Illness

My household has been sick but we are thankfully all on the mend. It started with little Reed bringing home a bug or two. Charles got it the worst though because we suspect he caught a stomach bug AND the flu. The vomiting dehydrated him so badly that he had to go in the hospital. His blood pressure was too low, and he needed IV fluids and anti-nausea medication, plus meds to bring his BP up. He spent 2 nights in the CCU and one night in a normal hospital room. When he finally got to come home, he couldn't interact directly with Reed for a few days, so it was a very rough time, trying to take care of sick husband and sick baby. I only caught the stomach bug, but it was certainly no fun, and I broke my ~20 year streak of not throwing up. Many family members came to help us while we were sick and recovering, but every single person that helped us got sick! My brother also tested positive for the flu, but everyone else 'only' had the stomach bug. So glad we are all recovering now and doing much better. I have never missed so much work due to illness as I missed in the last week. I guess it's all part of the fun of having a small child. ;) Now there is a confirmed case of RSV at Reed's daycare so hopefully he can avoid catching that. Through all of this I am so grateful that Reed and Charles are now safe and healthy. It was scary for a little while there when Charles was in the hospital.

Now we are gearing up for Reed's baptism which will be right after Thanksgiving. Still making arrangements but my sister, Sarah, and her husband, Rick will be the godparents. They got Reed a little white suit to wear. It's going to be marvelous and I can't wait. :)

This post feels a little disjointed but I'm trying to do a few things at once so that's the best it's going to be for now. :) Have a great day everyone!