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To moan for a minute?

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Septbaby · 16/02/2015 23:18

Feel free to tell me to hush... 5 month old DS has D&V since 2am Sunday morning, I've had about 5 hours sleep since then and DS is very sore and in pain with it and now tonight DH has come down with it too! He's so bad I nearly called an ambulance, shivering and hyperventilating just before pretty much passing out... Feeling a bit 'last man standing' and dreading it coming for me :(

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WineIsMyMainVice · 16/02/2015 23:20

Oh you poor love. Good luck!

calmexterior · 16/02/2015 23:22

Oh no! Hang in there and keep your strength up....

Mediumred · 16/02/2015 23:25

Just saluting you for your strength and resilience and no chance of 'hushing' you. Hope everyone feels better soon and just wanted to say:'you're an amazon'! And of it gets you, it won't be because you're weak, it's cos you stayed to care for others! Good luck!

coolaschmoola · 16/02/2015 23:32

Wash your hands thoroughly after dealing with any bodily stuff from Ds and DH. Make sure DH does too. Alcohol gel if you have it.

Unfortunately a lot of the d&v going around at the minute is droplet based, you can breathe it in. To that end I'd avoid sharing a bed with dh.

Good luck!!

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Septbaby · 16/02/2015 23:51

Aww thank you for encouragement everyone, mediumred you made my bottom lip wobble! Eating a few caramel digestives for energy stocks whilst there's 5 minutes peace.

coola thank you for advice, got a bottle of hand sani in each room at the mo and DH has been demoted to spare room indeed lol!

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mrsfuzzy · 17/02/2015 00:07

hang on to the fact that you are doing a great job holding the fort and that this time next week everything should be better for you all, it's difficult now but you will get through it, be kind to yourself as well though, try not to over do it.

raffle · 17/02/2015 00:16

Oh poor 5 month old DS :( horrid when they are so tiny. Chin up! You will be all done in 48 hours hopefully.

MrsTerryPratchett · 17/02/2015 00:37

We all had it over Christmas. Moan away. Moan more because it's bloody awful.

CrohnicallyInflexible · 17/02/2015 06:36

I don't think alcohol gel is much use against viruses like norovirus. Better to wash your hands (properly!) as often as possible and make sure DH does too. If you have more than one toilet then reserve one for your own use and one for his use. Bleach everything possible, things like door handles and light switches that you both touch frequently often harbour germs.

Good luck! I'm emetophobic, so this is my worst nightmare! (Interestingly I can deal with DD when she's ill, but DH is on his own!)

GokTwo · 17/02/2015 07:41

You have my absolute sympathy! How horrible for you all. Really hope you stay well and that your family recover soon. D and V is utterly vile.

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Septbaby · 17/02/2015 08:29

chronic yeah we're on a belt and braces approach, hand washing and gel, and I've got anti back wipes that I'm using wherever anyone touches... I've got stomach rumblings but I'm trying to convince myself its psychosomatic! Thanks for good wishes everyone :) xx

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Wotsitsareafterme · 17/02/2015 08:39

I would prepare for getting it and gets one shopping/dioralyte and whatever else you need while you're still
Standing just in case.
Agree with others bleach the living daylights out of everything

grannymcphee · 17/02/2015 17:00

Never mind you or your OH being ill, you will survive, but you say that your 5 month old baby has had D&V for almost 48 hours. You must NOT let a baby be ill for more than 24 hours without seeing, calling out a doctor. Your baby will be very dehydrated which is serious, especially in one so tiny. Speak to a doctor now!!!

grannymcphee · 17/02/2015 17:13

Never mind you or your OH being ill, you will both survive, but you say that your 5 month old baby has had D&V for almost 48 hours. You must NOT let a baby be ill for more than 24 hours without medical advice. Your baby will be very dehydrated which is serious, especially in one so tiny. Speak to a doctor Now!!!

kitchentableagain · 17/02/2015 17:13

I've never taken a baby to the gp for d&v! They tell you not to. Mine were all BF at that age but dehydration is not automatic with d&v, it only happens if fluids can't be kept down and/or the illness is violent and unremitting. OP if the baby is dehydrated (dry looking mouth, no sweat, dry feeling to palms, general lack of "dewy" baby skin) then go immediately to a&e. The gp will not want to see you.

Also OP you will look back fondly on this. I know that sounds bonkers right now but DH and I discuss every year "that time we all had it and dd threw up on the top bunk and I had to take the mattress off and clean between the frame and the slats in between my own vomits?" Noro veterans.

Littlef00t · 17/02/2015 17:37

when people say how selfless parents have to be, d&v is certainly it! Feel for you, went through it a couple of weeks ago, with the certain knowledge that getting out of bed to check on dd (11mo) would result in me being sick.

Knowing there was no one who could help because you don't want to risk them getting it. Hey at least you don't need to cook!

EveBoswell · 17/02/2015 17:54

for you, OP. A nip of when you feel like having it.

I had a handful of pitted prunes the other day. After a couple of hours, they had ..erm ... great effect. What have I got to complain about?

grannymcphee · 17/02/2015 18:04

It really doesn't matter that you and your OH are ill, you will both survive, but you say that your 5 month baby has had D&V for almost 48 hours. You must NOT let a baby be ill with D&V for more than 24 hours without medical advice. Your baby will be very dehydrated which is very serious in one so tiny. Speak to a doctor NOW!!!

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Septbaby · 17/02/2015 18:41

Hi granny my first priority was DS, took him to docs on Sunday morning he's been fully checked over and the doc has said to let it run its course, he's been taking fluids the whole time and there's a massive improvement in him today, he just spent 40 mins having the time of his life in the jumperoo.

I am now going to extend my 1 min moan, it's caught me... DH has spent most of day in bed (fine by all means) comes down this afternoon and flops around, again fine, I'm still caring for DS who is no longer sleepy and poorly but screechy and awake to play, he started to tired grumble at 6, have given him bottle and now in bed but 'D'H has thrown a hissy fit saying all he's heard today is screeching and screaming and its enough now, bloody cock! Yes that is all he's heard, heard being the operative word, not dealt with, or played with or soothed whilst running a fever and agony in your stomach. He's not normally a complete tool but tonight.... Argh!!!! He's been given his marching orders to the spare room

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SaucyJack · 17/02/2015 18:46

You have my sympathies OP.

I had it over the weekend and the baby has come down with it today. I'm on my four change of clothes so far......

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Septbaby · 17/02/2015 18:50

Oh saucy sending get well vibes! It's proper horrid isn't it xx

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grannymcphee · 17/02/2015 19:46

Septbaby, so pleased your little one is on the mend. I was really worried about him as he totally depends on you for his wellbeing and you cannot take any risks with his health. Adults can survive D&V but if you compare the size of an adult against a baby and the fluids that are lost, then it is easy to see that a baby will become very ill much quicker than an adult. I am sorry if I sounded harsh but I am a mother (42 years) and a Gran (14 years) so I do know about raising children, and I do worry about these tiny little people. Don't ever worry about seeking help from a medic if your child is ill, as no doctor anywhere will condemn you if you have concerns. By the way, tell your manchild to, "Grow up". He won't die, he only has a bug., !!!

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Septbaby · 18/02/2015 11:23

Hi granny no prob at all, like you said its a scary time when they're poorly, and I am absolutely getting my moneys worth out of our OOH docs since DS born. Man child has had to grow up this morning as I could barely stand up so he's had to deal with DS for a couple of hours whilst I slept. Hopefully we'll all be sorted in the next couple of days :)

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