One of the most difficult things for people to understand is that preemies have fragile immune systems. For this reason, preemie moms cannot always do the things that mothers of full-term infants can do. I didn't go back to church or anywhere with large crowds for a long time. All of Ayinde's doctors warned me about RSV. For the next two years, Ayinde will have to have synagis injections each month from October through March (the height of the RSV) season. RSV is a respiratory disease that attacks the lungs of fragile preemies. It is life-threatening and very dangerous. My wonderful pediatrician says she is not "claiming" asthma for Ayinde, but she has diagnosed him as a "happy wheezer." He's healthy and robust, but wheezes. Whenever he comes down with a cold, we have to give him breathing treatments. I hate giving him drugs, but am happy that I can give him some help with breathing when he needs it. We are going to consult with some naturapaths and holistic doctors because we do not believe in being dependent on drugs. In April we will celebrate 3 things: my birthday, Ayinde's birthday, and the end of the RSV season. I can't wait to break out my stroller and calendar because Ayinde, Zion and I are going to hit the town!
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