My Little Snot Monster

March 11, 2008 on 8:22 pm | In Henry | 8 Comments

I think this about sums up my weekend…

After spiking a fever of 104 Saturday night, we went to the ER (got there about 10:30pm).  He was diagnosed with flu and pneumonia and he was admitted about 4am Sunday morning.  They weren’t 100% sure of the pneumonia because you can’t tell a baby to take a deep breath and hold it for the chest ray.  So the gray parts were either pneumonia or parts of the lung that had shut down because he was taking shallow breathes (is the shutting down thing normal?).  Because of his age (and the way he was pulling in when breathing), they treated for pneumonia anyway.  Once the mist tent went up on Sunday he started to breathe much better and has been getting better since.  He was discharged Monday afternoon and today his pediatrician was very happy with his improvement and said to wait another day before going back to daycare (I have no leave left since I just got back from maternity leave).  Oh and Henry was nice enough to give me the flu so I’ve basically been in bed the last two days tooand DH has been taking care of both of us.  I guess if one of us had to get sick, good thing it was me.  The antibodies my body is creating to fight this will help Henry get healthier that much faster (via breast milk).

I’ve heard everyone say to expect him to get sick his first week of daycare, but pneumonia and a hospital stay?  The good things going for him is that he is usually really healthy and a nice solid weight (15 pounds 7 ounces at today’s visit and he’ll be only 3 months old tomorrow).  He is still a little snot monster.  We were able to take the mist tent with us, but right now we are only using the hose to direct the mist from his cool mist humidifier to the head of his crib.

8 Comments

  1. Ack! I’m glad that Henry is better — but my Mommy nature is scared for all that happened!

    If you need anything during the week, please please call me!

    Lots of hugs and get well soon!!

    Comment by Sue — March 11, 2008 #

  2. I’m glad to hear he is getting better and you are at home. I know how terrifying it is to be in hospital when your little one is sick. Noah and I are sending healthy thoughts your way. If you need anything, just call.

    Comment by Catherine — March 11, 2008 #

  3. What an ordeal! I hope you’re both better soon.

    Comment by Lee — March 12, 2008 #

  4. Oh my goodness, how scary!!
    Evie spiked a temp of 104 yesterday, but fortunately it was gone as soon as it arrived.
    Sorry to hear you’re sick too, that can’t be easy.
    Hope you both feel better soon.

    Comment by Rachel (LittleRach) — March 12, 2008 #

  5. Oh no! Poor you and poor Henry. I’m glad that he is feeling better now though. I hope that you feel better soon. He is certainly a big boy! 15 lbs at 3 months? A is only 18 lbs at 9 mos. lol.

    Comment by Abi — March 12, 2008 #

  6. Oh Jenni, what a scary thing to happen! I’m really happy that Henry is feeling better and I hope that you’re feeling better soon. Make sure to take care of yourselves!

    Comment by Christine S — March 12, 2008 #

  7. I’m sorry you guys are going through this.
    Mehul was a tiny baby. He weighed 19lb at his 1 year checkup!

    Comment by Shalini — March 12, 2008 #

  8. How scary! I’m so glad to hear he is doing better. Hope you are, too. And happy anniversary!

    Comment by Erin — March 14, 2008 #

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