5 month old vomiting in sleep (norovirus)

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My 5 month old has started being sick 24 hours after I got hit by severe d&v I'm guessing norovirus. He's asleep which is usual for him at this time but he's being sick, with some force, not small amounts in his sleep. I'm scared to fall asleep myself incase he chokes? I'm not sure what to do and I'm working myself up so desperately thought I'd try here.

Have you got him in beside you?
I would put towels over bed & have baby in with you. Horrible when they are not well eh.

Yes he's in with me and laid on a towel so that I can swap them out as I got through the only 3 clean bottom sheets in the past few hours. My husband is saying to put him to sleep on his side or stomach but with the towel under him I'm too worried about him not breathing. When he is sick it's quite quiet and is shooting out of his mouth with a splash but no crying or anything so I'm worried if asleep I won't wake up and he could silently choke. I want to stay awake all night but after 24 hours of being so unwell I'm exhausted and worried I'll drift off.

Argh sounds so tough OP.
I would call 111 for advice. Says here if baby had vomited more than three times to get medical advice www.emmasdiary.co.uk/baby/baby-health-and-illnesses/norovirus#:~:text=It's%20important%20to%20get%20medical,feverish%20or%20has%20pale%20skin

Even though baby is being sick its important they are still being hydrated- by small frequent sips of milk or water. Partner will really need to step up here especially if you're unwell yourself.

I think your husband should stay awake to watch him so you can rest then maybe swap over after a few hours.

What a nightmare. Can your husband take over for the night, if he's not ill? Or he can watch him for half the night and then you take over.
It's going to be a long old night - I'm sorry. Hope he's better tomorrow.

Oh you poor thing, how horrible for you. My DD who was 3 at time had noro and was vomiting in her sleep, one time I just turned and she was silently vomiting watery liquid on her back with it streaming out the sides of her mouth. We were actually camping, it was a nightmare I was terrified and couldn’t believe she wasn’t waking. When I made the decision to just stay awake I felt better than fretting. I was alone with her. Is your partner well? I’d probably want to take shifts.

Although I would say to reassure you, DH is a dr and he was reassuring me at that time that our bodies are designed not to choke on vomit, this tends to happen when drugs or alcohol involved etc, other issues. So the chances of your wee one choking are very slim. But I understand you feeling freaked out anyways, how unpleasant. Hope it passes soon. I agree that 111 is also a good idea if it is ongoing as wee ones can become dehydrated more easily.