We are supposed to be in Hershey, PA right now enjoying a holiday getaway. Unfortunately, Adeline woke up last night with a pronounced cough and an unknown source of pain. We were up and down with her all night. She eventually, vomitted numerous times.
As she was laying on Alex's chest crying in our bed, all I could think of was our canceled vacation. How disappointed Savannah would be! I wondered, "Will she perk up in the morning? She didn't have a fever." But then her prematurity snuck in and brought everything into focus. No we weren't going to go because she has compromised lungs that can go from bad to worse in a heartbeat. Just because she is happy one minute doesn't mean she won't have a 105 fever and satting 87 the next. It is cold and rainy and no matter how much I bundle this child, I can't bundle her lungs. Heat comes from the inside and child must be active if going to stay warm. Hanging in a stroller listless isn't going do it. If she were a "normal" kid I think we would have considered going a little more strongly. Regardless, sick kids need to be in their home. This was one of those times when I wasn't just thinking about the sick kid but all the team members involved. It was hard to unpack the freshly packed car and suitcases.
Everything ended up working out. Adeline stayed asleep in our bed until much after 9:00 a.m. which proved she need the rest. The weather was really bad and all Savannah wanted to do, after getting over the initial disappointment, was decorate the tree. Decorate we did!
Adeline seems to be fine, of course. It took her until after her nap to perk up but this evening she was back to her old self. Let's hope she doesn't wake up again tonight.
