Croup

The croup hit on Monday. We still have no idea where she might have got it as last week she was really around any other kids and I kept her out of nursery because of a running nose. She had such a bad night on Monday that we went into the docs on Tuesday. Once he heard the shallow breathing and barking cough he immediately said it was croup. Of course nights are worse then days. And overall, I think it is slowly getting better. I can handle the barking cough although I know it hurts. I can also handle the high fever although I feel like I am constantly drugging my poor girl on Tylenol. However, the bouts of difficulty breathing are not as easy to deal with. Although I am beginning to notice when an episode is coming so I can start a steam shower or get her out in the night air.

I feel so bad for Isabel. It seems she just gets over being sick and then she gets hit with something new. I guess this is all normal with a child. I just hope her immune system gets stronger. So once again we are out commission for a while.