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OMG, what a day
Arthur slept through last night for the first time, amazing, we thought. However, during his top and tail wash I noticed a purple pin prick rash under his skin. He was fine in himself but I thought I would do the glass test, just to be sure.
I did and it didn't disappear! As he was ok I in himself I decided to call NHS direct to be on the safe side. I spoke to the advisor who transferred us immediately to the on call Dr for an assessment.
To cut a long story short the on call Dr referred us to A and E who then rushed us down to the paediatric assessment team. They took blood from Arthur and kept a fistula in his foot to start immediate treatment for septicaemia. The poor little man was amazing and so brave! He slept through the blood being taken, which of course raised more concerns about drowsiness. They also kept referring to the wheeze in his chest; something I had visited the GP about previously and had been told was completely fine and normal!
Luckily, the blood test results came back clear; they also decided that the wheeze was normal and that he would probably grow out of it so after another 8 hours of observations they sent us home. We were so relieved that he was completely fine and thankful to have him back at home safe and fast asleep in his cot. The rash is still there and is still non-blanching with the glass test but apparently these things do happen every now and then. I wish they had told us this at first as we spent a few hours of the day thinking there was no explanation other than meningococcal septicaemia!
He is still fine in himself and has no idea what sort of a day it has been. I still can't believe he slept through the blood tests!
I feel emotionally drained and I am definitely going to have an early night!
I hope you had a bette day than us xxx
I did and it didn't disappear! As he was ok I in himself I decided to call NHS direct to be on the safe side. I spoke to the advisor who transferred us immediately to the on call Dr for an assessment.
To cut a long story short the on call Dr referred us to A and E who then rushed us down to the paediatric assessment team. They took blood from Arthur and kept a fistula in his foot to start immediate treatment for septicaemia. The poor little man was amazing and so brave! He slept through the blood being taken, which of course raised more concerns about drowsiness. They also kept referring to the wheeze in his chest; something I had visited the GP about previously and had been told was completely fine and normal!
Luckily, the blood test results came back clear; they also decided that the wheeze was normal and that he would probably grow out of it so after another 8 hours of observations they sent us home. We were so relieved that he was completely fine and thankful to have him back at home safe and fast asleep in his cot. The rash is still there and is still non-blanching with the glass test but apparently these things do happen every now and then. I wish they had told us this at first as we spent a few hours of the day thinking there was no explanation other than meningococcal septicaemia!
He is still fine in himself and has no idea what sort of a day it has been. I still can't believe he slept through the blood tests!
I feel emotionally drained and I am definitely going to have an early night!
I hope you had a bette day than us xxx
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Really glad he is ok. Sending you lots of (((((hugs)))))
Love NN and Olyvia xxx
Glad you are all home, and Arthur is fine. xx
Glass of wine I think is in order!
Joanna x
Get a good rest in tonight
Hope you had a glass of wine, and don't torture yourself by thinking about the might've beens.
MyButler - No Arthur has been fine, no signs of being ill other than the normal teething irritations.
His rash is still there but I have been told its nothing to worry about. He is completely fine in himself, very happy and full of energy!
I was so tired last night that I stayed away from the wine but I have had a nice cold glass this evening.
xxx