Tru has RSV
Poor Tru has been sick for days. First it was a runny nose, then a light cough. A slight fever followed, and then her cough developed into a wet, phlemy hack-hack-hack that was interfering with her breathing. I took her to the doctor today, and it turns out she’s got RSV, a common respiratory tract viral infection that can be very serious or even fatal in newborns or the immunosuppressed. I mentioned to the doctor that Heidi had a runny nose for several weeks several weeks ago, and she suspects that Heidi got it first and passed it on to Tru. I have no idea why Heidi tolerated it so well that I hardly noticed she was sick when Tru looks like she’s run full-force into a brick wall. I wonder if it has to do with the fact that Heidi was breastfed for about 6 times longer than Tru was. If so, what an extreme effect! The doctor says Tru will get over it on her own, too.
Update at 4:51 PM CST: Tru just had a fever of 102.1. We’re treating it with Tylenol and Robitussin. Hopefully that will be enough!
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so sorry to hear that! someone was just talking about RSV in a meeting that I was in this morning. Her newborn has it (3 weeks now). Another lady (in the meeting) had a daughter who had had it before. They made it through. Give Tru a kiss for me. (and Heidi, too!)
So, so sorry! That sounds like no fun at all – for any of you, but especially Tru. She will be in our prayers.
In other words, Heidi probably already got it so nothing to worry about (but should still be careful). Tru is old enough that it is also probably nothing to worry about. 2 weeks of rest and liquids and all will be well!
It’s a virus, so Heidi could still get it again. She got over it quickly the first time, though, so I’m not worried!
Aw…poor Tru. Hope she gets well soon!
Tell Tru Papa, Missa and Kerri love her.
We hope she feels better soon.
Oh no! How is she doing now? Give her kisses from us & if you need a break & need us to watch Heidi for a bit while you take care of Tru please just let us know! We would love to!