please. need help. asap.

[yummmmy_mummy]

my usually happy active 18 month old dd has been sick over the last couple of days it started with a slight temp which has since gone away but now she is very sleepy and just sits on my laps drousily and has very cold hands and feet i am concerned please if anyone has any idea what could be wrong please let me know

[HoopDeeDoo]

I'd take her to the doctor to get checked out. It could be an ear infection or anything. If you're worried about it then it's better for your stress levels to check it out. If you're taking her temp under her arm remember that it's usually a couple of degrees lower then her actual temp.
If she's still eating and drinking normally then it could just be a growth spurt, or she could be getting her molars?

[the_queen]

You sound extremely concerned. Take her to the doctor.

I'm a real worry-wart and trying to be more relaxed, but you MUST follow your mummy instinct. If you think something is seriously wrong, then take her to the doctor NOW. The first question my doctor always asked me when Vallerie was littler, was "Is she generally well in herself?" ie is she out-of-sorts in any way. Your little darling sounds like she is not herself today, which I would take as a sign of illness. Take her to the doctor.

:hugs:

[yummmmy_mummy]

im a worry wort aswell and everyone tells me i worry to much but i spend 90% of my time with my dd i like to think i know her better then anyone and she isnt herself and she isnt eating much i think i will take her to the dr when my husband get home from work
thanks for the quick replys

[the_queen]

I think it's better to be a worry wart (when it comes to children and illness) than to not be a worry wart. Hope your gorgeous little girl feels better soon :hugs:

[HoopDeeDoo]

I agree with queenie, it's better to be a worry wart. Everytime I've had that gut reaction that Noah isn't well, I've listened to it, and it's usually there for a reason. Good Luck, and hope it's nothing too serious. :fingerscrossed: :hugs:

[yummmmy_mummy]

she slept most of the afternoon and seems alittle better now but still not a 100% and very sooky but if shes still not well tomorrow ill go to the hospital but u are probably right with molar theroy as i must correct myself she is 21 months not 18 time just keeps flying by and i dont realise last time i thought about it she was only 18 months i used to be able to tell almost to the minute how old she was but now theres much more important things like what new words shes saying

any way ill stop rambleing i should really get some friends that have kids :detective:

[Starlet]

Ring Health Direct. They will ask questions about what her symptoms are and tell you whether u need to get to hospital.

[yummmmy_mummy]

thanks for reminding me i just remembered i had that number on my fridge its a great idea

[razzle]

Let us know how you go... poor little thing, it's awful when they're sick. :hugs:

[yummmmy_mummy]

will do and yes it is she asleep again now hopefully she doesnt fall out of bed and wake herself up:fingerscrossed:

[yummmmy_mummy]

just thought id let everyone know she is almost 100% today just a little sooky maybe it was a growth spurt dh reckons she grow 4 inches yesterday while she was asleep:rolleyes:

its good to have her baack running aaround and getting into everything

[mumoftwoboys2005]

I am pleased that she is back to her normal self. It is so hard when the littlies are sick, but you are not quite sure what is wrong. I think this health line will be a godsend in some ways. I know how you feel at the moment. DS#2 has the flu pretty bad and then thought he would share with me just for good measure. :thumbsup: He has such a sore red nose from it running so much. I feel so sorry for him. :(

[yummmmy_mummy]

i hate it when they think its nice to share there sickness because it just makes it harder to help them geet better at the age dd is now its about the only thing she is willing to share that and pre chewwed food