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my perfect littlr girl is in hospital with meningitis

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StopEatingThatMud · 10/06/2012 03:43

And I'm really really scared.

Is anyone up to hold my hand and tell me it'll be ok?

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Fisharefriendsnotfood · 16/06/2012 12:57

Have been following from the start, so pleased that things are improving, my heart has gone out to you all

TheHouseOnTheCorner · 16/06/2012 13:39

oricella human babies are AMAZING aren't they? that's very encuraging for Mud I'm sure. Mud I am SO glad DD had a decent nights sleep! Sleep is the great healer and she whill fingers crossed just keep on improving now. So glad things seem better.x

minxthemanx · 16/06/2012 15:14

Great news, Mud, all that sleep will help little B's body to recover, as well as yours. You're doing so well.

chipmonkey · 16/06/2012 16:18

Stop babies can be so resilient.
My brother had meningitis at 6 months old and has been absolutely fine since, no lasting effects apart from sometimes being a PITA but I don't think that was because of meningitis.Wink

dikkertjedap · 16/06/2012 16:33

Dear Mud I am so pleased that both you and B have managed to get some sleep and it is encouraging that they are discussing transfer to a ward.
Lots of good wishes for you, your DH and B!

Jnice · 16/06/2012 16:40

Glad to read that you and B have had some good sleep and that B is getting the best care available. I agree with everyone that this sounds like things are improving and I will keep thinking of you both and hoping B continues to make good progress x

youarekidding · 16/06/2012 20:44

Can I just say Mud The strength and positiveness you've shown throughout this thread has been courageous.

Reading back through your posts and everything your little B has been through it's been a tough journey.

Hoping you have another good night x

vigglewiggle · 16/06/2012 21:09

Mud - I've only just noticed this thread and my heart goes out to you and your family. I just wanted to say that my father was diagnosed with pneumococcal meningitis earlier this year. He had the worst case they had ever seen and though he spent a week on intensive care he has now made a FULL recovery. I hope B keeps on putting up a good fight and I wish you all the very best for a speedy recovery.

RobinSparkles · 16/06/2012 22:59

That's great news about your dad Vigglewiggle.

Hope B has another good night tonight Mud. Sending more get well wishes x

WheresMyCow · 16/06/2012 23:14

That sounds more positive Mud, here's hoping that B has another good night tonight.

Sending ((hugs)) and positive thoughts to you all x

StopEatingThatMud · 17/06/2012 08:58

Thanks everyone :)

Thanks oricella, its so lovely reading about others little ones who've gone on to do so well. DD still seems very 'twitchy' to me. DP thinks I'm being a bit paranoid but understands I watched her have an hour long fit the other day and he didn't so its probably not that surprising. She's still on anti convulsant medicine so hopefully that will control any risk of more fits while the antibiotics do their job.

B smiled last night for the first time in about 10 days. It was amazing, its like having a newborn again in some ways, waiting for her to do all the things she should be doing again.

We ended up staying in PICU for another night as the doctor was worried B was still very stiff and reluctant to sit up, or really move much at all. She seems much better this morning so fingers crossed we'll be on the move soon.

Chipmonkey, I'm an only myself but I hear being a PITA is a common side effect of being a brother isn't it?!

Youarekidding thank you, I certainly don't feel very brave but glad I come across that way, perhaps I should consider a career change after all this is through into something theatrical??

Viggle I'm so glad your dad is now doing well, people are funny old things aren't they the way they can be so ill then so much better. Thank goodness it does happen like that though. Honestly though, if its not the kids panicking you, its your parents these days isn't it?! I was saying the same thing to a friend the other day.

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PoppyWearer · 17/06/2012 09:10

Glad to hear your latest update Mud. Had a bit of a health scare with my baby DS a few days back and I have been thinking of you and B lots. (He's fine.)

Sl1nkyMalinki · 17/06/2012 09:15

Oh I'm so please B managed a smile! Hopefully you'll be out of PICU very soon now. Xxx

thereonthestair · 17/06/2012 09:25

Mud I saw this thread and didn't post as I had nothing to say. My heart goes out to you. However I do now have soemthing to say having been in addenbrokes with DS including in PICU/HDU/C3 and know many of the doctors there through their care of DS who is a NICU/PICU veteran from addenbrokes. And I will say I have never been able to fault the care he received, nor the care I did when he was there. I have had mroe good advice from those nurses (and the subsequent outpateint support) than I did from my own GP who is also great.

MustControlFistOfDeath · 17/06/2012 09:31

I'm really pleased to catch up with your thread and find that little B is showing signs of improvement Smile

Take care of yourself, you must be shattered

((hugs))

lazarusb · 17/06/2012 10:34

Glad to hear things are a bit better. I think a bit of paranoia is allowed, I can't imagine how you must have felt during that fit. How wonderful that smile must have been Smile

Lcy · 17/06/2012 10:41

Wonderful that she smiled. I bet that was the best Fathers Day present for DH.
So glad things are continuing to improve.

oricella · 17/06/2012 10:43

o bless - lovely you've had a smile, I remember that moment so well.. have a good day today

tholeon · 17/06/2012 11:02

So glad she is smiling again. Hopefully up and up from here on x

doggiemumma · 17/06/2012 11:42

My heart goes out to you it really does. So glad that each time i check in there has been an improvement.

I just want to add to those who have said that you are so so brave and strong, your little girl has a wonderful mummy xxx

TheHouseOnTheCorner · 17/06/2012 12:51

Hooray! A smile! Bless you both.xx

Dawndonna · 17/06/2012 13:20

So glad you got a smile. Hopefully it's recovery all the way now.

TheOneWithTheHair · 17/06/2012 14:07

Great to hear your update Mud. You are both doing so well. X

toomuch2young · 17/06/2012 14:28

So so pleased she is improving - fantastic news.
You really are doing amazingly. Everthing crossed for more positive news soon.

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