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Tiny DS in hospital with bronchiolitis - hand hold

411 replies

Floopyandtired · 09/09/2021 01:47

DS 14weeks has had a bit of a cold the last few days but this morning really deteriorated. I took him to the GP who said it was just a cold and sent me away. Throughout the day he got worse, fighting for breath, not feeding at all etc so I insisted the GP see him again this afternoon. One look at him and we were sent straight to hospital. DS is now on oxygen with a feeding tube and I’m in bits seeing my tiny baby so helpless. I’m trying to pump but I’m so exhausted and hungry I’m not getting much. DP not allowed to stay due to bloody fucking Covid even though we’re in a side room. Not sure why I’m posting other than to just get it out there.

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HerculesMulligan · 09/09/2021 16:06

Sending you and Henry lots of love, OP. x

piglet81 · 09/09/2021 16:07

(((Henry))) sending love and light your way

Yaya26 · 09/09/2021 16:14

Thinking of your little Henry. Come on wee man. Xx

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Clymene · 09/09/2021 16:18

Come on Henry!

I am thinking of you both. My baby was also hospitalised with bronchiolitis and I came back from the kitchen one day when they were doing the rounds and I overheard the consultant say 'I don't like the look of this little chap'. But my baby rallied and is now a hulking great teenager.

Very much hope that Henry turns a corner like my boy did. It's the hardest thing in the world.

Xx

Bancha · 09/09/2021 16:18

This is heartbreaking, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. He sounds like a fighter. Thinking of you and Henry, and wishing the best for you both Flowers

Zippy1510 · 09/09/2021 16:21

Thinking of baby Henry and yourself Flowers

MollysMummy2010 · 09/09/2021 16:24

Op I had this as a baby and my mum went pale when she talked about it til the day she died so I really feel for you - I am 49 in a few months and robustly healthy and I am sure treatment is even better newly 50 years later. Prayers for Henry and handhold for you x

squee123 · 09/09/2021 16:25

Thinking of you and your beautiful Henry.

Have they given you a hospital grade pump to use? If not definitely ask. Other things you could try are massaging your breasts before you pump. Sniffing him or clothes he's been wearing and looking at him or pictures of him as you pump. Also try to visualise him feeding. Make sure you eat and drink as much as you can and look after yourself too. Henry needs his mummy to be fighting fit so it's OK to take time to look after yourself too xx

user1493494961 · 09/09/2021 16:26

Sending love and prayers to you and baby Henry xx

Heartofglass12345 · 09/09/2021 16:26

Thinking of you and your partner and hoping that little Henry is getting stronger Thanks

BigPyjamas · 09/09/2021 16:27

Saying a little prayer for Henry now Thanks

oscarandelliesdad · 09/09/2021 16:27

Poor you and poor little Henry. Almost exactly the same thing happened to my dd when she was eight weeks old. We spent 14 days in HDU and it was hands down the worst experience of my life. But the staff were wonderful and she is sitting next to me now at 11 years old, light of my life and right as rain. Thinking of you both, I hope Henry turns a corner soon. Flowers
Do try and remember to eat and rest and keep your fluids up, especially if you are pumping. Ellie (my dd) was fully intubated for almost the whole time but pumping kept my supply up and she went right back to the breast for another two years.

hedgehogger1 · 09/09/2021 16:29

They go downhill fast but they also bounce back fast too. My sons been hospitalised twice on oxygen with pneumonia he was back to normal in days. When I had the same it took 6 months

hedgehogger1 · 09/09/2021 16:31

Oh missed the third post sorry. Hadn't fully loaded. Hope he's better and home soon

Tilltheend99 · 09/09/2021 16:32

That’s really awful. Could you tell them you need husbands support for mental health reasons and get him to do a pcr test when he arrives? When I had DD 11 weeks ago DH was allowed during visiting hours as long as he did pcr each day. One of the days no one had time to give it to him but just let him in anyway. Suppose they do it differently at different NHS trusts though. Hope your baby makes a quick recovery Flowers

DreamingOfTheSouthOfFrance · 09/09/2021 16:35

Praying for a speedy recovery for Henry and strength for you and Henry's daddy. Xx

Realyorkshiretea · 09/09/2021 16:37

Op, what a gut wrenching nightmare. I am religious and am praying very hard for your little boy. He is in the best of hands, surrounded by professionals and hopefully in a few weeks this will all feel like a distant bad dream. X

ifigoup · 09/09/2021 16:41

Sending much courage and strength to you and to Henry, and holding you in the light.

Blackopal · 09/09/2021 16:51

Holding Henry in my thoughts, sending strength to you.

Sirzy · 09/09/2021 16:54

Hope he makes a speedy recovery. Ds has a very scary 12 days at a similar age on Cpap so I get how scared you are.

Look after yourself

gunnersgold · 09/09/2021 16:55

Hope Henry is ok

LaMadrilena · 09/09/2021 16:57

Hugging my 14-w-old tight and thinking of Henry. Hope he's on the mend. X

HelenaJustina · 09/09/2021 16:59

Extremely similar experience with 12 week old DC, including being sent away by GP. They are now nearly 14years and very healthy. Pumping was a nightmare but try and keep going, some great tips from previous posters. DC ended up back on the breast until 13 months. Stay strong little Henry and Mummy.

ReggaetonLente · 09/09/2021 17:04

Praying, praying, praying x

DeepaBeesKit · 09/09/2021 17:04

Massive handhold.

This was me 2 years ago. My DC spent some time on a ventilator with it and it was scary but bronchiolitis is actually quite common in babies and the doctors know exactly what to do. It was a crap 2 weeks for us but she's completely fine now and I hardly remember how rubbish it was.

Look after yourself, its brilliant you are trying to pump but the most important thing is baby gets fed, don't let it all stress you out more.