We survived the night without a nurse but it wasn’t pretty. Brendan wanted to sleep so badly but he had a very bad night with his numbers and I was constantly repositioning him, doing breathing treatments, beating on his back and chest, and cleaning up vomit. I wish there was more I could do for him to make him comfortable. Bill took over just after 4 this morning and I got a couple hours of sleep.
Brendan isn’t much better tonight. We are hoping that we can get over the hump and move toward recovery. He didn’t want pictures, I don’t blame him.
Trevor might have croup. His behavior is almost normal, but he sounds awful. We had to try to keep him calm and quiet, because when he gets worked up and cries, he has more trouble breathing. Even with a fever, he had no intention of staying calm and quiet.
We put out one of their old mini crib mattresses and Trevor thought it was a trampoline.
Trevor slept through the night last night, hopefully he is over the worst of this too.
I wish I could wave a magic wand and make everyone well and take away all of your worry and stress. I feel so helpless hearing about how difficult it is for you and Bill, with Brendan so sick, and Trevor sick, too. I hope it will get better soon. I know it must feel as though it will go on this way forever, but it won’t. Some day it will be much better, and you will look back and wonder how in the world you did it. But for now, it’s hard to get through the rough days and nights.
You have two very special and amazing little boys. They are lucky to have the Mommy and Daddy that they do. You take such good care of them and sacrifice so much for them. So, tonight I want to say “Yay, Tiffanie and Bill!” You should be proud for what you have provided for your children. They will know through this blog how much you love them when some day they read what you’ve gone through for them, and they’ll know how many others love them, too.
I am sending you all lots of hugs and wishes for much better days very soon. I love you all so very much,
Gramma (and a very proud Mom)
I am so sorry to see that the boys are sick. It’s rough on them and you guys. 🙁 I’d be happy to run an errand for you, Tiffanie. Just email or call me with details and I’m on the way. Of course, I’d rather come play but I’m staying away from your germs! 🙂 Hang in there.
Boarding pass is printed out, A59, so I should be able to find a good seat.
Tomorrow morning somewhere around “Zero Four dark thirty”, I’ll be on the road heading for the Milwaukee Airport, and a flight to Phoenix.
For a week, there will be an extra pair of hands.