help, sick son!

[curly wurly]

Oh no, my 2 and a half year oldson has just woke from his nap and v* everywhere. My husband is out fishing so I had to deal with it all.


My son was fine before his nap apart from a little messy number 2 which is not unusual for my son. Anyway he woke up crying so I went to him and realised he had v* everywhere. I have never seen so much.


I actually coped better than I thought I would but I am in a real state now in case it happens again. I can not stop shaking. I am so scared the rest of my family will get it too. I managed to take him upstairs and bath him and I have disinfected everywhere now.


My son does not seem too bad now but I am so scared it is a sv. It is over a year since my son last v* as he is not a sickly child. I hope it is over now. Help!!

[curly wurly]

Oh no, hes just v* again. It must be a sv. He was so distressed about it so I am trying so hard to be strong but I am a wreck now. I am in tears and shaking so much. I wish it was bed time for the children as at least then I could keep my daughter away from my son. She keeps trying to mummy him and I keep telling her to keep away a little bit. I have had to really force myself to comfort my son. I hate this !!!

[shiva]

I'm really sorry you are having to go through this, but on the positive side it really sounds like you are handling things well.


I think that vomiting at that age is really hard to deal with because they get so upset by it, too. I hope he does not continue to get sick and that no one else gets sick. I am sure you will take proper measures to try to avoid that.


Look on the bright side, every time we face this fear, we are that much closer to conquering it.


Keep us posted.

[krismerc]

I am so sorry you have to be going through this alone! Is there anyway to call your husband and have him come home? How old is your son? Have you changed him yet and taken a look at the poop? That's what sucks ... it is so hard to comfort someone having a panic attack over the internet....TRY and relax for their sake so that they don't end up with this phobia also.


Keep in Touch


Kristen

[curly wurly]

I have just rung my husband and begged him to come home but he says he can't yet as they are having a good catch. My son has not v* again yet but is very pale and quiet. He is watching television in his buggy at the moment surrounded by towels. I hope it doesn't happen again.

[krismerc]

DAMN HUSBANDS!![img]smileys/smilies_12.gif[/img]

[donna1216]

Oh no, I am so so so sorry you are going through this!!! I really hope he is okay!! You are coping well, I know it is hard!! My daughter ved Friday night twice and then was fine, so hopefully you will have the same luck!!! Let us know how you are !!!

[kate1966]

[img]smileys/smilies_06.gif[/img]I am so sorry for you dear....i hope that things get better soon for your son...and that he does not get sick anymore. Just make sure your keep your hands clean and don't touch your face....but also remember that he is your little baby, and he needs you now...i have to force myself to remember that when my boys get sick...all though they are older now, i still always try to keep that in the back of my mind. I try to feel what they must be feeling, and try to comfort them as best as i can. You are a good mom, and you will do what you need to for them......best of luck to you .

[curly wurly]

Thank you everyone. So far no more v*. He still looks pale but it is hard to tell as he has very fair hair and pale skin anyway. He keeps crying so I think his tummy aches a little bit. I feel like such a bad mum as I cannot comfort him as much as I want to. I am giving him cuddles but only little ones. I am shaking so much and I do not want him to know how upset I am. I feel terrible as however bad I feel I know my son is feeling much worse. I want my husband to come home.

[stella9]

Does he have a fever? How about his bowels? Any D**? Is he tugging on his ears? My son did that at 2 and two days later tugged at his ears. He had a horrible ear infection with an almost perforated ear drum.


I am not suggesting it is not a SV, but it could be other things. Two year olds are not great communicators yet, so we have to do a lot of detective work when they are sick.


Stella

[curly wurly]

I spoke too soon. More v*. Not very much this time but enough for a complete change of clothes. He was so upset this time and I managed to give him a really big hug. He needed it. Now I am shaking so much and in tears but I am not going to let my children see how upset I am. My daughter is being brilliant but I wish she would play in a different room to my son. She insists on "looking after him". I should be glad at least she does not have emetophobia as I once thought she had. I wish this was over and that my husband would get home .


I am also worrying about my poor mum. She is having chemotherapy at the moment and we visited her yesterday. I hope we have not given her anything. My mum is normally the one who helps me in these situations but she can't any more. I hope my son is alright now.

[curly wurly]

My son has a very mild fever but is not tugging his ears. I think it probably is a sv but I have no idea where he caught it from. When we were shopping on Tuesday a young girl v* all over the floor so maybe he caught it from her.

[curly wurly]

More v*. My husband has just arrived home thank goodness.

[stella9]

Poor baby. It does sound like a sv. Thank goodness, your hubby is home. Please let us know how things progress. My heart is out to you.


Stella

[donna1216]

Oh no, it does sound like a sv, at least your hubby is at home now. Be proud for taking care of him by yourself!! Great job!!!! I know, it's hard keeping the siblings away from the sick one!!! Maybe take your daughter out for somefresh air or something since your husband is home! I hope all is well soon!!!Edited by: donna1216

[madisonsmom]

Poor little guy!


Just hang in there. Dont give him anything to eat. Just let his tummy rest and give him VERY small sips of clear liquids...Pedialyte is good.


The most important thing is letting his belly REST to avoid any more v*!

[stella9]

Madisonsmom is right. Little sips of water or pedialyte is a good bet.


Last year my pediatrician told me that he had a patient with a sv, whose mother gavehim pizza after he had stopped V** for two hours. Poor thing got sick. How unlucky to have that mom.


We are cheering you on!!!


Stella

[kate1966]

Hang in there....do you have any anxiety meds to take? Just a thouht...i always have to. Hope he gets over this quickly and no one else gets it.....stay strong...you can get through this....thank goodness your husband is home now and you can maybe get outside for a bit of fresh air. Good luck and keep us posted.

[rileyl]

Ditto to all the advice given. I have been through what you are going through many times and really feel for you. Since your husband is home to help, take the opportunity to give yourself a break and realx a little (if you can).

[trix vix]

How is he now? Are you ok? It sounds like you, and your son are going through a really bad time.





Where abouts in the UK are you?

[curly wurly]

Well my son has just gone to bed. He has v* a total of 10 times now but none for the past hour. I was brave and gave him a nice bath which he seemed to enjoy. He actually asked for milk at bedtime so he must feel a little bit better(I hope!), but I did not give him any of course. He is just having little sips of water. I have scrubbed and bleached everywhere so hopefully that will help. I am airing the house now nearly every window is open.I still feel very anxious and panicy but I think I have coped better than the last time it happened with my daughter in October. I still wish I could cuddle them more when they are ill but I have managed more cuddles than usual.

[kate1966]

Good job!!! I am so sorry this happened to your little boy...and to you. but you handled yourself just fine....in that situation...it's hard to be strong...but you did it and now your husband is there to help you out....Wow. 10 times...that is alot....i hope the poor little fellow has not lost too much fluids there....do you have something like pedialyte to give him to drink? I will pray that he stays ok now and that he is not sick anymore. Let us know......good luck

[trix vix]

I would be so proud of myself if i was you right now!


But it sounds like it was over fairly quickly for it to be this WVV - they say that lasts for 24 hours or so

[jennyleigh1975]

I am just now seeing this. I am so sorry you guys are having to go through this. I hope that the v'ing is over. I think you handled things great!!!! Keep us posted.

[californiagirl]

Poor little guy, I hope he feels better soon!!!


And Mom, you are doing a wonderful job[img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]

[stella9]

You are doing the best - for him, your daughter and yourself. I am very very proud of you. Pat yourself on the back and have a nice hot cup of tea. You deserve it.


Stella

[fifi]

Well done. U have been very brave. I hope your son soon gets better. Let us know how he is.


God Bless and Big Hugs.


Fifi


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[curly wurly]

Thank you everyone. Your words of support have really helped.


My son has slept solid since I put him to bed at 7oclock 3 and a half hours ago. I hope the v* has finished now. My husband had d* just once but I am hoping it is where he has been on his fishing boat all day. He sometimes gets d* afterwards so I hope he will be fine. He says he is fine. He has not even had contact with my son as he thought it was better he did not get too close to him. Also my son is such a mummy's boy and only wanted me.


I think I have coped a little bit better than usual but I still can not sleep tonight worrying about my son and about my daughter and husband catching it. It always happens when you least expect it. My son had a lovely morning playing with my friends older son, ate a good lunch and was laughing when I put him down for his nap. I had no idea he was getting ill. I wish the next few days were over. I hate this waiting and I am really struggling to get the images of my ill son from my mind. Why can't I just forget about now it has happened? I am pleased that I was able to cuddle and comfort my son. He even sat on my knee for his bedtime story.

[princessmel]

I'm sorry u had to go through that, but u were very brave and survived. I'm glad he's feeling better or at least not vomiting anymore. How is he now? How is your family?

[donna1216]

I am so sorry, too. Well done taking care of him, and we will be here for you through these next few days!!