It has been confirmed that Hannah does have trachiitis, but it is the bug normally associated with ear infections and other normal child maladies. The good news is that the Cipro has definitely started helping, as we are seeing more energy and smiles from her.
The bad news is that Abigail and Ethan are both getting sick now. Abby has been feeling crappy all afternoon, and I took both her and Ethan to the pediatrician (already scheduled well check, ironically). She ran a fever of up to 101.1 and has been coughing all night. Now, at 11 pm, Ethan is still awake coughing up a storm in his room even after giving him medicine and cough drops.
The kids’ pediatrician made it VERY clear that we need to keep Abby and Ethan away from Hannah while they are sick. Croup is apparently going around she said (which my nieces also had), and that could lead to RSV in someone like Hannah. As she strongly pointed out, “That is the quickest way for Hannah to land in the hospital.”
There seems to be a good chance we may have to keep both kids home from school tomorrow, especially if they are running a fever. If that happens, I need to keep them away from Hannah and have them use a lot of hand sanitizer and washing hands.
What makes me more nervous is that I will be going back and forth between the kids and Hannah. Outside of washing my hands a lot and using hand sanitizer, there are no other precautions I can take other than keeping my distance.
Ugh….
HUGS! I know that dance all too well. It is never fun for anyone…all of our babies need us when they don’t feel well! Hang in there! I’ll be praying that Hannah stays clear of the bug the big kids have!
Carrie,
Grab a t-shirt to leave by Hannah so you can cover up after hugging Abby & Ethan. Germs last a long time on fabric. Be sure you stay well too. They need you healthy!!
you can also get in almost any drugstore now the surgical masks for you to wear. They really help. Along with good ole fashioned Lysol and windows opened wherever you can. Be thinking of you. xoxo