RSV anyone?

Yes. It's true.
Maddox has RSV. He has been getting very expensive shots(thank you insurance) every month since fall started to prevent this very illness, and lucky us, he caught it!!


The Synagis shot is supposed to help prevent RSV and help lessen the severity of the virus should one get it. The shot is generally given to children ages two and under who are medically fragile. It is given once a month from October through February or March depending on where you live. We drive to Ft worth to the pulmonary clinic for his shots, and he howls as soon as we walk through the door. Poor traumatized little boy. Despite our efforts, using hand sanitizer and washing so much that my hands are bleeding, and going next to no where besides the doctors' office, those pesky germs found him. Darn doctors' offices. It's a catch 22.



So to cap off a lovely week of vomit and diarrhea we have added a wonderfully exciting virus to the mix.

I think I need a stiff drink...as in a milkshake, people. Sheesh.



Maddox is feeling pretty lousy, but holding his own and overall in good spirits. We should see some improvement by the end of this week. Like all viruses, you just have to let it run it's course. We'll be praying to stay out of the hospital, and so far, thanks to the spendy inoculations, Maddox is managing okay. The doctor told us today that by day four of being sick you hit a plateau that lasts for a few days and then you slowly start to get better. Today was day four or five, so I'm hoping we have seen the worst and will be sleeping at night again by next week. Hopefully jeff and I can make it that long. We are both feeling a little sickly at this point, so it could be an interesting week.



I promise there will be a comprehensive update soon. Soon is a relative term, obviously.




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