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DD not well

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Daisypops · 30/04/2007 22:41

My dd has had a croaky throat since saturday, I took her to the doctors today who said she hasn't got a sore throat or an ear infection but her temperature is up a little bit. My mum called tonight and dd cried when my mum so much as looked at her and if she held her she cried harder. She usually loves my mum and doesn't have a problem. Shes just really clingy. Is this because she feels unwell or is it a phase they all go through at some point? DD is 4 months old. My poor mum said she wouldn't sleep tonight because dd rejected her-LOL!

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MamaG · 30/04/2007 22:43

It does sound as if she's feeling a little under the weather. Give her lots of cuddles and keep an eye on her.

(fond lol at your mum)

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PavlovtheCat · 30/04/2007 22:48

She sounds like she might have a cold. It is very common for a baby at this age to get bugs, esp at this time of year.

I agree, give her lots of fuss, cuddles, and if she has a fever, then infant calpol can be used as she is over 3 months old. Use a syringe if you have one as its easier to administer.

My Dd got a cold at about 5 months old and lost her 'voice' she sounded quite hoarse and I felt very sorry for her, but she got over it pretty quickly.

If you are bottle feeding, offer a little water if you think she might be dehydrated, if breastfed, let her feed when she wants to. Just check her nappies from time to time make sure she is weeing/pooing ok.

If you feel at all worried at any point, you can call a Dr for advice, or NHS direct. They are great and will re-assure you/offer medical advice. They dont mind overanxious mummies!

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PavlovtheCat · 30/04/2007 22:50

If she is otherwise well, maybe she is teething?

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Daisypops · 30/04/2007 22:54

Thanks for your advice. I am bottle feeding but I have been giving her water inbetween feeds as her voice is hoarse. I've taken her temp tonight and it isn't up. Shes quite happy through the day but when it gets to tea time she get a bit whiney (sp?) She is feeding ok and is weeing and pooing ok. They said I just need to make sure she doesn't start going floppy and not been as bright as she is. It was the clingyness I was concerned about, I don't want her to be really attached to me all the time as much as its lovely she needs to learn to settle with other people, especially my mum as shes having her when I go back to work!

Kerrymum, I'm on maternity leave at the moment. Why do you ask if I work nights?

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Daisypops · 30/04/2007 22:55

Ahh pavlov, didn't think of that. Do they get dry throats when they are teething?

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PavlovtheCat · 30/04/2007 23:05

I dont know about the dry throats? But certainly can make an otherwise happy and content little baby a bit fussy. DD was in a lot of pain during full teething, for about 8 weeks, but prior to this she was a little fussy. Her cold also made her fussy, once she had got over initial fever, she had hoarse voice but temp ok and behavour fine. If it does not stop, but still fine, might be teething, but keep an eye, you know your LO.

She is so young still, a little clingy is ok, whether due to a cold, teething, or just wanting mummy. I think give her lots of fusses whenever she wants them, it will help to make her secure and mean that when it comes time to have her looked after by your mum, she will be close to you and secure with you and be ok with being away from you.

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Daisypops · 30/04/2007 23:15

Thanks pavlov. Maybe this is the calm before the storm and her teeth are rumbling.

I'm just giving her lots of attention and cuddles so hopefully she will be better soon.

Thanks again, what you said made lots of sense. x

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Daisypops · 04/05/2007 22:08

Hi Kerrymum, dd's croaky throat has gone and she no longer has a temp (it was only very slightly up) The thing is shes still very sensitive. If anyone talks to her shes ok for a few seconds then cries. My mum is really upset by it and my friend came to see us tonight and dd cried everytime she looked at her. Its driving me round the bend. Its not 'just' a cry, she has a reall paddy with loads of tears and only calms down when I walk her round. She has never been like this before. I'm wondering if with her feeling unwell last week she just wants her mum, but I thought she was doing better? Any ideas?

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thelittleElf · 04/05/2007 22:27

Oh bless her. She's obviously still feeling a bit delicate. Plenty of cuddles and re-assurance should do the trick, don't worry about making a rod for your own back! At the end of the day, when your feeling ill we all want our mums....well in know i do anyway . As for your mum feeling upset, just keep telling her it's because she's not been well, and she really does love her nan/gran etc.
I hope she gets back on track soon xx

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Daisypops · 04/05/2007 22:56

Thanks little elf. DD is really happy when its just me and her, anyone else about and shes having none of it! I rang my mum tonight to tell her that dd was the same with my friend so not to worry. My poor mum she said she's heartbroken and woke up in the night and couldn't get back to sleep for worrying

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