It was bound to happen. 8 days shy of 10 months, and Keltan hasn't been really sick yet. His teething has presented challenges to him and us, but no real sickness. Even the stomach virus Inga and I had bypassed him. This time around, however, he got it!
I have had a pretty bad cold for a week now, Inga picked it up 2 days ago, and Keltan came down with it last night. Needless to say, it has been a miserable time for him and us!
Rare for him, he hasn't been interested in eating solids. This is a very obvious sign that he isn't well. He normally gobbles down his food! He isn't even interested in a bottle! So, trying to make sure he gets plenty of nutrition and liquids could be a challenge if he continues.
Sleep was a precious and rare commodity last night. I stayed with him in the recliner till about 1, then Inga took over. Of course, I still couldn't sleep because he was crying so much - another rare thing (he is not a fussy baby). I did get up once and help calm him down, I shut the ac vent above the sofa so it wouldn't blow on him, and he slept decently. Inga was forced to stay home from work, and will be missing our Financial Peace University class tonight.
She called the pediatrician, and they recommended saline nasal mist, and let it sit in the nose for 30 minutes before suctioning. That seemed to help a lot, and he has been having a better afternoon.
Our first bout with a sick baby has been tiring. The part that is the worst, however, is the helpless feeling. We know he hurts, but there isn't much we can do other than love him and try to keep him from making it worse by crying. My mind and heart has been at home with him and Inga all day. I think we will make it through this pretty good though, and hopefully it will be over soon. I also hope we don't have this for another loooooooooooooong time!
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Coming home
Today, I got the most incredible welcome home. I worked late, and Keltan and Mommy were home already. When I came in, my hands were full of groceries, computer, and ice chest, so I had to go to the kitchen first to unload. Keltan was VERY unhappy that he had to wait. He started fussing and looking at me. I unloaded and went to him, and he just about jumped into my arms! Then he proceeded to give me a series of incredibly tight hugs! Wow! I could get used to that!
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Twice as Fussy
The little man is cutting TWO teeth in the front. Poor little guy has been extra fussy the past two or three days. Lots of Orajel and Infants' Motrin. Lots of patience for Mommy and Daddy!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
First Easter
Today was Keltan's first Easter. Of course, he was (and is) super-cute. There was an Easter egg hunt at the church between Bible class and service, so we let Keltan partake. He was very gracious and did not hog all the eggs to himself. Actually, he got a little candy for Mommy and Daddy, but that is just an added bonus, right? :-)
There are a couple of videos of him in his crib "exercising" at my Picasa Web Album page. Just click on the title to this blog, and it will take you there. Look in the 2010-4-4 folder (or just click on the date here in this text).
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
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