COVID-19 with a Baby: Day 3

This image was the affirmation that popped up on my phone last night, and it was so timely. My results came back yesterday shortly after I wrote my Day 2 update, and sadly I am positive. It was to be expected, but it still made me very anxious. 

I have started having symptoms: achy muscles, fatigue, cough, headache, sore throat and today I have the sensation of getting water up my nose and I cannot shake it. No fever yet.

Lillie’s fever has been much more manageable thankfully! She is, however, very fussy today which is not like her. I can tell she isn’t feeling very well, and her poor little tummy is still very upset. I was unable to get her to eat much for breakfast, but she is staying hydrated. We took a warm shower last night and that seemed to help us both. We are also running the humidifier with Vicks drop ins and that made a big difference for me.

Addie’s test came back negative this morning, and for that I am so thankful! It does mean that we will continue to be separate for the full two weeks. This is super hard because she is so little and doesn’t understand, but I know we are doing the right thing. She cried and cried last night, but we were able to do a long FaceTime call and that helped.

I am so thankful for Michael and how selfless he has been through this! He has been my personal room service, chef and errand boy. He is managing a very thrown off 2 year old and he is keeping the house clean. He is the real MVP! 

Thank you so much to all of our friends, family and even strangers that have reached out. We are so grateful for the love and support. We are weathering the storm and know that this too, shall pass. I’d love to write more, or bring some deep inspirational word, but ya’ll my head hurts and I just want to nap. So that’s what I’m gonna go do! 🙂