Monday, February 13, 2012

A Rough Week

Little Gwen and I have had a rough week. Last weekend she seemed to have come down with a cold, and by Sunday night she was pretty bad. I took her to the doctor first thing Monday morning and he sent us straight to the hospital. Ugh! She has had bronchiolitis which is a mild form of RSV. At the hospital they suctioned her out and checked her vitals...mainly focusing on her oxygen. Thankfully, although she hasn't been feeling well, she is still eating really good. The doctor said since she was eating well, her oxygen levels would determine whether or not we would be admitted to the hospital.
They felt  her oxygen levels were good enough to send us home, but I was a nervous wreck for the next 3 days as I watched her struggle to breath. Thanks to many prayers and the priesthood, she has seemed to bounce back and is doing much better! I spent several days and nights just watching and listening to her breath. Most nights I sleep for 20 or so minutes and then wake up to check her breathing. I am hoping we both get back into a good sleeping routine soon.
These pictures were taken a few days ago, after she turned 5 weeks old. We laugh at how she sleeps with her hands in several different positions. All these positions were during one nap. 
She has such a special spirit about her! I am so thankful to be her mommy.