Jackie in NE Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I would appreciate any prayers you could send her way. We went to the Dr. this morning, and she has strep., and is very dehydrated. Dr. was considering doing an IV to "get her back on her feet". We avoided that, but I need to get about 4 liters of liquids in her in the next 48 hours. She only weighs 64 lbs.!!!! That's a lot of liquid for a little person! Was just thinking about how blessed we are to be able to drive over to the store and get the meds we need in minutes! I feel so sorry for those who don't have that luxury. TIA for your prayers, Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 We will be praying. Poor little thing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Oh, Jackie, I'm so sorry your little one is going through this. Try using a straw...sometimes that seems to help them suck it down more. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Oh - I'm so sorry you're going through this. We had 6 days of fever last week in two of my kids. Four of those days were at 105!! Yikes. Anyway, one of my kids had an incredibly sore throat (tested neg for strep) and I could get him to drink water after he'd had honey/lemon juice mixture. Also, they lived on frozen blueberries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 My 10yo ds just got over strept last week. It can make them SO sick. We'll be praying for you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Don't forget Popsicles - they feel soooo good on a sore throat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Yes, she asked for the "Creamsicle" kind, but then couldn't keep it down..... I just pray the meds will start working soon, so we don't have to get the IV tomorrow. Trying Gatorade through a straw right now. So far, so good....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Powerade tastes better than Gatorade. Works the same too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omma Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 My almost 9 ds woke us up in the middle of the night to tell us he felt dehydrated and like 'he was going to die'. I took him to the doctor today, and turns out he has strep, too. After reading your thread, I just went upstairs and gave him a bottle of water to take sips from. Thanks for posting about the dangers of dehydration with strep. And I pray that your little one starts feeling better soon, too! Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Trying Gatorade through a straw right now. So far, so good....... Did anyone get any sleep? Are the two of you keeping things down? (I get nauseated when little guy is very sick). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 :grouphug: Hugs and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 An IV is not a bad idea - I recall how much better I felt when I had the flu and was dehydrated - within minutes of the iv starting in the ER I felt soooo much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 An IV is not a bad idea - I recall how much better I felt when I had the flu and was dehydrated - within minutes of the iv starting in the ER I felt soooo much better! I agree. Unless there is a big fear or past trauma involving IVs & needles, I'd give my kids an IV in a heartbeat if the doc wanted it. When my kids were sick enough for an IV they barely noticed it going in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 :iagree: An IV isn't as bad as it sounds. When dd was diagnosed with type 1 d. they put her on one and it was miraculous. We hope your little one is feeling better soon. oh, Pedialyte is pretty good and doesn't have so much coloring added. I drank it myself when morning sickness had me dehydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Poor thing... I used to get this and I dread the day my DC come down with it. I eventually had my tonsils out and after that surgery, I found that Jello was perfect. It may not be as hydrating as other things, but you might like to give her some of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Did anyone get any sleep? Are the two of you keeping things down? (I get nauseated when little guy is very sick). She is up this morning, and feeling better. She has kept about 20 oz of gatorade down. She has a bladder about the size of an eye dropper, so she's a busy little girl, this morning. And yes, I get nauseated when my dc are sick, too. I feel like such a wimp!! Yesterday, when dd had blood drawn to check extent of dehydration, she literally only raised an eyebrow as the needle went in. I was standing there hoping and praying that I wouldn't pass out. :svengo: Needles in livestock? No problem!! Needles in my sweet little girl?? BIG PROBLEM!!! :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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