Baby has RSV :(

w2smd

My poor little guy has RSV.. yesterday he seemed kind of congested and coughed a few times, but that was it.. then last night was awful. I literally slept on the hard floor next to his crib because I was so worried about him and his coughing/breathing.. He hasnt wanted to eat as much and even had two exorcist-style spit ups. Doc told me it'll just have to run its course as it's a virus, and gave us liquid albuterol for his wheezing. Sigh. I know getting sick had to happen at some point, I was just hoping we'd wait a while longer. My poor guy

w2smd

I also stopped and bought a cool mist humidifier for his room.. and normally I'd be happy when he took long naps but I'm nervous about him not eating so I've been waking him up every 3 hrs. He has kept everything down so far :: fingers crossed::

TARAnj

just watch cause my first LO had it at 8 months and was in the hospital for 2 days.

Mayoral04

sorry to hear, hope he gets better soon.  Please keep a close eye on this which can be very harmful.  My DS#1 had an early case of it and had to get the synagis shot during the winter.

jennyandty

Lurker here... I'm so sorry your LO has RSV.  My DS had it at 4 months and was in the hospital because he needed to be on O2 for 3 days.  I'm sure you already know but use the saline drops and suction out LO nose.  We also spent a lot of time in the bathroom with the shower turned on breathing in the steam.  If you are EBF try bottles with different flow nipples or even a dropper if your LO seems to have trouble nursing.  I hope your LO gets better really soon.

davidandmickey

  Sorry to hear your LO is sick!  I know how worried I'd be, and I'm sure we'll be in those shoes soon enough...  hang in there!