Monday, July 27, 2009

Two different breathing treatments. An antibiotic. Lasix. And a steroid. That's our course of treatment for Morgan Kate's first cold.

Yes, she has a cold. And yes, I have cried three times today. But, that's progress for me. 

Morgan Kate started with a runny nose last Wednesday night. Of course I immediately began to get worried. By Thursday the runny nose was accompanied by a cough and watery eyes. And my worry turned into tears. As of today we have a runny nose, congested cough, watery eyes, ear infection and some fluid in the lungs. Oh brother. We also spent two hours in the doctor's office this morning and we didn't really even have to wait. Most of that time was spent monitoring Morgan Kate's breathing, administering a steroid and taking a breathing treatment.

I know I had promised Part 2 of our beach trip, but I just don't have the energy. It's been an extremely long day. And to top it off I now have a cough, we have a sick dog, my grandmother is at the emergency room with a possible broken arm and it's Travis' 30th birthday. What a birthday for him. Even with a sick baby and a trip to the vet I couldn't let his birthday just pass by. Especially this one. So we grilled steaks for dinner and even blew out some candles on a birthday cake. Just the three of us. Happy Birthday, honey bunny! I love you.  

9 comments:

Megan Thiel said...

Poor Morgan Kate! I hope she gets over this quickly and I am sure she will. I think it is remarkable she made it this long before her first cold. Good job Mom and Dad!!

Hollie Heming said...

I agree!! She'll be over this in no time and will back to her sweet, happy self. Happy Birthday Travis :)

Jason and Talyse said...

Happy birthday, Travis! We're praying for Morgan Kate and all of you!

Justin and Jessica Jones said...

She will be just fine. She has a great nurse. Happy Birthday Travis!!! If it makes you feel any better we just got back from a LONG road trip to Illinois. Micah fell and pushed back his front tooth after we got home, and Justin just got home from the emergency dentist...he's fine...but what a night!

Heather said...

So sorry to hear that MK has a cold. She has quite a regimine of meds and should be feeling better in no time. Give sweet girl lots of love. That is the best medicine.

Happy 30th Travis. I hope this next year is great.

Charlotte said...

First, I am so sorry that Morgan Kate is so sick! I hope that she (and you!) kick this thing quickly!!!
Second, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your pictures from the beach! They are so beautiful and you trly captured some priceless ones of Morgan Kate! Hope ya'll had a blast!
Take Care!!!

The Fricks said...

Sorry your Monday was so rough!! If its any consolation, I'm really impressed that Morgan Kate made it this long before her first cold...good job Mom! It always stinks to have a sick baby though. You wish you could take the cold away from them and have it yourself (no worries, you usually end up with it anyway).

The Leviners said...

Hope MK begins to feel much better soon! The dog too! Happy Birthday Travis!
Love you all,
Melissa

Anonymous said...

Oh mercy....what a day!!! Happy 30th Travis! I sure hope that you and Morgan Kate get to feeling better real soon! Good luck with the dog and your grandmother too!!! Can't wait for more beach talk & pics-so cute!!

Roddey Sutton