Look at those rosy cheeks! Jonas had his 12 month checkup, wahoo, and had to get four shots. Poor little guy. He got his RSV shot, which they gave him in two doses, so two shots. Then his MMR and something else. Very observant I am. He also had his finger pricked for his Iron. The nurse, Heather, is amazing! She did it so fast, you could have blinked and you would have missed it. However, these shots got to Jonas. He hasn't been his little self for a couple days now. He had fevers starting that night (hence those rosy cheeks) and all day yesterday. Motrin does the job, but I could tell he still felt pretty crappy.
He threw up twice in the morning. What you say?! I know, I know he's not supposed to, but regardless he did. It was very sad. It started off from choking first and then I think he gags himself which leads to throwing up. That is something that makes me scared is watching him choke so bad like that. His eyes have such a terrified look. I was trying to get to him and by the time I did, what I was suctioning up was almost pure formula. I'm pretty sure he didn't get any into his lungs, but I don't have an xray with me so you never know. I went and coughed him and all sounded good. We went back to eating and watching TV and he did it again! He must have been feeling sick or something, I have no idea. He wasn't digesting his food very well that day because I took an hour to feed him and an hour later he was still leaking formula from his g-tube. You know how when you are sick you just don't feel like eating anything. Well Jonas doesn't get the choice of telling me that he doesn't want to eat, I just push it in and have no clue.
The rest of the day went better. He just wasn't his happiest, so I thought maybe he needed to get his mind of not feeling well, so we went to the Festival of Trees. Nick, Chris and the girls came with us. What a mad house! I had no idea that it was that packed. We only saw about half of the trees. It worked though. Jonas never complained once and was happy to stare at all of the lights. We thought we would let him wear his bi-pap while driving there, so maybe he could get a little extra help while not feeling well. He is our little Christmas Story boy...guys I can't put my arms down. Love this little guy!
Might I add...he was 92% in his height (what the heck!) and 5% in weight. Weighing in at 19 lbs. and 31.5 in. long
3 comments:
Oh, boy!!! Poor Jonas! I hope he feels better soon and is NOT throwing up. I know that must have really scared you. It would have me. The shots seem to really impact Gwendolyn, too. Although just the RSV one went okay, so when you do that again without the monster MMR, it should cause less yuck for Jonas. I hope.
He does look so cute in his big coat with his big blue eyes. Gwendolyn is crazy long, too! Hmmm, I wonder if that has ever been studied :) You will have to ask Dr. Swoboda.
I hate shot day!! Poor boy, but you're right... Heather is the best at giving them. Our new nurse goes SO SLOW... it really bothers me.
His percentiles sure were interesting. Henry's in the 5th percentile for weight as well. I love those rosy cheeks, sorry he had a fever, but he sure is cute.
Lindsey, Whit and Jonas,
What an amazing family you are! Lindsey I remember even as a little girl what a sweet spirit and bright smile you have and it looks like it has grown even brighter over the years. Jonas is a beautiful little boy, seeing the pictures of him over the last year on your blog made me feel like I was getting to know him a little. What tremendous challenges you face every day and yet it shows that you live every moment for that moment. Since dad told me about Jonas’s struggles I have prayed for you all frequently and feel horrible that it has taken me this long to let you know that I am thinking of you all. Marita sent me the link to your blog today and reading through it and seeing your memories has really reminded me of the importance of family and never putting off telling some one that you are thinking about them and that you care. I wish you all the best this holiday season and I hope it will be full of wonderful adventures and memories for all of you. May God Bless you all, you are forever in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Erin (Mathie) Berreth
Post a Comment