Randomguy Posted July 12, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2014 She also has diarrhea and has thrown up when we gave her lots of liquids (probably too much liquid) at once. We think the runs might have been from the infant tylenol we gave her to bring her fever down. We have also given her a couple of cold baths, and have just gone out and bought and administered children's advil. This seems to have brought her temperature down a nudge, but she still feels really hot. So what is your advice on what to do so that her orifices stop spewing and leaking and she feels better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted July 12, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 12, 2014 so long since I have had to deal with this..... but sounds like you are doing everything right.... have you called her doc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted July 12, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 12, 2014 Pediatrician 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted July 12, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 12, 2014 Sorry, I had boys. I have no clue what to do for girls. hope she feels better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted July 12, 2014 so long since I have had to deal with this..... but sounds like you are doing everything right.... have you called her doc? Yeah, she told us to get the children's ibuprofen, then stick something up her butt called "Feverall", which I also procured. The butt-jamming will take place in about 15 minutes. We will then go back to administering fluids, they recommended diluted gatorade, coconut water, or pedialyte. Coconut water is out, as we gave her bunches after the tylenol, but that washed through in a nasty sewage-leak and we don't want to repeat that. I am morally opposed to pedialyte, that shit is nasty as hell. How much should gatorade be diluted? One half? One quarter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted July 12, 2014 Share #6 Posted July 12, 2014 Keep her hydrated. Do you have Pedialyte? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted July 12, 2014 Keep her hydrated. Do you have Pedialyte? No, I will not use that crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted July 12, 2014 Share #8 Posted July 12, 2014 Yeah, she told us to get the children's ibuprofen, then stick something up her butt called "Feverall", which I also procured. The butt-jamming will take place in about 15 minutes. We will then go back to administering fluids, they recommended diluted gatorade, coconut water, or pedialyte. Coconut water is out, as we gave her bunches after the tylenol, but that washed through in a nasty sewage-leak and we don't want to repeat that. I am morally opposed to pedialyte, that shit is nasty as hell. How much should gatorade be diluted? One half? One quarter? can't imagine any kid taking pedialyte willingly..... not sure about the gatorade dilution...... google? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 12, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 12, 2014 Gatorade at 50/50 is what I gave my daughter when she got like this. Maybe even a bit less. It did seem to help. Sucks when baby is sick. Edit: Doctors office asap too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted July 12, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 12, 2014 Wish I could help, but I know nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted July 12, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 12, 2014 Throw her away and make another one! Ok don't do that, but I would take her to the ped's office, or walk in clinic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted July 12, 2014 Gatorade at 50/50 is what I gave my daughter when she got like this. Maybe even a bit less. It did seem to help. Sucks when baby is sick. Edit: Doctors office asap too. Tried giving her 25% gatorade/75% water, but she didn't like it. Having a go at mom's boobs at the moment, and the fever is down-ish again. The pediatrician didn't seem overly concerned, she just said stay on it and be ready if it gets worse, but these steps will probably have it under control. There is apparently a stomach bug going around in these parts, lots of babies have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 12, 2014 Share #13 Posted July 12, 2014 Keep a close eye on her. Lots of cool wash cloths to help with the fever. Especially if she get a rash from the diarrhea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 12, 2014 Share #14 Posted July 12, 2014 We used alternating infant Tylenol and advil. Our boys LOVED Pedialyte. Had to hide it from them when they were well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 12, 2014 Share #15 Posted July 12, 2014 How is RB this morning? Feeling better? Fever down??? I hate when little kids have a fever like that. Worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted July 12, 2014 We used alternating infant Tylenol and advil. Our boys LOVED Pedialyte. Had to hide it from them when they were well. Yeah, but you are from Texas, though, so either their tastebuds are warped a bit, or you get mexican pedialyte, which probably has real sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted July 12, 2014 Share #17 Posted July 12, 2014 Yep. Advil, electrolyte solution, feed on demand, cool baths or washclothes, and cleaning up spew. That's how it's done. When she comes out of it, she'll have made some kind of leap in development...like reciting the Gettysburg Address or something equally as noticeable if not as amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted July 12, 2014 Share #18 Posted July 12, 2014 K says to take her to the hospital. Keep pushing fluids in the meanwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted July 12, 2014 Share #19 Posted July 12, 2014 How is RB doing this morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted July 12, 2014 Share #20 Posted July 12, 2014 What did the baby do while you were having a go at moms boobs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted July 12, 2014 Share #21 Posted July 12, 2014 How is RB doing this morning? Yes please. We need an update on how our baby is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted July 12, 2014 Share #22 Posted July 12, 2014 Pedialyte is designed for this sort of thing. And I would wait to give it to her until she hasn't thrown up for a bit (an hour at least) in a small dose, followed by a bit more if she doesn't throw up for another hour. IMO, gatorade is so sugary that even diluted, it could cause more diarrhea (note: I am not a doctor, but it's no longer the electrolyte beverage it used to be) so I'd avoid it. Keep her cool for the fever, but not cold (don't want to cause chills). A damp, cool washcloth on her forehead will help her feel better. Cool baths every so often (but again, not cold) the way you're doing are a good way to go. I know it isn't your thing RG, but I will pray that the cute li'l squirt (no pun intended) feels better soon, and that you and the wife have some relief --I'm sure this isn't fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Randomguy Posted July 12, 2014 Author Popular Post Share #23 Posted July 12, 2014 Yes please. We need an update on how our baby is doing. She is doing better, the fever seems to have gone way down, now hovering between 99 - 100. Vomiting stopped in the wee hours, explosive gusts of liquified feces showing signs of improvement, I am hoping they stop by the morning. Everybody is exhausted. RB is playing again, and the ocular leakage is mostly over, except for when wiping her now baboon-like ass. Thanks for the advice, everybody, RB thanks you, too! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted July 12, 2014 Share #24 Posted July 12, 2014 glad she's doing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted July 12, 2014 Share #25 Posted July 12, 2014 Happy she is doing better and playing again! When she is all better and feeling perfect, we will need more pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted July 13, 2014 Share #26 Posted July 13, 2014 Good work, RG, RW and RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted July 13, 2014 Share #27 Posted July 13, 2014 I am glad to hear the fever is broken, and that she is feeling better. Hope the three of you get good sleep tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 13, 2014 Share #28 Posted July 13, 2014 Nothing worse than a sick baby...Glad to hear that she's feeling better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted July 13, 2014 Share #29 Posted July 13, 2014 #2 son had bum issues when he was a wee babe. His surgeon prescribed allowing him to remain undiapered for as long as we could stand it. We'd place him on a blanket over a waterproof mattress pad on his room floor with toys for half an hour of air time. Corn starch when we did diaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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