Little Arden got her first cold this week and nearly landed herself in the hospital. The coughing fits were so bad she couldn't catch her breath. So now we have to give her these breathing treatments every four hours. This scary looking mask is called a NEBULIZER (I just love that word - 'Honey, bring me the NEBULIZER!') and it sprays a fine mist into her lungs with aerosol (note, when they discover a small hole in the ozone layer directly over my house, blame the NEBULIZER.) The first treatment she got at the doctors, I could feel her whole body relax into my arms as oxygen reached parts of her lungs for the first time in days. Now she just has to get better in time for the baptism. Par for the course- we have 30 friends and relatives showing up this week. Anyone who wants a turn Nebulizing Arden, I have openings at midnight and 4 a.m.
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Both of my kids were on the nebulizer at about the same age. They screamed bloody murder until they fell asleep moments later. It did work though.
Both of my kids were on the nebulizer at about the same age. They screamed bloody murder until they fell asleep moments later. It did work though.
Oh, dear sweet Arden! Get better soon, that looks scary.
Reid, after these past few weeks - you are due for some great times ahead!
Poor Arden! Hope she's feeling better by now...
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