This past week, Ella's ear infection continued to flare up. So she went to her regular doctor and got 3 doses -- 2 shots each (for a total of 6 shots in 3 days) of Rocephin and we found out that she has croup. Croup is a viral infection that really cannot be treated. But our doctor did prescribe a form of steroids to help take the swelling away, since Ella was hoarse. It broke my heart not to be able to hear her cry -- once again, one of those moments that you wish for something that most other times you don't want to hear. Ella will go to an ENT doctor in August to have a specialist opinion and possible talk about getting tubes...
We had a good weekend though. We went to visit my parents in NW Iowa (Charles' parents were away for the weekend, so we didn't get to visit w/ them) and spent time time w/ Charles' two sisters and their families, as well as one of his brothers. We also got to see my niece & sister-in-law. We were also able to ride our waverunner for the first time this year. We're a little sore today and I have numerous bruises. Charles & I tend to be a little rough on each other when we ride the waverunner together. But, we enjoy it.
This photo of Ella was taken a week or so ago. She's been getting very sleepy on our nightly walks and this was one of the nights that she fell asleep in the stroller. I know some of you are thinking, why don't you tilt the seat back. Well, Ella wouldn't stay asleep if we did that!
That's all for now folks, enjoy your week!
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