Alyssa's First Breathing Treatment

It was only a matter of time before Alyssa had her FIRST breathing treatment.  Last night she woke up with a fever, runny nose, cough, congestion.  It was a rough night.  I called the pedi first thing yesterday morning & got an appointment.  The tests for RSV and flu both came back negative, so the pedi ordered a CBC at the hospital lab.  The blood test shows the bug Alyssa has is viral.  It was just awful when they took her blood.  It was just as bad when I pulled the bandage off her arm.  Why in the world do those techs think they have to use half a roll of tape on a itty bitty baby arm??  Speaking of an itty bitty baby - my chunky monkey weighs 13.6lbs!  Her appetite hasn't decreased at all since being sick.  SHE LOVES TO EAT!!  I can't believe we'll be starting purees in 2-3 months.  Next thing I know she'll be gnawing on a chicken leg!

So far she is handling the breathing treatments okay.  She isn't crazy about them, but also isn't screaming the whole time.  Last night she slept really well, unlike the night before.  This morning has been tough for her.  All the mucus is breaking up & causing her to cough & sneeze more.  BUT THAT'S A GOOD THING!!!  Very messy though :)