https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:45:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-rotavirus-worried-did-might-have-it#post-1793608 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 08:00:05 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1793608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, when we were in the ER for rotavirus, we learned about this stool sample test: </p> <p><a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stool-sample-invalid-in-breastfed-babies" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stool-sample-invalid-in-breastfed-babies</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-rotavirus-worried-did-might-have-it#post-1793571 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 07:37:32 +0000 Ocean girl 1793571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Hedgehog: DD (now 11 mths) had diarrhea for about 2 weeks early last month. DH is a doc and wasn't too concerned because she was otherwise healthy but after a week we both decided it was time to see her doctor (by this time I was having symptoms too). He took one look at her and said he was sure she was fine and it was most likely viral but did stool cultures anyway. Cultures came back negative and after about 15 days it was resolved... We made sure to keep her hydrated and avoided foods that could have exasperated her symptoms. </p> <p>DH has rotovirus in med school and had severe Vomiting and diarrhea for about 36 hrs, then spent two days in bed trying to recover!</p> <p>Hope it's nothing - but whatever it is wash your hands (and hers) as often as you can. This crap (pardon the pun) spreads like cray cray! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-rotavirus-worried-did-might-have-it#post-1793527 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 07:05:35 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1793527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a really bad experience with this when she was about 11 months old (almost exactly 2 years ago!). </p> <p>It usually does start with vomiting for like 24 hours, but I guess you could have probably skipped that part. </p> <p>The diarrhea is unmistakable. She wasn't able to keep anything down, it would immediately come out and the smell is overwhelming. It lasts about a week and is HIGHLY contagious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-rotavirus-worried-did-might-have-it#post-1793521 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 06:59:53 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 1793521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As soon as the Dr opens I am going to try to call and get an appt. I'm worried she might have rotavirus based on Dr. Googles suggestions. Nothing fits completely but that seems to fit the best. No real fever or vomiting but for three last 3 days she has had really bad newborn yellow diarrhea ( I'm talking blow outs here) at 11 months. She is extra cuddly so I know she doesn't feel well. Her diet hasn't changed and the BRAT diet isn't helping. </p> <p>If it is rotavirus, what was your experience? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-1206104 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 16:32:41 +0000 misolee 1206104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also got the vaccine on recommended schedule and no side effects. She doesn't go to daycare but knowing how contagious it is, she got it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-1206094 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 16:18:49 +0000 lemondrop 1206094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: great post! </p> <p>We got the vaccine and had no side effects. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-1206082 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 16:02:54 +0000 Silva 1206082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rotavirus is a very scary illness. Especially in infants, it can result in hospitalization and sometimes death. Our daughter had a mild reaction to the first part of the vaccine- she had diarrhea for about a week, and was dehydrated enough at one point that we brought her in to the doctor (she was fine). Despite this reaction, we decided to give her the second part as well- because mild diarrhea and dehydration is so, so much better than the actual rotavirus.<br /> I encourage people with concerns to talk to doctors about vaccines, not just do some Internet research. Consider asking your pediatrician what they would do for their own children. My husband spent four years in medical school, and is now completing a residency in pediatrics. Googling does not equal a medical degree. There is not a big conspiracy by the AAP or companies that make vaccines (in fact, they make such a small profit on vaccines that they have to be obligated by the government to produce them). My husband cares deeply about our daughter, would do anything to protect her and not cause her harm, and we vaccinate fully and on time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-1206045 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 15:07:27 +0000 cascademom 1206045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rotavirus vaccine helped LO on the night that both of us got it from daycare. We were miserable for two days. LO was happy and virus free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-1206016 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 14:25:07 +0000 jh524 1206016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I have been researching vaccines and the more I dig the scarier it gets. What information have you come across that helped you make your decisions about vaccines? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-883974 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:01:33 +0000 Lozza 883974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a very user-friendly site where you can access info on each vaccine: <a href="http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/home.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/home.html</a></p> <p>Here's a bit on rotavirus: <a href="http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/a-look-at-each-vaccine/rotavirus.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/a-look-at-each-vaccine/rotavirus.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-883807 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:59:38 +0000 Mrs. Pen 883807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We skipped it because after researching the diseases versus side effects, it seemed to be a "glorified flu" type of disease. Also, just as THOU said, it wasn't even all that effective so we skipped that one. I felt confident in my decision and researched both sides extensively. I'm a bit of a research enthusiast when it comes to vaccines :) </p> <p>@FarmWifeGina: same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-830801 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:55:47 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 830801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go to CDC website to learn more about the rotavirus vaccine.<br /> <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/rotavirus/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/rotavirus/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-830781 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:46:30 +0000 mrsjyw 830781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've had the standard, DS is just past six months and has had vaccines at 2, 4, 6 month which I believe is the standard and inclu the rotavirus... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-830763 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:37:37 +0000 tororojo 830763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>L got the Rotavirus vaccine at 2 months. The doc explained why he recommends it and the other 2 month vaccines but I can't remember what he said about that one! I remember the look on her face when she took it, though--it was the first time she drank anything other than breast milk and she was both confused and loving it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-830731 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:21:15 +0000 FarmWifeGina 830731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't get Rotavirus. For one, our kids aren't in daycare and for another, the side effects can be almost as bad as getting the virus itself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-830720 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:17:58 +0000 MamaMoose 830720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: I would go to another ped to get it. Rotovirus is still pretty prevalant despite there being a vaccine and it really sucks for LO to catch it.</p> <p>ETA: My LO is 6 months so she has had three rounds of the vaccine (along with other vaccines on the same days) and she's never had any reaction other than a very mild fever and being extra sleepy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-830710 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:15:35 +0000 T.H.O.U. 830710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All I know is we got part of the rotavirus but she still caught it (probably from daycare) and its not fun. Meaning, she ended up in the ER dehydrated and still spent a week without eating more than 1 ounce at a time. Its also HIGHLY contagious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rotovirus-and-other-vaccines#post-830702 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:12:22 +0000 shopaholic 830702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will be the first to admit that I am not very "into" researching and reading all the different sides of vaccinations. It's mind-boggling and as our ped says, it's "like religion!" </p> <p>DH is VERY adamant and Pro-Vaccines. All that are recommended. I definitely believe in vaccinating, though I am content with the way our ped is spreading them apart for us. I thought we were going to get our 3rd and last "2 month shot" and the Oral Rotovirus one today. TBH, I don't even know what the 3rd one is, but he didn't have it and we go back Friday for it.<br /> Then our Ped tells me he doesn't give the Rotovirus. Something about it being a live virus and the reactions it can cause. He is a rather "hippie" "crunchy" doctor, and on the Dr. Sears recommended list. He was also referred by a couple of DH's co-workers. One took her kids to another ped for whichever vaccines ours doesn't provided. The other does selective vaccinations we think. </p> <p>So... all this to ask. WWYD in our case? Would you take your LO to another ped to get the Rotovirus? If you selectively vaccinate, which ones do you skip or delay and why? I know I'm basically asking for the Cliff Notes version of vaccines. (Or if someone HAS a Cliff Notes link to this kind of stuff, I'd appreciate it!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-562337 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:14:03 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 562337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: yeah, it sounds like she's a little better now :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-562285 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:49:23 +0000 loveisstrange 562285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: She managed to drink quite a bit of it at the ER and before bed tonight. The doctor said to feed her as normal but just replace the formula with the Pedialyte. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-562150 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:35:03 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 562150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: I'm so glad. For kids that are doing ok, sometimes I recommend 1 tsp of pedialyte every 5 minutes til they are tolerating it for about .5 hr without throwing up, then increase to 2 tsp then liberalize. It allows their guts time to absorb what's being given to them and breaks the ketotic cycle :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-562122 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:23:04 +0000 loveisstrange 562122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: We just got home. They said that she is not dehydrated and that we are doing a good job. They made a follow-up appointment for us on Thursday. They told us to just do the Pedialyte for the next couple days and forget the formula, since that's making her throw up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-561685 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:17:15 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 561685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: Keep me posted. I do have a rehydration protocol that works well at home, but I would be happier if your little one got evaluated. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-561393 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:27:11 +0000 loveisstrange 561393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: @SAHM0811: Her last 2 diaper changes have been nearly dry. So... it's been since last night since I've seen any really wet diapers and even yesterday, she had diarrhea every diaper so it was hard to tell if she was wet. There's been no more diarrhea today and very minimal vomiting, just once and it was more like bad spit-up than vomit.</p> <p>@Thehistoryofus: She's vomiting less, only when we give her formula. She drank a decent amount of water yesterday but not enough. I think she is dehydrated. :/ I'm about to call our ped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-561337 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:05:47 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 561337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If she's having three or less wet diapers in a 24 hour period, you should definitely get her seen emergently! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-561334 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:41:06 +0000 SAHM0811 561334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been through this twice with my youngest DD at 6 months old and just last month at 18 months old again. I pushed fluids aggressively... One doctor told me that some kids don't like pedialyte because of the sodium content/taste, so Gatorade was fine. We gave water, Gatorade and Vitamin Water because that's what she would take. I kept nursing her too. She tolerated crackers and plain rice after about one or two days and I slowly have her other foods from there.</p> <p>Three wet diapers in 24 hours is the minimum... If it gets close to that, or lower, take her in!</p> <p>My DD did need IV fluids the first time... I'm a nurse, but it was so completely devastating to see. I hope your baby won't get to that point.</p> <p>Hope she feels better! It took my DD around 7-10 days to get completely back to normal both times :( It's hard for us caregivers too... Take care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-561041 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:26:01 +0000 T.H.O.U. 561041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: any update? Hope shes better </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-559775 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:45:21 +0000 GrapeCrush 559775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>when DS had it we gave little amounts of pedialyte at a time because nothing was staying down. and when you start giving formula, if it's milk based i wouldn't give it 'full strength' because their stomachs are so blah. DS couldn't keep his formula down for a while after, we ended up on soy formula for 2 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-559764 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:41:18 +0000 Ash 559764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: Awe, your LO sure was sick.<br /> @zippylef: if she gets like that, take her in sooner than later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gastroenteritisrotavirusbaby-vomiting#post-559754 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:35:42 +0000 T.H.O.U. 559754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We knew that my daughter needed to go to the ER when she had just woken up from a nap and was sitting with my mom and closed her eyes again. She immediately fell back asleep (even though she just woke up and went through a diaper change) and when we called her name and picked up/dropped her limbs she didn't wake up. </p>