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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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DollySisterMadeNoResolutions · 09/01/2013 13:43

Thinking of you today, Clutching. ((hugs))

NoBloodyMyrrh · 09/01/2013 17:54

Thinking of you, hope he's doing ok xx

Inaflap · 09/01/2013 18:02

Hope things are going well. Lots of finger crossing for you.

ILikeWhisperingToo · 09/01/2013 21:36

I keep checking back, hope things are improving x

PacificDogwood · 09/01/2013 22:09

Here's hoping that no news is good news.
Thinking of you all.

thegreylady · 09/01/2013 22:15

I keep checking too ...

MrsMushroom · 09/01/2013 22:36

I guess since your last update clutching that you're dealing with a now un-sedated DS....I hope it's all going well and that you're managing and am sending love to your little fella and you too.xxx

MarmMummy · 09/01/2013 22:49

Checking in, and hoping for good news. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you and your DS and family Smile

toomuch2young · 09/01/2013 22:49

Praying all is well, thinking of you and DS.

minmooch · 09/01/2013 23:31

Hope all is well with you and mini- clutching xx

ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 09/01/2013 23:32

I just wanted to let you know that you are very much in my thoughts. I really hope things are going well x

MrsBungleBear · 09/01/2013 23:51

Hope all is ok xx

pinkyp · 10/01/2013 00:19

Hope it went well thinking of you both x

5madthings · 10/01/2013 00:32

Anothet one checking in and thinking of you, i hope mini clutching is improving and that you are ok as well. Xx

Borntobeamum · 10/01/2013 07:23

Going your little boy is bouncing around on his bed soon x x

hellymelly · 10/01/2013 10:27

I keep checking the thread, hope things are getting better for your ds now clutching.

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 10/01/2013 11:03

What everyone else said.

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 10/01/2013 13:10

Been lurking and thinking of you all, hoping the radio silence is because everything is going well and you are busy looking after mini-clutching.

snowflakehellokitty · 10/01/2013 13:16

Hope all ok

thegreylady · 10/01/2013 15:59

watching and hoping that things are improving

beatofthedrum · 10/01/2013 20:22

Thinking of you and your little boy.

5madthings · 10/01/2013 21:28

Also hoping no.news is good news and you are busy having lovely cuddles with mini clutching. Thinking of you xc

tunnocksteacake · 10/01/2013 21:44

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LizzieVereker · 10/01/2013 21:55

Thinking of you and hope all is OK x

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ClutchingPearls · 10/01/2013 22:11

Hi everyone, sorry I've not been back. The days seem to have blended into one, it doesnt feel like days ago that he was woken. Really hard to keep track of the days at the moment. but thank you all for your support. I've been feeling really alone for the last few days and your messages have really helped.

DS struggled to start with but is now coping well, hes still very frightened when he wakes, tired and upset but things are improving. Hes lost his voice still but they think its fear thats doing that. He seems so weak, more than what I expected. Even his smile is different because of the weakened muscles. Doctors are very happy with his progress and feel he should be on the ward soon.

Hes now move from 1 to 1 care, to having one nurse for two children. Which I'm struggling with, whenever the nurse is dealing with the other child I feel so lost and lonely. I feel all my ability to know what he needs or wants has gone, he feels completely different to before, I know its early days but people say 'oh I bet you can see your DS in there, fighting to come out and go home' but I just feel like hes not 'in there' all I can see is a baby whose unbelievabily scared and I have no clue how to help him. He was so clingly before now he trys to wriggle away from me. I know things will change but I really want my DS back now, its been too long, I want to take him home and be normal again. I'm tired, my body aches, my heart aches, I've done strong now I'm too tired. I'm so glad he's got this far and I know its a million miles from where he was before but I want it to be over now and back to normal.

I'm sorry I know you guys just wanted a nice, he's awake message, but it's only on here that I feel able to say how I feel rather than act how people expect. I know the level hes at, at the moment is fantastic and I'm so grateful but I suppose I've just realised its going to take alot longer to get 'my DS' back.

Thank you all, I know most people want physical support of family and friends but knowing someone else, somewhere is thinking, hoping and praying for DS has really lightened the load for me and helped more than any physical help could.

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