Dev had a week of relative health, still runny nose and cough.
Now, we have another full-blown nasty cold. It's tiring for everyone....
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
the past week
Wow! Last week was super busy and downright exhausting. Dev and I are still recovering from our colds, but finally feeling almost back to normal.
On Thanksgiving, "Pa-Pa and Gramma" arrived!
Dev was really excited to see them again!
Ray plays with the doll-baby.
We decided to make the trip to Loretto, Ky to see the Maker's Mark Distillery.
Ray and Ann also got to pick up some Bourbon from their own barrell!
Our tour guide.
Devin wasn't sure what was going on, but enjoyed herself by collecting rocks, a stick and a pinecone. (Those items are still in the back of the minivan)
Tasting the yeast/alcohol.
At least she tasted it...I'm not a bourbon drinker & I've tasted it enough to know I don't need to taste it any more.
On Thanksgiving, "Pa-Pa and Gramma" arrived!
Dev was really excited to see them again!
Ray plays with the doll-baby.
We decided to make the trip to Loretto, Ky to see the Maker's Mark Distillery.
Ray and Ann also got to pick up some Bourbon from their own barrell!
Our tour guide.
Devin wasn't sure what was going on, but enjoyed herself by collecting rocks, a stick and a pinecone. (Those items are still in the back of the minivan)
Tasting the yeast/alcohol.
At least she tasted it...I'm not a bourbon drinker & I've tasted it enough to know I don't need to taste it any more.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Baxter's the Baby!
Baxter is the best kitty for Devin. He loves her and has shown great concern all week, while she's been sick. He sits by her side when she's upset and lays outside her door at night. (She hates having any cat in the room, after dark)
He even agreed to play baby.
I didn't put him in the stroller...he was already in it, playing with Dev.
He even agreed to play baby.
I didn't put him in the stroller...he was already in it, playing with Dev.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Kickin' it Old School
Since the AAP says you can't give much to under 6-year olds, we're going old school for poor Dev.
The steroids did their thing to open her airway and stop the croup (barking) cough. Also, the fever has subsided.
But, we're left with runny nose and regular/hacky cough. General misery & sleeplessness, too.
The steamy shower alternating with cold air works well. But, there's only so many times you can go through that 45 minute routine.
I looked on the internet for "home remedies" for cough and found lots about honey and lemon concoctions. I settled on some lemon water (1/2 a lemon's juice with a little water) & a 1/2 tsp of honey.
Dev's a champ at taking medicine and will pretty much down anything put in front of her. She didn't bat an eye at the gross lemon water....
Her cough was instantly better & she's resting. (but not sleeping)
The last few days are a reminder of those first weeks with newborn. I've had that fuzzy, less-than-6 hours-of-sleep feeling all week.
The steroids did their thing to open her airway and stop the croup (barking) cough. Also, the fever has subsided.
But, we're left with runny nose and regular/hacky cough. General misery & sleeplessness, too.
The steamy shower alternating with cold air works well. But, there's only so many times you can go through that 45 minute routine.
I looked on the internet for "home remedies" for cough and found lots about honey and lemon concoctions. I settled on some lemon water (1/2 a lemon's juice with a little water) & a 1/2 tsp of honey.
Dev's a champ at taking medicine and will pretty much down anything put in front of her. She didn't bat an eye at the gross lemon water....
Her cough was instantly better & she's resting. (but not sleeping)
The last few days are a reminder of those first weeks with newborn. I've had that fuzzy, less-than-6 hours-of-sleep feeling all week.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Yep...It's Croup
The peds office got us in right away...we were the first to be seen after lunch. Poor Dev was so out of it, she didn't seem to care we were going to the Dr.
Matt met us in the parking lot and carried her in. I'm thankful for the small things...an empty "sick" waiting room. I hate going to the sick side of the office. We don't touch anything and I take shallow breaths, so as not to inhale the germs. (Something I've done for over a decade as a professional waiting room person) I swear, it helps.
At check in, Dev was 32 lbs fully clothed, 102.4 degrees and 97% pulse ox.
Our luck ran out. Our treatment room was adjacent to a 2.5 year old getting stitches.
Twice. He pulled out the 1st set.
Matt and I talked about anything and everything to try and mask the screams of agony and "MAMA" with the frustrated Dr. and parents. (They were having to restrain the child) It took everything I had not to burst into tears, listening to a child plead for Mama. (I'm on 3 hours of sleep) We eavesdropped like mad, apparently Mama wasn't there.
We overheard the Dr. say it was the single worst stitch experience in her 30 year career. And we got to semi-witness it!! Why can't I win the lottery?
We had 45 minutes of quality family time waiting for the Dr. And, shocker...she's got croup.
She prescribed a common steroid (Prednisone) liquid, a 3-Day course. Just to stay consistent, it took 3 hours, 2 pharmacies and help from Mom to get the rx home.
It said take with food. Dev's running a 103 fever. She ate a cracker, took the medicine and promptly puked everything up 15 minutes later.
*sigh*
She's finally resting semi-comfortably and kept down another dose of the steroid. I'm really hoping it helps. It's the precise medicine our cat takes for all her breathing, itchy, autoimmune problems and it works like a miracle drug. Fingers crossed for the same result with Dev.
Matt met us in the parking lot and carried her in. I'm thankful for the small things...an empty "sick" waiting room. I hate going to the sick side of the office. We don't touch anything and I take shallow breaths, so as not to inhale the germs. (Something I've done for over a decade as a professional waiting room person) I swear, it helps.
At check in, Dev was 32 lbs fully clothed, 102.4 degrees and 97% pulse ox.
Our luck ran out. Our treatment room was adjacent to a 2.5 year old getting stitches.
Twice. He pulled out the 1st set.
Matt and I talked about anything and everything to try and mask the screams of agony and "MAMA" with the frustrated Dr. and parents. (They were having to restrain the child) It took everything I had not to burst into tears, listening to a child plead for Mama. (I'm on 3 hours of sleep) We eavesdropped like mad, apparently Mama wasn't there.
We overheard the Dr. say it was the single worst stitch experience in her 30 year career. And we got to semi-witness it!! Why can't I win the lottery?
We had 45 minutes of quality family time waiting for the Dr. And, shocker...she's got croup.
She prescribed a common steroid (Prednisone) liquid, a 3-Day course. Just to stay consistent, it took 3 hours, 2 pharmacies and help from Mom to get the rx home.
It said take with food. Dev's running a 103 fever. She ate a cracker, took the medicine and promptly puked everything up 15 minutes later.
*sigh*
She's finally resting semi-comfortably and kept down another dose of the steroid. I'm really hoping it helps. It's the precise medicine our cat takes for all her breathing, itchy, autoimmune problems and it works like a miracle drug. Fingers crossed for the same result with Dev.
Off to the Doctor
She's completely unable to sleep & struggling to catch her breath during a coughing fit.
Too scary for me...we're off to her Dr.
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