Just back from the ER with DD (croup)

[sonrisa]

Damn, croup comes on fast and can sound scary.

She was in such distress she couldn't even cry and could barely breathe. I spent the first half of the drive contemplating calling 911 instead. By the time we actually saw a doctor, she was fine. Regular toddler who has a cold, bad cough and raspy voice. I put her in my bed and I'm taking a moment before sleep. It's been a crazy day. Just 10 hours ago I was on the phone with L&D weighing whether I should go in to get checked. 

Good night!

[CheshireGrin]

Ugh, sorry you've had such a rough night. Croup can be really scary. But I'm glad she's feeling better!

Now get some sleep!

[sonrisa]

Thanks, chesh. Will do :-)

I'm so glad she's better. DH is out of town for work this weekend so I didn't have a sounding board on this one. I was alone and had an "Oh fuck. I need to get to the hospital before she stops breathing completely" moment.

[CheshireGrin]

Big hugs to you. Sounds like you need 'em! :heart:

[daisybuchannan]

Ugh, so scary. Hope she feels better tomorrow!

[snipsnsnails]

((((Hugs))))) friend!

[eb777888]

Man... croup is so so scary. We went to the ER twice with David when he had croup at 2 then again at 4. It was terrifying both times. I'm sorry I hope your little one is better soon.

[angelaa73]

Poor baby! Huge hugs to you mama

[sonrisa]

Nov 9, 2013 10:58:42 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

How is she today??

Thanks for asking. She slept through the night without another bad episode and today she is just coughing with a running nose. We are both a little tired but I feel much better about everything. I have my discharge instructions with treatment options and "when to call 911" tips. I feel much better about facing tonight.

[sara76]

My little girl had croup about 2 weeks ago. It's so sad to see them like that. She never got to where she "couldn't" breath, it was just a little more labored and the rattle sound was awful. I took her in to the office on a Saturday and they put her on a steroid which made her a crazy lunatic, but it got her feeling better. Has anyone advised you that if she gets a bad attack you can open the freezer and let her breath the cold air and lots of times that will stop the coughing? I haven't had to try it but it's on my list of tricks passed down from my sister.

Happy to hear she's feeling a little better and you're getting some rest. I'm about to pop also so I feel you there too.

[Deleted]

Croup is the devil. Poor kid.

[snickers]

So scary