First Tummy Bug :(
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Topic: First Tummy Bug :(
Posted By: mamanee
Subject: First Tummy Bug :(
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 1:39pm
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Sam has only really just gotten over a mild cold, where he had a little cough for a few days and a slightly snotty nose for about a week, and this morning when I went to get him up at about 8AM there was POOS everywhere! All up his back, all over the sheet, on his pants, hands and feet. Not only that but he was making a really funny noise, almost like a wheeze and then throwing up phlegm. I cleaned him up and then he puked like that two more times and then fell asleep for an hour. I am trying to give him boiled water because he's not hungry at all, but he will only take small sips and then refuse any more. He is currently crashed out again and has been for the past hour.
Is there anything else I should do for him, other than try with the cool boiled water? When he's awake he's pale and a bit quiet, but still happy and active and crawling all over the place. |
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 2:22pm
| Just make sure he doesn't get dehydrated is all I can suggest. Daniel hated boiled water so we gave him watered down e2 (apple and blackcurrant one) on the advice of our doc. |
Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 2:50pm
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Just keep an eye on his wet nappies to make sure he is still doing them. Keep on with the water, and maybe check with a chemist as I think you can pick up some pedialyte (sp?) stuff over the counter for rehydration. We have a box called Enerlyte that we use for DD when she has the odd bout of diarreha and we got it through our GP but I think there are a couple of different types. It tastes like oranges and she loves it so helps to keep her hydrated. Poor wee Sam, I hope he feels better soon! ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: Spudling
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 2:52pm
lots of cuddles (this is good for you too  )
it sux doesn't it. Poor wee mites. Just keep Sam as hydrated as pos, they say that even if bubs is spewing it back up again or they don't appear to be drinking much, they are still retaining a bit which is better than nothing Also too, may I suggest that you look into strenghting your immune system with garlic, echanasa (SP) or the likes because more than likely you too will come down with it too. Cailin has been vomitting since 12 yesterday. We now are down to 3 towels in our cupboard. Thankfully it is a sunny day here so all the sick towels are getting dry...now I am just waiting for Jeremy to get it, or me, or worse, DH....  ------------- http://tickers.families.com"> 
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Posted By: mamanee
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 6:05pm
| Thank you everyone, well Sam deteriorated over the last couple of hours so I took him to the emergency room. He has a gastro bug and has lots of pedialyte to keep his fluids up. He hasn't vomited for a while but the diarrhea is pretty bad. He just looks so sad. :( |
Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 7:40pm
Big hugs. Hope he improves soon  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 7:44pm
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The pedialyte is great stuff, there has been a lot of gastro going around the past couple of months, we've had it through here a couple of times. Usually comes right in a couple of days. I hope it clears up for you guys soon and that you don't get it as well - wash your hands really really well!
Big hugs to you and Sam, tummy bugs are yuck and no fun for anyone. ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: Spudling
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 7:49pm
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its scary isn't it love.
Hope Sam sleeps though the night for you so you can get some well deserved rest as well. BTW, Cailin hasn't been sick since tea time so fingers crossed she too is over the worst of it ------------- http://tickers.families.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 8:31pm
Awww, poor wee Sam. Hope he is feeling better soon and you get a rest. I had it last week and it was horrid  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: mamanee
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 9:07pm
| Well he has perked up a little bit. Thanks for all the well wishes. He hasn't vomited since about 11AM and has kept down all the pedialyte and even 100mls of formula. He still has diarrhea though and his heart is beating really fast. |
Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 9:08pm
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ooo poor wee Sam. I hope that it finishes soon! Big hugs! ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |