Wyatt James Koger, A Fighter from Birth: It's not fair that Wyatt is the only one in the hospital, says Chloe!

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

It's not fair that Wyatt is the only one in the hospital, says Chloe!

Well, today Chloe wanted all the attention. She had the stomach virus last weekend and this weekend on Saturday she had a fever, runny nose, and was breathing hard. Today I took her to her doctor who then referred me to the ER. The ER confirmed that she has RSV and an ear infection. She looks so sick and is very sleepy. We arrived at the ER around 3:30pm and just came home around 1:00am. What a long day, but Chloe is now sound asleep in her crib. She had a shot of an antibiotic, Albuteral, and Motrin. She looked a little like Wyatt with an IV laying in her hospital bed. I love Chloe with all my heart, but I must say that I think Wyatt is a better patient!

Wyatt on the other hand is doing great! I just called and his nurse is getting ready to move him to the step down floor-6th!!! Let hope for a speedy recovery! It's going to be tough trying to divide our time up with Chloe at home and Wyatt in the hospital, plus work, but we can make it work and one day we will all be home.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...: your poor family :( This is not a happy new year for you, is it? it'll be nice next year to look back and see how far your family has come in the past year.; January 8, 2008 at 7:04 AM
Cindy said...: I agree with Danielle, your poor family! I hope Chloe feels better soon, that Wyatt gets to come home soon, and that you get some much needed rest!; January 8, 2008 at 3:16 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi guys,

Iain had RSV twice before he was 18 months old. It's really scary, I remember--but Chloe will bounce back before you know it once those antibiotics kick in! She'll probably be pretty grumpy with the albuteral, though...

Good news about the 6th floor for Wyatt. We'll keep thinking good thoughts for both Cloe and Wyatt. And, for their two heroes, too!

Julia; January 8, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Maria said...: Boy, you guys have been hit hard! RSV isn't fun. Both Grace and Dan had it as infants. It's amazing though what some antibiotics and Albuterol can do. Hang in there. We are keeping you all in our prayers. Glad to hear good news about Wyatt.
Maria, Joe, Grace and Daniel; January 8, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Vicki Jensen said...: RSV? You've got to be kidding! Poor Chloe and now you must be paranoid that you'll give it to Wyatt! You guys have been through so very much and you handle everything with such grace. I can't wait for the day I read your blog and it says that everyone is at home and relaxing! Let us know if there's anything we can do for you.
Take care!!!
Vic; January 8, 2008 at 9:18 PM

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