Almost 9 Months

Ariana has had more doctor visits than I would like, however, I have so much to be grateful for. Yesterday we went to the doctor's office because her symptoms of croup are coming back. I explained to the doctor, which happen to be the same one she saw at the hospital, that we saw an allergist and he prescribed pulmicort and xopenex, an asthma preventative/anti-nflammatory. And I told him it helped, however I was concerned if it was croup, how the treatments would negatively affect her. It was interesting to hear him say that it appears this may be a form of asthma and he didn't think about that when she was in the hospital, but since she saw the allergist and the treatments were helping to continue and actually increase one. He said if it was croup, she would have to come to ER if it happened over the weekend. I just praised God for mother's instincts, because this was the doctor that told me she did not need to go to an allergist. It's a great reminder that God's hands are on Ariana.

Today she got her synergis shot, which prevents RSV, so she is not a happy camper.

Next Thursday we see the Pulmonologist.

Back Home

We got home yesterday. Ariana is doing better but still not 100%. I was discouraged because they say to just be prepared to make these trips throughout the winter months. They say she was born at 25 weeks and with the narrow airway, colds will affect her this way. They won't prescribe the epi treatments for home use, which is the only reason I would need to go to the ER. I feel like I have to expose her to many other illnesses by taking her to the ER if the offices are closed which they usually are when she has gotten bad. I know I have to trust there is a reason for this, but I just want more answers. We are even wondering if there's something triggering it in the house. It's so hard to not want to try and take full control to get all the answers, but I know I also need to let God be in control and have faith in His amazing love that will not fail us.

At The Hospital

Ari was admitted to the hospital today. We hope she will be sent home tomorrow. Last night she was having trouble breathing again. This time to the point that her oxygen levels began dropping and she turned blue. We still have oxygen and were able to immediately get her on it and I rushed her to the closest ER...which was Virtua. Virtua gave her steroids and a treatment and had her transferred to Cooper so she could receive better care.

God is so good. About a month ago I told the doctor we did not need the oxygen anymore and he said lets keep it for another month and see how she does; since she had croup 2x. If we did not have that oxygen last night; it would have been so hard waiting for an ambulance.

I'm just taking a break and need to get back to her. Daddy is at the hospital with her while I came home to rest a bit and shower before heading back for the night.