Almost 2 weeks of 2 sick kids, and ER visit..and Now DD just spiked a fever AGAIN! Need advice

Gianna got sick saturday before last and amelia got sick last tuesday. Gianna started feeling better on Sunday/monday just past.

Somethings off with her today so i take her temp and it shot up to 101 from the low 99s she's been running since tuesday of last week.

what do i do? I was just at the Er with amelia on saturday, they both have had this awful virus, got dh and i both sick too.

i've aired out this place, cleaned, sprayed everything with lysol, clorox anywhere, use purell- all week
What the hell!

What would you do?

I just want a healthy house!

Re: Almost 2 weeks of 2 sick kids, and ER visit..and Now DD just spiked a fever AGAIN! Need advice

No one?

Re: Almost 2 weeks of 2 sick kids, and ER visit..and Now DD just spiked a fever AGAIN! Need advice

I don't really have any advice, but we just went through that last month. The kids were BOTH sick, and every time they would start to get better one of them would catch something else. I basically just didn't take them out of the house for a week straight so they wouldn't be around any other sickies.

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Unfortunately I think you're doing all you can do. It's just the season for this.

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i'm not much help but did you call her ped? DD was sick a couple of weeks ago and her ped said to continue tylenol and as long as it didn't get higher than 101 not to worry to much sometimes the thermometers are too sensitive. keep them hydrated? poor little thing

winter stinks

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my dd(5yrs old) is going thru almost the same thing all winter long!! i have been to the docs with her about 7 times in the last few months. shes had ear infections, a terrible cough. fluid in her ears and congestion. its been going on and off for months now. she was on a zpac for her ears, now shes on zytec. and just yesterday she had a fever of 101.8 again. i brought her back to the docs yesterday. he told me its just a virus that has been going around and around and around. We just have to ride it out once again. i feel your pain. i really cant wait till this winter is OVER.

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i guess we're all just frustrated here, especially me, i think this post is more of a vent than anything.

I'm sick still myself and it's really taking a toll emotionally and physically on me. Even harder cause i have no family near me who can help.

I called PED, they said that if her fever continues to tomorrow to call them and bring her in, lots of viruses going around and that could have gotten another one. Now i have to go take Amelia's temp when she wakes up too. We haven't been anywhere in 2 weeks!

I absolutely LOATHE the winter! I am not a fan of winter as it is, but i really really loathe it now with kids and them getting sick all season long.

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I can sympathize. Both my DDs were sick in Dec and it was horirble and I thought we were over it all. Now this week they both have fevers and ear infections. As far as the fever, I would do tylenol and maybe go to the ped to have her ears checked?

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Posted by sweetness

i guess we're all just frustrated here, especially me, i think this post is more of a vent than anything.

I'm sick still myself and it's really taking a toll emotionally and physically on me. Even harder cause i have no family near me who can help.

I called PED, they said that if her fever continues to tomorrow to call them and bring her in, lots of viruses going around and that could have gotten another one. Now i have to go take Amelia's temp when she wakes up too. We haven't been anywhere in 2 weeks!

I absolutely LOATHE the winter! I am not a fan of winter as it is, but i really really loathe it now with kids and them getting sick all season long.

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Re: Almost 2 weeks of 2 sick kids, and ER visit..and Now DD just spiked a fever AGAIN! Need advice

Oh no, I'm so sorry..... Poor thing can't catch a break. I know how you feel. I got that virus in mid January and I swear my head and nose still aren't right.

Did you change your dish sponge? Change hand towel in bathroom frequently? Just things I'm thinking of...I really hope you all feel better soon!! to the girls.

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Does anyone know if you can catch a virus back from sheets? I changed my DD's sheets twice while they were sick, but i just changed them this am again. Think i was too late? Can they catch it from them?
I know i'm pulling straws, but i just can't have them sick anymore

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Posted by sweetness

Does anyone know if you can catch a virus back from sheets? I changed my DD's sheets twice while they were sick, but i just changed them this am again. Think i was too late? Can they catch it from them?
I know i'm pulling straws, but i just can't have them sick anymore

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Posted by Mrs. Patticakes

Posted by sweetness

Does anyone know if you can catch a virus back from sheets? I changed my DD's sheets twice while they were sick, but i just changed them this am again. Think i was too late? Can they catch it from them?
I know i'm pulling straws, but i just can't have them sick anymore

I think you're fine there but maybe pillow??

Re: Almost 2 weeks of 2 sick kids, and ER visit..and Now DD just spiked a fever AGAIN! Need advice

If it's viral, I think it just has to work it's way out. I'm sorry everyone doesn't feel well.

Re: Almost 2 weeks of 2 sick kids, and ER visit..and Now DD just spiked a fever AGAIN! Need advice

As far as the fever goes, switch back and forth between Motrin and Tylenol- the Dr told me that works best. As far as making the house germ free, try to wash everything you can. Put sheets, clothes, stuffed animals, and pillows in the washer. Clean the toys with disinfectant wipes and spray everything else. It's the best you can do. Unfortunately there's no magic solution- I've been going trhough the same thing.

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No advice, just I hope everyone's better soon.

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Lots of to the girls and to your and DH.
I think you are doing all you can and since it is a virus it has to run it's course. I agree that being inside in the winter stinks. We are going on week 3 of not going anywhere and no one is even sick. I just don't have the energy to deal with a possible tantrum for DS.
If I lived closer I would have taken one of them for you

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Re: Almost 2 weeks of 2 sick kids, and ER visit..and Now DD just spiked a fever AGAIN! Need advice

Posted by Seles81

Lots of to the girls and to your and DH.
I think you are doing all you can and since it is a virus it has to run it's course. I agree that being inside in the winter stinks. We are going on week 3 of not going anywhere and no one is even sick. I just don't have the energy to deal with a possible tantrum for DS.
If I lived closer I would have taken one of them for you

Re: Almost 2 weeks of 2 sick kids, and ER visit..and Now DD just spiked a fever AGAIN! Need advice

Hi Mich! I am sorry its been awhile....I am so sorry to see this post. I really hope the girls feel better soon so you can de stress alittle. Ill be thinking about you guys....

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