Well we made our third trip to the pediatrician in two weeks because of the aforementioned conditions! This time Hannah ended up with an antibiotic for her ear and eye and Elijah almost ended up with another steroid, but we are going to wait on that one for his croup. I feel like everyone at the office was looking at me like "I can't believe they are here again". Oi. Hopefully we can get a good night's rest tonight in spite of all the sickness!!
Our pre-weekend house is back...ugh! We had everything great after Jennie and Fran left last weekend, but of course as the week went on the dishes have piled, the toys are scattered about, and clothes are everywhere! We have such a busy weekend ahead too...we are helping with a fundraiser at the high school tomorrow morning, then Nate had b-ball practice, then we are planning on going to State College to shop. Maybe on Sunday after church we can finally get a handle on everything!!
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Hey Jess. Karis started having croup attacks at about 5 months old. We spent the night in the hospital, and she got epinephrine (albuterol didn't effectively open the upper airways) and steroids. We skipped the antibiotic, since croup is viral--I wasn't convinced that it would do much good. The hospital doctor neglected to tell me that the virus was contagious, so Abbie ended up getting it a few days later. She was almost 2, and we didn't treat her with medication. They have both had a few minor attacks since April, but we've been able to take care of them at home. Here are some things you can try:
1. fill the bathtub with extremely hot water. Then let the shower head run cold water into the tub, so it creates steam. Sit with the baby in the bathroom for about 20 minutes.
2. If it's cold outside, bundle up the baby and sit outside with him for about 20 minutes. The temperature change should open the airways.
3. We've also given Abbie sorbet (non-dairy), or ice chips. I don't know how smaller babies would do with such cold food, but the temperature change works.
Croupe is annoying and scary. But, personally, I perfer avoiding medication whenever possible (and safe). Good luck!
thanks for the ideas!!!! we are not big into meds either which is why we opted to not give Elijah the oral steroid. It is scary, but i'm glad to know we aren't alone!!! :)
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