Change of plans
28.2.09 by KJBLS
Anna and I are supposed to be on the airplane right now.
Last night around suppertime, we noticed that Anna felt a little warm and was starting to sniffle a bit but didn't think much of it. We put her to bed and then hung out with Noel for a while. At 11:15 or so, I woke Anna up to feed her and felt right away that Anna was feverish. We took her temperature and she had a fever of 102.4. The pediatrician on call told us that we needed to take her to the ER immediately, especially since we were planning on leaving the house at 3:30 AM to head to Pittsburgh for our first flight.
After a couple of hours of tests and waiting (the ER was full of inebriated college students), the doctor arrived and said that she couldn't figure out what was wrong with Anna and that it was probably just fine to fly. Almost as an afterthought, she decided to have Anna tested for RSV (a respiratory virus) and influenza. Another hour later, we were shocked to find out she tested positive for both. The doctor said that she's never seen a case of a baby with both, but that neither really can be treated except with lots of rest and fluids.
Anna was a trooper through it all, smiling at the doctors and pleasant as ever (although subdued and pathetic-looking). The doctor gave Anna one of the biggest--and funniest--compliments we've heard: "I think she's cuter than my own baby!"
I called the airlines to postpone our ticket, thinking we'd fly out with Paul next Saturday, but the only flights available in the next 10 days was for this coming Wednesday, which is the absolute soonest the doctors said we'd be able to leave. If Anna isn't better by then, we're going to postpone our trip indefinitely.
We're bummed, of course.
Please pray that Anna gets better. And that we'll be able to make it out on Wednesday.
Last night around suppertime, we noticed that Anna felt a little warm and was starting to sniffle a bit but didn't think much of it. We put her to bed and then hung out with Noel for a while. At 11:15 or so, I woke Anna up to feed her and felt right away that Anna was feverish. We took her temperature and she had a fever of 102.4. The pediatrician on call told us that we needed to take her to the ER immediately, especially since we were planning on leaving the house at 3:30 AM to head to Pittsburgh for our first flight.
After a couple of hours of tests and waiting (the ER was full of inebriated college students), the doctor arrived and said that she couldn't figure out what was wrong with Anna and that it was probably just fine to fly. Almost as an afterthought, she decided to have Anna tested for RSV (a respiratory virus) and influenza. Another hour later, we were shocked to find out she tested positive for both. The doctor said that she's never seen a case of a baby with both, but that neither really can be treated except with lots of rest and fluids.
Anna was a trooper through it all, smiling at the doctors and pleasant as ever (although subdued and pathetic-looking). The doctor gave Anna one of the biggest--and funniest--compliments we've heard: "I think she's cuter than my own baby!"
I called the airlines to postpone our ticket, thinking we'd fly out with Paul next Saturday, but the only flights available in the next 10 days was for this coming Wednesday, which is the absolute soonest the doctors said we'd be able to leave. If Anna isn't better by then, we're going to postpone our trip indefinitely.
We're bummed, of course.
Please pray that Anna gets better. And that we'll be able to make it out on Wednesday.
I identify more closely than you can know! I said a prayer for you and the little toad.
Poor girl!! And poor you, trying to deal with a sick baby. I definitely know how you feel and it's not fun for anyone! Is she still sleeping okay or is she cranky or anything. We had a couple of nights up with a screaming baby when she had an ear infection and she didn't know what she wanted and just crawled around our bed all night, screaming. It was not a good time.
We'll be praying for a quick recovery and that you'll be able to go on your trip still!
Love you!
Those are the cutest pictures - especially for a sick baby. My brother always got really funny and affectionate when he was sick.
I am praying she is better in time for your trip...
I have been praying for you! I hope you get to leave tomorrow. How is Anna feeling now? She looks great in those pictures! You cannot even tell she is sick. ADORABLE! Hannah was very sad to hear Anna was sick. She said "Ahh, is she better? I realy like Anna!"
We are praying for you. I will miss you!
Love,
Erin
I have been praying for you! I hope you get to leave tomorrow. How is Anna feeling now? She looks great in those pictures! You cannot even tell she is sick. ADORABLE! Hannah was very sad to hear Anna was sick. She said "Ahh, is she better? I realy like Anna!"
We are praying for you. I will miss you!
Love,
Erin
oh what a bummer! RSV and Influenza! YIKES! Poor baby! What bad timing huh? 'Tis the season! We see babies in the ICU with that stuff all the time, and I don't think I've ever seen both at the same time! Hope she gets better fast and maybe somehow you can still go on your trip!
you are NOT supposed yo be on an airplane right NOW though...