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DS still asleep, what to do?

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ClutchingPearls · 02/01/2013 13:18

DS is 15 months, been generally a bit grumpy for a week. Last night he was especially grumpy so calpol'ed him at put him to bed, he had a slight temperature. He hasnt woken since.

Waiting for an "urgent" call from GP nurse which will be this afternoon or possibly this evening.

Nothing specific, slight temp, was occasionally pulling at ears, decreased appetite. But he's completely un rousable, changed nappy with DD1 and 2 in the room jumping about and he just slept. He obviously is responsive because I've got a few oz of water into him and nurophen in him. But I cant wake him any more than that. So he's been asleep for 17 hours looks poorly but not collapsed. Occasional small cry but by the time I've got to his door he's asleep again.

So MNers should I call the GPs again, NHS direct or am I just wittling about nothing and let him sleep it off. DD2 has complex medical needs and I'm always on the ball with her getting her seen as appropriate. But a normal "abit unwell and sleeping child" has completely thrown me.

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BloominMarvellous · 03/01/2013 01:17

I read the thread earlier and having been wishing and hoping ever since that OP's DS is OK. Sad

HeadfirstForAMistletoeKiss · 03/01/2013 01:35

I hope he is well and home soon.

I appreciate the sentiment behind Zebra's post too, I don't think it was misplaced.

KateUnrulyBush · 03/01/2013 03:10

Keeping fingers crossed here too x

fanjodisfunction · 03/01/2013 07:42

clutching been thinking of you and your little boy all night, hope he is getting better. Sending lots of un-mumsnetty hugs.

Borntobeamum · 03/01/2013 07:54

I hope we hear better news this morning.
I'm sure it's been a very long night for the OP.
Love and healing wishes being sent from Yorkshire x

Sugarice · 03/01/2013 07:55

Morning Clutching how are things this morning?

dontmixthecolours · 03/01/2013 08:13

Hope tour boy is doing a bit better this morning clutching

DollySisterMadeNoResolutions · 03/01/2013 08:56

Hope there's been some improvement overnight, Clutching. Thinking of you.

Wheresmycaffeinedrip · 03/01/2013 09:04

How is he this morning? X

Northumberlandlass · 03/01/2013 09:08

Morning Clutching, have been thinking about you. Hope your wee man is improving

Imnotaslimjim · 03/01/2013 09:10

Oh, I've just read through this, how sad! I was in a similar position, and took DD to the GP without an appt. Just walked in and said she was unrousable and they saw me (they can't refuse to treat a child apparently) 5 mins with GP and she suspected meningitis. Very scary rush to hospital, where it turned out she had a really bad chest infection, and was sleepy due to low 02. Recovered quickly thankfuly

I will be thinking of you and your DS through the day, and got my fingers crossed hes better soon

Woodifer · 03/01/2013 09:21

Get well soon mini-clutcing!

Mockingcurl · 03/01/2013 09:23

I hope your little boy is ok this morning. Thinking of you.

DoubleLifeIsALifeHalved · 03/01/2013 09:27

I hope your Ds is ok op, lots of good wishes. Really worrying & poor you. Xxx

SquirtedPerfumeUpNoseInBoots · 03/01/2013 09:28

I was Thinking of you last night. Glad to hear he's in the best place to get sorted. Hope he improves quickly.

MummyPig24 · 03/01/2013 09:37

Clutching how is your ds this morning? Thinking of you all.

mybabyweightiseightyearsold · 03/01/2013 10:20

more good wishes here. Hope you all got some sleep. Well, not DS, hope he was refusing to lie down and getting into trouble for cot misbehaviour...

mama2moo · 03/01/2013 10:40

Fingers crossed for good news today x

PureQuintessence · 03/01/2013 10:48

Wishing you well. Hope your ds recovers soon and is home with you.

EllenJaneisstillnotmyname · 03/01/2013 10:50

Thinking of you this morning. Hope your little one is making good progress. X

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LilBlondePessimist · 03/01/2013 11:30

Have just read whole thread, and just want to add my best wishes and thoughts for you and your ds. I hope there has been much improvement by now. (((Hugs))) xx

MrRected · 03/01/2013 11:34

Hope your Ds is ok... Let us know when you get a chance.

elinorbellowed · 03/01/2013 11:35

Just sending my thoughts to you and your DS too. Thinking of you.

RudolphLovesoftplay · 03/01/2013 11:45

I really hope your baby is on the mend now. Poor wee thing :(