Birthday Bummer

January 31st is Noah's 4th Birthday. Our plan was to take Noah out for a fun dinner somewhere as he is having his birthday party this Saturday. After midnight on the 31st, Noah woke up crying, gasping and coughing. It was evident from the sound of his cough that he had croup again. After a breathing treatment and trying to calm him down, I ended up taking him to the emergency room. Thankfully he was not admitted and the doctor was able to get his croup under control. After several hours in the ER, we finally made it home at 4:30 a.m.

While this is not at all how I planned to celebrate Noah's 4th Birthday, I am thankful he is okay and hopeful he will be well in time for his party on Saturday.