Grr the doctors will not see him. They are apparently too full even when i said he is only 2 and is sick. He is crying in pain and they still wouldnt. Told me to take him to hospital. I have a newborn and a 4yo. I cant wait at the hospital for 6+hrs as the local hospital it pathetic that way. I might ring up GP after hours at 6 but not sure what to do until then.
Hun do cool compresses on his head and hands. Offer water or extremely diluted juice or gastrolyte if you have it. Just a sip at a time. Let him lay and watch his favourite show on a towel or blanket you can wash with a bucket and sit with him. Thats all you can do. Try to get him to rest & keep him cool. If his temp goes above 39 take him to the hospital.
Anthia, most Dr's surgerys have 'space' for emergencies. Who told you he couldnt be seen? Was it the Dr or the receptionist. I would call back and demand to get in.
After reading Christy's post, I agree with her. He is obviously fighting some sort of infection and the body having a temperature is it's natural fighting mechanism. Because he is throwing up so much, it is REALLY important that he keeps having sips of fluid, or icypoles or jelly are classed as fluid too.
Try not to stress too much either, it will just worry DS too and make the bubs play up.
Tis ok, you can handle this and it might be better not to drag the lot of you out. Do the compress and fluids thing, keep him quiet on the couch and try the Nurse On Call.
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