https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 05:30:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222931 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 23:23:34 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1222931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: frick! Hopefully it was just an isolated incident. Did she need a transfusion? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222923 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 23:13:29 +0000 autumnlove 1222923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: what I thought was a bruise and rash was ITP with a platelet count down to 4k. :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222880 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 22:28:03 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1222880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: what?! Why did I not know about this?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222865 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 22:10:22 +0000 lizzywiz 1222865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: You are completely right about how lucky we are- oddly enough, these episodes remind us of how she is never sick. She doesn't even get sick after the attack, just has the attack, gets treatment, recovers and it's done. And I plan to continue with traditional treatment ;-). We tried the cool mist, steamy bathroom, cool air, etc. each time except the first (because we didn't know) but they haven't worked, so bring the steroids on!<br /> @Mrs. Jump Rope: We have definitely tried to pinpoint a cause, but as far as we can tell it can be ANYTHING that irritates her respiratory tract. Reflux, a cold, a recent coughing fit. That is why I agree most with the doc who called it something like 'reactive airway disease' instead of croup. I understand now that 'croup' refers to the characteristics of the reaction rather than the name of the virus, but 3 of the 4 times it has happened she never developed any sign of an illness at all, so I find it hard to believe she was reacting to an illness.<br /> @SeptMomma12: @autumnlove: hugs :heart: hospital + anyone we love but especially out LOs is just SO scary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222288 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 16:23:52 +0000 googly-eyes 1222288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: I'm sorry you had to go through that..I'd have been a wreck. Glad your LO is better though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222264 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 16:09:53 +0000 autumnlove 1222264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry! :-( My LO was in the hospital for 2.5 days last week and it was so scary for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222259 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 16:06:22 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1222259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How terrifying. Hope you find answers and solutions soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222160 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:34:55 +0000 SeptMomma12 1222160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: This is beautiful. Unfortunately I can relate. My LO was hospitalized in February for a particularly aggressive case of RSV. I dropped him off at day care in the morning with what seemed like a mild cold and by 5pm he was in the PICU on oxygen for a week. Nine months later and my heart still races when I think about the suddenness of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222145 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:21:36 +0000 LovelyPlum 1222145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sending you hugs and strength-how completely terrifying that must be. You are such a strong lady, and your LO is in such good hands, because it is clear that you will always do what is best for her!</p> <p>Hope that you don't have to do this again for a long, long time. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222074 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:11:38 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1222074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: I'm really glad she is ok right now. I can't imagine how terrifying this is for you. I don't react very well under pressure and the one time we had to call 911 I couldn't even think of the numbers to dial! </p> <p>Is this something that you can pinpoint a trigger? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222066 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:05:09 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1222066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry you had another round of this last night! I would encourage you to keep up with the traditional treatments, even if you add on alternative stuff...</p> <p>I'm struck every day how one minute life is completely normal and mundane: one minute 11 year old is trotting around an arena on a horse, the next minute she's on the ground with a devastating head injury. One minute toddler is totally fine, next minute they ingest a button battery that ruins their intestines. It's all too damn fragile for my taste... But I have no say in the matter!</p> <p>I will say that I'm glad your little one's issues are so reversible and that they'll get better with time. None of this is easy... But those are good things. Hug! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1222026 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 12:27:33 +0000 lizzywiz 1222026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the kind words. She is fine now. It comes and goes like a storm.<br /> As always, I am grateful to the bees for helping me feel less alone in these crazy seasons of parenthood :heart: . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219634 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:46:06 +0000 MamaMoose 1219634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your poor sweet girl. Your writing is very powerful. And you are a wonderful mother. Your LO is so lucky to have you to love her and take care of her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219600 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:33:45 +0000 jessibear 1219600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, how scary for you all. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Hopefully soon it will all be a distant unpleasant memory and everyone will be healthy. I think any choice you make in the heat of the moment is the right choice for your baby, so often we just have to trust our gut and try not to second guess our decisions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219191 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:20:36 +0000 mrs. wagon 1219191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My heart dropped to my feet reading this. I am so sorry you and your family had to go through that. The very thought absolutely paralyzes me. Hope your sweet one is feeling better. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219172 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:16:17 +0000 Alivoo01 1219172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is absolutely terrifying!! What to hold it together for her. Sending y'all lots of hugs and strength!! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219154 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:11:59 +0000 mediagirl 1219154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your post just scared me so bad, I have tears in my eyes. I am so glad she is okay and I am so sad you have to go through this. I hope they find something to help her. Anything. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219138 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:07:51 +0000 MsLipGloss 1219138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: The first time I had to take LO to the ER, it was 3 a.m., and I was home alone (hubs was at work trying to meet some impending deadline). I remember after quickly getting over the initial panic, all I did was make one decision after another, i.e., what do I need, where do I take her, how do I get there, what do I do if there are problems in the car (to avoid letting the panic set it). Even after her surgery (there were pretty serious complications while she was recovering), the hardest decisions were always those that needed to be made in the shortest amount of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219134 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:06:16 +0000 edelweiss 1219134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sending lots of hugs. i am so sorry that you had to go through this. oh your heart must have felt like it was breaking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219130 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:05:06 +0000 lizzywiz 1219130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@QueensBee: thanks *blush* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219124 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:04:00 +0000 lizzywiz 1219124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: it's the decision making that kills me. Dose her at home? Take her in or don't take her in? Agree to the second dose of steroids even though it is a lot? In the ER there is no time to think about it.<br /> Last night they did chest x-rays. She has had them before and I was crushed by the choice of exposing her to more radiation and possibly finding something that could help her or saying no, since they never come up with anything.<br /> It is very surreal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219118 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:02:59 +0000 HLK208 1219118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry :( that must be so, so scary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219116 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:02:46 +0000 QueensBee 1219116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: I often think about how everything can change in an instant and does for so many families. I think the best you can do is be thankful for each "normal" day, love and care for LO with all your heart, and pray that the medical team can take over when they need to. </p> <p>Big hugs to you, that sounds like a very stressful day. :heart: I'm glad she's okay! And I also hope they find a way to monitor her condition and prevent it from escalating.</p> <p>Btw- you are a beautiful writer! "My heart in my hands." Such a poignant line. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219111 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:01:59 +0000 Smurfette 1219111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't even imagine. She is so lucky to have such a strong Mommy and Daddy to get her through this.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219105 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:59:25 +0000 MsLipGloss 1219105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: My LO had surgery at 8 months (and there were ER visits prior to that) . . . the feeling of powerlessness was paralyzing, and I was consumed by thoughts that life was ridiculously fragile and tragically short. I didn't sleep for 3 days because every time I closed my eyes all I could see was a world without my baby. I am so sorry you are going through this. I would NEVER wish that on any parent!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219094 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:56:44 +0000 plantains 1219094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: Good Lord, I can't even imagine what you are going through. Hugs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219089 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:56:05 +0000 lizzywiz 1219089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks :heart:<br /> There were 4-5 babies in the ER last night, all for different reasons, and that is when I started thinking about how easy it is to end up there and how quick things go from ok to NOT ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219088 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:55:57 +0000 MrsSCB 1219088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: This brought tears to my eyes, I can't imagine how scary it is. *hugs* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219082 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:54:36 +0000 lizzywiz 1219082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: Thanks :heart: it is totally one of those illnesses that nobody knows about until it happens to them or someone they know. Another phrase the docs have used is 'reactive airway disease'. Most of the time she is totally healthy and I couldn't be more grateful, but when it happens I am forced to confront how fragile it all is, you know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-they-get-sick-like-er-sick#post-1219045 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:39:47 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1219045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: omg! I'm so sorry you have to go through that. I can't imagine the panic it sends you into. HUGS and good thoughts coming your way that they can find something else that will prevent that from happening. </p>