My parents have offered to look after DS for some of this week as DH will be away from tomorrow until the weekend and it will help out.
DH dropped him this afternoon and I called at 8 just to check that he was settling in ok. Mum told me that he has actually been sick and has a temperature of 39.7 and was wondering whether to call NHS direct. As he was ok when DH left him at 3pm, it seems like he's gone down hill really quickly and I told them to call NHS or doctor for advice and call me back.
I waited for 30 minutes - quite worried - so called for an update to be told that I had to get off the line as NHS direct were going to call back. Mum then phoned back on mobile to leave land line free and was really upset, crying so much I couldn't understand what she was saying. I told her to calm down and get a grip, she's a first responder and nows what to do in anemergency. She completely lost it with me and passed phone to Dad who told me that he would hang up if I didn't change my tone!
Got DH to phone back to say we were worried and would like an update. Apparently his temperature is dropping - now 38.2 and they are taking him to out of hours surgry for a check up.
I know I was a bit stroppy on phone but am worried that Mum being that upset means that she can't cope with situation, Dad doesn't drive and isn't in best of health. I really want to get in the car and go to my son but not sure if it will make situation worse. Waiting for an update at the mo but not sure how to manage situation and dont want to make it worse and I really think it will.
Was IBU for being a bit stern on phone? What do I do now?? He's on his way for a checkup so do I just sit tight??
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CooCoolite · 04/02/2013 21:34
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