OT: Sick babies

Sep 18, 2003 16 Replies
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I know that I am new but I came looking for support and you all seem to be very much a support unit. So pardon the complaining.



Last week we got out of an 8 day hospital stay with my 4 yr old. Viral Pneumonia. (sp) Everything was fine, or so we thought, then my 8yr old daughter got croup (so we thought). So we just went to the doctor, and my



8yr old and my 1 yr old were both diagnosed with the viral Pneumonia. And they put me on pain killers to take care of the SEVERE cramps that I have been having. (I have NEVER had female problems before so this is new to me as well.)

So do things ever get better? I Have sick kids and am so doped up I do not know how to take care of them. (okay so that part is an exaggeration, but please, why?)


Im so sorry to hear about all the sick... It just seems to do that everytime.. one gets sick.. they all get sick.. and momma gets the worse end of it all... hang in there.. keep us updated on the everyone.. I wish them all a speedy recovery..

Oh what a nightmare! I am sorry you are having to go through this! It will get better, they will heal, you will catch up on rest and get better but it will tough in the meanwhile. Try to enlist friends and family to help you. Maybe they can cook a hot meal for your family or come by and watch the kids during the day so you can take a nap? Now is the time to ask! Good luck, take care- keep in mind it will be ok soon!!! You are in my prayers :)

Lori K

Yup, Sonji......that is what we do .. lift each other up... hang in there.... like Lori said..now is the time to accept or enlist help from those that can help. The kids will grow up fast, and some day these will be a blur in your mind. WE are all here for you.

Rest... sending prayers and hugs.. Neets

Sorry to hear about all your sickness. I hate it when I get sick, but I always hated it more when my babies were sick. Get plenty of rest. take it easy and don't worry about nothing but getting you and the kids well. Connie K

Sonja, So sorry about your troubles and tribulations. Just hang in there and don't be shy to ask for help from ANYONE. It's unbelievable what losing some sleep would do to you (Ask me about it. I'm posting this at 1 am ;) )

I hope things get better soon.

Angie

Poor babies and poor Sonja, I hope all are better very soon. I've had severe cramping since the onset of my cycles. Try heating pads as they sometimes work. everything will get better.

Teresa in MD

That ofd saying is true, Mothers take care of everyone when they are sick..so who takes care of Mom when she is sick? Other Mothers!!

Sabrina :-)

Oh my goodness this is so true. Even if you don't know anyone you could call for help, call your local church. They have people who would drop everything in an instant to help someone in this situation. And they would so not feel put out, they would be glad to do it.

Im not sure about the rash... Ive never heard of a rash with that.. I know they get a rash after the fevers and such with roseyella (sp).. my kids get that several times a year! Maybe surf the med websites... like webMD.. they seem to have all the answers the drs have.. worth a s*it!

I will try the webMD. I know that it is not Rosiolla(sp) as rosiolla is a form of strep and they don't have strep. Then again I never knew that pneumonia came in viral either.

Mindi........is this realy what you meant to say???? LOL S

sonja, i have a little boy in my 4 yr. old class that has a rash from a virus right now. they were told that once the rash broke out, the child was no longer contagious. it is only the time that they have a fever before the rash breaks out that they are contagious. however, as far as we know, this one never did have a fever. strange things happen, but from what i've been told about this little boy, you should be in the clear. i would definitely research it more to know for sure, though. good luck!! lori shay louisville

well ill 2nd that.. LOL i musta been thinkin it and WHAM.. typed it!

Glad everyone is on the mend.

Teresa in MD

Maureen in FL aka Smilingtooo :-) SMILE BE HAPPY :-)

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