BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....

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From: lady penelope
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 04:08 PM

{{{Khatt}}}

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From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 04:12 PM

Thank you for the good wishes.

It never rains but it pours. Paul has just taken Harry to the GP centre at Queens Hospital. He has such a bad cough that he is coughing til he is sick, he's so upset it's heartbreaking. He won't drink anything and NHS direct doctor wants to see him to make sure there isn't anything else going on with his chest other than the cough/cold. I just want to wrap them all up and keep tham safe and well.

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From: Ebbie
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 11:49 PM

Ah, poor thing. Whooping cough is making the rounds in Alaska- you don't suppose...? Probably not- vaccinations these days have made those diseases just about a thing of the past.

I had whooping cough way back in the dark ages; I well remember coughing until I was sick.

Here's hoping you will get good news soon on all fronts.

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From: Bert
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 12:02 AM

Good thoughts on their way. Along with love and songs.

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From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 01:07 AM

I'm coming late to this thread.

Sad to say, it doesn't get any easier, but it is always worthwhile. You always worry about them, no matter how big they are when they get sick. The big benefit to their getting older is that they do a better job of telling you what doesn't feel good. We've had our share of "they need to be seen right now" visits and we have a family pediatric surgeon and an oncologist/hematologist (for the hematology specialty, not the cancer one) along with our regular family practitioners.

I brought my newborn son home from two weeks in the NICU only to turn around that afternoon and take his older sister up to the same children's hospital ER because she got sand in her eye when playing in the yard. I felt like I lived at that place after a while. She was with us in the birthing suite when her brother was born, but the next day we had to take her to her pediatrician for a horrible cough--she had bronchitis. I was in the pediatrician's office less than 24 hours after giving birth. You do what you have to do. :-/

Khatt, it does get easier. Take comfort in the realization that what they really want when they feel bad is MOM. And for a few years here, you are the center of their world. It's what keeps you going later as you watch them grow and slowly move out on their own--knowing that they couldn't do it so confidently if they didn't have that hot core of love that comes from the years of hands-on parenting that you're doing right now.

Sometimes it might be tempting to wish to always keep them cute and cuddly and exactly at some wonderful small stage, but I'm here to tell you that as they grow they are so interesting to watch, and it is wonderful to teach and share and see the positive impact you are having on the world at large by raising such wonderful children. My children are big, one is away at college and in a year and a half the other one will follow. They are such good company that I will miss them being here, but I am so pleased with the confident people they are becoming that I wouldn't wish it to be any different.

Don't scare yourself to death by Googling symptoms for your daughter. Sometimes you can land exactly on the condition, but most times the keywords are too squishy and you'll worry needlessly. Stick to your guns for appointments, accept offers of assistance when you can because they can help, and good luck as you sort all of this out.

SRS

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From: KT
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 01:42 AM

I, too, am holding little Amelia and now, Harry, in my thoughts. Wishing you all well. Take good care.

KT

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From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 07:29 AM

As I said above, anything we can do, just ring... even if it's for a swear and 'bring more gin'!

LTS

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From: Megan L
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 07:31 AM

I thought it was no loger advided to fill a babies soother wie gin :):):)

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 03:57 PM

Harry is still grotty but has managed to keep some food and fluid down. We've got a job lot of calpol and he should be back to his usual cheerful self soon.

Thank you for your good wishes everyone. The bond between George and Amelia amazes me on a daily basis and the bond Harry has with them both is beautiful.

I've not googled symptoms as I can worry for England at the best of times! We're staying positive about all this and wait to see what the consultant says. I know Milly will be in the best hands and we continue to ask the Goddess to hold her close.

You're children sound wonderful SRS, I hope I have a similiar relationship with mine when they are older.

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From: GUEST,mg
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 04:50 PM

Keep pushing fluids and watch how much he pees, or doesn't...popsicles, soups, whatever..water of course. Pedlialite?? perhaps. I don't know much about it. But dehydration is a concern of course in a situation like this.....flat ginger ale? Something homemade (google first) with a little sugar and salt in it? mg

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From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 12:27 PM

Mine always thought popsicles were a great way to get over a bug. Avoid the reddish ones, that food color can sometimes cause its own set of problems.

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From: freda underhill
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 03:47 PM

Last weekend my grandaughter Rosie was here with her friend Jasmin. Their grottiness and snottiness, playing mud pies etc, was truly yukky. but they were so beautiful and loveable at the same time! good luck with your darling kids right now Catherine..

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 02 Feb 09 - 03:45 PM

The consultant himself phoned today to say that he had cancelled the clinic tomorrow due to the bad weather but he will try to see Amelia on Friday or the beginning of next week.

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From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Feb 09 - 06:26 PM

more waiting - how they? how are the parents?

sandra

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From: mouldy
Date: 03 Feb 09 - 02:25 AM

Just caught up with this one - you must be climbing the walls! I just hope that if they had the suspicion that it was anything "nasty" they would have slotted her in asap.

I'll hold you in my thoughts - I know how I'd feel if it was my granddaughter.

I went through a neck lump episode with my son, when he was 3. It turned out to be a quinsy, but that one really swelled, and grew painful, and threw a fever over a matter of a couple of days. We ended up with him in hospital.
It's a frantic and nerve-wracking time for you, because you feel you should be doing something for them. Look after yourselves as well!

Andrea

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From: gnu
Date: 03 Feb 09 - 06:50 AM

Still sending thoughts and prayers.

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From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 05 Feb 09 - 04:56 PM

Hospital phoned this morning and Amelia has an appointment tomorrow morning.

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From: wysiwyg
Date: 05 Feb 09 - 04:57 PM

Been praying fer ya's... (Will contiune.)

~S~

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From: Hawker
Date: 05 Feb 09 - 05:17 PM

Sending you all good wishes, prayers, healing thoughts and love, hope tomorrow leaves you all feeling better, we are all holding your hands here!
Lots of love, Lucy x

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From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 05 Feb 09 - 08:11 PM

good wishes, love & hugs to you all

sandra

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From: Hollowfox
Date: 05 Feb 09 - 08:44 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out for her, you, and all your family. And a nice genuine purebred Midwestern $#@!-reduction candle will be fired up when I get home from work tonight.

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From: Morticia
Date: 06 Feb 09 - 07:09 AM

waiting for news and keeping everything crossed.

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From: VirginiaTam
Date: 06 Feb 09 - 07:29 AM

same here and with the pain meds i am currently on crossing eyes is remarkably easy.

please keep us posted. my eyes may get stuck this way.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 06:41 AM

I'm hoping no news is good news? Please let us know - we are thinking of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: maeve
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 08:29 AM

I expect you are still awaiting the results form the appointment. Thinking of you all,

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 10:47 AM

The news is very positive! The consultant thinks that the lump is a cyst and although it will continue to grow it is not life threatening and not cancerous which is a huge relief. Amelia is now waiting for an appointment at Great Ormond Street childrens hospital for the team there to assess when they will remove the cyst. We should hear about an appointment in the next few weeks. We need to keep an eye on the lump and make sure there are no signs of infection and that it isn't affecting the position of her head and neck etc.

I have never felt so relieved before apart from the day they were all born and I heard them cry. Last night was the first night I have slept properly in weeks. Paul took me to see Chicago in the west end last night and I was actually able to sit back and enjoy the show without worrying about what might be.

Thank you all for the good wishes. I'll let you know when Amelia has the appointment at the childrens hospital and when they decide to do the operation.

A very relieved Khatt and Paul

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From: fat B****rd
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 10:57 AM

Excellent news, CJ
Kind regards from Charlie

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Megan L
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 11:04 AM

Thanks lass for keeping us updated.

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From: maeve
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 11:04 AM

Thank you for letting us know. That is excellent news indeed! Play, sing, sleep, and awake to rejoice yet again.

maeve who does know how to spell "from"

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From: gnu
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 11:24 AM

AHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhh. Great news darlin!

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From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 11:54 AM

I'm glad to see the news, Khatt! And I'm glad you were able to relax and get out. Take care of yourself along with that not-so-little family of yours!

SRS

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From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 05:07 PM

yah.

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From: GUEST,suzi
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 05:28 PM

Good news.... love and light to you all.x

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From: Janie
Date: 07 Feb 09 - 10:30 PM

Big exhale..........

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 03:46 PM

We have just brought both George and Amelia home from hospital after what has been a very worrying 5 days. They were admitted with bronchiolitis which is a viral chest infection which children under 2 are prone to.

They needed help breathing and a feeding tube fitted as they couldn't feed due to congestion. It was horrible to see our beautiful babies trying so hard to breath and lying in the cots so distressed.

We haven't slept for 5 nights and have been functioning on autopilot. We have some wonderful friends and family though who sat with us and the babies, looked after Harry and brought us food packages.

The twins have got a chesty cough which will last for a few weeks apparently but they are on the mend and have started feeding resonably well. Their oxygen saturation is stable at 93% and we are hoping they will recover quickly. It feels SO good to be home all together.

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From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 03:51 PM

Gosh you haven't had your worries to seek have you mate.
Glad all seems to be on the mend now though. Let us know when you catch up on your sleep.

John

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From: Megan L
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 04:04 PM

Dammit Lassie you need a hug(and thats no somethin a normally do) Watching your child in distress is heart wrenching and we should all have been here to support you as a family. I ken oor belifs are different but i hope you will accept ma wee prayer fur ye as a family tae find strength and peace, rest and recovery as a symbol of oor loving care for ye all at this time.

Awra best
frae
Dauvitt and his Meg

Ps hope ye all mak it tae the gaither tae claim that hug

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From: Andrez
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 04:16 PM

I've only just seen this thread. I was worried as I scrolled through that the news would not be good. It was great to find otherwise.

Take care of your selves CJ and enjoy the hugs and warmth expressed in this thread.

Cheers,

Andrez

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From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 05:42 PM

love & hugs & more good wishes for the children's continued good health.

sandra

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From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 06:26 PM

Big hugs here, you know where we are if you need anything.

LTS

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From: gnu
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 06:28 PM

Same here. Thoughts and prayers.... and more.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 25 Feb 09 - 05:39 AM

Thank you so much.

We got a reasonable amount of sleep last night. Harry is at playgroup this morning as we are trying to get him back into a routine. Paul goes back to work tomorrow and the twins are chatting away to each other on the playmat at the moment.

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From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Feb 09 - 05:38 PM

Chatting? Not kicking each other's heads in like last time I was there?! :D

Glad to hear everyone is returning to as normal as you ever were... We'll be over to see you soon.

(By the way, my little "trouble" has been sorted and is all OK)

LTS

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From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Feb 09 - 08:42 PM

Good news, you have them back home. When they nap, be sure you catch up on your sleep also. The house can wait.

Good luck--

SRS

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From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 05:57 AM

Don't think they have the energy to kick each other at the moment Liz!! *G* Glad you little 'trouble' has been sorted, I was thinking about you. We'll look forward to seeing you soon xxx

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From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 08:11 AM

Best wishes for continuing progress.
keith.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Maryrrf
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 09:43 AM

Just saw this thread - Oh my goodness what a scare but thank goodness everybody seems to be on the mend!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 27 Mar 09 - 11:19 AM

We took Amelia for her first appointment at Gt Ormond St Hospital yesterday. Everyone was very helpful and kind. We are taking her back on Tuesday (31st March) for an ultra sound and we get the results and a decision on what will be done on Thursday. Amelia smiled all the way through her appointment and 'chatted' to anyone and everyone that passed by!

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From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 27 Mar 09 - 11:21 AM

Glad to hear all went well, you're forgiven for taking a day to respond... we'll make a date for the Easter holidays and come and annoy you. I know the way now.

LTS

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From: Megan L
Date: 27 Mar 09 - 11:24 AM

Now what has the poor lassie done to deserve such cruel and unnatural punishment