Winter time and yet more ups and downs on the emotional rollercoaster that is being a parent. There are some diseases you know are very bad, and which you really don't want your child to catch. Bacterial meningitis is one of them, with the potential to kill within 4 hours.
Little Eilidh was admitted to A&E today. Bad vomiting, fever and shivering. Diagnosed initially as viral infection with resulting bad dehydration. Non-blanching (i.e. red even when pressed) spots became apparent however so she is being treated as potential bacterial meningitis with intravenous antibiotics and saline drip. Are we worried? Yes. Will we sleep much tonight? Probably not.
She has responded very well to the saline but we are not out of the woods yet. Fingers crossed for the little lady throughout the night.
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10 comments:
Hi Brian
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you all at this time.
Look forward to some better news soon
John
Scary times Brian. Sounds like it's been caught early though. Fingers crossed that she makes a full and speedy recovery.
Thoughts are with you, my friend.
Best wishes to all of you, but especially Eilidh.
Brian, just read your post and thinking of you all. Ian
OMG, Brian!! I can't even imagine what you both have been going through. I'll be thinking of you all lots. Please keep us posted.
Even the thought of meningitis terrifies me. I've got a leaflet with all the symptoms stuck to my fridge.
Take care
Debs xxx
Hey Brian,
I hope everything is okay. We are all thinking about you and your family.
Keep us up to date.
Marco
Brian - thinking really good thoughts for you all. best wishes Keith
Our best wishes to Eilidh! Silke & Thomas.
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