Sick Baby

[ste_noni]

Just wanted to say that I have not disappeared. Ellie is in the hospital with RSV. We checked in Monday and I was hoping to get out today, but she got a bit worse in the night. She's going to be okay but it's going to take a while. I am so tired. Not physically tired, but tired of everything else. Nurses poking her, IVs stuck in her, her throwing up and changing the sheets, the Puerto Rican hospital with no blankets, pillows, Kleenexes, or drinking water. I'm tired of sitting on a bed, holding more poor little baby. I'm also tired of explaining to the nurses that I'd rather hold her and I'm *not* going to put her in the crib that is in the corner of the room.

Anyway, I'm tired. Oh, and I have RSV myself, and pinkeye, but it's not that bad. Plus, as the doctor pointed out, I'm now making antibodies that Ellie can benefit from. Yay breastfeeding, once again. It feels good to know I am doing something to make her get better beyond just holding her.

Okay, I have to start some laundry, eat, and then get back...

Comments

[fiorituranotte.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. Tons of health~ma to you and Ellie. I hope you both make a quick recovery.

[fufaraw]

Oh poor darlings. I hope you both recover quickly.

[jesseh.livejournal.com]

Poor you guys! Hope you are both better soon.

[mearagrrl.livejournal.com]

Oh no! Hard enough to have a kid in the hospital wihtout also being sick yourself!! Much health-ma your way.

[vwbug.livejournal.com]

Oh, honey! I was just about to e-mail you back and ask why you were at the hospital. Tons of health~ma to you both. And much love.

[casperflea.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I am sure you are taking the very best care of Ellie - be sure to take care of you, too.

[aimeejmc.livejournal.com]

Ohoney! I wish I was closer and could do something more than just hug you from afar.{{{{{}}}}} Oh love. Take care of yourself and Ellie. My love and prayers are there for you.

[pix-kristin.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetheart. I'm so sorry. What can we do?

[zonewombat.livejournal.com]

{{{hugs}}} to the both of you. RSV sounds very rough, but I'm glad it's not dengue. I do hope she gets better quickly and you and she can go home.

[smonsterbite.livejournal.com]

Oh now! Feel better soon!

[calligrafiti.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I hope you and Ellie get well soon.

[zmayhem.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor Ellie and poor you! RSV is just miserable, for kids and grown-ups. Please do take care of yourself while you're taking care of her, and keep us updated. You're both in my thoughts and prayers.

[gingerk.livejournal.com]

That's miserable. I hope she gets to come home soon, and you both recover quickly.

[minim_calibre]

Oh, no! I hope you both get well soon. Poor munchkin.

[hushpuppy22.livejournal.com]

So sorry that Ellie is sick and I hope you both get better soon!

[cashmerepett.livejournal.com]

Oof. Take care and I hope you guys get better quickly!

[sarameg.livejournal.com]

Oh damn. That sounds like a lot of anti-fun. Hope you are home in your beds very soon, ailment free.