Right, plodding along on this library screen (call me the IT Calamity Jane, as Google Chrome froze once) I am sorry to see a lot of suffering.
Bitzy I think, will be having her ketones checked as the dr at emergency couldn't be bothered, which is not good. I do hope the digestive biscuits helped with the ketones a bit, but as you have been able to keep down so little liquid, you must be dismally dehydrated. It is awful that you were made to feel inferior because you are to ill to manage personal grooming - but which of us who is very ill does? I assume that they couldn't admit you due to the bed shortage,but after all, they can give fluids in the waiting room in emergency,and often do. I hope you get some more effective meds soon. Sorry poor LO is ill, too.
Belated Happy Birthday to Here. Sorry you couldn't endure cake. Here's a cyber slice anyway 
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Mustang Great advice, as ever. Thank goodness you are around.
Peachesandcream That's the right approach! Efficient, too, about reminding about deadlines.
Anitidae I so agree about full sugar coke (I found flat best). Ice lollies and the juice of tinned fruit, elderflower water and ice cubes and various other unhealthy fizzy drinks can be really good, too
DeadDoorPost So sorry to hear baby has been ill - that's so unlucky, as generally they are protected from colds by your antibodies for the first few months. Poor both of you, and burst eardrums - that is awful!
As the others say,if the stress is too much, to ask to see a counsellor.
OrangeCloud Congratulations on getting Ondansetron. I don't wish to be a pessimist, but constipation is inevitable, so do get in some laxatives, too. Some swear by the suppositories from Boots, but you have to get someone not pregnant to get them,though they use them in hospitals. I don't know if Lactulose is prescription only.
justtheone Good advice, too.
Natsku I was wondering if baby had arrived in my enforced absence. As you have a cold, best s/he hasn't. Much sympathy about your brother. Mine is autistic spectrum and got into trouble over tax once, and it was very worrying. Hopefully the authorities will see sense.
Apologies to anyone rudely ignored. I hope Magic Mario can fix my pc soon. I should be on again tomorrow morning, as the library is open until 12. It's great the way everyone is so lovely and helpful on this thread.