Monday, May 16, 2011

May 16th, 2011


Molly J. Orman
For all you moms with more stomach bug experience... at what point do you take a toddler in that's lethargic not keeping anything down? I KNOW it's a virus and not appendicitis or anything since her sis had it first but I'm worried that she's getting dehydrated since she keeps saying she's thirsty. It's only been about 5 hours so far.
16 May at 19:12 · Privacy: ·  · 
    • Lynnette Camp Which child? It all depends on age.
      16 May at 19:16 · 
    • Tonya Kingsley Ziese Call in first, they may tell you that as long as she is keeping down liquids w/o a fever, there isn't much you can do. Maybe those pedialite popsicles...
      16 May at 19:18 · 
    • Samantha Crawford Crane Asher had the stomach flu for almost 5 days and lost about 4 pounds (which is a lot for him). He didn't eat hardly anything and didn't drink much at all. Our pedi wasn't concerned, and actually said don't give him anything at all to drink or eat for the first 12 hours to give his stomach a rest. It's hard when they are little! I hope she feels better soon!!
      16 May at 19:20 · 
    • Angi Nicholas once she is keeping things down, you might want to try propel.. It has always been more gentle on Chad's tummy, tastes better too. ;)
      16 May at 19:25 · 
    • Jennifer Langridge Wojcik have you called your doctor? I usually call after a day if they are lethargic and keeping nothing down just to check and see what they recommend. Being lethargic is a not the best sign.
      16 May at 19:33 · 
    • Amanda 'Davidson' Himes Yes, call. If she isn't keeping anything down, she may need fluids. But if EVER in doubt, call.
      16 May at 19:55 · 
    • Carrie Hilson I wouldn't wait too long.
      16 May at 19:55 · 
    • Lynnette Camp I always call in, but have also been given lots of specific things to look for based on age and stuff.
      16 May at 20:16 · 
    • Amy Hatley Hardesty I'd just call or go in. That's what ins is for. Praying
      16 May at 20:16 · 
    • Gail Hedge Keefe I would call. Dehydration can come up on kids really quickly.
      16 May at 20:24 · 
    • Amanda 'Davidson' Himes This RN says call. :)
      16 May at 20:50 · 
    • Phil Orman Its Paige... so, 2 y/o. :)
      16 May at 21:11 · 
    • Phil Orman Thanks for the prayers, everybody... Kyra seems mostly better now... she was sick from around midnight sat night... she did just *ask* to go to bed though, so.... Paige has been vomiting this afternoon/evening... hoping its just a 24hour thing (less would be nice) .. Paige is asleep on the couch, and has been since about 7:30..
      16 May at 21:14 · 
    • Gail Hedge Keefe Poor thing!
      16 May at 21:16 · 
    • Phil Orman and.. No fevers for anybody.
      16 May at 21:21 · 
    • Molly J. Orman I've called twice, one line said go in, the other said wait... K is sick again tonight though so I'll be taking them both to the pediatrician in the morning.Thanks everybody! Just praying the little one doesn't get it.
      17 May at 00:32 · 
    • Gail Hedge Keefe Hope everybody checks out okay! I'm glad you're going in.
      17 May at 05:41 · 
    • Lisa Norris Emerson Is she peeing? If they stop urinating they are dehydrated. My Dr. always asks about that...I think it's hard to tell how much fluid actually stay in when they are so cik. Prayers for her to get better and for the reat of you to steer clear of it:)
      17 May at 11:34 · 
    • Melissa Zielinski Zollner Can you give her some expressed milk in a tablespoon? That will help her be as hydrated as possible... thank goodness for booby magic at times like this! :( so sad for you all...
      17 May at 22:02 · 
    • Molly J. Orman You know, I have been keeping her from nursing since I'm trying REALLY hard to avoid any chance of baby getting the germs if we can help it but I never thought to give her expressed milk! So far they're doing a little better with keeping fluids down as of this evening but we'll see how tonight goes.
      17 May at 22:26 · 

Molly J. Orman
This made me feel better about dealing with a very crabby, sick 2 year old today. :)

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