My 10 month old has an infection and is in hospital

I'm laying beside my beautiful baby. We have been here all day. I noticed her toe was inflamed and the skin peeling back first thing this morning. We raced her to hospital.

They suspect it is staph infection and have treated her with antibiotics all day. We are staying overnight.

They have tested for viral as well and we should get the results Thursday or Friday.

It's horrible not knowing definitively. My baby has been her normal happy self and hasn't presented any sickness symptoms besides the infection on her toe. She's being wonderful. Attached to the drip can't be much fun at all. She's eating, sleeping and drinking as normal.

Doctors are saying much. Just waiting for results. It's excruciating. So, here I am, looking for any advice, help experience anyone has.

I'm desperate. I've been crying on and off all day. She is my first child and I'm so scared.

hugs,

Take a big breath, how scary this is for you xox your in the best place atm, I hope you get answers real soon xoxox

I love this forum. Thank you for replying so quickly. I'm watching my darling sleep right now. She's so beautiful.

Thank you for your kind words.

Your welcome, make sure you get some sleep yourself... you still need to look after you so you can look after her xox

Hope she is better in the morning xox

Aww :( sorry to hear :( but chances are she will be fine. She is in the right place.

My first baby was in hospital at 12mths old, although different scenario but nonetheless it was scary!! :(

Keep us updated. Thinking of you xx

Hope she's ok :comfort:

Oh sweetie, how scary for you.

I too have been in hospital with my lil one, waiting on answers from doctors.
As others have said, you are in the right place and you did a wonderful job getting her there quick smart.

I hope you both get some sleep tonight and get some answers.
Lots of hugs xx

My bubs has been sleeping on schedule all day and she doesn't appear sick at all. Still giggly and goofy as always. She has been sleeping soundly with the drip in since 6pm. Stirred once because she couldn't roll over with drip. Obs are all perfect. No temp and heart rate is great.

My sister-in-law was right when she gave me a card when we finally became pregnant with DD. It said "Welcome to the world of worrying".

Hope you get home again soon. :hug:

:hug: I hope you and your little girl are both at home soon.

:hug: hope she's home ASAP.

Big hugs. :hug:

:hug: My DD spent a night in hospital at 11 months hooked up to an IV. It was awful to watch her laying her there.

Hope she recovers quickly xoxo

My bubs has been sleeping on schedule all day and she doesn't appear sick at all. Still giggly and goofy as always. She has been sleeping soundly with the drip in since 6pm. Stirred once because she couldn't roll over with drip. Obs are all perfect. No temp and heart rate is great.

My sister-in-law was right when she gave me a card when we finally became pregnant with DD. It said "Welcome to the world of worrying".

Thank you for your well wishes. They're greatly appreciated.

I'm scared to fall asleep.

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Thank you for your well wishes. They're greatly appreciated.

I'm scared to fall asleep.

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Tell the nurses that. They will keep a close eye on her :hug:
Sleeping in paed wards are awful, so uncomfortable.

Thanks for the advice. I did tell them and they've been fantastic. DD loves the nurses. She never puts her arms out for pick-ups and cuddles for anyone except DH and myself. Today she did it for two nurses.

How did she go overnight? I hope you were able to get some sleep.

Hi all. Doctor hasn't been yet but DD is still happy and bouncy. She slept lightly between 1-6am because another little baby was screaming (nearly made me cry - poor little girl).

my niece had similar just last week. hers spread to her leg...after a few days on a iv drip she was happy as larry. if you want me to ask my sis anything i can. i hope your poor bubba is home very soon. tell her from us all we are all proud of her for being a big brave girl x

Footsteps - I'd love you to ask your sister for any information. Thank you for the offer.

DD's hasn't spread thank goodness. She's been on antibiotics for two days now. She should be able to go home tomorrow.

Hubby has been great. He brought me snacks, magazine and a thermos with hot chocolate. The nurses have put me in a bed because it's quiet so I'd be more comfortable. They have been great.

I hope you get the all ok and can get home soon. Your little DD sounds gorgeous. Hang in there, you are doing a great job being with her.

We are home now. Thank you all for the support. I needed it.