You know, I always wondered why people would describe it as a “barking” cough.
At 11:30 last night, I understood.
Poor little Alex went to bed just fine and woke up 3 hours later with a nasty cough. So I guess we’ve begun our first battle with croup. After some Motrin and after being upright now for a couple of hours, he seems to be doing fine.
But it looks like my evening out just got cancelled. I doubt Eric will want to handle “sick” bedtime on his own. Oh well. Maybe next month.
I am a croup survivor and know how it sounds and feels! Luckily, they have a lot more things they can do for it today than in the 60’s! If it gets too bad, ask for a nebulizer…it really does help.
Praying for all of you, Shannah! How is Erin?
My mom always took me into the bathroom and turned the shower on hot and let me breathe in the steam, it seemed to work.. just thought you might try that too! Also, vicks. 🙂 Poor guy!
That is the worst sound ever. Well, maybe second worst. The thud of a kid falling down the stairs is fairly horrific, too. Here’s to a quick recovery.
oh nooooooooo! That’s the worst sound ever. Those nights are so stressful. 🙁
i hope he’s totally fine tonight. poor kiddo (poor mama)