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I came here from your comment on the AIBU thread.

Wow... I am shocked at the impact chicken pox had and in such a 'mild' presentation... I too had chicken pox like your son as a child (7 spots) put was so mildly ill that I had to have my immunity checked when I became a midwife.

I've preached for years about the dangers of chicken pox but really nothing could have prepared you for what has happened to your son. You are so strong and positive... an inspiration.

And massive respect to the advice given on the thread... I have hesitated - I called my GP when my son wasn't responding and they phoned an ambulance... all my training and I just wasn't sure when it came to my own and it was exactly as you said - he didn't seem that ill, just not right and responding slight but not normally - paramedics told me that its often the case and catches many people out.
My son had a chest infection, high temp and what I was witnessing was the beginning of a febrile convulsion - he came round really quickly and home later that day but it's etched on to my memory.

I hope DS continues to improve and you reach your goal for October - you should be very proud of yourself and your family.

Oh I read your posts back in January and thought I recognised the subject when it popped up in active convos just now.

Thank you for coming back and updating. DD had cp recently and I couldn't help but think of you then too.

Glad things are improving and you've a little break to look forward too, I do hope you all enjoy it!

First time to see this thread - hope everything continues to improve for your DS. And well done OP for getting through it all.

I'm glad he's on the mend

It's so lovely to see his progress. He's a strong little boy, he must take after you.

Just seen the update. Good to hear he's doing ok.

So so glad for you all, been wondering. Thank you for updating.

So glad to see your update! I have been checking regularly, and wondering how he was doing. It must have been so lovely to hear his voice after such a long time!

Kept checking back to see how you were all doing, thank you for updating. You are all constantly in my thoughts and I am hoping things will come naturally for him from this point on, all the best to you and your family

I'm glad to hear he's improving...you must have felt happy enough to burst when he said 'Dra' ,it's definitely another step on the road to recovery!

You wouldn't believe how often I think of your family,he is a lucky little man to have you and your girls rooting for him.I really wish you all the very best .

Ah feck it,here's some unmumsnetty (((((( hugs )))) from me too

Oh and a [un mumsnetty hugs] for you too, to celebrate this big step and gird you up for the next part of the journey...

So glad to hear the news! And it's great that you came back to share on MN as you sound lik you have so much on your plate. Was wondering how you were all getting on just the other week.

Fingers crossed that the improvement continues now and turns from little steps to leaps and bounds and that you all manage to have a great holiday in October.

And roll on that first cry - if it doesn't sound wrong to be wishing your ds cries soon -but I can imagine that no crying at all must be very scary in your situation, so knowing that he can cry if needed would be a great relief...

Hi all, sorry I've not been back.

Just wanted to update, DS spoke for the first time today . I have noone else to tell but I am so happy, sat in his room and he made a "Dra" sound no idea what he wanted or what he ment but its his first sound since it all happened. He hasn't been crying so its the first murmur I've had since January.

He has some issues with fine motor and balance at the moment but we are hoping it will all improve. He still has a feeding tube as hasn't been able to take food normally yet. He's been assessed as being at 6-9months developmentally. So along way to go but he's had no set backs since being home and seems content.

Girls have been fantastic, they have been really positive and say things like, "Its nice he's a baby again, now we can teach him to walk again"

I'm having to sleep in his room because of his not crying and my paranoia but I'm just going through the newborn days again. Only difference is that he's a lot heavier and not holding his own weight means alot more with an 18month old rather than an 8 pounder.

But I'm planning a holiday for us all in the october half term so that's our aim to get DS moving and off the feeding tube for then. God do we need a holiday, only to the seaside but Its definately what we need and its great to have a focus again. Also stops it all feeling never-ending.

Just thought I would put this on the thread in case anyone pops back. Just had another read through and its upsetting but amazing as well that posters can support me through it all and drag us out the other end, god knows what I would have done without this thread and MN.

Hope he is well too

Clutching,how is your little boy now?I hope he's getting on well x

Clutching You popped in my head today and just wondered how your little soldier is getting on? Hope all is well.

Blimey, forgive me for going off thread a little, but I was advised by a GP to let my children catch chicken pox on purpose so that they got it over and done with.

I came on here asking for advice and was advised by very helpful mumsnetters to do no such thing for fear of rare but possible complications!

Your story OP has completely proved this theory! I am soooo pleased that your DS is now home and recovering steadily and I pray that he continues to do so.

Another one who lost the thread. So glad to hear DS is home. Thinking of you all xx

I lost this thread too! Glad that you're all home now, and hope DS continues to improve.

I lost this from threads i am on. So glad he is doing well and able to go home, i hope his recovery is continuing well, much love to you all xxx

I was thinking about this just this evening. So glad it had a happy ending. I went from worried to terrified to crying at home on my own and now relief. Well done to you OP and MiniClutching and all your family and friends who have supported you. I think it's also so amazing to witness just how important a resource and friendship / support network MN is. Yes there's bitching and flaming but on this thread we have seen MNers help a mothe and family through a terrifying and draining time. Without it the outcome could have been so different. Well done one and all! xxx

Clutching not cluthing

Hello Cluthing I saw you on the awful thread on aIBU. Hope your baby is doing okay and you are getting through alright, I saw this trhead fromt he beginning and was thinking about you and your little baby

Hi clutching - how is mini clutching doing now? Hope he is recovering well

Thinking of you often. Hope mini clutching is still making steady progress and that you and all your dc are doing well. X