May 2013 Babies

[MightyMom]

My son is so ill with the flu. I am getting really worried (of course google doesnt help much). He screams in pain if I touch him too hard and is now refusing liquids. He hasn't eaten much of anything in 5 days (aside from a couple bites of fruit and some sips of soup). He's listless and only urinated once today. Doctor said to bring him back on Thursday if symptoms don't get better. I am so worried that my little man is dehydrated. I don't know what to do and feel like crying bc I feel so helpless. I've never seen any of my children this ill and it scares the hell out of me

As a healthcare provider my advice is to take him to the ER. The red flag for me is that he is too irritable to be held. That's an important symptom.

 

[MightyMom]

Oh, just read your update. I hope they were able to establish a line to give him fluids and maybe some anti-viral. Keep us updated!

 

[manuiti]

Oh Mizz, so sorry you failed. At least you know what to do and what to eat I guess. Hang in there chick!

Glad you've gone to the ER Court. Hope they're getting some fluids into your little man and that he starts to feel a bit better soon.

Afm - baby's cot bed arrived last night. Again, the box has joined all the others until hubby gets home.

 

[EMTAmanda]

My back is in horrid pain tonight :-/ I bleached the kitchen floors, washed the curtains and shower curtain getting everything ready to move and now I am just plain exhausted I think I over did it for sure

 

[Courtney917]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and advice. We are home, little man's fever reached 104 at hospital but luckily they brought it down. He was given some fluids and seems much better. Still not eating but is drinking better and is urinating....thank god. The flu is no joke, it has made my poor little guy so weak. Its sad to see him like this. Again thank you for all your advice and thoughts

 

[MizzPodd]

Courtney I'm so happy he is doing better he is still in my thoughts

AFM- just got out of hospital and diagnosed with preterm contractions. They were so many but I didn't get any meds. Have to do ffn on Friday night and will get steroids if it comes back positive. Baby is measuring at 30 weeks and is 3 lbs and something ounces. So I'm happy baby is ahead just in case... They check everything down there and stitch was still good, but still have to get ffn. Have to go back if contractions start up real bd again. Was gonna be transferred i started dilating or if pre eclampsia blood tests came back worse than now but I think it was okay since they discharge me. So happy to be home and not transferred off yet!!

 

[ILuvBabies200]

So scary Mizz! Hope that test is negative! Mine was positive 3 weeks ago. Still hanging in there. (((HUGS)))

Amanda-My pain always goes straight to my back.

 

[ILuvBabies200]

Hugs Courtney!!!! They did nothing for my DS with the flu. I was pissed

Mizz-Crap! I've been on the dumb diet and insulin for 3 months now. I'm so over it! I just cannot wait to have my pop back! LOL Good luck hon! It definitely seems to pile on....

 

[Tournesol]

Thinking of you Mizz and Court, hang in there both of you, everything will be better soon xxx

 

[MizzPodd]

Thank you Tour we'll all get through the madness!

Kelly OMG tell me about it!! I hope it's negative too, but on the plus side baby is measuring at 30 weeks and is al little over 3 lbs but of course I want the baby to stay inside longer. I started the fun pricking of the fingers officially last night. Surprisingly it was a good number. I was very shocked!! So I'm going to stay on this diet for a week and take my sugars to see how levels are and hopefully I won't need the insulin this time!! Did your docs tell you that they are inducing you at 38/39 weeks yet? I think mine is at 38 weeks so its really 10 more weeks until delivery!!!

 

[Courtney917]

I'm so happy ur little one is measuring ahead Mizz! That's a very positive thing. I'm hoping no contractions for at least a couple of more weeks.

Thanks again ladies for keeping my little guy in your thoughts....it means a lot. They tried to pull the 'well there's nothing we can do for.him" crap at ER yesterday and I lost it. I was like "listen I'm almos 8 months pregnant. I'm not going to leave here to come back again when he's even more dehydrated or something worse happens." They then went to work lol. I hate how some of.these drs act! !!

 

[manuiti]

Well done Court! You're your little man's best advocate. Hope he's all better soon.

Oh Mizz, so happy your baby's measuring ahead. Sounds like a good thing that they discharged you. Fingers crossed baby can stay put just that little bit longer. One day at a time hun.

Amanda - yeah, I've had a few days were I've over done it and yep, always the back that suffers. Take it easy chick.

 

[Tournesol]

30 weeks!! Wow time is flying by now. Just wish I could get this little foot to remove itself from my ribs!

Mizz, I'm so glad you're measuring ahead and Court, I hope your son is feeling a bit better?

 

[MizzPodd]

Court thanks!! I will feel so much more confident when I take the ffn tomorrow and get results. I'll definitely update tomorrow! You go mama! I can't stand ER because they treat you like a number I'm so glad you didn't let them send your little man away I hope he makes a quick recovery!

Tour lol awwww the foot is still there?!!!

 

[Courtney917]

Thanks Mizz!! Keeping my fingers crossed that FFN comes back ok. This is a dumb question but what is FFN? I am assuming something that has to do with preterm labor?

I have to STOP googling bc I am freaking myself out over this flu lol. I am driving my husband nuts as I have been checking on my little man constantly when hes sleeping. I can't wait til it is over. Poor baby started crying today and told me that he "wishes he was all better." Broke my heart :/. Plus I feel bad for my older son bc he's being neglected attention wise bc everything is being directed to his brother. Ugh, a mother's guilt never stops lol.

 

[MizzPodd]

Court it's not a stupid question! It is a test that let's you know if you will be going into labor within the next two weeks. If it is positive then the docs may give you steroid shots to develop babies lungs faster. If its negative then it means you aren't likely to deliver within the next two weeks. The ffn isn't 100% accurate tho but it's still good to test just incase. Kelly took one a few weeks ago and it was positive but she's still thankfully preggos! Mine was negative but I'm having preterm symptoms so they r re doing it. Plus I think the lady that did mine didn't know what she was doing.

I can't imagine how to juggle to kids when one is sick but I know I will have to learn right. I'm sure your biggest boy understands his little bro needs some extra caring for googling is awful!! I had to stop years ago because I freaked myself out every time! Lol hubby needs to monitor what you search for! Lol

 

[Courtney917]

Thanks for the explanation. Thank goodness Kelly is still pregnant...I remember her post about the contractions. I hope yours is negative. All these issues that arise with us will make us appreciate our little ones and hold them a little tighter when they do make thier grand entrances .

Yes, my older guy understands, I just feel so bad for him bc he keeps missing events bc I don't want to drag his sick brother out :/. It is def difficult to juggle the two but I've learned to manage...cant imagine what three will be like

 

[MizzPodd]

Yes I will be so grateful once I'm holding this beautiful baby in my arms finally

I really do hope that your son gets better soon I can't wait to have to juggle two little ones Hee hee

 

[cgav1424]

Courtney, I'm so sorry for your little guy. It's heartbreaking when they're so sick. I'm so glad they were able to get some fluids in him at the ER. My DS had a fever of 105.1 once and my dad (who was a pediatrician) just told me to alternate Motrin and Tylenol every 4-6 hours. Luckily, he was able to keep fluids down so I never had to bring him to the ER. Your boy will be in my thoughts and recovery for a speedy recovery. Popsicles and ice cream and Gatorade. We let our kids have whatever they want when they're sick.

Kelly and Mizz - I'm glad your contractions seem to be under control. Roll on 32 weeks!

Afm,
I have my 3 hour glucose test tomorrow morning. Oh joy. Then my next growth scan is next Wednesday. Hope this LO has been busy growing or I'll be joining the risk for preterm labor club. I've been doing the bed rest thing, but have had to cheat a couple of times. There's just no way that I could ever be on complete bed rest with two older kids to take care of even with all the help I've been getting from DH and my mom. Hope everyone is having a good week! xoxo

 

[Courtney917]

Thanks Cgav. Yes He actually ate frosted flakes for dinner. He's getting an appetite so I'm soooooo happy!!! Yes I've been alternating Tylenol and Advil and its been working. He had a fever today but its manageable. Hoping he's totally fever free tmrw!!!