Please pray - 8 year old DD rushed to ER with sepsis.

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OP you are a hero and DD is so lucky to have you. Praying for her. She will be fine! Stay strong!

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Anonymous wrote:I’m so glad she’s doing better, OP! That’s wonderful news. Some of the antibiotics out there are near-miraculous.

I’m not religious either, but I absolutely believe in the power of shared support and all these strangers coming together to lift you and your daughter. I’ll be thinking of you. <3

+1.

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Anonymous wrote:I just wanted to say to OP - I don't live in DC and have been following your story and praying for your daughter. I hope you know other parents across the country are sending you and your family hugs.

Ditto!! I am hopeful the worst is behind you and you can bring your daughter home in the coming days.

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We praying

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OP here- a good night's sleep for all. No real progress but no setbacks which has been something we've not had for a while. We've had another chest xray and there is still fluid on the lungs. Hopefully that eases in the next few days. The big positive is now everything has settled, there is no permanent damage.

These comments of love have had me in so many tears this morning. Thank you for making me feel like I've made a difference just holding her hand and stroking her hair. The guilt will eat away at me, and we could have called earlier. But equally we could have left it later, which doesn't even bear thinking about

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Anonymous wrote:OP here- a good night's sleep for all. No real progress but no setbacks which has been something we've not had for a while. We've had another chest xray and there is still fluid on the lungs. Hopefully that eases in the next few days. The big positive is now everything has settled, there is no permanent damage.

These comments of love have had me in so many tears this morning. Thank you for making me feel like I've made a difference just holding her hand and stroking her hair. The guilt will eat away at me, and we could have called earlier. But equally we could have left it later, which doesn't even bear thinking about

OP you did everything in your power and saved your daughter from a worse outcome. Hope you will be home soon and this will be behind you.

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OP I agree with all the PPs who are explaining how well you did to catch it and why you should feel no guilt.

But also recognize that this has also been a traumatic situation for you. It is completely normal for your brain to want to replay and re-examine what happened and figure out how it could have been avoided. That’s a thing brains do. I’m not surprised if this may be playing a bit of a loop for you. Try to just recognize that’s your brain trying to process and don’t beat yourself up for it. Explain to your brain it’s doing a very good job to try and keep your family safe, but you don’t need it to keep doing it. It should get easier with time and as your daughter gets better.

Thinking of you all today. What a road this has been for you all. We will continue to be here for you.

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OP I got berated by an urgent care medic for not bringing my kid in soon enough for a lung related issue.

I was worried about her, but she was walking, talking, and her color was good. But the noise was worrying me so I brought her in. I figured the medics would check her out, roll their eyes at me, and send me home.

Instead they made a big fuss about "why didn't you bring her in sooner".

Just saying, parents aren't doctors (unless they are) we are humans and make mistakes. We have to use our judgment. You did the best you could and she is getting the care she needs. You are NOT a bad mom. Your choices were reasonable.

BTW my kid is fine.

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I brought my kid in with Scarlet Fever one time and got berated by the pediatrician that I should have come in when the fever wouldn't break or the lethargy set it. I did. That was the day the rash broke out!

Don't beat yourself up.

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Anonymous wrote:OP I agree with all the PPs who are explaining how well you did to catch it and why you should feel no guilt.

But also recognize that this has also been a traumatic situation for you. It is completely normal for your brain to want to replay and re-examine what happened and figure out how it could have been avoided. That’s a thing brains do. I’m not surprised if this may be playing a bit of a loop for you. Try to just recognize that’s your brain trying to process and don’t beat yourself up for it. Explain to your brain it’s doing a very good job to try and keep your family safe, but you don’t need it to keep doing it. It should get easier with time and as your daughter gets better.

Thinking of you all today. What a road this has been for you all. We will continue to be here for you.

Are you a therapist? You sound like a good one

Please let go of the guilt. It's so hard to balance being worried and over worried--we can't rush to the ER every time our kid isn't healthy; so we have to guess. You did exactly the right thing. Guilt won't help you or your dd.

Sending hugs

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So much to be thankful for & just in time for the holiday. Thank you, OP, for updating us -- I have been thinking of you & your child & sending so much care & concern. You are fully focused on all that is important in your life & that is the most important thing!

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I just came across and read this entire thread last night. It was so moving to read and continues to be this morning.

Op, that sounds like a fantastic update this morning! A stable period and no permanent damage, that’s fantastic! You have another person in the DMV praying for your daughter and marveling at your strength and grace.

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Sending more good thoughts your way

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Thinking of you OP! Please be kind and gentle to yourself, and do not hesitate to see someone if let's say a few months or so after you still can't get out of reliving and rewinding.

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OP, you did the very best you could with what you knew at the time. You have more info now. You would do something different next time. Please don't beat yourself up.