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A Mom's Worry: Dealing With a Sick Child

In summary, Carolyn's 5-year-old son is sick and she is worried about the trip to Atlantis. He will be with his dad and new stepmom. Carolyn is worried about the fever and whether or not it means something more serious. She is also worried about leaving her son.
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My 5-year-old was running a fever of 101.3 last night. I can't stand the thought of going away when he is sick :(
Thankfully he woke up this morning with no fever and feeling fine...but I am still worried :(
 
Hope the sickies stay away!! Have a great trip too!!
 
I can totally understand not wanting to leave, but will he be with someone you love and trust? Stress can even bring that out in kids sometimes and he can sense that you may be stressed about the trip (even if you are excited about it). If he seems fine, he probably is.
 
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Jules711 said:
I can totally understand not wanting to leave, but will he be with someone you love and trust? Stress can even bring that out in kids sometimes and he can sense that you may be stressed about the trip (even if you are excited about it). If he seems fine, he probably is.
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He'll be with his dad and his new stepmom. I certainly trust them. I just worry, ya know? Tahnkfully Atlantis is only like 1/2 hour away from here so if, God Forbid, somethign happens and I need to get home fast...I can.
 
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His fever is back now :(
 
Carolyn,
I really hope he gets feeling better. I know if it was me on the trip I would be worried about him and calling tons. When do you leave?
 
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Jennie4PC said:
Carolyn,
I really hope he gets feeling better. I know if it was me on the trip I would be worried about him and calling tons. When do you leave?
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Tomorrow around noon.
 
Aww, I hope the little guy gets to feeling better soon and you're able to really enjoy your trip.
 
Okay, I do not usually go to the doctor until my kids have been sick for a little while. However, this is when I would recommend going. Just make sure he does not have Strepp or something else that could be cured with antibiotics.

If it were me, that would give me a little bit of a piece of mind.

Good luck! You worked very hard for this trip and definitely deserve to go and totally enjoy yourself!

Lisa
 
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Go and have fun. His dad can take care of him.
 
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ChefLisa said:
Okay, I do not usually go to the doctor until my kids have been sick for a little while. However, this is when I would recommend going. Just make sure he does not have Strepp or something else that could be cured with antibiotics.

If it were me, that would give me a little bit of a piece of mind.

Good luck! You worked very hard for this trip and definitely deserve to go and totally enjoy yourself!

Lisa
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I just spoke to his school nurse ( he goes to a tiny preschool) and she said this is going around - a few days of fever with no other major symptoms. She said we should wait til tomorrow before bringing him to the ped. So, my mom will keep him tomorrow while his Dad's at work and my older on eis at school. Then Dad'll pick Danny up from school and pick Sam up from my mom's. I'll have mom make a ped appt for after-school hours if the fever persists during the day. This is so nerveracking...
 
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Have fun:) And don't worry, I"m sure he'll be fine! (yeah right, a mom not worry? lol!)
Have a great trip:D
 
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ChefLisa said:
Okay, I do not usually go to the doctor until my kids have been sick for a little while. However, this is when I would recommend going. Just make sure he does not have Strepp or something else that could be cured with antibiotics.

If it were me, that would give me a little bit of a piece of mind.

Good luck! You worked very hard for this trip and definitely deserve to go and totally enjoy yourself!

Lisa
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Yep, that's what just happened with me. My son had barely been complaining of a sore throat for a few days. Nothing that disturbed his eating or sleeping and he had no fever. I finally took him in on Saturday. Sure enough, he has strep, but had NO other symptoms. I hope your little guy gets better, Carolyn!! I'd be a worry wort too.:)
 
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Go and fun Carolyn!! you're leaving him in competent hands!!!

Hey, did you get your postcard from me? What did Evan say?

Would you mind sending me one from Atlantis?
 
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Carolyn~

Go...have fun...he will be WELL taken care of!

Mom's need to take time for themselves, too, and this is your time for that. His Dad and your Mom will take good care of him, I am sure!
 
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PampMomof3 said:
Go and fun Carolyn!! you're leaving him in competent hands!!!

Hey, did you get your postcard from me? What did Evan say?

Would you mind sending me one from Atlantis?
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Email me your address.
I am probably not going to get online before I leave but if i can get web access from Atlantis, I'll be able to get your address and mail you a postcard -- read my other thread about the SF postcards - it was wonderful!!
 

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