We've got the BUG again!

Wednesday night was the 3rd visit to the ER for the Kamm Family.  Harleigh was sick from 8pm - 4am.  She lost a lot of color in her face and lips, and when we called Urgent Care they recommended we check into the hospital for dehydration.  After waiting 2 1/2 hours Har fell asleep and we left without seeing a doctor (although we were still up for another 3 hours after leaving).  We visited her pediatrician in the morning, and they said that kids react in different ways some get the vomiting, some get diarrhea, some get both, and some get none.  The bug needs to run it's course.

Glad to report that the little angel is doing better and almost back to her energetic self!  We are praying this is the end of the cold/flu/hospital visit season for us!

Har Will Pump You UP!!

After a few rough nights, and a cough that kept getting worse, we took Harbear to the Pediatrician to see if she had croup again.  She does!  The Dr said that she is more susceptible to get it and due to the size of her throat (it's on the smaller side) when it becomes inflamed by any cold, croup can follow.  This is something she should grow out of over the next year or so.  We went to the store and got a steroid prescription, so if  you notice more defined legs, abs, and arms on our little angel you'll know it's just the steroid! :)  Please pray for a speedy recovery!

Yikes- we've got CROUP!

So after a wonderful trip to TN, to visit the Kamm's for Turkey Day!  On the way home Saturday (11/27), we noticed Harleigh started to have a little cough.  It progressively got worse on Sunday, and we took her to the Pediatric Urgent Care (which is great- very little wait and you get to see a pediatrician not a nurse practitioner or doctor like you would at the ER).  Come to find out, she has croup.  It's awful, her vocal box (larynx) is swollen causing a hoarse voice and a raspy cough.  At 9 months, she's a little too young for the steroid shot so she's having to fight this one.  She's been doing okay through the night, she has to sleep in our bedroom, in her magic swing (of course) in case it worsens and she has a difficult time breathing.  Please keep our little one in your prayers for a speedy recovery and send along any remedies- we've got the humidifiers going, warmed diluted apple juice, and steamy baths in our daily routine!