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DS is being admitted to hospital for 2 weeks tommorrow :(

76 replies

Charleesunnysunsun · 17/04/2007 19:25

It is our first time since he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. His Dr wasn't totally happy with his last chest x-ray so has phoned me up this afternoon out the blue to say DS will be expected at the childrens ward tomorrow to start a 2 week course of i.v atibiotics.

This has totally blown us away, we knew it would happen but it's hard now it actually is, especially since he seem's healthier that he has ever been but i guess the specialist knows best.

He is 2.7 and wil be confined to his side room for the 14 days.

Has anyone got any tips on making this whole thing easier on all of us?
I will also have our 6 month old DS with me all the time.

Also wanted to let everyone know especially the Nov 06' postnatal girls know i will be away for the 2 weeks so i wont be posting. xxx

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QueenofTarts · 17/04/2007 22:19

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deuxcheekymonkeys · 17/04/2007 22:21

Just had a thought - have you got a leappad??? If not, then you can have mine as the 3 year old has moved on from that now....will have to dig out the cartridges etc but DS1 LOVED that at the same age....

Debbsyandson · 17/04/2007 22:23

Oh Charlee just seen this huge hugs im sure your ds will take this all in his stride as he has done so far,after all he is a very brave little boy .We will get some stuff together for you xx

AlienEars · 17/04/2007 22:25

I think you are local-ish to me - do they have Spitfires near you?

Let me know if I can do anything practical [email protected]

rosealbie · 17/04/2007 22:37

when my dd has been in hospital we packed loads of stickers, glitter glue, paper, fabric, play doh to make collages/glittery pictures. At least in a side room you can spread things out a bit, much more room that on the ward. We have also been known to take dd's own medical kit into hospital, we got quite a good one from Mothercare and the hospital staff have given her bits and pieces (gloves, syringes etc) to add to it. How about finger puppets? Good luck for the stay, I hope it won't be too bad for all of you.

Deuxcheekymonkeys - hope you don't mind me asking but why is your ds having kidney removed? My dd had one removed last summer. Sorry to hijack thread a bit!

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Charleesunnysunsun · 18/04/2007 07:54

Morning all, again thanks for your posts they really do mean a lot to me.

Yes they do wash and sterilise all the toys often and they do have videos.

No i don't have a leap pad but thank you for the offer DO will love it!

I have email you all back and now you all have my address so if anyone else want's it then loads of people lhave it and i don't mind it being given to anyone who wants it so maybe somebody can do me a favour and be in charge of sorting that out!
It wwill be well worth it DS's favorite thing of all time is letters and parcels to open he loves post!

I will get dp to post updates when he can.
Thanks again.

Well we are all packed and ready to go, here goes!

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ellieandhattie · 18/04/2007 08:07

wishing you loads of love can someone who has the address email me with it so i can so and get a little something to post

fryalot · 18/04/2007 08:08

will be thinking of you and your ds.... good luck

tjacksonpfc · 18/04/2007 08:18

hi ive only just caught this thread so think im a bit late if someone could email me the address to send thiongs to then i will get something sent out tommorow my email addy is [email protected] many thanks

ellieandhattie · 18/04/2007 08:21

duh my email address would be handy wouldnt it [email protected]

deuxcheekymonkeys · 18/04/2007 09:32

can somebody please email the address also so I can send the leappad??? Rosealbie - please can you email me at [email protected] re DS kidney....I have never met another mum who has gone through this, so if you don't mind got a few questions to ask you.......

FoghornLeghorn · 18/04/2007 09:42

Aww Charlee I have missed you now. I am so sorry to see this, as soon as i saw the thread title I thought it would be you.

Your DS1 is so so brave, hopefully your stay in hospital will be as good as it possibly can be.

Thinking of you and DS1

saralou100 · 18/04/2007 09:44

i don't mind passing on the address

email me on my mn name @hotmail.com and i'll forwrd it on...

Heathcliffscathy · 18/04/2007 09:45

charlee, no advice just wanted to add my support...will be thinking of you and your LO.

x

saralou100 · 18/04/2007 09:57

ellieandhattie, cheekymonkey and tjackson... i've mailed it to you!

PeachyChocolateEClair · 18/04/2007 10:22

Can I have the addy too to post a parcel? I am sure I can think of something!

Should we start an MN appeal do ya think? Spil the kid rotten?

And deuxcheekymonketys can we do the same for your little one please?

Will e-mail her charlie suns e-mail from below, but obv may not get a reply

saralou100 · 18/04/2007 10:32

peachy, email me... mn name @hotmail.com

charlees hubby has been on, they've gone to the hospital and won't be checking their mail! they've asked one of us to pass it on instead!

saralou100 · 18/04/2007 10:35

sorry, forgot the

that sounded rather exclamational!!

todays made up word!!

PeachyChocolateEClair · 18/04/2007 12:54

E-mailed, thanks

saralou100 · 18/04/2007 17:29

peachy, i didn't get your email!

PeachyChocolateEClair · 18/04/2007 17:49

will retry

Califrau · 18/04/2007 17:56

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fostermum · 18/04/2007 20:43

any one needing an update or anything you can email me at [email protected] thanks all

fostermum · 18/04/2007 20:47

charlee and jack are off to brompton hospital tomorrow, any mumsnetters in the area i know she would just love a visit and a cheery hi,charlee is coping like a trooper but she could do with the support, thanks all luv her mum xxxxxxx

PeachyChocolateEClair · 18/04/2007 21:02

have e-mailed you fostermum as my PC doesnt seem to want to send messages to satahlou.