We have all been sick recently with the gastro bug..its been going around sydney so many people have had it.. ds started spewing and was off food for a few days... he couldnt have milk he'd just throw it straight back up again.. 2 days later my partner and i woke up to throwing up all morning and needing to stay in bed all day... We started off having the bad cramps aswell


As for the docs there isnt much they can do at all...but tell you dehydration is the most important factor...they rec. the gastrolyte which is a powder form you mix with water... you get the baby formulation thats flavoured. it contains electrolytes which rehydrate you... especially important as when you vomit you lose alot of sodium/water from your body...

You should all be back to normal within 2 weeks... DS is so happy again now..and is in to all his food again...

If your little one is having trouble holding milk down you could use a lactose free formula... or offer rice milk which is a great alternative as its sweet and yummy for them...(its very much the same consistency as breastmilk i think,,,and ds loves it.


Just make sure you clean your home well afterwards, dissenfect toys,doors,tables,toilets,showers etc... to get rid of the nasty bug...

They also say allow 24-48 hrs after the last vomit before close contact with other people because gastro is highly contagious so you will give it to others, and you dont want that

You wouldnt wish it upon anyone... its horrible

Get well soon