Annabel update

Annabel just turned 1 year and five months old and over that span she’s come across a few bacteria and viruses that all babies encounter. We’ve been fortunate that she’s fought those off spectacularly thus far. Friday, her doctor diagnosed her latest bug as acute bronchiolitis. A fever, fatigue, thick mucus, vomiting and dehydration have accompanied this latest illness. Again, all babies experience this but unlike other non-T18 babies, effects from the flu, RSV, or bronchiolitis can be much more serious. Children with congenital heart defects, AIDS, or transplant recipients especially are at an increased risk for more severe complications. At times, hospitalizations are required for oxygen administration or to provide fluids intravenously.

We have not taken Annabel to the hospital, but that’s primarily because we are equipped with oxygen, a suction machine, a nebulizer and a pulseoxemeter at our home. Right now we are just giving her plenty of rest, electrolytes and love. She has a follow up appointment with her pediatrician tomorrow morning.

They say that this usually runs its course in 7-10 days, so we’ll be monitoring her and suctioning her little nose raw for the next week or so. I sure hope it doesn’t linger beyond that. It crushes me to see my little baby so tired and weak.

-JXV

Happy 17 Months, Annabel!

BCF=Best Cousins Forever!

Stinker's cousins Gabriel and Marissa came by to visit last night. We all had a great time. Ricky just had to jump in and get into the picture at the last minute. We tried to correct his scary red eye, but no such luck!

Stinker After Her Bath..pause the music first!

Happy Grandparents Day!

Today Annabel is sending much love and thanks to: Great Grandma Ita, Grandma Mami, Abuelo, and Meemaw and Pawpaw. Thank God for Grandparents!

Wow Stinker, Is That a Double Chin?

Happy Labor Day!

Pretty in Pink!