Friday, February 15, 2008

We've Survived!


One week, 6 doctor visits, 8 oxygen monitors, 1 chest X-ray, 5 nose suctions, 10 breathing treatments,9 drop fed bottles, 5 anxiously awaited wet diapers to ensure there was no dehydration, and 6 all nighters at grandma's later, Porter is on his way to recovery. Thankfully we have avoided Primary Children's Hospital. You often hear about RSV, but you never realize how scary it is. Most children are hospitalized because they are too young and too small to handle it on their own. We will probably be taking a hiatus from people, and especially kids for the next little while so we don't pass it on and so we don't get it again.

Porter has now developed a love for stuffed animals, especially TOADS. He will sit for hours just stroking them and rubbing his face against them.

Even Miko wanted to make sure Porter was getting better.

6 comments:

Krista said...

oh my gosh he looks so cute in all those pics except the first one is scary. I'm glad that he's feeling better. Way smart to avoid people for now. I'm sure that this was a huge ordeal to go through. Thanks for coming to the party too. You are so sweet to come and sisi really likes her little can. She keeps filling it up and taking stuff out, then filling again. She loves it.

KACI JOHNSON said...

oh my heck jess, I can't belie Pve you had your baby! CONGRATS!!! I am so out of the loop so sorry for a late congrats. I can't believe you are a mommy. It feels like just yesterday we were in elementary school. Wow, time sure does fly by. porter is so so cute. I am so happy for you guys. So where are you living now? I'm so happy you found my blog and left a comment, keep in contact.

Shelly said...

Hey girl I am so happy to hear that Porter is over the worst and is doing well. I am so happy that you didn't end up in the hospital. A bunch of my friends have had their babies be in the hospital for RSV! Scary stuff! That is so cute that Porter loves stuffed animals! Bryce love to suck on washcloths and blankets!

Maggie said...

I'm glad to hear is feeling better. Such a sweet little boy. I'm sad we didn't see him :) Oh well, we will in a few more weeks. Take care and enjoy your well deserved rest.

Carrie said...

Baby Porter--stay healthy little man!! It was fun to see you guys on Saturday and we will just eat up your baby boy in the spring when everyone is done being sick--I just hate that about winter. Hope you guys get some much needed sleep-filled nights :)

Emily said...

Jessica this is Emily from High School. I just stumbled upon your blog. Your little boy is so cute. I am so sorry he got RSV my little Bella got it too, it is quiet scary. I am so glad you all made it through ok. Well it was fun to see hoe you are doing. Take care.