Drew has croup. :( After 2 1/2 days of not feeling well and a mixture of symptoms (the most worrisome being a cough that sounds like a barking seal and the funniest being his Donald Duck impersonation) I made a call into the pediatrician and had an appointment made. I walked in hoping it wasn't going to be influenza or pneumonia, and walked out with a diagnosis of croup and a prescription for oral steroids. For those who don't know (because I wasn't sure either), croup is "an infection that causes swelling of the voice box and windpipe, making the airway just below the vocal cords become narrow." Sounds scary, doesn't it? Especially since I can hear that Drew's breathing becomes labored at times. But with the steroids (which will help reduce the inflammation in his throat), a cool-mist humidifier running 24/7 in Drew's bedroom, steamy bathroom treatments (what I call our trip to the spa), lots of fluids, rest, and TLC, Drew should be on the mend in a few days.
It's so hard having a sick child...partially because it's exhausting, and partially because I just feel so badly for him. Poor baby!
I feel so bad for you guys, especially Drew!! Hope his spa treatments make him feel well and relaxed. Maybe mom needs a spa treatment as well?! She might have to twist an arm or two for that one!! Get well soon, Drew!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with uncle jeremy on this one and think that mom will need a spa treatment as well. However, will friends from MN coming to visit if all is well later in the week work instead?!?!
ReplyDeleteGrace is really excited to see Drew and play with all his toys and show him all her new tricks however, I think he will be bored with them since he has surpassed them quite awhile ago!