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DD sick, anyone up to give some advice?

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Inyournewdress · 22/03/2024 22:37

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!

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User373433 · 23/03/2024 02:38

Next time she is sick clean up and go straight to sleep. You'll get the best stretch of sleep then. Otherwise you just nod off and they wake up being sick again. Sounds like a typical sick bug..no temp means less serious risk of dehydration. She's had it less than 24 hours, she will be fine. Try and let her sleep and up the fluids in the morning.

Ozgirl75 · 23/03/2024 02:38

The best thing we found was keeping some ice lollies in the freezer for these times. Just the ones that are sugar and flavour and water or even make your own with frozen squash. Seems easier for them to keep it down somehow.

TheShellBeach · 23/03/2024 11:57

How your DD this morning, OP?

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Inyournewdress · 23/03/2024 16:04

@TheShellBeach thanks for asking, so far today she seems much better. Tired and pale wasn’t the easiest night but not been sick so far today.

really grateful for everyone’s support

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TheShellBeach · 23/03/2024 18:31

I'm glad she's on the mend.

DoctorTeeCee · 24/03/2024 02:47

Oh bless her. This bugs can come on without warning.
Just give her 5mls (ish) of water every 5 mins. Hopefully it will settle quickly.

Inyournewdress · 25/03/2024 22:13

Unfortunately just before we reached 48 hours from being sick, she was sick several times. I’m still following all your advice it’s been really helpful, and I have spoken to a doctor and had advice from them too.

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