doctor suggested a cool vaporizer? My oldest son grew up with asthma. The steam vaporizers, however, made it worse. What I used to do was take my boy for a drive on the beach... until the cool vaporizers came in. It sure helped him alot! It keeps the phlem from drying out and keeps it soft so it can be coughed up easier.

Poor baby boy, but he's got a great grandma!

Ya'll are in my prayers.

Thank you so much ((((((((( sept ))))))))))))

Yes, we bought a new one just for him and it's being used around the clock in whichever room he's in.

I let him get up for a while and though he didn't want to, he needed to cry a little bit and get some of that up and out of there. I felt bad, but kept the goal in mind.

Sure enough, he coughed quite a bit loose and I was able to aspirate his nose and got alot as well. He's sleeping really good now and sounds much better.

Thank goodness their memories are only 10 seconds at this age, because I HATE doing things I know make him feel bad.

Thanks again,

KD

Let's hope today is the day that he starts showing some real improvement. You all are still in my thoughts and prayers.

Don't forget to do some care for 'self.'

(((((KD and baby and daughter))))))))))
My prayers will be with you all

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Jonathon))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I hope he starts feeling much better today. I am glad the fever broke. He is so lucky to have such a loving family. I know today will be a better day.

BB

sabby

The baby has a village sending up prayers and good thoughs, just like we did before he was born. I know he'll feel better soon, and so will the rest of you I hope. He has such a wonderful grandma. That bond will always be there!!!!

Thank you!!!!

An amazing turn around! I posted about getting alot up and out, right?

Since then it's not hardly building back up! He's turning it around!

He's been smiling and talking today like normal! His little voice is hoarse, but our baby's BACK!!! Thank God for antibiotics!

We're over the hump. I pray daughter's is working on her by tomorrow and we'll all have had it and be over with it!

I can't thank you enough for your thoughts and prayers!

KD

yay! I'm happy for you all, KD

Wooo hoooooo!!!!!

((((((((((( Kimmy ))))))))))))

I am so glad he's getting better

I hope your daughter quickly feels well again too

Yay! I am so glad your family is healing. With such good care how could he not? I am happy for all of you.

BB

yay!
Happy to hear the good news!