Really Sucky Virus

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Okay, so I don't know what RSV stands for, but my little Ben has it. It was pretty scary over the weekend, but he seems to be on the mend. Right now we're just administering breathing treatments around the clock, trying not to cry as we listen to his wheezing and coughing, and praying a lot. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers, as this is illness typically lasts for a few weeks.

The good news is, that during the in-between times, he looks like this :-)

Comments

Laurel said…
Michelle, he is such a sweetheart! I'm sorry he's been so sick, but I'm glad it hasn't been getting worse. Like Mom said, they would have admitted him to the hospital if it were bad enough. I love his little smile. Love you, sister!

(And of course, we'll keep praying for him at our house!)
1/5/11, 2:20 PM
Sunshine said…
Oh Michelle! I am so sorry. That really sucks. He looks so good too. I haven't seen him in awhile. He is really starting to get some chubby cheeks. Hang in there.
1/5/11, 2:40 PM
theferrisoneofall said…
That is a sucky virus! Respiratory Syncytial Virus - crappy stuff. Hope he continues to feel better.
1/5/11, 2:53 PM
LEE BIEN said…
I miss my buddy. He is in our prayers.
1/5/11, 2:54 PM
cl said…
michelle, that is a miserable way to spend the winter! i totally know, beckam had it in january of 2006 when he was just 3 months old and it sucked! A LOT! let me know if i can do anything, if you need me to come sit with your kiddos so you can get a nap in or anything else, i'm willing and able! :)
1/5/11, 3:47 PM
Jen Carter said…
So sad :( My niece had RSV when she was a baby and she was in the hospital for quite a while. It was really hard to watch. I'm sorry he has to go through that. We will keep him in our prayers :)
1/5/11, 4:16 PM
Amber said…
I feel for you! Both Sadie and Emily had RSV when they were babies. Sadie was 6 weeks and Emily was 5 months and again at 7 months when they had it! I remember doing the breathing treatments and the sleepless nights full of worry. Hang in there! If you need anything feel free to call!
1/5/11, 7:55 PM
Merrells said…
Hate the RSV. Good luck and hold in there. It's so exhausting having a sick little one. We'll keep you all in our prayers too!
1/5/11, 9:16 PM
Markelle said…
there really is nothing worse than a sick baby. I feel for you, but he looks like a good sport.
1/5/11, 9:31 PM
Alicia said…
He is the sweetest little guy ever.
We are prying for him around here also.

I love that happy picture of him.
1/5/11, 9:41 PM
Scott and Megan said…
so sorry....i can't imagine how horrible a little sick baby must be! I am sorry and dang we keep thinking about you guys and hoping that the recovery is rapid!!! xo
1/5/11, 10:10 PM
Amanda said…
Boo!!! That is so sad Michelle!! My Lukey had it when he was two months old, it was awful. I hope he gets feeling better fast. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you guys!
1/6/11, 9:52 AM
The Mama said…
I kinda know how you feel. When Jack had to be under the lights in his little blindfold and would cry and cry, I lost it. I am so sorry. At least you get those smiles in between, right? I will be thinking about you guys.
1/6/11, 10:24 AM
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