Croup

Maren came down with croup on Saturday night (we didn't know that's what it was at the time) and by Sunday morning it was so bad we took her to the ER. They treated her there for a while and then admitted her because it wasn't getting much better. She ended up having to stay the night and all the next day before we were able to bring her home. She is doing much better now...finally got her appetite back on Wednesday, and was happy and playful today. I think she is still a bit tired from the whole ordeal, but the doc said today that her breathing sounds great and she should be fine now. Also, our friends and our church have been SO helpful; bringing us meals, praying for us, and taking Joel out to play. THANK YOU!!

I wish I had had my camera earlier in the day (I took this picture just before she was discharged) because she was all hooked up to wires and even had an IV. She looked so pathetic and sad, and got pretty tired of being confined to the crib or our arms, and not being able to walk or even crawl very well (the IV was in her foot!). But overall she did really well and we are so thankful to have her home and healthy!

Joel comforting Maren on Tuesday morning as they watch cartoons.