Cooper's first cold: August 4, Cooper's first trip to the hospital, August 4.
So, little Cooper caught a cold at daycare last week. He started showing symptoms on Saturday, but by the evening was inconsolable. Around midnight he couldnt keep any milk down. We took him to Children's where they finally admitted him for observation around 7 AM on Sunday. Turns out, he had an intestinal virus that caused him to balloon up with gas. The doctor said that his x-ray was "impressive." We didnt stay at the hospital long, though; we checked out Sunday evening. Danny had had enough of that place.

Cooper has been recovering this week. He has been pretty gassy, but developed a little cold, complete with sneezes and coughs. Such a pathetic little cough!! :-( And then... Mom and Dad got sick! Doesn't help that we were up for 40 hours with no sleep over the weekend. With our defenses down, that little bug found two perfect homes! Dad doesnt seem to have been hit nearly as hard as Mom has. They say baby-bugs are the toughest. If this is a sign of things to come, then I am truly worried!

Through out this little ordeal, Cooper is still smiling. He coughs so hard, but then looks up at you with his red, watery eyes and just grins! Oh Dear! I just melt everytime.