Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Max is doing great. Things immediately got crazy when I returned home. Not only did we have to start right back into school, preschool, sports, work, church....but Max was loosing weight and not getting better as expected. The cough, which all the docs thought was a post RSV cough, was not getting better. I went back to the doctor twice and then to a pediatric pulmonologist. My regular pediatrician tested for Pertussis (whooping cough). She said it was highly unlikely since all children get vaccinated for it at 2 months old. Of course Max had it. To me, it was great news because it was a definitive diagnosis that could be cured via antibiotics. He's finished his antibiotics and although the cough is still lingering it's sooo much better and he can eat!! He finally started gaining weight last Friday and I couldn't be happier. The boys are loving him. They want to take him to show and tell and are saying in their prayers how thankful they are that he's home and that we're together again. It's good to be back, even if we did miss vacationing...anything is better than a sick baby.

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  1. Lee, I can't believe it, whooping cough? I am so sorry for Max and all of you. I am so glad to hear the antibiotics cleared it up and that he is gaining weight. Hang in there girl!

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