How do you treat croup?

January 20, 2009

Lots of hugs and kisses and naps for two, that’s how.

Gracie has been sick since Saturday, and I’ve been trying to keep her comfortable. She has a croup, so there’s nothing really we or her pediatrician can do for her, aside from administering ibuprofen every six hours.

On Monday, Joe came home from work and found us like this. I had been trying to comfort my sick girl, she fell asleep on my chest, and all that warm coziness made me drowsy.

We slept the whole day away, and I was totally fine with that.

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Shannon "Coupon Princess" said:

Awe.. I have a sick 2 yo right now too, I hope Gracie gets better. You 2 look so sweet!

# 20 January 2009 at 7:51 pm

TheAngelForever said:

I hope that Gracie feels better soon. Having a sick little one is so tough, especially at her age. My oldest (now 5) had croup a lot and still does when he gets sick. Take care and enjoy those snuggles

# 20 January 2009 at 7:57 pm

Leah said:

turn the shower on in the bathroom and shut the door so it gets nice and hot and steamy and then sit in the bathroom with your little one and it will help a little bit. Make sure she is up right against you (can’t remember why…but it’s what I always do/did).

good luck!

# 20 January 2009 at 8:06 pm

Halftime Lessons said:

Aww, poor thing…and you too…;-)

Jay
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# 21 January 2009 at 4:09 am

Hootin' Anni said:

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww, such a loving sweet photo. Get better.

Come on over…today I’m taking y’all on a tour of the Texas State Aquarium via photos!!!! See ya later alligator…Oops, I let the ‘cat out of the bag’…Yep, there are alligators. One photo anyway.

Happy Wednesday.

# 21 January 2009 at 4:53 am

Pam said:

I am sorry your baby doesn’t feel up to par. I hope she is better soon!

# 21 January 2009 at 4:58 am

blueviolet said:

I hope everyone gets on the mend soon. I think it’s awfully sweet that he took a photo to capture this.

# 21 January 2009 at 5:12 am

Maureen Hayes said:

I’m sorry your sweet little one has been ill, but this is a precious shot of the two of you. I hope when everyone is better, you can enjoy the photograph.

I’ve been away myself due to illness, but I finally posted for WW. Please check it out at:

http://beingchronicallyillisapill.blogspot.com/2009/01/wordless-wednesday-seminary-finds.html

Happy WW and I hope you are all well soon!

# 21 January 2009 at 5:22 am

Felicia said:

Poor little girl! I hope she is well soon!

# 21 January 2009 at 5:23 am

KittsKrafts said:

I used to run my little girl to the emergency room for penicillin shots her croup was so seriously bad until I discovered the Homeopathic remedy called Spongia Toasta. Worked like a miracle within seconds. Never had to bring her back to the emergency room again! If this is a recurring problem as it usually is you may want to give it a try. Can’t hurt anything. You would probably have to order it by special request at a good health food store. I discovered that when I had my own herb shop once upon a time.

# 21 January 2009 at 5:36 am

Jaysi said:

Poor sweet baby! Hope she feels better soon!

# 21 January 2009 at 9:04 am

Bridgette said:

Awww….hope you both feel better!

# 21 January 2009 at 11:26 am

Deanna said:

Sweet pic! My little guy struggled with croup at least 2-3 times a year when he was little like you sweet girl. I would alternate steam and cold. We would lock ourselves in the bathroom and steam it up really well. The next coughing fit we would stand in front of the freezer. Our pediatician told us that a small cup of coffee would help too. I would fix him a small cup with lots of sugar. It wasn’t his favorite, but it always helped. (Since then, it has become a recommended remedy for asthma patients at school also.)

# 21 January 2009 at 1:36 pm

happymommy3 said:

Hope you guys feel better. I love when my kids cuddle with me, sick or not. They don’t do it often enough!
Sweet picture!

# 21 January 2009 at 1:55 pm

Robyn Jones said:

Awww…poor baby…I hope she feels better soon….
I have a Gracie too…only she is three months old. Her full name is Autumn Grace…My son who is two started calling her Gracie because he couldn’t pronounce her full name…

# 21 January 2009 at 3:05 pm

Connie said:

Best dose of medicine, some TLC! Hope she’s feeling better soon.

# 21 January 2009 at 3:27 pm

Arlice Nichole said:

You know I think my 4 month old may have croup and we’re going to the doctor in the morning. I know it’s a funny cough but do you think it’s associated with a cold which she also has?

I’ll look it up.

# 21 January 2009 at 6:48 pm

Plowlady said:

wished I would have seen this earlier, but my very first ‘mom’ experience tells me that anything to produce steam is your best friend right now…mind you, it has to be STEAM….it keeps the throat moist and WILL help. Other then the help from you doctor, this is really all a mom can do with plenty of love and extra, EXTRA tlc. If she doesn’t eat because you’ve got to remember, her throat feels dry and irritated, make her some jello water for protein (twice as much water then you’d normally make jello, put in a koolaid pitcher and keep cold) or pedialyte (spell check here) my son AND I survived this way. OH! and don’t forget childrens tylenol of some sort, to take away the aches, pains and any crankiness

# 21 January 2009 at 7:15 pm

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