Sick.

So just wanted to update everyone on what we're currently going thru -- the cold from H-E-double hockey sticks. I hate it when KK gets sick because I don't know what to do :(

It started around Thursday afternoon/evening -- I noticed that she was getting a little cough. That night she coughed regularly thru-out the night and would whimper after each one. I used some BabyRub on her chest and fired up the humidifier in her room. Friday she seemed to be coughing more frequently and her appetite started to dwindle. We got her some of the Little Remedies Honey Elixir hoping that it would help her a little. Friday night was also miserable.

By Saturday, she started having the runny/itchy nose and eyes and more of a wet cough. My pediatrician's office closes early on Saturdays so I wasn't able to reach anyone. We checked out Rite Aid after church and asked for some Children's Benadryl, which they told us had been recalled almost 8 months ago. After looking at all the packages, there was absolutely NOTHING available for children under 2. UGH So Saturday night went much better.

Sunday rolled around and I'd had enough though -- so I managed to get a pharmacist to recommend something for her symptoms and just told me to use less than the recommended dosage for 2 year old. Seems to be making a little difference. She's slept the last two nights pretty well. I've woken her up once each night though to give her more of the honey elixir so she could sleep -- but she's able to breath now and I think being home has made a little difference with getting her back on routine. She took two really long naps yesterday which I think got her strength back up. She seems happy despite the misery that I know she's going thru.

I can't believe they don't make something for little ones her age. Especially since babies get sick all the time. I know they should be building up their immune system (and KK never gets sick, so she must have a strong one) but there are times when enough is enough and you have to treat the symptoms. I just wish she could talk and tell me how to make her feel better.

We've cancelled all our plans for this week as a result -- she won't be starting school or her Thursday play date this week. I can't run the risk that she'll get everyone else sick around her -- Jason's already starting to feel it coming on and I refuse to get sick :) I don't think we have much of a choice though since she's in my face all day. HA

Pray that our house gets well soon. xo