Oh, I'm so sorry Emily. Okay first a hug. Now a deep breath. This is not the beginning of anything it is just a nasty, hateful virus and she will more than likely clear it like any other child.
Ben had RSV at 9 months. He did not develop the typical RSV cough or wheeze (which I attribute to breastfeeding) but did have a forceful cough. The coughing irritated his throat teribly and triggered his reflux temporarily. For him this combo made him unable to eat orally, which landed him in hospital do to losing some weight. I was concerned about deydration as well but it wasn't an issue. He began eating normally about 10 days (yes 10 days of no nursing, wow talk about drastic) into it and the cough cleared at 14 days (which is typical RSV I believe). We were on IV antibiotics since he cultured something new, but he did really well. Once his esoph. healed he went back to full time nursing and eating and gained back his weight very quickly. I pumped the whole time and gave it to him in his NG until he started nursing again.
He was not immunized or given RSV shots and aside from not eating, he went through the virus very easily. THey were impressed how well he did. We did not see any lasting affects and he has been fine ever since.
Give her some time to go through it, keep that breast milk coming if she is eating well (expect some slow down though and pump if you feel she is missing feedings due to not feeling well) and think positive thoughts. YOu are doing everything you can...she'll be okay. My heart is with you...I know it is hard when they are sick.
The sibling thing is tough when in hospital...Julia was turning 4 and I wouldn't leave Ben so daddy and grandma's handled it all. Hang in there.
Warmly,
Ben had RSV at 9 months. He did not develop the typical RSV cough or wheeze (which I attribute to breastfeeding) but did have a forceful cough. The coughing irritated his throat teribly and triggered his reflux temporarily. For him this combo made him unable to eat orally, which landed him in hospital do to losing some weight. I was concerned about deydration as well but it wasn't an issue. He began eating normally about 10 days (yes 10 days of no nursing, wow talk about drastic) into it and the cough cleared at 14 days (which is typical RSV I believe). We were on IV antibiotics since he cultured something new, but he did really well. Once his esoph. healed he went back to full time nursing and eating and gained back his weight very quickly. I pumped the whole time and gave it to him in his NG until he started nursing again.
He was not immunized or given RSV shots and aside from not eating, he went through the virus very easily. THey were impressed how well he did. We did not see any lasting affects and he has been fine ever since.
Give her some time to go through it, keep that breast milk coming if she is eating well (expect some slow down though and pump if you feel she is missing feedings due to not feeling well) and think positive thoughts. YOu are doing everything you can...she'll be okay. My heart is with you...I know it is hard when they are sick.
The sibling thing is tough when in hospital...Julia was turning 4 and I wouldn't leave Ben so daddy and grandma's handled it all. Hang in there.
Warmly,