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.

Really good news. I think the play specialists will really help. Am so glad he is getting better each day.

I am so pleased to hear you sounding so positive. Lovely news, made my day xx.

Fantastic news - so pleased to hear he's on the mend xxx

That's great improvement,delighted to hear it

thinking of you Clutching and your beautiful boy. Hang in there!!

I'm so pleased that you are feeling a lot better today, Clutching. It sounds like both you and your ds have had a better day.

A side room on the ward will make a difference, I'm sure. With familiar things around him and visits from his sisters it will all feel a lot less sterile. Even the background noise of other children will make it more like home for him.

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, and hoping the move goes smoothly and that your ds's recovery continues steadily. Take care of yourself. X

SO pleased to hear he is still improving and that little by little he's coming back to you

What great news, so happy to read that's he's improving. X

That's really encouraging, Clutching. Small steps in the right direction. ((((hugs))))

oh dear. I've no idea how I missed this thread previously. I've just read it all. I'm so glad to hear your DS is improving, OP. hugs to you both.

Good to see he is on the mend
X

Good news and hope he continues to improve

Great news. The play specialist and physio visits will give you some concrete things that you can do to help him too - sometimes I feel a little like I flounder as to what to do with this poorly child.

And, the ward will be busier so the day will pass a bit quicker too.

Thinking of you,
hang on in there.
x

Lots and lots of love, Clutching, so pleased to hear things are brightening x

Just read this. I'm pleased that things are moving the right way now. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. X

O happy news!!

Chicken pox is a bastard disease to a very few, I'm so happy for you

I know I always bring my niece with the cp brain damage up when all the "my dc has chicken pox but its ok to take him to a party isn't it" threads, and yes, her story is tragic YET happy. She's a different person to who she should have been, but she's a happy ray of sunshine too.

Hope all is going as well as hoped today and your boy is on a ward today, Clutching.

Good news, and I am glad that you are gaining a bit more strength. Thank you for posting.

He must feel pretty disorientated when he wakes up, well done for persevering and helping him become happier and calmer. I hope you have now settled in to your new (temporary!!) room.
Sending lots of love x

Hi clutching, sounds like its been a bit tough since he's woken up. You know, hes probably feeling totally spooked... still poorly, in a strange environment with unfamiliar faces, its hard for you both.

My ds of 18 months has been admitted twice for overnight stays and that was hard enough, very traumatic for him, cant imagine how it is for you both.

You've mentioned familiar toys and songs, do you have an unwashed T-shirt of yours that you can put on his bed so he can get comfort from your smell? This was a suggestion to me from a midwife, think it would still work on a 15 month old!

Just found this thread and have been frantically flicking through all the posts to find your updates. You and your DS have had such a terrible time, it must have been terrifying for you. I'm glad to hear he is improving. Wishing him a speedy recovery and sending positive thoughts to you both.

Glad you are able to hold him and love him in your arms again. What a terrible time you have had and what a lucky boy to have such a caring mummy to help him through it

I'm so glad he's getting much better, and more like himself again. Kids have an amazing ability to go from really rather ill to bouncing off the walls tigger style. DS was in hospital at 10 months, and I remember thinking he'd be ill like that forever an never get back to his normal self again. I was wrong, and from the initial realy ill stage he made leaps and bounds in his recovery.
Give him an extra cuddle from me and hopefully he'll be home again before you know it

So glad he is improving and finding his way back to you. Hopefully this will soon be like a bad dream that you can put behind you. Sending love to you and your family. How are the dd's in all this?

Hope things are still on the gradual upwards trend, clutching - thinking of you & DS this evening x

Hi clutching - thinking of you guys a lot and hoping that you are making progress, however slow. Look after yourself x