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

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We continue to pray

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Yes. I had sepsis last year. I’m still fighting infections from that. I’m so sorry and hope she recovers fast.

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OP here - thank you all again. We had left hospital two days ago (yay!!!) Sadly we're back in but hopefully for a couple more days. Yesterday she had a seizure (she's never had them before) and went on for a bit. They got medication fast and stopped it, and she's had another ambulance ride with the same EMTs!! She's a bit washed out again now but we hope this is a one off event from the stress her body has been through.

In other exciting news Tyla the thanksgiving Turkey has a new home. She wanted to give it to another girl who had come onto her ward so it could help give more healing hugs!!

Thanks again you amazing community ❤

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Anonymous wrote:OP here - thank you all again. We had left hospital two days ago (yay!!!) Sadly we're back in but hopefully for a couple more days. Yesterday she had a seizure (she's never had them before) and went on for a bit. They got medication fast and stopped it, and she's had another ambulance ride with the same EMTs!! She's a bit washed out again now but we hope this is a one off event from the stress her body has been through.

In other exciting news Tyla the thanksgiving Turkey has a new home. She wanted to give it to another girl who had come onto her ward so it could help give more healing hugs!!

Thanks again you amazing community ❤

Oh gosh - sending love and support for this hospital stay and hoping it's a brief one. How sweet of her to pass along Tyla to someone else who needs her.

[Anonymous]

We will keep praying for all of you.

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Sorry you’re back in the hospital - I hope you’re home again soon and that things get back to normal!

[Anonymous]

Sending prayers your way! May this be her very last hospital stay and forward to great health and healing 🥳

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I'll always start my posts with thank you!

We can sleep with her now so DH is staying the night and I've come home for the first time, although my sleep schedule is gone. I will take care of myself but in having two beautiful girls they became so much of our life and I'd do anything they need whenever. I'll need to try to not be over cautious with her. I'll be panicking every time she starts sports, is doing something silly.

I've not had chance to say this but I am so proud of Ava, who's handled Mommy and Daddy and Grace leaving her with Grandparents incredibly well. There's been tears but no tantrums. She will also be getting lots of treats for helping us so much by being so brave. She's not spent more than a night without us before. I've caved and allowed her to stick to me tonight.

The turkey is amazing!!! I'm sure another fluffy toy will be more than welcomed by Grace!!

I wanted to add my daughters names here as this post has felt so personal. I'm not sure if I know anyone here. Grace last night said a little prayer of thanks back to every single person posting on or reading this post.

This post is a reminder that my mom used to say that your kids should sleep over someone else’s house for an overnight at some point before they are too old. (Someone they feel close to, of course.) Her reasoning was that if they have had a calm, happy sleepover experience (without their parents) it won’t seem so traumatic if they have to do it again (due to a family crisis/parental hospitalization ). She just said ideally the first time would not be combined with stress.

I am not at all chastising OP, just sharing that wisdom with others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When my son was sick over the summer he had a really high fever but more importantly was so fatigued and weak. The rash started to spread and his knee (likely where the infection originated thru a small cut he got at the beach) became swollen and blue. Everything just got worse as each minute passed. You’ll know it is time to get them to see a doctor! I’ve never had a kid that sick and I knew.

Lethargy in a child is something you should take them in for.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When my son was sick over the summer he had a really high fever but more importantly was so fatigued and weak. The rash started to spread and his knee (likely where the infection originated thru a small cut he got at the beach) became swollen and blue. Everything just got worse as each minute passed. You’ll know it is time to get them to see a doctor! I’ve never had a kid that sick and I knew.

Lethargy in a child is something you should take them in for.

Part of what makes this challenging is that many parents describe their children as "lethargic" when they are listless. A child that is dragging around, wants to stay in bed, and doesn't have any of their usual energy is not lethargic, but a child that is limp as a noodle and hard to rouse is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I'll always start my posts with thank you!

We can sleep with her now so DH is staying the night and I've come home for the first time, although my sleep schedule is gone. I will take care of myself but in having two beautiful girls they became so much of our life and I'd do anything they need whenever. I'll need to try to not be over cautious with her. I'll be panicking every time she starts sports, is doing something silly.

I've not had chance to say this but I am so proud of Ava, who's handled Mommy and Daddy and Grace leaving her with Grandparents incredibly well. There's been tears but no tantrums. She will also be getting lots of treats for helping us so much by being so brave. She's not spent more than a night without us before. I've caved and allowed her to stick to me tonight.

The turkey is amazing!!! I'm sure another fluffy toy will be more than welcomed by Grace!!

I wanted to add my daughters names here as this post has felt so personal. I'm not sure if I know anyone here. Grace last night said a little prayer of thanks back to every single person posting on or reading this post.

This post is a reminder that my mom used to say that your kids should sleep over someone else’s house for an overnight at some point before they are too old. (Someone they feel close to, of course.) Her reasoning was that if they have had a calm, happy sleepover experience (without their parents) it won’t seem so traumatic if they have to do it again (due to a family crisis/parental hospitalization ). She just said ideally the first time would not be combined with stress.

I am not at all chastising OP, just sharing that wisdom with others.

Not helpful to add that to OP’s thread. It’s fine to do that, sure. It’s also fine to make sure you have a person or people who your child can spend the night with in an emergency and who will manage to make it fun even in uncertain times. The number of things people warn you that you must do or can’t do in case something bad happens is overwhelming. My 6 year old had never spent the night away from me until she had to because of my medical emergencies, and we worked it out.

Trying to be helpful. You are not the thread police.

DP

I thought it was very helpful. Thank you for the tip.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I'll always start my posts with thank you!

We can sleep with her now so DH is staying the night and I've come home for the first time, although my sleep schedule is gone. I will take care of myself but in having two beautiful girls they became so much of our life and I'd do anything they need whenever. I'll need to try to not be over cautious with her. I'll be panicking every time she starts sports, is doing something silly.

I've not had chance to say this but I am so proud of Ava, who's handled Mommy and Daddy and Grace leaving her with Grandparents incredibly well. There's been tears but no tantrums. She will also be getting lots of treats for helping us so much by being so brave. She's not spent more than a night without us before. I've caved and allowed her to stick to me tonight.

The turkey is amazing!!! I'm sure another fluffy toy will be more than welcomed by Grace!!

I wanted to add my daughters names here as this post has felt so personal. I'm not sure if I know anyone here. Grace last night said a little prayer of thanks back to every single person posting on or reading this post.

This post is a reminder that my mom used to say that your kids should sleep over someone else’s house for an overnight at some point before they are too old. (Someone they feel close to, of course.) Her reasoning was that if they have had a calm, happy sleepover experience (without their parents) it won’t seem so traumatic if they have to do it again (due to a family crisis/parental hospitalization ). She just said ideally the first time would not be combined with stress.

I am not at all chastising OP, just sharing that wisdom with others.

Not helpful to add that to OP’s thread. It’s fine to do that, sure. It’s also fine to make sure you have a person or people who your child can spend the night with in an emergency and who will manage to make it fun even in uncertain times. The number of things people warn you that you must do or can’t do in case something bad happens is overwhelming. My 6 year old had never spent the night away from me until she had to because of my medical emergencies, and we worked it out.

Trying to be helpful. You are not the thread police.

You are clueless

I found PP’s post and advice to be very helpful and not at all disrespectful. We had a similar situation in our family and it would have made it easier on our other child if they had had a night away from us previously. To each their own, but I appreciate PP’s suggestion in case anyone wants to consider it.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I'll always start my posts with thank you!

We can sleep with her now so DH is staying the night and I've come home for the first time, although my sleep schedule is gone. I will take care of myself but in having two beautiful girls they became so much of our life and I'd do anything they need whenever. I'll need to try to not be over cautious with her. I'll be panicking every time she starts sports, is doing something silly.

I've not had chance to say this but I am so proud of Ava, who's handled Mommy and Daddy and Grace leaving her with Grandparents incredibly well. There's been tears but no tantrums. She will also be getting lots of treats for helping us so much by being so brave. She's not spent more than a night without us before. I've caved and allowed her to stick to me tonight.

The turkey is amazing!!! I'm sure another fluffy toy will be more than welcomed by Grace!!

I wanted to add my daughters names here as this post has felt so personal. I'm not sure if I know anyone here. Grace last night said a little prayer of thanks back to every single person posting on or reading this post.

This post is a reminder that my mom used to say that your kids should sleep over someone else’s house for an overnight at some point before they are too old. (Someone they feel close to, of course.) Her reasoning was that if they have had a calm, happy sleepover experience (without their parents) it won’t seem so traumatic if they have to do it again (due to a family crisis/parental hospitalization ). She just said ideally the first time would not be combined with stress.

I am not at all chastising OP, just sharing that wisdom with others.

Not helpful to add that to OP’s thread. It’s fine to do that, sure. It’s also fine to make sure you have a person or people who your child can spend the night with in an emergency and who will manage to make it fun even in uncertain times. The number of things people warn you that you must do or can’t do in case something bad happens is overwhelming. My 6 year old had never spent the night away from me until she had to because of my medical emergencies, and we worked it out.

Trying to be helpful. You are not the thread police.

You are clueless

And you are an AH, so…

[Anonymous]

OP- continued prayers. I hope your DD is doing well. Love to your family.

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Anonymous wrote:OP- continued prayers. I hope your DD is doing well. Love to your family.

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