Send the baby away if you can. If you can't, wash your hands and use hand sanitizer as much as possible. Keep a close eye on J and take him back in if at all you think he's worse from when you brought him in this morning. Do you have a nebulizer at home?
Post by SallySparrow on Sept 20, 2014 12:13:03 GMT -5
Lots of hugs! I agree with everyone else to try to get the baby out of the house if you can. It is scary, but you'll all be okay! I hope J recovers quickly.
Oh my goodness, you poor thing. Prayers coming at you and your little one. Try to stay calm (I know, it feels impossible) and hang in there. Is there anyone that can help with the baby right now?
Post by sporklemotion on Sept 20, 2014 12:59:11 GMT -5
Hugs to you and your family. Ditto others that if there's a way to keep the kids separate, I would do it-- even if it's not necessary, it will probably help your peace of mind to know that the preemie isn't getting exposed. I can't really talk you down because I know nothing about this, but will say that kids can be very resilient and hopefully this will pass soon. It sounds like he is being carefully monitored, so hopefully if things change, you and the doctors can respond quickly. I'll keep everything crossed for him.
Post by DarcyLongfellow on Sept 20, 2014 13:08:01 GMT -5
I'm so sorry -- that sounds terrifying.
Can you and your DH divide up who takes which kid? Keep them in separate areas of the house, and shower when you switch from older to younger so you don't carry germs?
Did you leave a message for your regular pediatrician? (It sounds like this all happened at urgent care?) I'd at least want to give ours a heads up.
Can you and your DH divide up who takes which kid? Keep them in separate areas of the house, and shower when you switch from older to younger so you don't carry germs?
This is what we did when DD had a fever when DS was six days old. I took care of DS and DH took care of DD. I change clothes of I was going fromDD to DS.
I hope he feels better soon. That sounds very scary.
I'm so sorry your little guy is so sick. It sounds like you've done a good job staying on top of things and he's being closely monitored. I hope he's feeling better soon.
I don't think you're overreacting, but try to remain as calm as possible. Your stress will not help the situation. Obviously it's much easier said than done, just do your best.
Hugs and hang in there. Enterovirus is going around here too and it's scary stuff. The good news is it does seem to get better. Can you take him back and ask what else they can do? Just for peace of mind? Someone else to check on him?