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.

[DollySisterDoesntLikeHerDiet]

Clutching that's lovely news. Sounds like your ds is making steady progress and is doing amazingly well in such a short space of time.

Of course you're nervous, but you'll be fine. You're clearly an amazing mum.

May I suggest this thread be moved/saved somewhere so that if future posters ask "Aibu to take my poxy child to a party/on public transport?" etc they can be directed to this thread and see just how dangerous cp really can be?

Just a suggestion, I wouldn't blame you if you want it to disappear.

Congratulations on getting your ds home. Hope his progress continues as steadily as it has been doing.

[ShhBoom]

Clutching I'm so glad to read your update, what fantastic news you'll be in my thoughts again today, I hope you & your family all have a lovely night at home together x

[RantyMcRantpants]

clutching that is absolutely fabulous news. I am so chuffed for you all. I hope that you will continue to see progress.

I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers now and in the future.

[NUFC69]

Thanks for the update - so pleased to hear about your DS - my GS has just gone down with chickenpox and he is with us instead of nursery - am watching him like a hawk. My hopes and prayers for a complete recovery.

[KateUnrulyBush]

Great news :)

[LadyMaryQuiteContrary]

That's brilliant news, clutching. It will make so much difference. I wish him a very speedy recovery.

[Shellington]

Lovely update- had a little sniff at the thought of him in his own cot :)
Sending continued best wishes, take care x

[thegreylady]

Thanks for the update Clutching-I think of you and your family often.I am so very glad that your ds is coming home and I hope he goes from strength to streength now. I think your story will have changed the way many of us look at chickenpox from now on.
Remember to take care of yourself too x

[Almostfifty]

What brilliant news. I hope he continues to get better quickly and is soon back to himself.

[HildaOgden]

That news has brightened my day,so so glad he's coming home

Remember we're still here for you,if you're tossing and turning (and checking him and prodding him!!) during the night,you aren't alone.There is usually someone here to lend an ear,so don't keep any worries to yourself.

Really pleased he is continuing to recover x

[ClutchingPearls]

Thanks everyone, just twiddling thumbs until we set off to collect him at 5. 1 hour to go until he's discharged.

[Hooleywhipper]

Cluthching that is fantastic news, on countdown with you til 5 o'clock..

[spokeswoman]

Just seen this thread.
Thinking of you xxx

[KateSMumsnet]

Hullo all,

Just to let you know we've been contacted by the OP who's asked us to move this thread to a more permanent place. We'll be moving it to Children's Health in just a tick.

Wonderful to hear that Mini-Clutching is coming home It's great to see all your lovely support on this thread.

[Scheherezade]

And to think that there are people who actively try to infect their children with CP

[Viewofthehills]

I wish we vaccinated against chickenpox. My DD2 had it very badly at 10 weeks and still has scars.
I think it's severity is generally underestimated, but now I've read this thread I feel it much more strongly.

So very pleased Miniclutching should be nearly home by now

[QOD]

[mumofapirate]

glad your finally able to bring him home fingers crossed it helps him recover quicker being in his own home x

[aftermay]

Wishing you a joyous but peaceful evening and night. Good news, really pleased for your family.

[RubyrooUK]

So happy he is home and making progress. What a terrible shock his poor system had with the chicken pox. Hoping that being back in his own environment will help him improve even more.

X

[WhichIsBest]

So pleased to read you have your baby home with you tonight. x

[BeckAndCall]

There must be many people reading this thread and crying right now. I just wanted to add my good wishes for mini-clutchings continued recovery. If you can get any sleep tonight, OP, it will be a miracle!

[gussiegrips]

Huzzah. That is Very Cheering News Indeed.

Hope i'ts not long before he's tubeless and driving you crazy because he's-just-into-everything, and that you all adapt to your new normal in the meantime.

FWIW, my eldest kid had a rough ride with the pox. No encephalitis, but she had necrotic patches and was admitted with febrile convulsion and dehydration. 17 spots on one eyelid and dreadful scarring, thankfully not on her face.

Good luck

[countingdown]

I hope you all have a peaceful night. So glad you have your baby back where he hould be x

[countingdown]

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