Hand hold please. DS(3) in hospital with suspected covid

[Humpthree]

He can't breathe.

He was poorly on weds Eve with a temp. I actually posted on here about it. He's not got better. Continuous cough
Did a test on Friday. No result yet. Called 11 because we hasn't eaten for 5 days. Continuous temp for 5 days. He's so poorly. Has no energy to even sit up and watch the telly.

111 asked us to take him to emergency care
Here.nkw waiting to be seen. He can't catch his breath. He's my only child, my PFB. I can't cope. Husband isn't allowed to be with us. I'm all alone.

Deep breaths. Small children get sick very quickly but also bounce back quickly in with the correct treatment. You are where you should be. From what you are describing it reminds me of when my dd was hospitalised at a similar age. She was found to have a nasty chest infection. Literally hours after receiving IV antibiotics she was much brighter. One of the toughest things I have experienced being a parent, that feeling of helplessness whilst sat waiting in the hospital.

Sending you lots of love and hugs❤️

Thinking of you and Freddie. He sounds absolutely gorgeous.

Thinking of you. Its the scariest thing when your child is struggling, but you are in the best place. Hope you get seen soon.

Sending wishes

Sending love

Sending love to Freddie ❤️❤️❤️❤️ and a big tight hug to you.

You are at the hospital - it’s the best place to be right now. Please take deep breaths and get some coffee/tea if you can. Hugs

Do they have him on oxygen?
What are his sats?

There's so so many respiratory illnesses around at the moment. It wouldn't surprise me at all if it wasn't covid.

Sending you love and support for both you and your precious boy Freddie. My son was on life support for almost three weeks from RSV at age eight months-he's now 21.

Really hope that he picks up soon, op. Handhold from me.

You're in the right place, and although it's obviously scary, try not to panic. Take deep breaths yourself and try to stay calm for him, because he'll pick up on your distress too.

Little ones get very unwell, very quickly, but the reverse is true too. Once they have established exactly what illness he has and begin treatments, it's amazing how quickly they return to their 'usual' selves.

You're doing a brilliant job as his Mum, and you've gotten him the help he needs. Just remember that to be able to care for him, you also need to take care of yourself too, so eat when you can and sleep when you can, so that you are fit enough to keep taking care of him.

It's so scary when your child is poorly. But like a PP said, at this age they get sick easily, but they are also so tough! Get better so fast. I'll be praying for you and lovely Freddie. 💜

Positive thoughts for you and Freddie

Hi @Humpthree. I’m sure he will be fine, sounds like he needs oxygen and he’s in the right place. I’d be exactly the same if it was my child though, it’s terrifying when they’re ill at all, never mind when it’s breathing issues. Thinking of you and your son

Ah, honey. Good vibes from me to both you and Freddie. Don't forget that you need to drink and stuff, eh?

Op this must be horrendous. One of the most wonderful thing about children is their ability to bounce back even when they are really poorly. My oldest had a horrid pneumonia when she was 6. Literally lay in the hospital bed clutching her oxygen mask for days and then literally in the blink of an eye she sat up and asked for a bath and was back to mostly being her usual self. It happened in an afternoon. I have everything crossed for you. You and Freddie are in the best place and hopefully he will be feeling much better in a day or two ❤️ X

What was his oxygen level? Hopefully he's got a mask by now and continuous monitoring of oxygen. There's a horrible virus going round which isn't Covid, it's putting quite a few in hospital. I'm sure Freddie will be fine.

Negative lateral flow. They think he has a chest Infection. Waiting to go down for an x-ray now

Sending love and a handhold to you and Freddie ❤️

He is in the best place, whatever are the criticisms of NHS, they always go 100% for babies.
Hopes thoughts and prayers.

Try not to catastrophise. So very hard, I know 💐.

Sending you both lots of love xxx

OP this was me with toddler just before covid broke last year. It turned out it was tonsillitis and a chest infection. She was home and on antibiotics and brightening up within 24 hours.

Sending you a handhold.

Massive hugs to your family

Sending a super tight handhold your way.
He's in the right place. Kids are remarkable in how they can bounce back once they get the right medicine.
Make sure you look after yourself too. Hospital stays are exhausting. Can your OH drop off supplies for you? I know you are totally focussed on your LO, but make sure you eat and drink to keep your strength up for him.

Sending you strength and love to Freddie. Vent away on here