DS still asleep, what to do?

[ClutchingPearls]

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.

I am really pleased to see your update :) it sounds like he is getting terrific care.
Don't beat yourself up about not listening to mners straight away because when you look at the timescale, actually you did react really quickly to what people are telling you. It's hard, because instinct does tell you to let children sleep if they need it and I think that instinct kind of prevents you from trying really hard to wake them and until you've tried hard Id have thought it would still seem like needed sleep rather than unrousable.

It must be scary to be at home, but if you can eat and get some rest you will be in so much of a better position to look after him when they bring him off sedation.

{{{hugs}}}

I've been checking in my breaks at work all day today, thank you for taking the time to update us and I'm so pleased to hear he is calm and comfortable although I'm sure you would prefer him climbing all over that bed and needing the restraints of a cot!

I'm pleased you have help around and it sounds like it will be a slow process so please be kind to yourself, remember to eat and drink, take every offer of food being made and help with childcare there will be plenty of times over the years to pay your friends back for helping when you truly need it.

Have a massive viral {hug} I know we don't do these type of things but I feel you need it

Thankyou for updating, your still be in my thoughts. So glad u have RL support.

So happy things are going well for your little DS, Clutching.

Don't beat yourself up about not noticing the chicken pox though - it sounds like he has just been very unlucky in his reaction. It is just so shocking how ill small children can get so quickly with so little warning.

Hope he will soon be home. Thanks for the update - I had been checking all day just to make sure. X

I'm glad things are looking up a bit Op.
I wish I could give you practical help but I'm sure I'm nowhere near you, as I'm in the Highlands.
There may be others on here that can if you say where you are.

The doctors and nurses sound fab. At least you know he is being well looked after. Isnt it weird that chicken pox can be so serious for some children. I never knew it could be this nasty

Look after yourself. Fingers crossed he is back home soon xx

Thinking of you and mini Clutching.

Thinking of you Clutching.

Glad things are doing ok. I know its hard but do make sure you get some sleep and make time to eat and shower.

Eat, drink and rest if/when you can

Thinking of you

Been hoping to hear from you all day with better news. It does sound as though they have things under control thank goodness... how frightening for you. Let's hope it's a peaceful night for DS and you manage some rest. x

Hope all is okay for you all and your DS healing well {hugs} xxx (sod the MN no hugs and kisses rule)

Hello, so pleased things are looking more positive. Keep going. Big hug x

I read this yesterday and had nothing to add to the excellent advice you'd already been given. Sounds like your DS is in excellent hands. I have my fingers crossed for his speedy & full recovery.

I've never been so relieved to see a green post come up when checking a thread!

I am so glad you and ds are being taken care of now. The nurses sound amazing!!

Thank you for taking the time to update.

I've watched this thread and have been keeping everything crossed for you. I do so pray that your wee oyster is home in your arms very soon.

Thinking of you x

Am so relieved to read your post OP! Been checking in all day. Here's a to a steady recovery and lots of cuddles with your little man when he is better.

Glad he is comfortable, hope you have all the help you need, shout out if anyone can help tho sure there will be a mnetter who will help if they can.

Still thinking of you both x

Clutching, so pleased your little one is no worse, and hopefully and bit better. Hope you have a better night tonight in the hospital

Another one been checking in all day.
I'm glad he seems comfortable and they are happy with his progress.
Take care of yourself.
x

Big sigh of relief here too! Get well soon mini Clutching.

Hope Mini Clutching is on the mend. Thoughts are with you.

Thinking of you. X