[Neptune83]

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this..
My six week old daughter is back in hospital again after spending four days in a couple of weeks back. They said she had bronchitis, she had to have her nose suctioned and saline in before every feed, was on a nebuliser and oxygen because she was so blocked up she was finding it difficult to breathe properly. She came home and was well on the mend until this weekend, she just went downhill and my husband took her back to hospital to get checked today. They've said her breathing and heart rate are rapid, they want to do bloods and a chest X-ray to rule out anything else. They're keeping her in anyway.
I know it's the best place for her, but I just want her to be safe and well. I don't understand why she's not making a full recovery, we've followed the doctors instructions to keep up the suction and saline. She was born early but not premature, just thirteen days earlier than her due date.
I miss her so much, I want to hold her tight and keep her safe. I miss my husband too. I just want to know that she will be ok.

[Puffyprue]

Iam so sorry must been hard, wishing full recovery for her *hugs*

[Neptune83]

Thank you
It's a nightmare, not being able to do anything to help her. Google is my enemy, scary things on there. I really must stay away from it.

[beauflow]

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many well thoughts for you all 's

[Fresia]

It is important to stay informed as to what is going on with her and if that means research, yes do. However, playing doctor yourself to try to diagnose is not always the best thing during these times, be careful of this but do stay informed. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers for her healthy and speedy recovery. Hang in there. ((((Neptune83)))))))

[Neptune83]

Thanks
My husband just text me to say that they tested her snot and she still has bronchitis. They've taken blood but left the thing in her hand in case they decide to give her antibiotics. Her chest X-ray was clear thank goodness. I'm not sure if they'll give antibiotics or not, reading conflicting info. On the one hand, they won't treat a virus with antibiotics, but on the other hand I've read that if the person is at risk of complications (which being so little I'd assume she is) then they do. But, if they say antibiotics doesn't kill a virus, how would that help to not develop complications? Surely it would just not do anything? Apart from help bacteria build an immunity to the antibiotics, and that would put her at greater risk if she became poorly with anything else, surely? I don't know, I'm thinking out loud sorry. I just have so many questions and I'm not comfortable asking them these questions as I feel I'd come across as a know it all. When really, that's just it. I don't know it all!

[Nicks_Nose]

Sometimes a sign can show a possible development into a bacterial infection but it could be in early stages or it might be nothing. This is the grey area where doctors may give antibiotics in case there is early development of bacterial infection starting, to prevent it from getting worse.

I hope that your daughter makes a speedy recovery

[Neptune83]

Thank you everyone, and Nicks Nose thank you for that, I wasn't aware a viral infection could develop into a bacterial one. It makes sense now, thanks

[Nicks_Nose]

Many hugs, hun. I hope your child has a quick recovery. I still recall how my heart felt when my children were sick.

you'll be in my thoughts.

hope your dauger gets well

[AAAAA]

I'm so sorry I know what this feels like. Each day is an eternity! Please DO ask any questions that you might have. It is part of their job to make sure that you are properly informed, anyone worth their salt appreciates your questions and concerns. Wishing her a speedy recovery.

[Sabrina]

Wishing your little daughter a speedy recovery. Be kind to yourself too.

[Neptune83]

Thanks everyone.
I'd give anything for her to be well. I don't think it helps that we all have the same, well my husband got over it quickly and my step daughter didn't even get it second time around, but my two sons and I have it still and it keeps going and then coming back. I don't know if we're re infecting her. Can't seem to shake it off. My chest has been bad since just before her birth (chest infections make childbirth so much more fun lol). I was advised by people to breast feed to help her immunity to it, but then advised by doctors not to because of the antibiotics I was on. So I couldn't even give her a fighting chance that way either. No idea if it would've helped or not.
My husband is ever hopeful that they'll be home today, but last time we kept being told it was likely they could go home, then they'd change their minds again. I got the shock of my life when I answered the door on the fifth day and it was him and our little one! I cried and cried lol and that's nothing compared to those poor souls who are in there for weeks, or months even. Can't imagine how they cope with that.
We're still waiting on the doctor to see her this morning, hopefully he'll have her blood results with him as we didn't get them last night in the end. It's driving me mad not knowing. I like to know everything as soon as, so I can plan ahead and I'm clear on what's happening. I don't like much waiting to hear, not knowing, I'd prefer to hear every possibility then nothing will come as a shock. Or perhaps I'm just impatient and have to know everything yesterday.
I wish I could be there for her too, but with the three other kids at home and the fact you can only have one parent at a time there, I can't. Last time we swapped a couple of times. So I could be with her and hubby could get some rest. Not that he did rest of course, he never does as he's told when it comes to taking a break and getting rest. I guess we'll find out today if she's staying in, then maybe I can go see her tomorrow. I miss my little curly girly!

[winter4me]

HOORAY!!!!

[Neptune83]

Blimey, still waiting for the doctor to see her. They must be really busy, it's not a massive ward but it must be full because they started doing their rounds at about 10am and its now half two!

do let us know what they say.

still thinking of you..

[Neptune83]

Finally, gone 3pm she was seen. Good news so far, she's off fluids and heart rate down. Bloods came back confirming what snot said, bronchitis. No need for cultured bloods apparently. No mention of antibiotics so I assume that's good. She's enjoying the nebuliser, her breaths per minute are still a little fast so they're keeping her in tonight to keep an eye on it but they're gradually going down so they've said she should be coming home tomorrow providing they come down to normal and everything else stays good.

[shezbut]

(((Neptune)))

I hope that your little girl beats this virus soon ~ it must be incredibly difficult for you!

My youngest nephew was born a preemie, and weighed less than 4 pounds. The hospital kept him in the newborn intensive care for 3 - 4 months!! How my BIL & SIL made it through that, with 6 other kids, I have NO idea. Somehow, human beings find the strength somehow to make it through extraordinary situations in life. That is something to be proud of, and cherish your children!

Very best wishes to you and your family.

[Neptune83]

Thanks Shezbut
Bless your little nephew! He must have been so tiny! Is he doing ok now?
They must be so strong, his parents. Six other kids too, I have three more at home and that's hard, I hold my hands up to them!
Amy was only 13 days before her due date, she weighed 5lb 15oz so she was dinky but still healthy. Till this anyway.
Before this, I couldn't imagine being away from my husband (or kids for that matter) at all, largely due to mental health problems. Terrified of being without him, he's my rock. If I have a panic attack, I don't trust anyone else to help me through it other than him. So the first time this happened he was away for four days, it was awful because I was worried for her and then felt selfish feeling scared to be on my own here with the others in case I didn't manage. They kept saying each day that it was hopeful she could come home, then there'd be something else happen that meant she had to stay in. But somehow, as loopy as I may be, I did manage. I think having the other kids at home actually helped. Well, aside from my step daughter. She took it as an opportunity to act up because daddy wasn't home and she never does as I ask. That was stressful. I explained I didn't need her acting up as well as worrying for Amy as well, but she just carried on. Saying she wasn't going to do as I asked because dad wasn't here and she doesn't like me much. Exactly the same this time too. There's always one!
Hoping she can come home today, I miss her so much.

[Neptune83]

They're home! Really pleased!

[AAAAA]

Aw, so glad. Enjoy having your family together again.

[shezbut]

That is terrific news, Neptune!

Lots of love to you and your family.

p.s. My youngest nephew is a healthy little boy now, nearing the age of pre-school. He has made it through infant and toddler years very well ~ no long-term or permanent medical conditions, thank goodness! Thanks for asking.

[spondiferous]

Wishing you and your family well. You are in my thoughts.

[Neptune83]

Thank you!
Shezbut that's great to hear, it must be so worrying if they're born prem but I've heard of so many born very early and been fine. Little miracles!