Diaper Swappers

nothing_butt_cloth · 10-13-2006, 09:55 AM

Ok, THis is my first stomache thing ihave dealt with for my kids.. She is starting to run a fever, so i know it is not food related now. but my dd ispuking like every 30min, and has an EMPTY stomache...

I am on my way to a neighbors house, to get some gatorade for her, but besides that, what do i do??

I normally would ask my mom the nurse, but she is camping. and i thought i would ask you. at the risk of sounding like a very insecure mother. ( i am that for sure) I know not to give her food, until she is holding down small amounts of liquids, but really,what else. I dont want to give her motrinoranything for 2 reason. Motrin can upset the stomache, and also i believe fevers are good, as long asthey arent too high. Hers is about 101.4

I constantly second guess myself as a mother when they are sick. I am afraid i have NO idea what i am doing. so ifanyone has any sugestions. PLEASE let meknow

nothing_butt_cloth · 10-13-2006, 10:27 AM

anyone?????

StaceyM · 10-13-2006, 10:45 AM

Fluids, fluids, fluids. All you can do is try to keep her hydrated. If she gets to 24 hours (I think) without being able to keep anything down is when you should have her seen. MAybe try letting her suck on some mints to quell the naseua. Sorry momma...hope she gets better soon and no-one else gets sick!

OneFabMama · 10-13-2006, 10:47 AM

popsicles are good too

nothing_butt_cloth · 10-13-2006, 10:48 AM

Thanks, i just threw otterpopsinthe freezer.;she now has diarrhea too. Lucky mom....
Why oh why is daddy at a meeting across town today that he cant get out of???

this is so hard....

I also dontknow how i am going to get my other dd to school. the sick one, is throwing up every 15 min now,and i dont want to leave the house...

I so dontneed this. her insurance isnt effectve until the 1st...

rxmommy · 10-13-2006, 10:50 AM

Sounds a lot like rotavirus. That just has to run its course, and you need to keep her hydrated.

Small, small amounts of Pedialtye (better than Gatorade). Like a teaspoon every 5 mins if that's all she can keep down. I've heard the Gerber Liquilytes taste the best.

OneFabMama · 10-13-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nothing_butt_cloth

Thanks, i just threw otterpopsinthe freezer.;she now has diarrhea too. Lucky mom....
Why oh why is daddy at a meeting across town today that he cant get out of???

this is so hard....

I also dontknow how i am going to get my other dd to school. the sick one, is throwing up every 15 now,and i dont want to leave the house...

can you have another mom bring her home? or your neighbor stay with dd just long enough for you toget other dd?

nothing_butt_cloth · 10-13-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by OneFabMama

can you have another mom bring her home? or your neighbor stay with dd just long enough for you toget other dd?

My nieghbor isnt home. or i would hvae her. She works at the school, and if she was alredy there, my neighbor would pick her up. I am thinking i will just call her out too. It is just preschool. and i relaly dont want to leave the house.

**Leininger27** · 10-13-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rxmommy

Sounds a lot like rotavirus. That just has to run its course, and you need to keep her hydrated.

Small, small amounts of Pedialtye (better than Gatorade). Like a teaspoon every 5 mins if that's all she can keep down. I've heard the Gerber Liquilytes taste the best.

I was about to say rotavirus too! Nasty Nasty stuff!! All 3 of my older kids have had it and they all had to be hospitalized so keep a very good watch on her!! I hope all gets better soon! Keep us updated!

mama

nothing_butt_cloth · 10-13-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rxmommy

Sounds a lot like rotavirus. That just has to run its course, and you need to keep her hydrated.

Small, small amounts of Pedialtye (better than Gatorade). Like a teaspoon every 5 mins if that's all she can keep down. I've heard the Gerber Liquilytes taste the best.

Lucky her.. I am betting then, everyone else will get sick?? I might be in for a long weekend....

I cantleve the house right now, but if i find someone to come sit with the kids,iwill go get some of the gerber stuff. For now it has to be gatoraid since that is all i have....

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nothing_butt_cloth Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: Under the Rainbow Posts: 2,900 Ratings: 75 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Atthe risk of sounding dumb.... help??? Ok, THis is my first stomache thing ihave dealt with for my kids.. She is starting to run a fever, so i know it is not food related now. but my dd ispuking like every 30min, and has an EMPTY stomache... I am on my way to a neighbors house, to get some gatorade for her, but besides that, what do i do?? I normally would ask my mom the nurse, but she is camping. and i thought i would ask you. at the risk of sounding like a very insecure mother. ( i am that for sure) I know not to give her food, until she is holding down small amounts of liquids, but really,what else. I dont want to give her motrinoranything for 2 reason. Motrin can upset the stomache, and also i believe fevers are good, as long asthey arent too high. Hers is about 101.4 I constantly second guess myself as a mother when they are sick. I am afraid i have NO idea what i am doing. so ifanyone has any sugestions. PLEASE let meknow __________________ Melissa, At home, homeschooling, proud LDS Mom to 3 miracles on Earth, 5 angels in heaven, Nothing butt cloth is now closed. Thank you for 5 years of support. Last edited by nothing_butt_cloth; 10-13-2006 at 10:27 AM.

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StaceyM Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Watertown, CT Posts: 503 Ratings: 13 Feedback: 84%	Re: Atthe risk of sounding dumb.... help??? Fluids, fluids, fluids. All you can do is try to keep her hydrated. If she gets to 24 hours (I think) without being able to keep anything down is when you should have her seen. MAybe try letting her suck on some mints to quell the naseua. Sorry momma...hope she gets better soon and no-one else gets sick! __________________ Stacey~~~Loving SAHM to MacKray (5/23/04) and Bradley (9/7/05)

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nothing_butt_cloth Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: Under the Rainbow Posts: 2,900 Ratings: 75 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Atthe risk of sounding dumb.... help??? Thanks, i just threw otterpopsinthe freezer.;she now has diarrhea too. Lucky mom.... Why oh why is daddy at a meeting across town today that he cant get out of??? this is so hard.... I also dontknow how i am going to get my other dd to school. the sick one, is throwing up every 15 min now,and i dont want to leave the house... I so dontneed this. her insurance isnt effectve until the 1st... __________________ Melissa, At home, homeschooling, proud LDS Mom to 3 miracles on Earth, 5 angels in heaven, Nothing butt cloth is now closed. Thank you for 5 years of support. Last edited by nothing_butt_cloth; 10-13-2006 at 10:51 AM.