breathing treatment 
ah, that feels better
So I feel like I have to document the Ellie’s first illness. I knew this was coming since she goes to daycare and all, but I didnt know it was going to be this severe. Here is the timeline breakdown:
December 2 – Ellie starts daycare (I swear she sounded congested after the first day)
December 9 – congested, dry cough, stuffy nose
December 15 – still congested etc; called nurse and she said not to worry unless Ellie has fever
December 17 – 102 fever, +RSV (common cold for us, serious for small children) aka freak mom out!!!! At this point, we are trying everything for her – cool humidifer, saline drops in nose, nasal suction, Vicks rub on feet, Vicks plug-in in room, Tylenol round the clock. Ellie has mild retracations.
December 22 – lower lobe congestion, RSV has invaded her lungs for real now! started really beating on her chest to get all that nasty stuff out. Although counterproductive, I am sure, I am giving her Benadryl at night to help her sleep. Temp 100.4
December 24 – VERY congested, worried to nurse her and gave bottle instead so she wouldnt have to work as hard to get milk. Ellie seems “air hungry” during night, so we took her to Cooks Urgent Care. +Bronchiolitis and bilateral ear infections (UGH!!!!!) She got deep suctioned (like down her trachea), a loading steriod dose, a breathing treatment and had a temp of 101. Sent home with an albuterol inhaler, steriods, and antibiotics.
December 28 – finally no congestion or fever. YAY. Poor Ellie.
I am praying against the long term effects RSV can have on her lungs. I am praying that she does not suffer from asthma as a child, as this often happens following RSV.
waiting room at Cook Urgent Care
Ugh — what a terrible thing to go through! I’m so sorry, but I’m really glad Ellie has a nurse for a mom. I’m also thankful she’s feeling 100 percent and will also pray for no long-term effects.