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Impact of death on daughter constipated sick and accidents

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WinterRach · 14/09/2025 21:39

Long story short my father in law died last weekend in an accident. DD and him were best of buddies doing everything together so she’s devastated we all are. Since Wednesday she’s been feeling sick not had a poo since Tuesday. I thought perhaps stress might slow her poo down she is eating less. Being sick and wetting at night which again putting down to stress. She has been sick tonight with the pain

My neighbours daughter is a pharmacist she told us to try dulcolax suppositories which I gave her around 6. She’s managed to poo about 10 hard rocks of poo some in the loo some not I’ve had her in the bath to try and help go she’s been on in and out of the bath on the floor and back on the loo. Im pretty sure its just her constipated but I guess you never know what grief can do to them.

Her hands and feet are ice cold too. Ive popped winter fluffy pjs and fluffy socks on now popped towels on the bathroom floor and giver her a hot water bop for her belly.

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Hopingtohelp25 · 22/09/2025 16:32

Oh it sounds so horrible for her and for you all. I’m glad the antibiotics seem to be working and that the doctors are on the phone to Dublin. I hope the increased attentiveness continues. We are all rooting for you and hoping things look up and are here with you either way.

PigletTiggerEeyoreAndRoo · 22/09/2025 20:15

I’ve been following since the beginning, and check in each day to see how she’s doing. You must be beyond exhausted. You are doing so well advocating for her. Truly hoping tomorrow is a better day. Well done on the Flurry, loved how her smile lit up at it. It’s the little things.

WateringCans · 22/09/2025 22:18

Just wanted to check in - reading your posts and keeping your DD in my thoughts. I hope you’ve reached a turning point in her care xx

Hellogoodbyehowdoyoudo · 23/09/2025 11:48

Sending love and hoping for a positive update today.

WinterRach · 23/09/2025 12:46

We do have a positive update we are coming home 💜

Our ordeal feels like it’s finally over! Today is like we have a new child she’s a lot brighter, moving around and engaged in everything. Gone to mild pain. The fluids she had last night gave her such a boost

All test results are good and positive. The belly and internal ultrasounds didn’t find anything. Her bloods have all returned to normal and infection has gone. She’s not been sick since 6pm yesterday. She’s eaten scrambled egg and kept it all down. shed not had a poo in 2 days but I think she’s just empty on the inside

we are just waiting to see the doctors one more time but they have given us open access to the ward if we need to come back which is what we asked for after all they caused all this! We are going to keep her off school for another week or so and build her strength back up. Her team are playing football match tomorrow so we plan to take her to that.

I’ve had a little cry I have so much emotion going through me but over the moon to have my baby back 💜

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ninjahamster · 23/09/2025 12:48

Fabulous news!

Hellogoodbyehowdoyoudo · 23/09/2025 13:05

What a bloody relief. Go cry. And cry some more. You've been through an ordeal and you need to let it out

MaurineWayBack · 23/09/2025 13:14

Yay 🎉🎉
You (and your dd!) must be so relieved. That fantastic news.

Being at home will also probably help in her feeling better too. Less noise, disturbances, her own bed and teddies.
I’m sure she is looking forward to it!

Onmytod24 · 23/09/2025 13:18

What a wonderful outcome you must be so overwhelmed. Take care of yourself too in the next few days you will need it. Your emotions will bounce around like crazy but congratulations you and your family.

YumYa · 23/09/2025 13:28

@WinterRach so nice to read good news 🙂❤️

gmgnts · 23/09/2025 13:29

Great news! 😀

asparagusffern · 23/09/2025 13:38

That is fantastic news, what an ordeal. So good to be home, hope you can relax a bit now, you have been through a lot OP

Youllnevergetabetterbitofbutteronyourknife · 23/09/2025 13:43

Absolutely brilliant! 🥳 So relieved for a positive outcome! Finally! ❤️

slugsinthegarden · 23/09/2025 14:17

Gosh I even feel a bit teary! So happy she's on the mend.

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 23/09/2025 14:43

Home sweet home x

Headabovetheparapets · 23/09/2025 14:56

So please to hear your good news @WinterRach 💗💗 glad to hear she’s on the mend & you can all recover from the ordeal you’ve been through xx

spiderlight · 23/09/2025 15:08

Oh, thank goodness! I've been so worried about her.

RadiatorDrying · 23/09/2025 15:16

Hi @WinterRach I haven't posted as I didn't have anything really useful to say and I could see others were being marvellous, but I've been quietly checking in and hoping for the best, and am so pleased to read your update. I hope your DD goes from strength to strength now. Treat yourself kindly too, you've been through a lot and will be exhausted and emotionally wrung out.

All the best to you all 💐

Sassylovesbooks · 23/09/2025 15:17

Awww bless her heart ❤️ You must beyond exhausted. I'm glad to hear such positive news.

Violinist64 · 23/09/2025 15:28

What What wonderful news. This is my first comment but I have been thinking of you and praying for you. My prayers now are that she will make a full recovery and that this horrible ordeal will be a small blip in a long, healthy life.

IWishIWasABaller · 23/09/2025 16:47

Brilliant news ive been thinking about you all and hoping for an improvement. Delighted she has turned a corner , you wont be sorry to get home xx

cannynotsay · 23/09/2025 17:18

This is fabulous news! What awful time for you! Hope you’re all going to get some rest

JellyRollBlues · 23/09/2025 17:18

So pleased for you all, op. Wonderful you have your DD back after such an horrendous time. Xx

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 23/09/2025 17:39

What wonderful news.

bendmeoverbackwards · 23/09/2025 18:46

Wonderful news, so happy for you. Glad MN has been a supportive place for you OP. Hope her recovery from here on is fast ❤️

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