Send out the healing vibes, folks! The good news is that the dr. doesn't expect it to become very serious since Space Space Baby is such a big healthy kiddo.
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Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
Boa sorte.
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
Oh, I'm sorry. Here's hoping and praying the doctor is right and SSB fights it off.
*hugs*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(((hugs))) I'm so sorry! I hope he's better soon. Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I hate RSV. Feel all better really soon, Baby.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
~~~~~Space Space Baby~~~~~~
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Poor Space Space Baby.
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Oh, dear. Poor baby!
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
Oh, no! What is it with the 'rack babies and RSV?
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Thanks, all. He's been sleeping all afternoon, so I suppose that's good.
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Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
*healthy thoughts* Sleep well, SSB!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Good healthy space thoughts!
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Healthy thoughts heading your way.
*hugs*
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
Oh no. I'll be praying for him for sure. It's always good if the doctor isn't worried - they tend to err on the side of caution.
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
Prayers and healing thoughts to Space Baby. Strength and easy sleep to Space Baby's Mama.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
How's he doing today? Best wishes.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
His breathing sounds very "crunchy" today, if that makes sense. I can tell that he's breathing faster, but he's still very alert and eating well. When do I worry?
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Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
Are his nostrils flaring when he breathes? Has he lost any weight?
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
No nostril flaring. That's good, right? Weight is harder to judge. He hadn't gained any from his last check-up a month ago when he was weighed yesterday. The dr. wasn't worried; SSB is a pretty hefty 14 lbs. 10 oz. I feel like I'm raising a giant!
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Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
No nostril flaring is good and it's good that he's alert and eating.
I wouldn't worry unless he becomes lethargic, stops eating, and/or noticably loses weight.
Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
O_o Not SSB too! :heart ache:
I know the "crunchy" breathing. Kinda rattly, raspy. Watch his chest, see if he is retracting (pulling skin in with inhalation) under his ribs or above. It means he is working too hard to breathe and not able to "move air" efficiently.
They can "deep suction" at the hospital, but they can't do that in our pediatric clinic.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Did you try steaming the baby? I always did this for my kid (and my ma did it for me) when he was congested. You take the baby into the bathroom, close the door and run the hot hot shower, so the room steams up. Then you hold Space Space Baby while he breathes in all that steamy air. It can really help to loosen congestion and easy up the crunchy breathing.
My baby loved it. He still does it when he has a cold, and he is 15 now (but, of course, he steams himself now).
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
So, how is Space Space Baby feeling now? Better, I hope.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I've been wondering, too. Hope all is well, SO. Please update us when you can. Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
Please, update?
Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
:hopes no news is good news:
:worries that it might not be true in this case:
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
checking in -- hoping and sending good health vibes --
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
You know, this is why I love all of you people. I came back expressly tonight to update because I knew you would be wondering how Space Space Baby is doing.
He's doing pretty good! We've still got the crunchy breathing, but he seemed a bit happier today and more smiley. He's not eating as much as I would like - down from 6 nursings per day to 4-5, so I'm hoping that will pick up tommorrow. He's coughing a lot more. Is that good you think, since he's maybe breaking up a lot of the junk in his lungs? We're keeping a very close eye on him and he goes back to the doc on Monday. Thanks for all the well wishes.
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Posted by UofUlawguy (Member # 5492) on :
My baby is in the hospital with RSV tonight.
Posted by sweetbaboo (Member # 8845) on :
Oh! This is so yuck (UofU)! Sick babies are so sad!
I'm glad SSB is perking up, hopefully it will continue and that UofU's baby will too!
Well wishes all around!
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
This must really be going around.
Posted by Nell Gwyn (Member # 8291) on :
Boo to Space Space Baby and UosU's baby (no Hatrack name?) being sick.
Yay to Space Space Baby getting better.
Fingers crossed for UofU's baby getting better soon. Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Poor babies... Get better soon!
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
I missed this...
(((SSB)))
(((UofU's baby)))
Here's hoping all babies' health improves soon.
Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
!!
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
Thanks for the udpate.
UofU- hope your babe is better and home soon.
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
*prayers and well-wishes for all the babies and mamas and papas struggling with RSV*
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
our prayers are with you guys
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Poor BabyU! And Poor UofU!
I wish all of Hatrack (and their families) good health.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
what everybody else said -- to both SSB and UofUbaby.
Posted by UofUlawguy (Member # 5492) on :
She was supposed to come home today, but she is still in the hospital, and may be there until Monday.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
A complete and speedy recovery to all Hatrack babies!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, dear, it really is that season. Best wishes to all sick babies!
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
Space Opera I'm glad SSB is doing better. UofU, please keep us posted on your sweet baby girl.
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