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We’re finally home.
All I have to say is, thank goodness for Dr. Looove, or I’m pretty sure Maddie would still be in the hospital. The resident that was in charge of Maddie on Friday just did NOT want to let her leave. He wasn’t comfortable with sending her home on oxygen and frequent breathing treatments. And, while I understood and appreciated his concerns, 24-hour oxygen and breathing treatments are the kind of things I take in stride. I just wanted OUT of that hospital. Luckily, Dr. Looove agreed.
Every four hours (even at night) I have to give Maddie a breathing treatment, and she’s getting prednisolone (a steroid) twice a day. I have to give her chest PT to help with her congestion, and at the moment she’s on an all-liquid diet. And we are again tethered to the oxygen rocket. I don’t mind, though, since it’s infinitely better than being tethered to the hospital bed. Plus, it gives me lots of time to put on my white coat and practice my at home doctorin’.
I got the stethoscope from the hospital. Since Maddie is so contagious, the nurses were just going to throw it away, so I asked for it. Maddie H-A-T-E-S the stethoscope. The second anyone comes near her with one, she immediately starts to cry. Every baby has a breaking point, I guess the stethoscope is hers. Unfortunately, with RSV she’s seen lots of stethoscopes so she’s done lots of crying. Her voice is so hoarse and raw, she’s like a baby Kathleen Turner when she babbles.
We spent an hour playing with the stethoscope today (I’m running out of ways to keep this child amused, can you tell?). I am freaking determined to remove her fear of stethoscopes. We listened to her doll, her bunny, my teddy bear, daddy, you name it. Luckily, it seems to be removing some of the stigma.
She’s gonna be a doctor when she grows up!
Heather, Queen of Shake Shake says:
That poor sweetie. I hope she gets better soon.
I do have to say though, you make a hot doctor, Heather!
Amy says:
Aww what a brave little girl.
I am glad she is getting better.
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cindy w says:
So glad y’all are home now. And you know, with all that Maddie has been through with doctors and hospitals, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if she really does decide to become a doctor when she grows up!
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Leslie says:
I am glad you guys are home! Give Maddie a kiss for me
anymommy says:
I am SO very glad she’s home. Despite how good you are at this doctor stuff, I know the breathing treatments and oxygen must be so stressful for you. Thinking of you and Maddie!
Lisa says:
Glad to hear you guys are finally home. Let the healing begin
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pillarr1 says:
I am praying for Maddie and hope she feels better soon. I also want to say that I admire you and Mike. You guys always look on the bright side of everything. You are always so positive. I am sure that it means a lot to Maddie. Keep being the great parents that you are!!
Andrea's Sweet Life says:
Seeing Maddie like that just breaks my heart! I hope she’s off the rocket soon.
It’s a great idea to let kids who have been hospitalized (or experienced any hospital-related trauma) play with doctor kits and such. It helps them to re-enact what they went through, process it, and get through it so that there is less fear.
Maddie is going to know medical procedures inside and out! Hello, youngest Doctor on the planet!
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Chris says:
So many things to say! 1. Maddie is so adorable! And that last photo is perfect. 2. Why don’t I look that hot in a white shirt and glasses? Seriously? Not fair.
Been reading here for quite a while (came over from Baby on Bored). I’m just another reader who has fallen in love with your kid.
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Joe says:
what the hell… when are things going to be “normal” for the Spohrs?
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Issa says:
Oh poor baby girl. I hope she starts feeling better soon. Glad you are at home now though.
sam {temptingmama} says:
OMG she makes my heart melt every time I see her picture.
Glad Maddie’s home. I hope she’s doing better!
xox
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AMomTwoBoys says:
You’d better start saving NOW for Med School. I hear that shit’s expensive.
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merlotmom says:
Glad you’re all home. You look good as a doctor, maybe you should consider a career change?…
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Bec says:
Definitely better to be at home even though being back on o2 sucks the big one. They wanted to readmit Erin when they gave her RSV but I flat out refused. She’s already gotten RSV from there what ELSE would she get while there recovering from the first virus!? Hell, there was a kid in our ward with whooping cough!
We tossed up getting a steth too, but ended up getting scales instead which, for us, have been more useful.
Christy says:
I am so glad you are home now. Hugs to you, Mike and Maddie!