Expensive Jewelry

Gavin apparently already likes to accessorize with expensive jewelry. So much so that he got worked up with a fever so that he could get another hospital anklet for his memorabilia collection. 48 hours in the hospital brought Gavin two anklets because the first one was a little too big and was falling off. But thanks to insurance (I think) the anklets won't be as expensive as paying out of pocket.

Long story short, Gavin developed a fever and some loose stool that registered on the "do lots of tests to protect your infant in case of bacterial infection" scale. So he and I stayed in the hospital Friday and Saturday nights while we waited for results of various different tests. (Thankfully we were given great care again and assured that Gavin would be okay.)

I was so heartbroken having to hear his new screaming cries and to witness a drastic change in mood. He quickly learned that being set down and feeling cold things on his body equalled pain or discomfort. Mom was the only comfort for Gavin but thankfully his fever broke Saturday afternoon, he started acting a little more like himself and Papa's visit was a highlight for Gavin.

We came home on Sunday night, no evidence of bacteria, no more fever. Probably just some version of the flu. Praise God! Gavin's pretty much back to normal, although he seems to be sleeping more. Whether it's a side effect of the flu/hospital or a change in his sleep patterns I'll take it for as long as it lasts.