Friday, March 26, 2010
ER
So I spent a few hours in the ER very early this morning. Lewlew had croup and couldn't breathe. The doc gave her a steroid and a breathing treatment. Then he wanted to see how she could breathe after the treatment wore off - about 3 hours! Because the treatment has epinephrine and of course because of the steroid, Lewlew didn't go back to sleep. And I, of course, hadn't yet been to sleep. It was quite eventful. The only magazines were "Popular Mechanics" and "Sports Illustrated" - can we say BORING!!! So Lewlew and I played like we were driving, we sang LOTS of songs, we had a pretend picnic, we tried to sleep (no success). It was quite interesting. Finally at 5:30 a.m. we got to come home. She's doing better today, but I just noticed her cough is sounding rough. But hopefully with the steroid last night, we'll have a better night. I think a scout should do an Eagle project and collect things to do for people in the ER. Like games, pictures to color, puzzles, etc. That sure would have made our stay easier. Not that Lewlew was difficult, but it would have been nicer to have other things to do. Of course, I'm sure at bigger hospitals, they do - but not at the little one we went to. I'm glad she's doing better but the humidifier will be on 'high' in her room all night.
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2 comments:
Poor thing! Glad to hear she's doing better. That sounds like quite the trip to the ER! That would make a really good Eagle project or service project - definitely needed!
I've been in the ER with a croupy, steroids and adrenaline filled toddler. It is no fun! Glad you made it through.
I agree- they need some toys or something for the kids who have to be there! They also need a vending machine with sandwiches, right there in the ER so that moms can get some food when they can't leave their baby's side.
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