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Anyone awake? In hospital with 1 year old

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 01:58

Having the longest night. 1 year old had a bit of cold that turned into a wheeze that turned into not being able to get his breath. Called 111 and they sent an ambulance. That was about 9.30. We were triaged fast and he went straight on a nebuliser.
Since then we’ve been in the assessment unit being observed. I don’t really know what they’re looking for. Oxygen sats seem okay actually but he still seems to be working quite hard. He also has a mild fever now. Haven’t seen the doctor for a few hours. I will ask what’s happening when they come to do obs next I guess.

Just so worried about DS but also (very much as a secondary thing) slightly alarmed that I’m going to need to stay awake all night. There’s a trolley but we couldn’t sleep together on that and a plastic chair. Was sort of hoping we’d be on a ward or sent home by now, though I know how things are at the moment.

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wishuponastar1988 · 28/01/2023 02:00

Yes I'm up with a baby that doesn't sleep! Must be so worrying for you, hope your little one gets well soon. Do you have any indication what the plan is in terms of being admitted to a ward? Could you ask for a more comfy chair so you could get some sleep?

Glitterstars · 28/01/2023 02:04

Im up feeding my 3 month old.
stressfil being in hospital my little girl was in hospital last year with similar symptoms she wouldn’t sleep on the bed so I had to hold her I got no sleep they were not sure whether to admit so we were just monitored in a side room for sooo long very annoying as it was roasting!
hope you get sorted soon

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 02:05

No sense of the plan yet. The first bit all happened really fast but now there seems to be a bit of uncertainty what to do. I think if his sats were low they’d admit him and put him on oxygen but I also think that when they look at him and see how hard he’s working to breath he doesn’t look well enough to go home.

I’ve been occupying myself reading NICE guidance on bronchiolitis. Not sure if that’s what this is but the guidance is quite reassuring about low oxygen not necessarily being as serious as I assumed. He has had a few dips but is maintaining well otherwise.

Hopefully home in the morning. We couldn’t leave now easily anyway as DH is at home with the other sleeping child.

Sorry about non-sleeping baby. It does end eventually!

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BumbleBee92 · 28/01/2023 02:08

Sorry you and your LO are having a bad time. I hope they’re better soon and you get some rest x

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 02:11

Also they keep referring to him as a girl because his baby grow has some flowers on! It’s a Bluey one and is one of the most awesome things he wears at the moment.

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CheerfulYank · 28/01/2023 02:13

Poor little thing, and poor you.

I’m in the US so I’m 6 hours behind you. I’m just going to run to the dollar store to get a few things to nurse a poorly bearded dragon back to health. 🤦‍♀️

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 02:13

Docs just been - exactly as I thought. They are caught between generally good sats and the obvious reality that his body is having work really hard at the moment. He is sort of heaving out every breath. So they’ve gone off to have a chat about it. Maybe admitting him to a ward for more observation, checking things go in the right direction.

I don’t really mind sitting up if I know what the plan is. It’s the uncertainty that’s exhausting.

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surreyisik · 28/01/2023 02:14

Up with 10 month old DS going through sleep regression (I think.) I hope all goes well, sorry your LO is poorly 💐

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 02:15

I would love a bearded dragon one day! We have Guinea pigs and they are adorable but pretty messy.
Sorry to hear he/she is poorly.

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 02:17

@surreyisik thank you. Strength for the sleep regression. I think 4 months is the worst but 10 months comes a close second. This too shall pass.

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PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 28/01/2023 02:24

No advice but also in the can't sleep camp following a terrible day at work and a medical appointment that went badly. Sending positive thoughts to your son - I hope they come up with a plan to manage his breathing problems that will allow you to relax and get some rest, even if only a brief nap Flowers

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 28/01/2023 02:26

How stressful for you. Hopefully relief, too, though, that he's in the right place for now and in the safest of hands.

Sending strength and positive thoughts to you both, and hope he's soon feeling better.

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 02:29

Thank you @PlaitBilledDuckyPuss - that sounds really rough. I hate it when a stressful day keeps me awake. You need the sleep to be able to process what has happened but for some reason your brain keeps you awake worrying. Grrr. Sorry to hear about difficult medical appointment.

We’re being admitted! So I will get somewhere to kip soon. He is sleeping peacefully and if it weren’t for his breathing being like a steam train leaving the station you wouldn’t know there was anything wrong with him.

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 02:30

We’re very cautious about breathing stuff because other DS has asthma and DH had to be resuscitated by his mum as a child due to an asthma attack. Thankfully his asthma is much, much less severe now.

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ThaliaLuxurySpa · 28/01/2023 02:31

@PlaitBilledDuckyPuss Sorry your day was so hard. Flowers

@CheerfulYank Also hope your little bearded dragon soon back to health.

And hope those with sleepless babes eventually get some rest.

Youdoyoubabe · 28/01/2023 02:31

Plastic chair sleeping is the pits. A yoga mat on the floor better…. But blue light in and you wouldn’t bring that. Hang in there. Baby will be good. Body is fighting. Xxxxx

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 02:32

Thank you @ThaliaLuxurySpa x

I have chocolate with me and nurses are keeping me well supplied with tea and water so that is a blessing.

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ThaliaLuxurySpa · 28/01/2023 02:35

@PumpkinSoup21 Good news re the next step. And well done those nurses for looking after YOU as well. Go gently on yourself and rest well x

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 02:37

@Youdoyoubabe - thank you.

Everyone is so flipping lovely - I don’t know how they do it with the pressure they’re under. Shout out to Alan the paramedic who was ace and got us sorted super quickly.

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linziere · 28/01/2023 02:42

Up with my 16 month old who had bronchiolitis in November. It took a little while to get over it and then one day it was like there was never anything wrong with her. But we spent a lot of time watching Bluey!

Dippyeggz · 28/01/2023 02:45

Mentally prepare yourself that you might be there longer than you think. Everything takes bloody ages in hospital, even discharge when all is obviously well. Speaking from recent experience with my 5week old... see of they can pop you in a side room while you wait and make yourself as comfy as possible. Sleep whenever you can. Our trip to a&e ended up lasting 3 days and I was absolutely knackered. Hopefully you'll be home soon but if it looks like you'll be admitted, start making a list of things you need from home for someone to bring you in the morning. Oh and not sure if you're breastfeeding but if so, they are obligated to feed you, too (not sure if this is for weaned babies, though). Good luck

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PumpkinSoup21 · 28/01/2023 02:49

Occasionally his ox dips below 90 and the monitor starts beeping and I go into panic mode but then it’s fine again a few seconds later. So I’m not sure how much sleep I’m actually going to get! Poor lamb.

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SpringtimeCherries · 28/01/2023 02:54

I’m up and can sympathise, I still feel like I’m actually physically attached to my kids who are not babies anymore. I had a child with breathing problems after birth and they couldn’t even now tell me what it was exactly, but they have excellent facilities for helping even small babies with breathing, so rest assured your baby is in the best place. With mine he was just helped for a few days, and then was OK to go. And is a very healthy 10 year old now!

If you can get some sleep, because they will wake you if necessary, and you will need your rest in order to care for him. Pace yourself! When you are awake, if you can hold his hand or talk to your baby it will help sooth him.

rcat74 · 28/01/2023 03:04

I remember what this is like and feel for you. When my daughter was admitted we asked for a bed and put the sides up rather than a cot so that I could lie down with her. I really hope he is better soon.

wednesdayjones · 28/01/2023 03:07

@PumpkinSoup21 sending you strength. Make sure you keep drinking fluids; I find having shit loads of water makes everything that little bit better.

Also my son is always mistaken for a girl- I like pastel colour and dress him in purples and lilac etc.
I really dislike dark 'boy' colours (deep blue, dark brown etc.)