My little bugaboo is finally over his bronchitis/pneumonia. It took so long and I've never seen him so sick (which is saying a lot because he catches everything and it seems like he has HAD everything - croup, roseola, Fifth Disease, reflux). He had sky-high temperatures, a terrible cough and just couldn't get enough snuggles...all day and all night. He lost almost three pounds, so my 21-month old is down to 23 pounds. We started him on a regimented diet of Pediasure and M&Ms this week (just kidding) (
not really) to try to bulk him up a little bit.
Every time Evan is sick, I cannot help but wonder if his lousy immune system is due to the treatment I received during pregnancy. While most women are focused on not eating deli meat or non-pasturized cheese, I was pumping my body full of toxins. Breast-feeding was not even a possibility, so Evan was on formula from Day 1. I know that I didn't have a choice and my chemo enabled me to be here NOW to be a mom to Evan, but it's a tough mental act that plays out in my head.
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Day 2, 3, 4 and 5 - Temperature over 104.0 everyday. |
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Day 6 of being sick: His eyes are a little sunken but I finally got a smile. |
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Daddy built Evan an awesome train track; he loved it! |
I hope everyone has a Happy Valentine's Day. I love Valentine's Day. I know that we should recognize our love for others every single day of the year, but I think one day dedicated to love and kindness and recognition of where our hearts are, is wonderful.
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My Valentine's Day morning. Could this be any cuter? Hubby shaving and Evy brushing his teeth. I adore. |
Sorry to hear that your little guy has been having a rough go of it lately. Hope he (and you) start to feel better soon..
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