Should I be worried?
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Topic: Should I be worried?
Posted By: Jay_R
Subject: Should I be worried?
Date Posted: 26 March 2007 at 12:06pm
| Joshua has been burning up since 4am this morning. Is very sad, crying a lot, had diahorrea, not interested much in food or drink. I'm at work right now, but will be finished at 1pm - is this a "get him to the doctor right now" scenario??? |
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 26 March 2007 at 12:08pm
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Get his temp checked if you can and if that is up then I would be inclinded to take him to the dr. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 26 March 2007 at 12:21pm
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Hey clare.
I have learnt that if you need to ask this question then you should take them to the doctors even if its just for piece of mind. I hope joshy feels better soon ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 26 March 2007 at 2:49pm
| I hope he is ok? I agree - if in doubt go to docs!!! |
Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 26 March 2007 at 3:15pm
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If his temp is 38.5 or over I'd be off to the doc's. Hope he's better really soon for you Clare! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 26 March 2007 at 3:18pm
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If his temp is 38.5 or more (Like Mel said) then yes...dont wait....go to docs now!!
It could be a bug but better to get him checked out! Let us know how he is doing? till then Big hugs to Josh and you! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 26 March 2007 at 6:13pm
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Hey Clare
so what did the doc say...i hope Joshy is okay ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 27 March 2007 at 10:03am
Well, it was all very dramatic actually. We got to the clinic and I told the receptionist we needed to see someone quickly - she took us into the nurse who did a quick onceover - temp of 38.9, rash on arms, chest and back, diahorrea..... I saw a look cross her face of terror, she dashed out of the room, within seconds she was back with a doctor who grabbed Joshua, stripped him off and.... he said he thinks it's just a virus, but the nurse initially thought meningitis  Whew! The rash was probably from his fever, but has gone now. He still has a high temp, but is generally happier so will keep an eye on him for the next 24 hours, and if it doesn't come down it will be back to the docs in the morning.
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 27 March 2007 at 10:06am
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Wow, that must have been scary Clare! There are some nasty viruses around. I'm glad he's looking happier and I hope he's all better ASAP ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and:
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 27 March 2007 at 10:07am
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Oh goodness.....glad it is nothing serious. Yah I can imagine what you were thinking after seeing her face!!
Give Josh a big hug from Zaara and I. Hope he gets better soon!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 27 March 2007 at 10:17am
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Hope he feels better really soon. Must have been really scary. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 27 March 2007 at 11:31am
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Oh you poor bugger, what a scare. I hope he is feeling better real soon. Take Care |
Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 27 March 2007 at 11:59am
Thanks everyone  Stink thing is, aside from my baby feeling yucky and sick, this Friday is our antenatal groups combined 1st Birthday Party and if he doesn't improve lots then we won't be able to go  I don't want to be responsible for the other babies getting sick.
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