To leave poorly DD to go out with DH

[Howmuch101]

Me and DH are desperate for a meal out. But as always seems to be the case in our house at the moment one of our children is sick. DD has got a chest infection. Been to docs today and she's got antibis but her cough sounds so awful.

We've cancelled the GPs coming round but now I just don't know if I've been over the top. The pub and restaurant is only 5 mins drive away.

[Badvoc]

When ds had it his sats were low so he got taken in, given a nebuliser and some oral steriods.

[LizzieMint]

Howmuch, my DD has had a few chest infections - if your DD is struggling with breathing what you need to look out for is 'sucking in' at the base of the throat or their tummies. That indicates they are working really hard to breathe and may need oxygen or a nebuliser. My DD has been in hospital a couple of times with breathing problems so we're getting good at spotting it now! not caused by croup though.

If she's coughing - you should recognise the croup cough having just been through it, it's very distinctive. AFAIK, nothing else makes even a similar noise to a croup cough, so if she is barking, I'd take her in (your call whether she's comfortable enough so you can leave it till the morning). You could try steaming the room - my DS had croup at age 2 and it really helped him. We boiled the kettle in his room for a good 10-15 minutes before he went to bed so it was good and steamy.

[AlpacaYourThings]

Oh poor DD. hope she is feeling better soon, Howmuch

[Howmuch101]

Thank you. That helps.

Took her to GP today and they said chest infection but DH forget to mention the croup. DS is getting over his now so that's bound to be it isn't it?

I hate them being ill!

[Friedbrain]

Did the doctor hear the 'bark'

At only a year old, babies can become ill very quickly...

Any concerns a&e

[Friedbrain]

Also the nostrils flaring is a good indication that she's not getting enough oxygen

[Howmuch101]

Ugh! Thank you. Long night ahead. I'm sleeping in with her tonight fir close obs.

[CinnabarRed]

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[CinnabarRed]

Ooops. Sorry.

I hope she's feeling better, and you all managed some sleep.

[RedFocus]

I would happily leave a sick dc if my DM was looking after them it's not like my db's and I never got sick and she managed to bring us up perfectly fine. They are close to my DM and she drives and would stay overnight anyway so it's never been an issue.

[morchoxplz]

Desperate for a meal out? Define desperate OP.....

[Badvoc]

Hi,op.
How is she?
Hope you had a decent night...

[Howmuch101]

Hi Badvoc! Just in from SECOND A&E jaunt - last night non stop coughing and tonight fast breathing. Absolutely dog tired. I'm praying she starts to improve soon.

Thank you very much for asking.

[MagicMojito]

I know the aibu had kind of been and gone on this thread now, but read through and wanted to wish your Dd a speedy recovery! Whether its a chest infectionv(horrible in itself) or whether it's more serious. It's so awful when they're so small and unwell. Xx

[Badvoc]

Oh, poor thing, and poor you!
Hope improves now x

[Howmuch101]

Thank you so much. I always feel OTT at A&E but I never take risks when it comes to their health and hope they understand that. I really detest it when they're ill like all mums I'm sure.

Thanks Badvoc and thank you Magic.