She’s just not ’right’
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Topic: She’s just not ’right’
Posted By: Maya
Subject: She’s just not ’right’
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 7:15pm
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My poor wee Sienna just isn't herself, She's had a nasty cough for three weeks now and while it's not getting any worse, it's not getting any better either. Last week she had a high temp then two days later broke out in a viral rash, today she threw up all over the place, enough to soak thru three layers of clothes. And she's grouchy and waking during the night and screaming for one hour + so I am exhausted.
She's seen the GP once, the after hours doc twice, had a catheter urine done at Starship to rule out the kidney being an issue and had the ambulance out once to check her breathing. As I said, she's not getting any worse, and she's certainly not drastically ill enough to warrant another trip to the after hours doc but I have this niggling feeling that there's something not right and it's making me uneasy. I don't *think* I'm being overanxious, as Willie and Kellz both agreed that she isn't 100% but the question is what do I do? ETA: I also have this nagging worry that both of the gremlins aren't gaining weight like they should be, they seem to have thinned down a lot and gotten longer, they're still only eating the equivalent of 1/2 can each at most meals and their formula intake barely hits 450ml a day  -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 7:20pm
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Yeah Sienna did seem a lot quieter today....can you get a second opinion from the doctor, or see a different doctor? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 7:21pm
I say take Sienna to the Drs and get her checked out again. Maybe talk to plunket about your concerns eregarding weight gain etc or the Drs.
 Emma Hope Sienna gets back to her normal self soon.------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 7:23pm
| Well, you're her mum and no-one knows your girls like you do, so if something doesn't feel right then you shouldn't feel bad for wanting to be sure. |
Posted By: Anna
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 7:33pm
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Emma, never ignore the niggly feeling! I am one hundred percent supportive of 'the feeling' that tells you that things aren't right. Hope poor Sienna is feeling better soon...
PS re the weight, gremlins must be due a plunket visit soon, surely they could tell you? ------------- Anna http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 8:40pm
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They saw Plunket at 8 mths, I have to double check but I think their next visit isn't till 10 mths. I do know we get extra ones with them being twins.
I think I'll take her to the GP on Monday and just get her checked over again, and they have a baby scales there so can weigh them both too. It's hard to explain, just my Mummy instinct I guess, but somethings not right. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: katie1
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 8:45pm
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Definitely get her checked again on Monday and if you really don't think she is good over the weekend you can always go back to the after hours place again.
Hope she feels better soon. Poor wee Sienna and poor Mummy. |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 8:50pm
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at our plunket you can go and weigh your baby any time. Will give you an idea whether they have put on weigh or not.
BTW - I did think from the photos of your latest trip that the gremlins had lost some of their baby chubbyness... just didn't say it incase it sounded rude... Trust yourself, as their mother you know best. Also I am a great believer in trusting your gut instinct.. go with it. ------------- Ann 
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 9:52pm
oh emma! as the other ladies have said..always trust that inner voice, your gut will tell you if things are right with your children
i'd take her to the dr again or maybe a different one for a 'fresh opinion' IFYWIM hope sienna is back to her old self soon!  ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 10:38pm
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Hi Emma I was going to suggest Monday too, looks like you're a step ahead of me! As for the weight, it is supposed to drop off a little bit around their age, especially if they are starting to move around. Get them measured and weighed and check whether they are holding proportion on their charts. ------------- |
Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 11:56pm
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Like everyone else has said - trust that little voice. I think we women have that voice for a special reason.
Hope that Sienna comes right though and that you get some answers or at least some peace of mind soon. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 8:14am
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yeah like whats been said, go with your instinct, if you feel somethigns not right then get it checked out to be sure.
hope your wee ones back to normal soon, its not nice when they get sick. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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http://tweetytweety85.bebo.com - bebo |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 8:51am
go the mummy instinct hope the gremlin is feeling better soon ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 9:19am
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they are getting a lot more active and i think they look healthy at moment but have suddenly got taller and thinned down....
but dont ignore that nagging feeling...why dont you just romp up to a plunket without an appt and play the paranoid mummy and see if someone will give you some ideas??? if not go see the doc? are they stilll seeing a paed??? make an appt - think you still have your sthn cross so use it! HUGS!!! |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 9:25am
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I hope you find out whats wrong with Sienna soon.
She definatly didnt seem right, poor thing. |
Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 2:21pm
aawww poor little angel i couldnt tell the difference between the gremlins when you came to visit the other day  but i think you know best as their mummy so definately push for more answers!
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Posted By: hailstones
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 4:25pm
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I agree with everyone else as well - go with your instinct! Hope you get some answers, and wee Sienna is feeling better ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 7:26pm
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Ugh, let it be said I saw this one coming! She has a tummy bug, a nasty one. 6 dirty nappies today, all completely liquid and her poor wee but is absolutely red raw. My big worry now is that she's not taking any formula, and won't drink the water or the pedialyte, so have my fingers crossed I can get some into her overnight so she doesn't get dehydrated. Hard to know if it is the same virus she's had lingering for weeks or a new one, but Maya and Mercedes are both fine and given that the gremlins share spoons, cups, toys etc. I'd think if it was a gastro bug they'd both have it. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 7:29pm
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Oh Poor Sienna hope she gets better soon good luck with the fluids to both of you. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: LockieandLiam
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 8:28pm
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Poor Sienna poor mummy. Hope she gets better soon. Big hugs to you all. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 8:32pm
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awww poor wee gremlin hope you can get her to drink over night ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 9:17pm
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Well hopefully sloppy nappies (yuk) mean the beginning of the end.... diahhorea and rashes almost make me cry though ------------- |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 22 July 2007 at 3:39pm
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How is she today Emma? They look like they've grown a heap in length so perhaps they'll chub out again soon? They are 6 weeks older than Elle but I think they are bigger than her. From an outside POV they definately look like they are growing and thriving. Poor wee Sienna though :( She was well enough to steal Elle's sandwiches yesterday and was chatting away beautifully so those are both good signs. Hope she is better today. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 22 July 2007 at 8:09pm
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Poor Sienna, I hope she is feeling better today and not too many sloppy nappies. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 22 July 2007 at 9:01pm
| how is she today??? poor bubba.... |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 22 July 2007 at 9:16pm
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Aw Emma I hope she is feeling better today!?!
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 22 July 2007 at 10:22pm
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Oh No, dont know how i missed this thread. Hope she is okay today and that you all didnt get the bug. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 22 July 2007 at 10:58pm
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Ugh, just posted a long update in General. Suffice to say the mummy instinct was right ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 23 July 2007 at 7:59am
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oh sorry - off to read it now....
BIG BIG HUG - figure i know what I am about to read...poor bubba sienna!!! |