My Josh

We're at the hospital right now.  The infectious disease doctor just came in and verified that all the tests are showing negative now, thank goodness.  That means that the antibiotics are doing the trick at killing off the group b strep.  He'll have to have the IV penecillin for 8 more days, and then they'll spring him.  He is really doing much better now.  Just fussing a little bit, but nothing unusual.  Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts.  It's really awful to have an infant in the hospital.  I'll be spending the nights here all next week with my DIL, since my son will have to go back to work.  Jessica will take an unpaid leave to stay up here next week too, and probably for a few days once he comes home from the hospital.  Luckily my son hasn't gotten a pink slip (yet) so he's still employed.  He's got a bunch of 10 year old kids to teach this year and is really enjoying it.
Thanks again, and I'll keep you updated.
Jan

Glad to hear he is doing better.

The poor little sweetie.

Little Josh is sure a cute little guy.

Hope your son don't see any pink slips for a long time.

Tell them to just keep positive, Parenting is a life time of changes.


Keep us posted.

Sounds like hopeful news.  Thinking of you and your family!

Hey Jan,
We'll keep the family in our prayers.  I know all too well what its like to sit in hospital with your baby.  Glad you could be there to help them out.
Keep us posted!

I'm SO happy to hear this, Jan!  I'll continue to keep you and your family and that precious baby in my thoughts and prayers!  They are such blessings, each and every day!!

Prayers going up !

Glad he's doing better ... haven't seen you on OFF lately, but I guess you've been preoccupied. Take care of yourself, too.

Jan,

So glad he's doing better.  It is so scary when an infant is ill since they can't tell you what's wrong.

Hoping for improvement every day!

Sandi

Thanks to everyone for all the good wishes.  Josh seems to be feeling much better right now, but he'll still be in for another week getting his IV fluids and antibiotics.  It sure is hard with an infant.  We're at a loss sometimes...  But good will prevail I know.
I'll check in when I can.
Jan

Jan - sounds like good news!!  It must be hard having him in the hospital and going through this!  I'll be thinking about you and praying for Josh and your family!

Nan