DD sick, anyone up to give some advice?

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Sorry to post this here for traffic but DD nearly 3yrs old is not well and I could use some advice. I don’t think it’s an emergency otherwise I wouldn’t be here, she is fine at the moment standing up talking and doing a sticker book with her dad.

She was suddenly sick earlier, and then a few more times, seeming ok in between. Looked a bit grey. Then as she was sick a few more times and it was getting late as well she was drowsy but still responsive. After a sip or two of water she was sick again then had another sip later and was ok. That was just a tiny sip though, but she has pushed the water away since. She seemed to be stabilizing and was very tired so I tried to get her to sleep, she was very very nearly asleep but then was sick again. Since then she’s been up as I’ve decided to wait a while before trying sleep again and she seems more animated.

I know this seems silly but this is my first rodeo, she’s never had sickness bug or anything before. So I am wondering what to do, should I just try sleep again in a little while if not more sick? Then I was going to stay up a couple of hours at least to check she isn’t sick again in her sleep or anything.

I don’t know how long she needs to be sick free before sleep or how important it is to get more water in. Any advice very welcome!

Poor luv, sounds like she’s got a sickness bug but at this stage, it’s sounds like she responding appropriately. I’d let her sleep hun, could you sleep in with her? Keep a bowl handy and keep offering small sips of water if she wakes. Has she got a temp? I wouldn’t be worried about the colour, if she’s nothing left to throw up, it will likely be bile. If you’re still concerned in the morning perhaps call 111 but hopefully it’s a 24 hour thing and she’ll start to improve tomorrow. Don’t worry if she’s off food, fluid is more important, even if she throws it up, keep offering. When she’s awake tomorrow, if she’s refusing water, try an ice pop or similar just to get some liquid in.

Oh thank you @MummySam2017 , no she doesn’t feel hot I don’t think any temp.

Sleep in with her if possible. Put a towel under her head to catch any sick. Get a change of bedding and pyjamas nearby. But no need to stay awake as long as you are sleeping near her or you’ll be exhausted!

We do share a room anyway although not co sleeping, she has a cot bed. I just don’t know if I am ok to actually go to sleep myself if she’s been ok for say a couple of hours. I don’t mind staying up but I also want to be fit to care for her if she’s still poorly tomorrow.

Thank you @DownWhichOfLate , cross posted!
still happy with the sticker book at the moment!

At her age and not keeping down water, I’d honestly call 111 for advice - even if it just gives you some reassurance and you know what to look out for. This might also help https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Hello OP

Why not ring 111. They can be very helpful at times. I'm almost certain its one of those bugs from school but for peace of mind, call 111

Yes I will call, just always fear that they are going to say go to sit in A and E and then you feel you have to even if they seem ok, if you see what I mean. I think I will give her a bit more water and see what happens, then either way call them.

I’ve just been through and her dad has given her about four or five sips of water that have stayed down so far.

I don’t think 111 is necessary unless she is dehydrated. Small sips of water and get some sleep!

As i was typinf my post and about to tyre 'call 111' that very thought crossed my mid

However, they can put you in touch with an out of hours doc if they feel there is a need and these docs come to you or you go to a gp hub where you arr seen quiet quickly

Good luck

Try and encourage her to have little sips of water or juice if she can.

If she can then get to sleep that would be best and hopefully she'll feel a bit better in the morning.

Towels over her sheets means if any sick gets on the bed in the night you can just take the dirty towel off and replace it with another clean one. It's much easier to wash several towels than several sets of sheets.

If you are in the same bedroom I'm sure you'll wake if she is going to be sick. You'll be on high alert. You don't need to stay awake or you'll be too exhausted to look after her or yourself. Even if she is asleep and then throws up her natural reflexes will wake her up. It’s only dangerous to throw up if you've drunk so much alcohol or taken drugs so your natural reflexes don't work as they should.

I hope she feels better soon. Sickness bugs are grim but thankfully don't usually go on for too long.

She seems ok at the moment and has had regular short drinks of water with no issue so I think I might monitor her for a bit, her dad is worried 111 will have us sitting in A and E all night unnecessarily. I am very risk averse and usually would call or go in as always better safe than sorry, but on the other hand she is chattering away and seems well right now. So if she keeps the water down in the next while I might see if she settles, I can always then call to check we are ok to keep her here if all continues ok.

Sounds good if she is keeping the water down. Hopefully she will go to sleep and feel a bit better tomorrow.

But if you saw a doctor what would they even do? The main risk is dehydration, which it doesn’t sound like she has as she is keeping some water down. Has she had a wee recently? If so she should be fine in terms of hydration.

This doesn't sound 111 worthy yet.

Lay the bed with towels in case she is sick again. Get a bowl too.

Sips of water or squash, or even flat lemonade.

Hopefully after some sleep she will be better.

Just keep an eye on her, sounds like a bug, keep an eye on her temp. It’s so hard to get kids to drink when they are feeling sick, I usually give mine flavoured water because DS used to moan plain water wouldn’t take the taste away, to this day he won’t drink plain water. He’s 16 now and only drinks flavoured water when he’s sick. I always tell him little sips but often, not big gulps. You know your daughter, if you think she’s starting to deteriorate then call 111.

She has to be drinking so keep trying the small sips throughout the night. I’d try and get some sleep as well
the main risk is dehydration
but I wouldn’t risk anything with children so keep an eye on her

Thank you so much everyone, yes I’m going to monitor her and if she seems to get worse I’ll call.

I really appreciate the advice and support.

This nhs website is a really useful guide for when you’re not sure how much to worry for all sorts of things. Here’s the D&V page: https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/diarrhoea-and-vomiting

As she has no temperature and is taking a little water, I'd let her go to bed and keep an eye on her overnight.

(111 will just tell you to go to A and E. It's just what their algorithm will inevitably say)

It just sounds like a normal bug, they come on very quickly. Usually they improve quite quickly too so I personally would wait a while and let her sleep.

Oh I remember when my youngest was this age - whenever he got a sickness bug it was relentless, literally vomiting or dry heaving every few minutes for what felt like hours on end. It's so worrying when it's the first time they are like this but I'm sure she'll be just fine. Like others have said, just co-sleep with a bowl nearby - tiny sips of water little and often. If she's peeing normally then that's a good sign that she's not dehydrated so it's worth keeping an eye on that. Hope she feels better soon.

There’s just bit a little bit more sick unfortunately, I think maybe we were trying too often to give her water or squash. So we will give a little time to see if settled and then put her in bed.

She did look very pale and say weakly that she was being brave bless her, but now she’s happy again with a new Bunnies sticker book I was saving for Easter!

Don't give her plain water, it just bounces. Better to give her weak squash with sugar or flat full sugar lemonade, the sugar helps the fluids be absorbed, even if she is sick, some of it will be absorbed. It sounds like norovirus, ds & his husband had it a couple of weeks ago, like your dd it came from nowhere, just being suddenly violently sick. Practice good hygiene, antibacterial wipes or weak bleach to wipe door handles & light switches, bleach the toilet twice daily, wash hands with soap & hot water, wash all clothing & bedding on the hottest wash the fabrics will take, as soon as she looks to be recovering, throw away her toothbrush & replace.