Emetophobe, little handholding please

[tisnotreallymyname]

Argh my 3yo has just woken up screaming after being very ill in her bed.

Just the two of us here. I am massively stressed already and it's only been once so far.

Am already thinking I'm going to get it, and I'm supposed to be working this weekend, and my work has a very draconian sickness absence policy.

I so hope it's just a one off.

And she's only been potty trained a few weeks so I have put a nappy on in case of the other end being poorly as well, no idea if thats the right thing to do or not

[BeckyBendyLegs]

I'll hold you hand, as I'm in a similar position today. DS3 7 months very violently ill after eating his tea last night all over me (and it wasn't just normal baby sick it was everything he'd eaten that day). He didn't want his bedtime milk either. So I've been worrying that we're all going to be ill for the next two weeks one by one (two other DSs) and it'll be awful.

DH thinks it is a one-off in our case. It might be for you too. Thing is, it is so annoying, that it might be a sickness bug but there really is nothing we can do about it. Everyone gets them from time to time (I even get nervous when someone puts on facebook about their children being sick). I hate them so much, I'm terrified of them so much. Ahhhh.

How is your DD this morning? I think you were right to put a nappy on her as she'd be very upset if she soiled her bedding.

[tisnotreallymyname]

Thanks so much x

She was ill again in the night, then started with the runs as well this morning

She is very upset by it, but quite bright in between, has had some breakfast and some water.

She has been using the potty but has needed nappies as is she not realising in time. I have no symptoms at the moment but am on Red Alert IYKWIM.

I so wish it didn't bother me so much. Last time they were ill I was thinking I should try CBT but am putting off thinking about it.

How is your DS this morning? My DS is away overnight with DH which does make things a bit easier at the moment.

[BeckyBendyLegs]

Poor your DD and you too. I know how you feel, it is horrible: anxiety, tight stomach, red alert. I wish too that I didn't worry so much about it. It's a horrible phobia. I didn't realise it was a phobia until recently. I just thought I was a bit barmy until I saw on MN there was a thread full of people like me! It kind of helps me knowing I'm not the only one. I've heard that CBT is very helpful. I've often wondered about hypnosis too as I've used it for insomnia and it has helped.

DS was STARVING and he's just downed his milk and eaten apple and porridge. Fingers crossed he keeps it in. He seems ok in himself. I still have that tight, anxious feeling in my stomach though and I'm off today helping out at our local carnival leaving everyone with DH. It could just be teething. I don't know. I find babies so unpredictable!

[tisnotreallymyname]

Appreciate the support. Off to namechange back so I can post on my other threads, hope you have a better day.

[BeckyBendyLegs]

You too

[naturopath]

what happened tisnotreally and becky?

I am struggling with same issues at the moment - it's so awful. ds (3) also v-d on Saturday, after a week of on-off stomachaches. Today was fine but this evening writhing around and screaming in pain again. Don't know what to do.

[tisnotreallymyname]

DD didn't have any more V after Fri night but has still got diarrhoea today

Horrible. She is quite bright, eating a bit, not worried about her being especially poorly but still paranoid that DS or I might get it. No signs at present though.

Am just doing the usual encorage fluids and starchy foods, keep an eye she is passing urine/not getting dehydrated, and hoping for the best, lots of handwashing for everyone.

I am trying to keep it in perspective but still struggling. I know it is is excessive worrying because I recognise it is my phobia that is the problem, rather than her illness IYKWIM. Just take it a step at a time.

[BeckyBendyLegs]

Hi there, I slept really badly Saturday night worrying about DS3. He was sick again big time but just the once on Sunday after his lunch. His poos are white, which is a sign of a tummy bug I think (at least I've always assumed so). But he's happy in himself so trying not to worry too much. The others, me and DH are fine at the mo.

He's going to get these things. Both DS1 and DS2 had bugs quite frequently between age 6 months and 18 months.