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.

thinking of you op x

Well done you for not waiting it out, for seeking advice elsewhere and acting on it. Hope you get back to hospital to find that the meds are starting to have the desired affect. Hope your Ds' recovery is quick.

Sending thoughts and prayers your way. I hope your DS gets better quickly x

Hoping for a speedy recovery for your little man OP.

Ah hope the little one will be ok very soon :)

Hope he is ok x

Do you have transport back to the hospital? Post if you need it - someone may be able to help. I'd be very willing to drive you there if you're anywhere near me.

I hope he makes a speedy recovery. Wishing you every strength.

Wishing you a speedy recovery little CP xx

Cripes, well done for taking action as you did.
Best wishes to him and you all, hoping for good news v soon xx.

How scary for you. He's in the best place and I'm certain that they will care for him like he's their own child. I hope he recovers quickly and is home with you soon xx

Just wanted to pass on my good wishes xxx

Thinking of you & your little boy xx

Holding your hand and hoping your little fella gets well very soon x

Hope all's well very soon xx

Just want to add my good wishes to. Hope things progress well and I am so glad that you decided to take the other posters advice.

I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers (that's if you don't mind.)

oh poor little dot and poor you-how frightening for you
so glad you called an ambulance
he's in the best place now

Hope all is well for him very soon.

Hope your baby is ok soon op

I hope ds is much better asap, you poor things, it must have been frightening. He's in the best place now, hope you can get some rest.

Blardy hell - CHICKENPOX?

My DD was admitted with a right dose of chickenpox, had no idea it could cause any sort of brain doodahs.

Am very glad you are not still waiting to be triaged.

Hope all settles down quickly and you get home soon.

OP hope your baby is on the mend with the right medical care, sounds like he is being well looked after. Thinking of you, must be a very stressful tIme. Keeping everything crossed here

Oh gosh this must be so scary for you. Glad he's in the right place now to get it sorted. Thinking of you all xx

Best of wishes to little boy, Op.
Should you come back, if you let people know where you are, I know people will want to help.

Someone from the GP surgery should be hauled over the coals for this.
A mum calls, saying her 15mo DS is unrousable. Receptionist tells her they're very busy but a practice nurse will call back when possible - probably later in the afternoon/evening.
What on earth was that person thinking?!?! The correct response would be "Hang up now, and call 999". They didn't even deem it worthy of a callback from an actual doctor.
My DM worked for several years as a practice receptionist/secretary and got dreadfully ill through worrying about whether she had said or done the right thing. She left the job once she realised she couldn't sleep at night worrying for the patients. She was a meticulously careful receptionist and the surgery missed her a lot.
Chickenpox has some nasty complications, particularly if a sufferer has underlying health problems. I really, really am thankful that collectively we got OP and her DS to A&E... I hope he is starting to respond to treatment now.

jeepers! so so glad you called 999. i hope its nothing too serious and he'll make a quick recovery. remember to eat and drink yourself while he's in good hands. you need to keep your strength up too.

i would certainly complain about the drs surgery... and complain to the highest level. it could have turned out so differently had you waited till they "decided you were important enough".

there's a fb page called justice for lucie... she lost her little girl because the receptionist refused to let her see a docter... the girl was seriously ill and was actually at the surgery at the time