Asthma...

On October 23rd we took Layna to the ER at St. John's because she was coughing, weezing, and generally having a hard time breathing. My parents were over that evening--which was a blessing because my mom knew that Layna needed to go to the hospital ASAP. What I thought would be a quick visit to the ER turned into a 2 night stay at the St. John's Children's Hospital. During our visit- it was confirmed that Layna had ASTHMA. Although this is a scary disease...I was very glad that we were able to see all of the specialists and receive the best care possible. Layna was also tested for seasonal/indoor allergies and it was concluded that she is allergic to OAK, CATS, and DOGS. Just to give you an idea of HOW allergic she is...her MILK # is a 9. Cats is 75 and Dogs are 69. We know she reacts severly to milk...and very severly to cats and dogs!! While in the hospital they had a HUGE holloween party with crafts, characters and candy. A nurse also brought Layna her own private doll house to her room. Any time Layna had to get blood drawn or any other test..she was given a Barbie or Polly Pocket. All in all the staff and care was wonderful! Layna now takes her Flovent inhaler twice a day, Zyrtec in the am, Singulair in the pm, and Albuteral nebulizer treatments as needed. This regimine seems to be working well so far. Although we found the Nelson Pharmacy expand after this hospitilization--it seems as though our little girl is doing just fine! Which is by far the most important thing! We love you Layna!