This week Bells has started to get better. Being on breathing treatments really seems to help her. She doesn't fight me as long as she has a pacifier. She does so well with them in fact, that they usually put her to sleep. Her cough is almost gone and all the hackiness behind it gone as well. Her breathing is still a bit labored and she sounds congested when she sleeps. She actually snores, and at night is when her breathng sounds the worst. For the most part, I have my sweet happy little angel back! She sleeps a bit more than normal, but with her getting better and seeming so alert during her waking times, I'm not worried. As much as I hate her being sick, I love all the extra cuddling I get to do with her. :)
A nurse at the hospital told us to keep her in the house for at least two weeks. This is making me go stir crazy. I can't go run normal errands without calling someone to watch her. The weather has been a little crazy. It gets cold at nights and in the mornings, but during the day it's warm. This also makes me think it's a better idea to keep her indoors. I can't wait for her to be better so that we can go for a walk in the evening or get some fresh air!
Also this week, Bells discovered her hands. She has been grabbing my necklace for a few weeks now, but this week she noticed that end of those things called arms are HANDS! It makes feedings a little difficult because she likes to put them in front of her face and stare at them. She clasps her hands together and pulls them apart. I even gave her a rattle and she played with it for a little while.
Her checkup this week went well. She has some eczema on her arms and legs. Remember that rash the ER doc said was viral? Well it's eczema. Thankfully it's mild and it doesn't seem to bother her.
I had also been extremely sick. I am so thankful we have both of our families here to help out. My grandmother came over for two days to let me sleep for a few hours. She also made me homemade chicken noodle soup which was amazing! My mom came over for a day and Nathan's Aunt Pat came over for a day. I was so thankful. I was put on some hardcore decongestants that knock me out. Once I started taking them, I felt so much better. The uninterrupted sleep also helped me immensely. I can't wait to get over this RSV infection. Being sick and trying to take care of a sick baby but not keep getting her sick is rough. I'm so incredibly glad our families are awesome enough to help me out!
Tummy time is something that is not going well. She used to like it, now she HATES it. I am researching ways to make this enjoyable for her. I'm sure it's not comfy because of her reflux, but it must be done. For the most part, she likes being swaddled and held or being in her swing. If you have an suggestions, leave them for me in the form of a comment.
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