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worriedabeverything · 07/03/2024 23:27

I feel absolutely awful , my 7 month old baby has been coughing for the past week I genuinely believed it was a fake cough, it never sounded severe and it sounded like she was only doing it because she learnt it, if i faked coughed she would do it back at me. I’ve seen lots of baby’s fake cough before so I didn’t think anything of it. Tonight the cough has fully come out and it sounds really sore on her chest, she’s coughing to the point of spewing because it’s making her gag, she was hysterical screaming and not sleeping at her usual time so I gave her calpol and a cough syrup. I rung out of hours panicking and they have left it up to me to come over or not as they’re not too concerned. She then finally fell asleep the darling she must be so tired but I can now hear the cough in her breathing if that makes any sense??? I feel worried , I’ve rung out of hours back and they’ve given me an appt for 2am 😳 If I don’t get her seen I’ll stand over her cot all night worrying 😭 am I being ridiculous? I feel absolutely awful that I’ll wake her up out of her sleep when that’s usually her sleeping for the night , would you get seen for peace of mind?

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Queijo · 08/03/2024 00:06

If you’re worrying take her in. The likelihood is that she’s fine, but you’ll feel so much better once she’s been seen. Doesn’t sound like you’re going to get much sleep anyway, so have a chill day tomorrow if you can.

QuestionableMouse · 08/03/2024 00:10

Always better to get them checked imo! I hope she's OK!

RoseNy · 08/03/2024 00:49

Honestly, I would ring the GP in the morning.

worriedabeverything · 08/03/2024 01:20

We got a call to go in earlier as there was a cancellation. Turns out it was RSV, I'm so glad I didn't just brush it off until tomorrow. Dr told me baby would of woke up struggling to breathe if I hadn't of came over tonight .

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Mumstheword37 · 08/03/2024 16:46

Oh wow OP, so glad you took her. Hope she’s doing ok and you’re alright too.

Selfcaredaytime · 09/03/2024 09:01

I was going to say it sounds like RSV. DD had it at 2 months old and was vomiting every milk feed profusely as she was so full of phlegm. In the end she didn't need extra help and got over it herself but it was reassuring to be in hospital in case it suddenly got worse. I hope your baby is on the mend soon @worriedabeverything

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