My poor little Matthew. For the past few days, I just thought he had croup. He has had a really hard time breathing and had the yucky croup cough. Several times in the night, I almost took him to the ER - but it never got quite that bad. Then today, after having to sleep most of last night on the couch with him with the window open (and let me tell you it has gotten cold here - I had to turn the heater on last night) - I took him to the doctor. At first this morning, I thought he was better but he started going downhill around 11 and fast. When we finally got to the doctor, he was having as really hard time - while waiting for the doctor I almost went out and found the doctor a couple of times because he could barely breath. When she came in, I told her what had been going on and she checked him out. The first thing she said was that he had an ear infection. What! Not Matthew! He is the only one that doesn't have ear problems (the rest have all had tubes). Then she listened to his breathing. She said it didn't really sound like croup (or look like croup from how he was breathing) but that it sounded like asthma - it was coming from his lungs and it was on the exhale and not inhale (croup is problems with the inhale and asthma the exhale). So, they had him do a breathing treatment of albuterol (seen in the picture - luckily I had my cell phone). After the treatment, when the doctor came and listened to him again, she said it really sounded like asthma now but she could hear some in his throat (croup like). So, they gave him decadron (sp?) covered up by Hershey's syrup to help with the swelling in his throat (and lungs). We are also going to start treating him for a croup like asthma (there is a name for it but I can't remember - it is croup that sounds like asthma) since he has been in 4 times already this year for croup - not normal. We are going to give him Flovent every day through an inhaler and have albuterol for the flare ups. We are going to see how he does with this through the winter and then re-evaluate. Anyway, long story short - went in for croup, came out with an ear infection, asthma and 4 prescriptions. I just hope this all helps the poor little guy - he is so miserable (but still - there are much much worse things).
The other day, when we were eating dinner, Brecken was being his normal self and screaming (not always a mad scream - more of a look at me scream). Matthew said,
Every year, in the Fall, we take the boys to Corn Belly's. There is so much to do there and the boys LOVE it- cow train rides, corn mazes, pumpkin patch, hay rides, food, pig races, corn box, slides, and more! We went Wednesday right after school - Ed had been out of town and flew in just in time to go (YEAH) - and we got there right when it was opening and left right as all the teenagers were showing up.
This is a recipe I got from my friend Paulette. These rolls are pretty yummy without taking too long (I like the crescent looking rolls better but they take a lot more time to make). I made them today for dinner since I didn't have much time - and my kids love them! So, for quick and yummy rolls - this is a great recipe (and so easy).
My poor little Matthew. For the past few days, I just thought he had croup. He has had a really hard time breathing and had the yucky croup cough. Several times in the night, I almost took him to the ER - but it never got quite that bad. Then today, after having to sleep most of last night on the couch with him with the window open (and let me tell you it has gotten cold here - I had to turn the heater on last night) - I took him to the doctor. At first this morning, I thought he was better but he started going downhill around 11 and fast. When we finally got to the doctor, he was having as really hard time - while waiting for the doctor I almost went out and found the doctor a couple of times because he could barely breath. When she came in, I told her what had been going on and she checked him out. The first thing she said was that he had an ear infection. What! Not Matthew! He is the only one that doesn't have ear problems (the rest have all had tubes). Then she listened to his breathing. She said it didn't really sound like croup (or look like croup from how he was breathing) but that it sounded like asthma - it was coming from his lungs and it was on the exhale and not inhale (croup is problems with the inhale and asthma the exhale). So, they had him do a breathing treatment of albuterol (seen in the picture - luckily I had my cell phone). After the treatment, when the doctor came and listened to him again, she said it really sounded like asthma now but she could hear some in his throat (croup like). So, they gave him decadron (sp?) covered up by Hershey's syrup to help with the swelling in his throat (and lungs). We are also going to start treating him for a croup like asthma (there is a name for it but I can't remember - it is croup that sounds like asthma) since he has been in 4 times already this year for croup - not normal. We are going to give him Flovent every day through an inhaler and have albuterol for the flare ups. We are going to see how he does with this through the winter and then re-evaluate. Anyway, long story short - went in for croup, came out with an ear infection, asthma and 4 prescriptions. I just hope this all helps the poor little guy - he is so miserable (but still - there are much much worse things).
It has been cold and rainy here so when my friend Carol said she was making white chili for her family today, I had to make it too. This recipe is a combo of my mom's chili blanco recipe and one Carol has (Carol did the combining, not me). It is really yummy and so easy (to make it even easier - Carol uses a rotisserie chicken from Costco)! Enjoy!
While Gavin was eating breakfast this morning, he said,
I love Fall (like most everyone else). I love decorating for Fall and Halloween (but not scary Halloween). Here are some of my favorite decorations I put up for the season - mostly from Rod Works (I LOVE that store)!!!!! I love my new gourds too - some of them even light up!
Brecken's birthday isn't until Wednesday, October 8, but we are driving to California that day to go to Disneyland (hence the Mickey Mouse theme) - so we are celebrating a few days early. If you are around on Sunday, and want some cake and ice cream - come on by - we would love to see you!
He can finally stand by himself - not for long but Brecken can stand by himself for a second or two. But no one is happier about it than he is!
