Tuesday, January 13, 2009

The good news and the bad news

We'll start with the bad. Two days after we made it back to Chicago, Bryker came down with croup. After one night of wheezing and barking (that sounds really appealing, doesn't it?), we took him to the ER at Children's. He got steroids and a breathing treatment. (Why do they make kids wear a mask that is shooting out steam for FIVE minutes? The nurse said we could hold him down or tie him down with a sheet. Needless to say, we chose to hold him.) Four hours later we were back home. He is doing better but is still contagious so we have been quarantined. Hopefully it will be gone in the next day or two.

Now for the good news. Baby #2 is on the way! I am 15 weeks now and due on July 4 (yeah, we are patriotic around here). We're so excited, and come on, who wouldn't want this guy for a big brother?


16 comments:

Steph said...

YEAH!!!!! CONGRATS for #2! So happy for you girly!!!! Mucho Loves!

Heidi said...

Oh, that #2 is in for a wild ride! :) He/She will always have Maddie to talk to!

Shepherd Family ACALPM said...

Wow, that is fabulous! Congratulations! I am sure Bryker will be a great big brother!

Hydes said...

I am so excited for you guys!!! I hope little Bryker gets feeling better soon!!! It was so fun seeing you over the holidays.

Shana said...

Wild ride for sure! Bryker will show him/her the ropes! (hopefully he will leave out the part about not sleeping at night) This is GREAT news!

Niki said...

Congrats Missy!! That is great!! And I am sorry about the croup...it is the pits, I know from experience!

kristenita said...

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!! congrats missy!! I hope you are feeling great. yay - so exciting!

sorry about croup. chase has had it like 4 times... but he never ended up in the hospital: poor bryker! hot steam, cold air, humidifier, lots to drink... those are my recommendations. no fun. hope he stops barking soon - so sad!!

steph said...

congrats!! i'm so excited for you guys. hopefully you're feeling good. second trimester is the best. and hopefully bryker starts feeling better. gotta love the nasty winter sicknesses.

Ashley said...

Yippee! Congrats for #2!! Hope you are feeling good. Bryker is going to be a great big brother!

Bart and Shantyl Stears said...

YEAH!! Congrats Missy and Gary! I am so excited for you guys. I hope Bryker get better soon!

Janaye said...

Congratulations! How have you been feeling? Hopefully not too sick.

Emily said...

Congrats! That is so exciting, can't wait to hear what you are having!

Megan said...

Congratulations to you all! That's really great news! Hope you are doing great.

The Linthorsts said...

Congrats Missy! You took the plunge! Quick question- how did you know Bryker had croup? Roy has been really sick (cough, runny nose etc.) and I am wondering if its more than just a cold. Anyway, congrats again!

k8shoe said...

Congrats Missy!

Debra said...

I'm just now catching up on blogs...CONGRATS! I'm so excited for you guys!