On way to A&E with 3yo

[Hadharra]

Posting here for traffic. 3yo with high temp, legs hurting, head hurting, wants all lights off, pale, clammy, stomach hurts. In car on the way now. 111 really good and he seems to have perked up since calpol. They're worried about his leg pain and light sensitivity. I know my son and think he just wanted the lights off (hoping!) but not taking any risks. Still have a horrid gut feeling that I'll embarrass myself and he will be fine when we get there. Feel a bit sick. Anyone around?

@Unpopular37
Rude rude rude

Some people have no real
Life support.

@op glad dc is on the mend

Glad your home and glad you feel like you can reach out for support.

Just to add as well well done for leaving an abusive partner. That can't be easy and I know it leaves you questioning yourself. But you've been strong for your little boy twice now - he's lucky to have a mum like you.

And I'm sure you'll also be needing these

That’s great to hear OP.
Can’t believe that people would have a go at you for asking for support on here. That’s what MN is for.

Have a good rest and glas wee one is better. As for Unpopular, as they say way up north "Awa and bile yir heid!"

@Unpopular37

Genuine question: how despite worrying about an ill child, and being on your way to hospital, does one have thoughts collected enough to start a new thread on MN?

Really? That's your take from a thread like this which is a fantastic example of the supportive community MN is?

@Hadharra hope things are going better today.

OP don't worry about the daft comments. Some people are very online (me too), and others are not - and those who are not don't really get why you'd be here. But we do. Ignore and move on.

So glad to hear you have your DC back at home with a normal temp. X

[quote wtfisgoingonhere21]@Unpopular37
Rude rude rude

Some people have no real
Life support.

@op glad dc is on the mend [/quote]
Rude? Good grief. I asked the question because in a similar situation, going on to SM or similar was the last thing on my mind. I don't know anyone who would, so I was curious to know why. That's all

As you can see though @Unpopular37, a lot of people feel differently and find social media a place for immediate support especially at night or in difficult circs where they want to reach out to people who can understand. They may be posting just to feel less alone in a difficult moment. Just because it's not what you'd do, doesn't make it wrong or odd - it's just a different way of handling stress/pressure as a parent.

@YukoandHiro

As you can see though *@Unpopular37*, a lot of people feel differently and find social media a place for immediate support especially at night or in difficult circs where they want to reach out to people who can understand. They may be posting just to feel less alone in a difficult moment. Just because it's not what you'd do, doesn't make it wrong or odd - it's just a different way of handling stress/pressure as a parent.

I didn't say it was wrong, I said it was outwith my experience, hence asking original question. I understand that MN provides support, clearly shown on this thread, and now I know why some folk come here when in extremis. My question has been answered. Thank you

@Unpopular37

Genuine question: how despite worrying about an ill child, and being on your way to hospital, does one have thoughts collected enough to start a new thread on MN?

Entirely unnecessary comment. I always find threads like this extremely supportive and helpful.

@Unpopular37

Genuine question: how despite worrying about an ill child, and being on your way to hospital, does one have thoughts collected enough to start a new thread on MN?

She isn't here to be questioned. She is here for support! For a lot of people, help on these forums can literally be a lifeline. GOADY...much!

So glad he's home and on the mend. You don't have to justify your thread to anyone, you absolutely did the right thing going to hospital and getting him checked.
These things happen and as the majority of us aren't medical professionals you just don't know what it could be.
Lots of rest and cuddles for you both and I hope he's perfectly well again very soon x

Glad he is home. Hope he keeps getting better.

Hadharra so glad he is on the mend. You see you were right to take him, trust your instincts.💐

@haybo26
You are judgemental. I was not being goady.
But the comments I have received from you and the other rude, 'caring' mothers here, show in stark relief how judgemental and narrow-minded many are on this site
So you go ahead and call me all the names you like; I will as a consequence, judge you and your parenting skills (yes, based on nothing at all, as you judge me)

[quote Unpopular37]@haybo26
You are judgemental. I was not being goady.
But the comments I have received from you and the other rude, 'caring' mothers here, show in stark relief how judgemental and narrow-minded many are on this site
So you go ahead and call me all the names you like; I will as a consequence, judge you and your parenting skills (yes, based on nothing at all, as you judge me)[/quote]
Unless you have been here a matter of days you will see that posts going "Hmm, it's amazing OP that you managed to post a thread in such stressful circumstances" is a very common way of implying that a
OP is a troll/outright lying, without direct accusation. Hence the reaction.

So glad it turned out ok, you must be exhausted, mentally and physically, this kind of thing takes it’s toll.

(Empathy is a thing that some people… lack).