So yes, little Hadley had to have another visit to the doctor today. Since about Thursday at 2am she has been totally off and not herself at all. She is crying all the time, won't eat, not sleeping well, low grade fever, runny nose, cough, and overall just not the bright cheery little girl we love! So I decided to be safe and take her to the doctor today (I really just didn't want to wait until Monday in case it was something bad) and yes the results are in...
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She has croup! Poor little thing is just miserable and there is nothing that can really be done since it's a virus. The doctor did give her a steriod shot that is supposed to help reduce the swelling in her throat (or whatever it is that is swollen). Sadly, he also said that there is a large chance it could turn into ear infections- great!!
The doctor did tell us some things we could do to help her symptoms. Like give her popsicles (which she loved!), take her on walks in the cold night air (weird, I know), and lots of tylenol. She has a hat on in the picture because we had just gotten back from our cold night air walk. We also have to watch her closely to see if her breathing gets worse and if it does we might have to take her to the hospital. Hopefully that doesn't happen!
We rested alot today! And watched movies in bed :)
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And for some pictures before she got sick!! Little cutie!
I have a feeling this is going to be a loooooooooooooooong winter stuck inside to keep her healthy!
2 comments:
Blah, I am sorry. That is actually one of the things I am not looking forward to- seems like kids just get sick all winter long. Hopefully this is the last of it for Hadley!
Poor girl!!! I hope she gets feeling better real soon!
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