RSV

RSV--respiratory syncytial virus. Until Monday when we took Jack to the doctor's office, I had no idea what this was. Being a new mom, I am fortunate enough to not be aware of many childhood illnesses since this is the very first time that Jack is sick. RSV is basically a very common illness that so many babies get this time of year. It is associated with runny noses, lots of coughing, wheezing, fevers, and basically being all around miserable. When you become a mom, you quickly realize that when anything is wrong with your baby, your world shatters. I know things can be SO MUCH worse and I am thankful that Jack has not been sick until now. I just feel so bad for him. Because he has never been sick, he just does not know what to do (like breathing through his mouth, coughing when he needs to, etc.) He has just been moaning and so uncomfortable. He really wants his mommy all of the time. On Sunday, Jay was holding him and he was upset and then he brought him over to me and put him by my shoulder. He just nestled in and kept touching my face. He just wanted his momma! It truly made my heart melt. Since Sunday, it has been a long week. I am doing everything I can to keep my little man comfortable. He wakes himself up numerous times throughout the night because of his cough and I have learned that allowing him to sleep on my chest seems to help him a little....I will do whatever it takes. I just wish I could do more. Please say a prayer that our little man feels better soon.....