https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:23:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1654605 Fri, 23 May 2014 09:33:16 +0000 .twist. 1654605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NurseMommy: he's not having as many wet diapers as I would like but he is drinking a lot and does cry tears. He was a bit more playful this morning. Thankfully.</p> <p>@Pepper: thanks! That's kind of a relief. It's so terrible when they're sick for so long! </p> <p>@Alivoo01: he seemed a little perkier this morning. Thankfully. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1654591 Fri, 23 May 2014 09:28:39 +0000 Alivoo01 1654591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor L!!! Hope he feels better soon and no more sickness for him please!!! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653765 Thu, 22 May 2014 21:28:47 +0000 Pepper 1653765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: C was definitely lethargic when he had norovirus. The virus lasted exactly 8 days for us. I hope it clears up soon, this is a lot for you all at once! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653707 Thu, 22 May 2014 21:06:49 +0000 NurseMommy 1653707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If he's still crawling and playing that's good. I'd be most concerned about dehydration. Is he still having lots of wet diapers? Can he still cry tears? Is his mouth moist or dry looking? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653347 Thu, 22 May 2014 19:51:50 +0000 Silva 1653347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: the last time my daughter was sick I basically held her while she napped on and off for two days straight. Norovirus is brutal, I've heard. I'm sorry :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653336 Thu, 22 May 2014 19:50:35 +0000 .twist. 1653336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: hahaha yea, floppy may not have been the right words at all! But he definitely doesn't seem to have a lot of energy. *sigh* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653324 Thu, 22 May 2014 19:49:34 +0000 .twist. 1653324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: yea, the doc that saw us said 7 - 8 days! Craziness! I guess his floppiness seems more like lethargy... They did not tell me any symptoms to watch out for as far as the virus, only what to watch out for as far as infection goes regarding the procedure he hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653318 Thu, 22 May 2014 19:47:56 +0000 Silva 1653318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: sounds like he's just sick, poor guy :( hope he feels better soon (and very glad he's not "floppy" :wink: ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653313 Thu, 22 May 2014 19:46:39 +0000 Cole 1653313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had noro virus and I have taken care of a toddler with it, it is miserable but floppiness wasn't an issue we had with the toddler. It was vomiting and diarrhea for about 24 hours straight followed by lethargy for another 24 but after that he was up and running again. It took me longer but I had a weakened immune system at the time. </p> <p>Did your doctor give you any indication about what symptoms should be cause for alarm as opposed to typical symptoms? Depending on his age, floppiness might be one that I would call about if it hasn't already been brought to the doctor's attention. I hope he feels better soon!</p> <p>ETA-- I just saw your clarification of floppy, limp is one I would totally expect. With the flu (influenza not a stomach bug) muscle soreness is a major symptom so I would expect a lot of limpness with that or something similar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653312 Thu, 22 May 2014 19:46:24 +0000 .twist. 1653312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: haha yes, floppy is scary. I guess limp is more appropriate. He does still drink lots and crawls and walks and plays, but currently he'd much rather just be sitting on me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653303 Thu, 22 May 2014 19:44:11 +0000 Silva 1653303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When was the last time the doc saw you, or have you just been calling on the phone? Is he drinking regular liquids? Floppy is kind of a scary word, I think.<br /> Do you mean tired or limp? Is he still doing any of the gross motor things he was doing before (crawling if he likes to crawl, walking if he likes to walk, sitting up, etc.)? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653296 Thu, 22 May 2014 19:42:18 +0000 swedishfish 1653296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any experience but I hope he feels better soon!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/viruses-and-infants#post-1653280 Thu, 22 May 2014 19:37:25 +0000 .twist. 1653280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>L picked up a virus while at the hospital on Thursday. I know quite a few of you have gone through viruses with your LO's and I just want to know what to expect. We have been to the hospital a couple of times because I have been so worried (yay, first time mom!). </p> <p>L has been pretty floppy lately, like when I pick him up it feels like he's going to slip through my grasp. Is this normal? I know he's probably a little weak because he hasn't been eating great. Today was the first day he ate proper meals and they still weren't as big as his normal meals. </p> <p>I'm just so sad for him... The doctor we talked to said it could last from 7 to 8 days, so we should only have a few more days left of this. But the floppiness is killing me. </p> <p>I'm sorry I keep posting about this, but dr google sucks and I know there are other moms who's kids have had crazy viruses. (Noro virus?) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diarrhea-how-long-is-too-long#post-1645498 Mon, 19 May 2014 19:55:56 +0000 petunia354 1645498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice, just lots of hugs for you and L :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diarrhea-how-long-is-too-long#post-1645449 Mon, 19 May 2014 19:12:23 +0000 Applesandbananas 1645449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: aw don't feel silly. Can you call your doctor and explain what's been going on and mention that you were told it was likely a virus and see what their advice is? I think ~4 days of diarrhea and occasional vomiting might make them want to bring him in even if they originally thought it was viral. </p> <p>Trust your mother's intuition. You know your baby best &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diarrhea-how-long-is-too-long#post-1645400 Mon, 19 May 2014 18:42:27 +0000 .twist. 1645400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: Thanks, I'm definitely going to start it. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diarrhea-how-long-is-too-long#post-1645399 Mon, 19 May 2014 18:42:08 +0000 .twist. 1645399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Applesandbananas: No, I haven't been. But I might make DH pick some up on his way home. </p> <p>I guess it's been ~4 days of this, but I was in emerg on Friday (the day it all started) and the doc said it was probably just a virus... so even though it's day 4 I almost feel silly going in again when it wasn't too long ago that I was told he very likely has a virus. haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diarrhea-how-long-is-too-long#post-1645398 Mon, 19 May 2014 18:42:05 +0000 Pepper 1645398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Yeah. :( I forgot to mention the pedialyte like @Applesandbananas: said. We gave that in a sippy the whole time he was sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diarrhea-how-long-is-too-long#post-1645390 Mon, 19 May 2014 18:38:06 +0000 Applesandbananas 1645390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: are you giving pedialyte? I was told to do pedialyte in addition to breastmilk/brat diet to help replace the electrolytes. I think if it keeps on for 3+ days I'd call! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diarrhea-how-long-is-too-long#post-1645384 Mon, 19 May 2014 18:35:50 +0000 .twist. 1645384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast?</p> <p>Thanks. I will give it another day and see how he does. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diarrhea-how-long-is-too-long#post-1645349 Mon, 19 May 2014 18:15:17 +0000 Pepper 1645349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awww poor guy! Diarrhea can linger in babies. C caught norovirus while we were in Florida. The vomiting stopped within 24 hours, but the diarrhea lasted about 7-8 days. I was told to stick to the BRAT diet, and to bring him in if he's not drinking. Hope he feels better soon!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diarrhea-how-long-is-too-long#post-1645295 Mon, 19 May 2014 17:33:27 +0000 .twist. 1645295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>L had a minor procedure done at the hospital on Wednesday (May 15), and Friday he came down with a fever and diarrhea. I took him to emerg (because of the procedure) and he vomited on the way there and while waiting. The doc checked him out and said he seemed totally fine and that it was very possible he picked up a virus while at the hospital on Wednesday.</p> <p>He has had diarrhea all day, every day since Friday and he threw up again today but doesn't have a fever. </p> <p>I don't really know what to do next. He's been clingy and lethargic since Friday and the Diarrhea is driving me crazy. He's not eating like his normal self, but he is drinking a lot of fluids which is keeping me happy. </p> <p>I guess I want to know at what point do I take him back in? how concerned about this should I be? </p>