Kate has croupe which is just a hoarsy sounding cough. Basically, its a swelling of the esophagus. Can this be hereditary? Each of our children have gotten this a few times a yaer, usually in winter. Its really not a big deal, but makes them feel a bit miserable for a few days. Kate is in her day 2 of it, and is not a happy girl.
Does this mean there is no going to the island in Lake Erie today as planned? Does it mean that we can't even go to the Museum on Museum Day? Yes-Museum day is a realy day and its today-free admission. What a bummer.
After watching Premier Week with Private Practice, Grey's Anatomy, and Ugly Betty, I am left feeling vulnerable.
We use our bodies in such a careless manner, not realizing how fragile our bodies, and our health really is. After watching Private Practice, and learning that my Mom has a liver enzyme count of 170 when below 40 is normal, I had a huge Reality check.
One of my children actually could get cancer and die at age 10. My mom may not outlive me.
Its funny how when reminded of the ugly truths of life, we really embrace the here and now and the people we love, and our pristine house, and our size 4 jeans don't seems to matter at all!
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I read online that "some kids are more prone to developing croup, especially those who were born prematurely"... and that kids with asthma should avoid kids that have it... because they tend to be the ones that get really really sick from it. So, looks like we should stay away from Miss Kate until she gets over it... bummer! (too bad we already spent the morning together yesterday!) I hope she gets better soon!
Whoa....croup is not fun. I remember when my kids had it and it was definitely the plague, as far as staying in was concerned. So easily passed from one to another, especially in a nursery/class situation. Our doctors would readily prescribe something for it, to not only help the "victim", but also those who could become infected readily and keep the bug floating between families for months afterward. Good luck!! (RaeAnna) P.S. Hope you don't mind me eavesdropping. I love looking at all of your blogs!!!!
I watched Private Practice and cried when the two moms had to switch back their babies. It doesn't help that I am hormonal and pregnant. It is so true that our health is so fragile and I need to show all the love to my kids and hubby while I can.
As for the croup, my kids have both had it. A humidifier really helped my girls. It is the scariest when they are still so young. I hope she gets better soon!
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