Ladies, my darling little Paul is not doing so well His fever came back yesterday afternoon and he woke this morning burning up again and covered from head to toe in a strange, blotchy rash. I am at my wits end for this poor kid!
DH and I took him back to the Dr. this morning and she said this IS NOT a reaction from the chicken pox vaccine! First, she said it looked like measles!!! She said it could be from his MMR vaccine!!! Well, I almost had to be PEELED OFF THE CEILING at that comment...you see, I *never* 'Ok'ed' the MMR vaccine 2 weeks ago, so if she had given it to him w/o my consent, I was going to go BALLISTIC on her!
She said it is typical that MMR and chicken pox are given together (not combined) - just on the same day. To me, that is just RIDICULOUS - that is way too much for a small child to handle, IMO. I CLEARLY and FIRMLY told her that after this episode, we WILL be delaying the MMR until he is a bit older.
It seems like Paul may have been reacting to the chix pox vaccine over this past weekend - but NOW, she thinks that his fever (which is still high, but not quite as bad as Sat/Sun) and his rash are viral and that it should go away on its own in a day or two. So, I have to bring him back on Thurs. for blood tests if it's not better!
Please....if you don't mind....can you guys send my little boy some of that good 'ole fashioned LIWeddings love? He could use the extra TLC right now! Thanks!
chmlengr
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Claud - more HUGS Let us know how Paul is doing!
michele31
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If this is viral then there is no meds for it, right? I hope he feels better much soon. I am sure they will figure this all out and he will perfect in a few days.
I think you need to try to sleep Claud. Maybe you and Jeff can try to take turns for a few hours. You are no good to Paul if you are sick
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Our poor Paul.
I'm hoping tomorrow will be a better day for all of you!
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Wishing yor family a good night and better day tomorrow.
Wendy
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Claud did the doctor rule out Roseola? The rash and the high fever are two of the symptons. My son had it when he was about 15 months old and the rash was all over him for at least a week. He ran a high fever and was so cranky!! I remember it well.
I hope that Paul is feeling better soon. More hugs for all of you!!
Claud2001
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Wendy, thanks. The doctor hasn't said a word about Roseola....but, guess WHO has??? YUP - my MOM! That was the first thing my Mom said it could be...she said that I had it when I was a wee one, too.
I don't know....there are days when I feel like I'm just not cut out for all this stuff Thanks for everyone's good wishes and support. It has been a hell of a week in our house....BUT, I say my prayers and thank God b/c (god forbid) it could be worse!
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More Hugs!!! I hope he feels better.
IrishTracy
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Claud-You ARE prepared for this. It's just frustrating. If the doctor is still not giving you the answers you want/need. Go to the hospital or another doctor!! Maybe another doctor will be able to diagnose it right away!!
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I hope you all get the needed sleep that you all need
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Claud - what about Scarlet Fever? I dont know if thats the same thing as Rosolea or not but I had that when I was little. I had a rash and fever.
Try to get some sleep. Can you and DH take turns watching little Paul? The more rested you are the clearer thinking and able to deal with situations you are faced with.
To mommy and daddy and 's and feel better wishes for Paul
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Lots of hugs and prayers, so that your little one will feel better soon
anna
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What a little roller coaster ride for all 3 of you this week ! What a little champ Paul is and what great parents he has and you ARE absolutely cut out for this! (and dont you dare doubt yourself ) Youre a wonderful mommy!
If you need anything, let me know!
More 'feel better' hugs to Paul!
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You can do this Claud ... I think you have proven that already! Just some hugs for you and Paul!
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We took the li'l trooper to the lab this morning to get his blood tested for bacterial infection and white cell counts. Now we are just waiting.
The stupid nurses at the lab couldn't find his veins so they had to poke him 3 times. DH went into the room w/him b/c I'm not so good at watch blood be drawn (even after all those preggo tests!) and when I heard my baby screaming, everyone in the waiting room looked over at me and I RAN INTO THE ROOM! I wanted to grab him away from the nurse, but I knew this had to be done.
The poor little guy has just been through so much in the last week. I cannot wait until this is over!
Thanks ladies for the boost of confidence....I really am just so tired...Paul was up all night last night - from 1:30 AM til about 5 AM - just crying and crying on and off....DH didn't feel well and took Nyquil, so he slept like a log....Mommy kept going in and out of Paul's room to try and comfort him, hold him, leave him be, etc....NO SLEEP!
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Sorry to hear Paul has to go through all this Hopefully the results will come back asap and you can get some sleep soon!
Jenn P
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What a nightmare! I'm so sorry. I hope things get better for all of you really soon!
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I am so sorry that your poor baby has to go through this. I hope they find out what it is. I hope he feels better soon!
claud...I hope Paul starts feeling better...can you bring him into your bed tonight? that way its a comfort for him...and you don't have to keep getting up?
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I'm so sorry that you are going through this!!
Hopefully they will find out what's wrong. Even better hopefully he will wake up feeling much better tomorrow!!
