We saw Dr. B. this afternoon.
After checking out her lungs, throat, ears, etc., he found nothing more than a dull ear infection. However, she did have enough nasal drainage to replenish a river!
Since she never turned blue during these night episodes, it is very likely it is her choking on the drainage (being that she is lying down) and having weak throat muscles due to the laryngomalacia. Also, since she was acting normally (outside of normal having-a-cold crankiness) and her O2 sats were at 100%, this also played into his theory.
It is what I had hoped for!
So we are to raise her head 30 degrees at night (hard to do with a restless child), use the humidifier (vapor rubs do no good), and give her the steam from hot showers 3 times a day. We basically need to help her drain her discharge. Even though we both feel it is likely viral in nature (since she gave it to me), because of her ear infection, he gave her amoxcillin, which would also help if it was a bacterial infection.
We will see how tonight goes. We all need some sleep.
I really, really, really hope this is the reason for her choking spells at night. It makes perfect sense, and in light of the other possibilities, this is the best case scenario. Still dangerous because we have to deal with her choking, but it is better than what could have possibly been the cause.
I used to live with a Humidifier till I was ten if it makes you feel any better, but not because I had a cold. Yes I think the Humidifier will probably work magic.
Yay! Praying you have a restful night. Hang in there!
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Hope you got some sleep! I have to say, although I haven’t been commenting much, I visit often just to look at pictures of your cute, adorable, completely heart stealing Hannah.
That sounds good. Hope you all got a good night sleep.
Have you tried bringing a car seat inside and having her sleep in that? I’ve done that when both of my boys have had a cold.
Yay! I hope she can get better soon so you can get some peace of mind and rest! Love and hugs to you both!
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Hi, its Susan, Yvonne’s sister!! I know I have not written before cos oh my god what can one possibly say. I have read your blogs plus Yvonne has talked to me about Little Hannahs situation and I, WE Colm, Sheena and her Husband Manny absolutely feel for you all , especially Hannah! She is just a little baby for Gods sake. It breaks my heart everytime I read your blogs and I just want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers every day!!! You and Bobby are such strong souls and it takes a lot to survive what you are going thru!! Wish there could be a cure for this soon cos it is just so unfair!!! Please know that we love you and our prayers and thoughts will continue and that Hannahs appointment with the pediatrcian goes well!!