Six Days Later: Going Home

Jax tested positive for RSV (a preemie mom’s nightmare) and rhinovirus on top of the pneumonia. It’s like a lung trifecta, except we didn’t win anything but fear and stress.

I still can’t believe that Jax is still at risk for hospitalization because of a cold. His preemie lungs are his kryptonite and now we have even more confirmation that our decision to isolate him during his first two winters was hands down the best decision for him. His lungs had a chance to grow and get stronger, so this sickness was more mild than it could have been had his lungs been weaker.

Seeing my baby boy on oxygen again was grueling. Jax worked so hard as a baby to wean off the oxygen. It was really strange to be here now, 3 years later, praying for the same thing: stay strong little warrior.

I am exhausted, both physically and emotionally. I can’t wait to see my chiropractor – my neck is a mess from sleeping on the hospital “bed.” But you know what, I’d take the uncomfortable hospital anyday – Jax is healing. He’s safe. He’s coming home.