The Hakes Family: Anderson's Hospital Stay

At 1 month old, Anderson was admitted to Bryn Mawr Hospital (about 45 minutes from our house) with RSV. This is a respiratory virus, pretty much like a severe cold. We all had colds in our house & he ended up catching it even though I did everything in my power to keep him away from everyone and keep the house sanitary. I guess his siblings just loved him a little too much! He was in the hospital for 5 days. I am so thankful for my husband who juggled life with me those long 5 days. It really did feel like a month. I was sent to the hospital with him directly from our pediatrician's office and we ended up down in the ER at 10 p.m. on Wednesday evening, April 7th. We were in the ER most of the night & were finally admitted and headed up to the pediatric floor at 4:15 a.m. I left my precious baby boy (so tough) around 6:30 a.m. to drive home and meet everyone before Abby needed to leave for school. I knew Abby would have a really rough day if I didn't see her before she left and explain what was going on. After taking Abby to school, and going home to talk things over with David and figure out a plan, David left for the hospital to stay with Anderson. One of us needed to be there at all times. I stayed with the kids & ended up going to bed at 8:30 p.m. after I'd gotten them all settled in their own beds! I don't think I'd slept for about 38 hrs & I felt like I'd been hit by a truck! David & I ended up trading spots at the hospital about every 24 hrs. or so. David was so great to help me deal with everything going on. He dropped everything and was there when we needed him! Awesome Daddy!

Anderson was hooked up to a hi-flo oxygen for 3 full days before they started weaning him down & then on Sunday afternoon they took him completely off the oxygen. He was such a sick little guy, but such a trooper. We are so blessed to have him with us & a part of our lives. I thought I'd share with you some pictures of his stay in the hospital....

Our Sick Baby Boy