Croup

Wasn't it just yesterday i posted how healthy Libbi has been? Well i spoke too soon. She has croup :( It is not that bad, i almost questioned the doctor when he said that. She seems fine in the day but last night had a really hard time breathing. She was a little blue around the eyes and was coughing like a seal. I called an on call doctor that told me to take her outside for a bit so at 1 am we were sitting on the porch wrapped in blankets. I'm sure if anyone drove by they would've thought i was CRAZY! I felt crazy! Anyway, it actually helped alot! We put the humidifier in her room and she went back to sleep til morning. I took her to Kids Care today and they gave her a steroid shot and a perscription for oral meds (prednisol) to take for 3 days then she should be better. Again, i have a hard time believing she's sick, she seems just fine today. Last night I was a little scared though. I guess with croup they will be fine in the day then at night have troubles. Interesting i thought. Also, something i didn't know, croup actually is a virus that effects the larynx, throat area, so it doesn't effect her lungs. That was good news! It can cause rsv or pnemonia if not treated though. These are all facts/opinions i've learned from the internet and 2 doctors i don't know. Wish us luck tonight :)