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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
The rasping comes from deep within the tiny little chest. The fear I see is vivid. The cry I know by heart. The helplessness I feel inside tears at my mother's heart. All I want is to take away this frightening condition. Helpless here to make each breath an easier ambition. I lay beside you, sleepless nights listening to the rasp. 4 nights we lay amidst this fight, the days we seek treatment. Finally, my fears are put to rest, your breathing is at ease. A mother's fear, the greatest one, to see her child so ill. To fill the lungs, constrict the chest. Croup is a nasty thing. I am so glad that this ordeal is finally at an end. Amanda, my 3 year old is healthy once again. Since Sunday we have fought a battle with Croup. Today finally she is better. I know this doesn't really touch the fear I have experienced during the last few days. I am glad that I can share some of this with my friends. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I know that fear first hand! It's very scary indeed! Very nice poem!  ------------------ Denise |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I'm glad the both of you got through this Marilyn. You are both in my heart and prayers. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Denise....It is a very scary illness and I wish it on no mother. Thanks for the reply. Munda.....Thankyou for the prayers. We need all of them that we can get. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm so glad she's better! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sort of put important things in the right order, doesn't it, Marilyn? Thank you for writing this. I'm glad everything is ok |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Marilyn, I have been there and it's a frightening experience, you said it well |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Croup can hit a child at any age. When we were first sent to Battle Creek on transfer, no doctor, no idea of where hospitals were, etc., my eldest came down with croup, scaring us to death...all I had at hand unpacked was an 1800's physicians desk reference book, which covered croup, and its remedies. The remedy we used provided some instant relief for my daughter, by the next morning better, and within a few days, sans medication, she was well. Thank God for old books. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
suthern....I am also glad she is better. Thankyou. Balladeer....Yes something like this makes you realize how lucky you are to have healthy children. Or rather how lucky I am to have healthy children. Thankyou for the comment. hoot...thankyou. I had to put this experience to words. My way of relieving some of the fear. Sunshine....Yes thank God for those books. Croup is very scary when you have never dealt with it before. I am glad that you all made it through your experience unscathed. |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
Oh Marilyn..you should have told me that she was so sick. Next time you message me on ICQ!!!! You hear????? ------------------ if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Robert...I promise I will if ( and I hope it will not happen again) she is ill again. I wasn't near the computer for days. I promise my friend I will let you know. ((((HUG)))) |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
I've been there.With many parents and this nasty illness.Well done! Glad your daughters better now. ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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