So a quick update because you can’t even imagine what has happened in the past 24 hours. Thank you to everyone who sent get well wishes for B. He does seem slightly better.
Story update (cut and pasted so you know some of this!)
After much faffing (GP to make an appointment then the actual appointment then told to go to A&E then referred to paediatrics) we got admitted to hospital last night for observations so have been in overnight.
They think he’s okay – suspected bronchiolitis – it’s just because he had a lot of snorting and snuffling and he’s only three weeks old.
Anyway as luck (or not!) would have it, we were evacuated from the ward about 07:45 due to a fire! Which is nuts. We were inside in another place but as you can imagine it was kind of chaotic. The staff were amazing. They all pulled together and spent the whole time trying to reassure us. Imagine how scary it must be evacuating a ward full of babies, let alone the older kids.
I felt sorry for other people as they had sicker kids and B was just in for observation and did seem better overnight because they sucked out his snot using a machine! He really didn’t enjoy it but it seemed to settle him quickly. I need to get one of the mouth sucking snot suckers as apparently they’re the best. The things you do for your baby!
Apparently bronchiolitis goes away on its own and they don’t treat it in newborns unless they need oxygen – he doesn’t at the moment as he can breathe but is just snuffly. We were discharged and the more serious cases have been transferred to another local hospital.
Then I went to the midwife unit to get my scar checked out as I got given antibiotics on Sunday and they told me to come back today. I got referred to the doctor as it’s worse than it was. She confirmed it is a bit worse and apparently I also have another urinary tract infection so I now have two lots of antibiotics and two lots of painkillers! Argh. I had a few UTIs during pregnancy and never really noticed them but it was worrying for the baby.
We are just waiting on the prescription and can then go home and rest. Luckily B is just sleeping after being awake early this morning! Unfortunately it’s the hospital pharmacy which has a 1.5hr wait and we finally got to the front of the queue to be told they don’t stock that drug so they’re trying to get in touch with the doctor. Bearing in mind there’s been a fire in this hospital so they’re all a bit overstaffed. For certain meds you have to get them from the hospital pharmacy so can’t go somewhere else to get them. So we are stuck waiting… I last left the house yesterday. I want to get home and relax and feed B and snuggle with Dog! And poor T has to get to work having missed half the work day already.
Agh, another update: They don’t stock breastfeeding safe antibiotics for what I need so I now have a note to take to the GP… who typically has a 3 day wait time for prescriptions. They have written urgent at least… agh. So we are on way home and then I have to go and ask the GP!
It never rains but it pours!
(Don’t get me wrong. I am massively grateful to the NHS for everything. And the fire and B’s sickness… Everything could have been so much worse.)
Kind of can’t believe B is having such drama and he’s only 25 days old!
Ugh! Thats crazy about the fire alarm, what timing hey? Glad to hear B is on the up & up. I hope you are too. Oh, and the Nose Frieda is pretty awesome!
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Yeah it was an actual fire!! On the ward I was on! Didn’t see it as we were in a side room.
We got the Snufflebabe which seems similar to Nose Frida! Could only get that one on Amazon and I wanted something on the day. If we end up using it a lot I might try the other one, but have avoided it so far!
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Wow, it sounds crazy!!! So glad b is doing better and I hope you feel better soon too! Nose Frieda is now my best friend, works wonderfully.
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Thank you! Yes we got the Snufflebabe which seems similar – I got it in the local shop as I didn’t want to wait. Hopefully won’t have to use it but good knowing it’s there!
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Glad B is feeling better, but all the running around sounds like such a hassle!
Definitely get the Nose Frida! They’re disgusting and babies hate them, but they WORK!
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Thank you! Yeah it sounds unanimous for Nose Frida! I’ll have to order one if we end up using the Snufflebabe a lot. Haven’t braved it yet!
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Wow! I’m glad you are all ok.
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Thank you. It was a bit nuts!
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Whoa… glad everyone is good! Well, mostly good, right? Pouring, indeed!
And I totally lol-ed at “mouth sucking snot suckers.” I love your expressions, made my day. 🙂
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Haha. I figure that’s the word for them. 😂
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You’re correct: Mouth Sucking Snot Suckers is definitely the proper medical terminology for those contraptions. It HAS to be!
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Ha! At least everyone knows what I’m talking about when I say that! 😂
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What a crazy 24 hours. You have my full sympathy. F had bronchiolitis before Christmas and it was awful. Must have been terrifying with a 3week old baby. Hugs x
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Thank you. It does seem that they all get bronchiolitis. I remember my brother had it as a baby! I am hoping it’s on the way out! Hope you are well! Xx
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I’ve just read this and your next-to-last post. You poor things!
How much can you fit into a day or two? Hopefully everything calms down and you are both on the mend. Get well soon, you two!
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I know! Who’d have thought it would be so crazy?! I’m hoping it all calms down from now on!
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Sorry, baby Joey got hold of my phone!
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😂
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Crazy!!! Now rest rest rest if you possibly can. I know you can feel like you are ok pretty soon after a c-section but honestly if you overdo it your body will have trouble doing all that nice healing from within. Eat lots of boring healthy stuff and chill with gorgeous B. Now is the time for some Netflix! Hehe Glad everyone is ok. Flipping crazy about the fire 🔥
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Thank you! I must take your advice! We’ve watched the entire three series of The Affair if that counts?! Yeah the fire was crazy. Can’t believe it happened but the staff were amazing.
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Oooooo I’m only part way through season 2! Is it going well??
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We finished season 3! Very odd! I really enjoyed it but T found it annoying (but still watched it!). It ended very weirdly!
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Hmmmm ok. Good to know.
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I just read a 4th season is coming!
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Oh no! That’s crazy! I’m glad you all got out. And super glad B is doing better!
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Thank you! Was crazy!
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Oh my gosh I can’t believe your ordeal continues. Hope you are all home soon
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We are back! Phew. Was crazy!!
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Wow, how scary. I really hope you both feel better soon. It’s definitely not what you both need right now! Thinking of you x x x
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Thanks. Was a bit nuts but hopefully it’s no more drama from here on!
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Yikes! You’ve had a crazy couple days. Hope you can get home and settled in soon!!!
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Thanks!! We are back and settled. Phew!
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I hope you’re better soon and get the meds sorted. I’m on antibiotics too – I’ll message you the name of them in the morning.
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Thanks!! Hope you are okay. Xx
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Wow… that’s a lot for a 25 day old baby and mother…! But glad to hear B is getting better!
Oh, and I can highly recommend Nose Frida snot sucker! 😉 In the beginning my son was not a fan, but lately he’s not really fighting it any more. My husband still finds it extremely gross to use, but I don’t really mind. I’m not thinking anything else than it is helping the little one!
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Haha thanks! We’ve become rather more acquainted with the Snufflebabe (similar to Nose Frida) than we wanted to be! Saline does seem to help though. Poor little thing!
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