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.

Sending my thoughts and prayers xxxx

Oh thank goodness for new of progress, I am so very glad to hear it .

You 'fall apart' whenever you need to - seems a bit daft to suggest you could control that. IME a lot of people lose the plat a bit when the worst is over; nothing wrong with that.

It is quite normal to reduce sedation gradually to see how somebody responds, so don't worry about that. Again IME children tend to be v resilient and accepting of what is happening/being done to them, particularly when they have the loving support of their family.

Here's hoping for ongoing progress.

Thinking of you all.

Thinking of you and your little Ds. Sending extra super strength healing thoughts to him (and you!!) today.

Thinking of you.

That's great news that the swelling is reducing.

We're here for you, virtual friends and support can be a great help if you aren't comfortable accepting RL help.

So pleased to hear he's turned the corner.
Take care of yourself - and do whatever you have to do to get through, perhaps trying to think about how you are coping probably doesn't help (and is normally when I fall apart in a trauma!).
x

Thinking of you, hope he gets better

Thinking of you & hope all goes well today. x

Glad to hear some better news. Have a good cry now while you can and get some of it out.

Sounds stupid, but i really regret not having a photo of DD2 when she was ill, just so i could process it all after the event better. Might be worth considering.

Glad he seems to be on the mend clutching thinking of you all

Dear OP, just read through the whole thread and I just wanted to send my heart felt best wishes to you and your baby. It sounds like such a nightmare but you have done the best thing by calling that ambulance and now you are there to support him every step of the way through his recovery.
xx

So glad to hear there has been some improvement clutching
You are doing an amazing job keeping things together but don't be afraid to let it all out at some point. I can only imagine how stressful this must be for you all

Sending you all my strength to help you through clutching.

Hey Clutching, just checking in with you. So pleased there has been an improvement with DS. You must be feeling drained, just can't imagine.

Wanted to say that i hope you are looking after yourself, but I know at times like this it's so hard.

Sending best wishes & love to all of you.

Checking in here too; hope today has been OK x

Checking in too. Stay strong Clutching and mini clutching xxxxxxxxx

So pleased to hear he's improving. Lovely news!

With regard to him waking up, expect him to be groggy for a good while, even when they fully wake him up. When our DS had his CP complications, it really knocked him for six and things I hadn't expected (like sitting up and even just moving his arms) were painful and difficult for him for a couple of weeks at least. I think that shocked me more than the time in ICU.

Look after yourself. I hope he's out of there really soon. X

still thinking of you and your wee man. xx

Hope he continues to improve Clutching. Still thinking of you. X

Hello that is good news firmly going in the right direction!
Am so pleased for you, you much be shattered beyond belief.

Big hug

Still thinking of your and your little chap xxx

"what if" chats are very good to have - mums like to plan.

And, as for "fall apart now, but not then" I see what they are saying, but if you need to messily emote, then do!

Try to take care of yourself, sounds like this is more a marathon than a sprint.

Thinking of you and yours,
hang in there
x

Very quick up date, scan just done, doctors happy. Will be reducing sedation first thing in the morning!! Got to go but just wanted to let you all know.

That's good news. Hope it all goes well