Toddler in hospital. Need a handhold.

[sobsanta]

DD is 2 and has been ill for about four days with what we presumed to be a heavy cold. She hasn't slept much and today took a turn for the worse where we had to call an ambulance due to her breathing being laboured while sleeping and sucking in under the ribs with every breath. Paramedics think some kind of upper respiratory infection as her chest appears clear. Epiglottitis was mentioned or possibly severe tonsillitis but they didn't want to check her mouth at home in case it panicked her.

DH went to the hospital with her as he's calm and collected and only one parent is allowed due to coronavirus restrictions. She's a daddy's girl anyway so she'll feel safe with him but I'm kicking myself that I can't be with them both. Haven't heard anything yet and they've been gone about an hour.

Am terrified and need distraction as I know there's nothing I can do and she's with the best people.

Message from MNHQ: Please note, very sad update further down the thread

Words are inadequate
My heart goes out to you all

Another one who'll be thinking of you tomorrow OP

I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter Wyatt. Shes beautiful. May she rest in peace

I have no words, just heartfelt sympathy for you. xx

I’m so pleased the birthday went well.

Another one here holding you very much in my thoughts. Your thread has had a profound impact; it could be any of us walking in your shoes which is a terrifying thought but is essentially the truth. I remember when I had my first child experiencing that feeling of complete love but fear too, like the other side of the coin.

You sound like a wonderful mum. You’re going through the worst thing but still holding on to the good things in life. I’m glad your older dd’s birthday was special and lovely.

Wyatt won’t be forgotten. Your words and the photos show such a happy, loved child. From older threads I still remember little red haired Mia, little Beatrice and other children taken too soon.

Checking in to send you love and strength today ❤️

I can't imagine how hard the waiting is @sobsanta, it must be so hard. I'm so glad your older daughter had a nice birthday, you really do sound like a fantastic mum. I was thinking about you today, I hope it went as well as something so heartbreaking can go. Sending so much love❤️

I am never any good with knowing what to say in these circumstances so I apologise in advance.

I read your story a few days ago and it's stuck with me ever since. I was so upset reading your story. I truly am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter.

Please be kind to yourself ❤️

You are all still in our thoughts op

💐

for you, sobsanta.

Still very much in my thoughts, too xx

How is it going with the art work? Is it helping at all? Creative types can find release in it, I know.

Thinking of you, often x

@sobsanta, just want to let you know that I am thinking of you, Wyatt Rose, and your family still. It's hard to find the right words, but I hope it is some comfort to know how much we all care

Thinking of you

Always in my thoughts

Sending best wishes for tomorrow. I hope it goes as well as it can do - you will Be in my thoughts xx

Thoughts are with you all for tomorrow, will be thinking of you xx

I'll be thinking about you and your beautiful girl too @sobsanta, sending so much love ❤️

All my thoughts with you and your family tomorrow, sobsanta. You will be surrounded by love.

Sending all of my love to you,your family and your beautiful girl.xxxxx

Sending love for tomorrow. You are an amazing mum x

I have been thinking of you all today .

Checking in. I have no idea what to wear. That's the dilemma this stupid brain is coming up with the day before I bury my child.