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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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thegreylady · 02/01/2013 16:12

Watching out for update-calling an mbulance was absolutely essential.I hope he is ok.

GuessWho04 · 02/01/2013 16:12

Hope he is ok, and I would also complain about docs, they should have got in contact with you sooner.

ProPerformer · 02/01/2013 16:14

Just marking my place for outcome.

squalorvictoria · 02/01/2013 16:17

I think the GP practice acted really despicably here.

Hope your little boy is doing better OP.

InVeryveryBadTaste · 02/01/2013 16:33

Goodness really hope your ds is fine. Hopefully embarrassing you by chatting with the paramedics Smile.
Fwiw I'm a GP receptionist and my alarm bells were ringing never mind a GP or nurse. If you have the energy/inclination after this then the issue needs raised I think. You'll not have any faith in them nowHmm

LadyBeagleEyes · 02/01/2013 16:38

Hope all is ok OP.

OverlyYappyAlways · 02/01/2013 16:42

Thinking of you op

Skang · 02/01/2013 16:50

I really hope he's ok. I'm also astounded that the GP surgery didn't tell you to call 999 the first time you told them he was unrousable.

JustFoldingStars · 02/01/2013 16:51

Hope all is ok Clutching, thinking of you, DS and your whole family

CheungFun · 02/01/2013 16:55

Hope all is ok and your DS gets better soon.

5madthings · 02/01/2013 16:56

Crap gp surgery!
Glad you called an ambulence and hope he is ok xx

FunnysInLaJardin · 02/01/2013 16:57

how very scary for you Clutching. Hope everything is OK with your baby

Lollybrolly · 02/01/2013 16:57

Glad you called for an ambulance.

I hope the hospital give him a thorough check over and that it is nothing too serious and that you both soon get home and you have some peace of mind.

Keeping everything crossed for you OP.

Smeggnog · 02/01/2013 17:04

Shock Confused at your GP. Unresponsive baby that can't be roused, and they wouldn't see you/speak to you? I would make a complaint.

Really hope your DS is ok, OP. Thinking of you.

Stixswhichtwizzle · 02/01/2013 17:07

Felt ill reading this, I'm horrified that with that info your GP said to wait!! I was so so relieved to see you called an ambulance. I hope all is well with your little one and he woke on route. Thinking of you.

butterfingerz · 02/01/2013 17:07

Hope you and little DS are ok op. My 18 month DS was similar a few weeks ago, just wanted to sleep, took him to gp and it was a chest infection, after his first dose of abs, he quickly improved... hopefully its the same for you.

minmooch · 02/01/2013 17:08

Hoping that everything is ok with your little one.

notapizzaeater · 02/01/2013 17:11

Keep coming back to check for news - hope he's punching round a and e now after a huge rest Grin

FlojoHoHoHo · 02/01/2013 17:14

Hope he's ok.

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GoGetGone · 02/01/2013 17:16

Hope all well

DottyandSpottyWot · 02/01/2013 17:19

Hoping all is well.

Nicknamenotavailableeither · 02/01/2013 17:20

Gosh I felt sick reading this. I really hope everything is ok OP and I am soooo glad you called the ambulance. Please update when you can. Thinking of you and your family.

FannyFifer · 02/01/2013 17:29

Just saw this now, hope all is ok.

Onezerozero · 02/01/2013 17:30

Hope everything is OK.