Tuesday, 3 February 2009

Our first run-in with the bugger called Croup

Yes, you've read correctly! Little man C has croup. Had him at the doctor yesterday and yes, he is coughing his lungs out. I saw our regular paediatricians partner and he also thinks he might have the beginnings of asthma. So we will be doing asthma meds for another month and the re-evaluate. Little man L is fine - apart that he sees his brother's coughing as an excuse not to sleep. And you will know that sleep is a much sought after item in the household at present - H is away to Port Elizabeth for his uncle (and godfather's) funeral - so it has been super tough on me. I am even missing bookclub tonight - bugger!
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  1. Karen3 February 2009 at 16:04

    Oh Cat, I am so sorry. I hate croup with a passion. Prayers going out for a speedy recovery, sleep and quick return of you Hubby

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  2. The Evans Crew3 February 2009 at 16:05

    So sorry about the croup, that is so nasty, and horrible on the little ones! Our son had it about 3 years ago, and he was hospitalized. I feel better now that we have a nebulizer in the house, just for emergencies. Hope he feels better soon, and you get some rest!!!
    Take care!!!

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  3. Jewel Allen3 February 2009 at 17:35

    Hope your family gets well soon. I love the bright, wonderful colors on your blog!

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  4. Anonymous3 February 2009 at 17:44

    Cat,
    So Sorry to hear about C. Hope that he is feeling better soon.

    Sending lots of hugs your way.....


    ~Kari

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  5. Teri3 February 2009 at 18:10

    Oh my. Hope the little ones get well quickly.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog (the other day - I'm a little late!)

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  6. Nancy3 February 2009 at 18:31

    OH NO!!! Poor little guy :( I can totally sympathize. I hope after the month goes by, they'll figure out that he won't need it :)

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  7. Cheryl Lage3 February 2009 at 18:54

    Some positive thoughts: Our Darren had severe croup FIVE times in one calendar year. We went to the hospital twice, and have kept liquid steroids in the house for years. We too were on "pre-asthma" meds for a bit. We are still on nightly allergy meds.

    Darren does not have asthma. Reactive airway, yes, but he has "grown out" of such pronounced respiratory reactions. (we still get a few, but NOTHING like we did...)

    Hang in there, Cat!

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  8. jennifersusan3 February 2009 at 21:09

    Sorry about the croup! My 2nd oldest had it A LOT as a baby/todler and he spent a lot of time in the hospital because of it. Strangely enough he never developed asthma though.
    Hang in there!
    Hey? Have you come by to enter my tutu giveaway for your princess???

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  9. Unknown3 February 2009 at 21:20

    Croup is tough! It always sounds so bad! Sorry to hear you're on your own too...hang in there!

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  10. Jen3 February 2009 at 22:57

    Croup is just not good. I hope it ends just as quickly as it came on.

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  11. The Blonde Duck4 February 2009 at 00:27

    I hope he feels better! I had croup when I was little and I know I put my poor mother through hell!

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