All Is Well

After a short trip to the hospital with Ben on Thursday, we are all home and healthy. I don't want to take up too much blog space writing about coughs and sniffles and wheezies and RSV so I'll try to keep it short and post something a little more fun as soon as I can.

Ace was a model patient during his stay at Dell Children's and it is safe to say that he was a favorite among the nurses and respiratory therapists. He is such an easy-going kid and took everything in stride. A very nice Child Life Specialist brought him loads of puzzles and trains and once he felt a little better, he had a grand time playing in his bed. The new hospital has so many fun things to offer their patients. Ace was in contact isolation in his room and didn't get to check out most of it but during my early morning coffee run I saw lots of playrooms and many outdoor play areas. I hope we're never sick enough to return but I'm glad to know it is all there.

After this episode and considering their daddy's history of asthma, our pediatrician is fairly certain that both boys will eventually be diagnosed. Since respiratory problems are one of my slightly irrational mommy fears (funny, I prefer my kids breathing), I'll be watching them closely. My hospital bag is still packed with essentials like toys, books, movies, shampoo, protein bars (so I can keep my strength up and not have to leave the room to get food), a change of clothes, and a hair dryer. Hopefully, I won't need it and hopefully I'll find the strength to unpack it soon.

Ben's trip to the ER. It was an unnecessary trip but my mommy-fears got the best of me.

Ace sleeping with his little friends in the hospital. The middle bear, named "Woo-Woo", was given to him by the friendly EMT on the ambulance ride over. Get it? Ambulances go "woo-woo". Ace loved that!