Nov. 2, 2009 - H1N1 Update
Well, the older 5 children now have H1N1. Angela is the lone holdout and we know she WANTS to get sick, just hasn't quite managed it yet. Seriously, she is bound to get it sometime.
Both Naomi and Miriam have had nasty coughs and we've done breathing treatments for both as Naomi also had one asthmatic episode a couple of years ago. Joseph also coughs a lot and sometimes seems to have troble catching his breath afterwards. This is one of those times when I almost wish I were a medical doctor, or at least had a medical doctor in the family! But I am SO grateful for available medical care and the financial resources to make frequent trips to the pediatrician (with a $20 copay per child per visit.)
I am struggling a bit with my attitude about this illness. My natural tendency is to minimize the likelihood of breathing problems and I've been unpleasantly surprised more than once when I found a child was in the middle of a serious asthma attack, or had pneumonia, or whatever. I don't want to make that mistake, but also don't want to overtreat.
Well, in any case, I'm taking of the kids to the doctor in an hour for a lung check. So that'll give me more information about how they are doing in the breathing department.
Thanks for your prayers.
