Update

We had a bit of a rough time this week, with our sweet Susan testing positive for RSV on Tuesday and a hospital stay with her over the weekend. After Tuesday's check up, her pediatrician told us the RSV symptoms weren't too bad and we could remain at home as long as her breathing was stable and she wasn't fevering. All seemed well until her follow up visit on Thursday, during which they did an oxygen test, did not like what they saw, then immediately put us in an ambulance headed for Primary Children's Hospital. I have to admit, my emotions were in high gear getting into an ambulance with my 2 week old baby, but once we got to the hospital and were admitted, I felt relatively calm knowing they were literally watching her every breath. The other HUGE comfort to us was knowing that our friends and family were fasting, praying, and putting Susan's name in at the Temple. There has been an outpouring of support and love - I get emotional just thinking about it. If I could give every one of you a big fat hug, I would. And on top of all that, the Priesthood has been a powerful instrument in our home - I'm so grateful for a husband who honors and remains worthy of this special power.

Throughout all the drama, Arden maintained her calm and complete adorableness. I love her more every day and missed her so much while I was at the hospital. Mitch was able to take Friday off so he stayed home with her and she has really been very easy-going about the whole thing. Thank goodness for her as my first child - she makes me remember why this is all so worth it. Susan, on the other hand, is a little spitfire already. She is actually a very good baby, not fussy or requiring any special treatment - but when things aren't working her way, she doesn't waste any time letting you know. What a fun and spunky little doll. I just adore her! And she's so alert - all the nurses at the hospital were enamored with her, then laughed so hard when they discovered her little temper.

So the happy ending for now is that we were only at the hospital for 2 days and we're now back at home, with doctor's visits every other day next week. Susan just needed help maintaining her oxygen for awhile and after 12 hours of breathing well on room air, she is okay to be at home for the time being. We just have to watch her like a hawk for any other scary symptoms. RSV can actually last up to 3 weeks, so we still have some yucky days ahead, but I think (keep praying!) that we're over the hump and can definitely handle the weeks to come. So there's the scoop, in case you wanted it. Here are some pictures from the hospital: sad but cute.

Ya I know, I'm looking less than my best with 2 days of no sleep and no shower, but Suzy Jane looks cute and we're just glad to be getting outa there.

P.S. Happy Anniversary to my cute husband today! We had to postpone the celebrations for obvious reasons - but I really feel sooooo lucky to have spent 6 amazing years with this incredible best friend of mine. Barfy, cheesy - I know, sorry.