3.07.2009

Sickness, sitting and other ramblings...

Not sure you can tell that Declan is super sick in this picture (I can--glossy/swollen eyes, red nose..freshly cleaned by mommy, etc):

Seriously, our sweet little boy has been smiling and laughing for the most part through the worst illness he's had to date. We've had TWO pricey trips to the pedi to be told that he has a bad cold and respiratory infection and to watch for RSV. Yikes. So, this morning when he woke up wheezy, I freaked. But he's fine. We're not out of the woods but were hopefully a weekend of downtime and extra TLC at home will help him heal. It's so heartbreaking when you can't do anything for your snotty, coughy, wheezy little man. (Side note- I know we are super lucky to have a mostly happy sick kiddo. The nurses and doctors at both visits commented on his smiling and good spirits).
Moving on, Declan is now sitting (boppy supported) for awhile before toppling over. Though he's not much for sitting, he did CRAWL yesterday. WHaaaa?? I couldn't believe it. I had my camera out taking pictures (shocking, I know) and I flipped it to video mode once I realized he was crawling to a toy. I'll upload that video soon when I remember how to do it. Here's the sweets sitting with his favorite crunchy book:

9 comments:

jess hustad said...

poor little guy. can't wait to see the video of him crawling though! oh i hate missing this stuff...

Jess said...

GO DECLAN! Holy cow!! Crawling! Good baby! :)

Hope he feels better soon!

N7 said...

awwwwwwwwwwww baby Declan!! I'm sorry he's been so icky poo :( That stinks!!! But it doesn't seem to be stopping his NEED FOR SPEED! He's crawling!!!! WHOOH HOOO!!!!! Jeez Ashley did you ever think you'd see the day? How time is flying and he is getting so big I don't believe it. This little boy is a blessing and a half! Hugs to the chunky peanut and sending get well wishes :)

Rebekah said...

Crawling? Holy EARLY! Hope he feels better soon!

Anonymous said...

Crawling! Yea! I hope he feels better...it really does break a mom's heart to hear her baby cough and sniffle. Poor pumpkin.

Nancy said...

Awwww... I hope he feels better. Exciting that he's already crawling. Time to baby-proof the house!

Christy said...

Yea for the happy, smiling sick kiddo! We have one of those too and it does make it so much easier. I hope he's feeling better soon. Woo hoo on the crawling too! Andrew hasn't crawled yet, though he does roll around the room to get where he wants.

Melba said...

Hope he feels better soon...I always feel so sad when they're sick. So sweet that he's happy anyway, but it almost makes you feel worse!

Melba

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