Noah was prescribed a medication to help open up his lungs and get rid of this awful URI. Of course, I thought it was great because I thought the doctor had prescribed a Nebulizer. This would mean I could just turn on a breathing machine and he could breathe in some good smelling air. Not so much....she actually prescribed an inhaler....the kind I use. How in the world am I supposed to get this kid to take a hit off an inhaler? I can barely get the good stuff in my inhaler and usually take two more puffs than necessary!!
Well, we finally figured out a good system which now involves participation from the entire family. Daddy is in charge of Noah's upper body, Sophie would like to actually depress the inhaler, but we let her pretend and I actually administer the puffs, all the while holding on to his forehead and the foot long cylinder tube in which the actual medicine travels through. We haven't quite figured out a role for Sierra, but for the past couple of doses, she just looks at us like we're crazy.
Through this process I have learned a few things. One, our family needs to work on teamwork. Two, my son is freakishly strong. And three, there has GOT to be a better way to do this.
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Time to invest in a straight jacket- kids are freakishly strong, they know just how to squirm out of everything. You really need to videotape this process so we all can see...maybe Sierra can do that!!
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