Scouty B wasn't feeling well, either. I guess she got a paper cut at Grandmas and curled up on the couch and cried. We missed her a lot.
I was careful not to get upset about how we never got to see the gingerbread houses and the trains, how you rushed through your presents, holding your throat and trying to be happy. I tried very hard not to compare it to the holiday in my plans. You only get disappointed about things when you have expectations that refuse to fade away.
I guess you also get a little disappointed when you spend a little over five hours on Christmas in the emergency room. I didn't want to say this, but I was more than a little disappointed to see that my baby couldn't walk without falling down, that nothing could console her, not even the magic of Christmas morning.
Still, though. You were so tired and missing your nap. You wouldn't eat or drink and you'd been subjected to rectal thermometers, an x-ray, throat culture and rsv test. The hospital room was too bright, there was too much noise in the hallway and you're stubborn. You simply DID NOT WANT TO SLEEP, so we didn't try to make you.
I did hold you while you sobbed and we walked the hallways, though. Your little head slowly came to rest on my shoulder. Daddy pulled the curtain shut and I held you against me while you slept. Your heaviness and warmth were all I've ever wanted.
{{hugs}}
ReplyDeleteps...you could do christmas again, if you want.
Is she alright?
ReplyDeleteWhat was it?
I hope she is better.
We have Baby E on the sofa. My 14 yr old has an infected cut on is hand..on antibiotics.
But, grateful for good health care, and insurance to pay for medicine.
Thinking of you, with love. It's SO HARD when they're sick.
Poor little girl. :(
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry Christmas wasn't all that great for you guys. I hope she's feeling better. Is she?
Sending all my love!
ReplyDeleteThis is not an ideal Christmas. I'm sorry your baby was sick. Hope she's feeling better. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you, girls! She had ear infections and a respiratory infection. We just kept hoping she would get better by christmas, but she just kept getting worse. She couldn't even stand up without falling over. It was so sad. She's on an anti-biotic now and feeling lots better!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear she is finally feeling better. My boys are big now and so rarely get sick (spitting at the evil eye over my left shoulder while I type this) but this brings me back to those early days when they were "priming their immune systems" = catching everything that wafted through their environment.
ReplyDeleteI used to have the pediatrician's number memorized and on speed dial, but the last time I needed to call - to make their annual check-up appointment - I had to look it up. Which is to say, it gets vastly better, really. Hugs to you.
Oh, no! Being in the hospital with your baby is the worst... we did it with Anni on her 1st birthday and followed up with a week of oxygen. Sending healthy and happy thoughts! (And I agree, you should definitely just do a do-over on Christmas day.)
ReplyDeleteAfter some of your recent writings, I wasn't sure if this was fiction or fact, and was almost afraid to keep reading. Thank goodness she is getting better.
ReplyDeleteWe once postponed Christmas for a day when my daughter was just two years old, as my husband had a stomach bug that sent him to the hospital for the day. It was hard to wait, but so nice to celebrate when everyone felt better. Merry Christmas to you all, I hope she is all better by now!