Baby vomiting and has diarrhea - problem continues

amother

↑ NeonBlue

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 8:46 pm

I’d have them test for shigella at this point. It needs meds to go away. Or test for other things it’s very long and he might need something to get rid of it.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 8:47 pm

amother Nutmeg wrote:

Oyy 5 days is pretty long. I would definitely bring him to the doctor tomorrow and have him checked out, just to make sure he isn't dehydrated and doesn't need IV fluids or anything like that. Refuah shelaimah! And I will reiterate you sound like a wonderful mom, he is lucky to have you.
ETA- he is crying and you don't know why? How long is it lasting

I’ve been to the doctor every day but one 😅
I think I’m getting the “most annoying FTM” award
Bh he’s not dehydrated. Making wet diapers, little less wet than usual but completely fine. Cries tears, shiny wet tongue.

He starts shrieking closer to bedtime. He’s inconsolable. He’ll be writhing in bed. I think something about lying down upsets his stomach. He’s fine as soon as you hold him upright. Then he wakes up completely cheerful

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 8:49 pm

amother NeonBlue wrote:

I’d have them test for shigella at this point. It needs meds to go away. Or test for other things it’s very long and he might need something to get rid of it.

I’ll see how he does in the morning. I might go to an urgent care just because I’m embarrassed to show up at his doctor again

amother

Aster

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 9:12 pm

My 11 months old just went through this! It was 6 days of diarrhea with some vomiting, I thought I'm going crazy!!! BH today finally he had a more solid diaper and only one as opposed to 10.. my husband joked this kid needs his own washing machine with all the leaking.
Just writing this out to give you some hope!
We did continue giving him formula during this week because that's a big part of his nutrition.
And also his day care Morah told me a few kids had it.. so it was /is going around.

↑ imaima

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 9:21 pm

amother OP wrote:

I’ll see how he does in the morning. I might go to an urgent care just because I’m embarrassed to show up at his doctor again

I don’t think it makes sense to go to a new doctor now. Your regular doctor knows the history and at this point I would gently nudge him to do more testing

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 9:23 pm

amother Aster wrote:

Wow! Thank you! Good to know I’m not the only one going through this.
lol the amount of laundry I’ve done! I have washed my linen at least once a day since he’s been sick. I hope your baby has a Refuah sheleimah

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 9:26 pm

imaima wrote:

I don’t think it makes sense to go to a new doctor now. Your regular doctor knows the history and at this point I would gently nudge him to do more testing

You’re right. I just feel so awkward. I hate feeling like an over-anxious, annoying, first-time mom. I’ll see how tomorrow goes and hopefully Hashem will have mercy on both me and my baby and he’ll be fine by then

amother

↑ Bisque

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 10:31 pm

It's not annoying for the Dr to get paid for your visit! You are doing what is right and best for your baby and that's all that matters!! You're doing amazing for FTM!

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 10:34 pm

amother Bisque wrote:

It's not annoying for the Dr to get paid for your visit! You are doing what is right and best for your baby and that's all that matters!! You're doing amazing for FTM!

Good point. Thank you!

↑ Brit in Israel

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 10:43 pm

amother OP wrote:

Is it normal for a stomach bug to last 5 days for a baby? I feel like I’m losing my mind. I don’t know how people do this. He shrieks and I don’t know why. Is it his tummy? Is it a BM? Is it his poor acid worn esophagus? Is he just exhausted from not feeling well? Who knows. It’s not the crying I’m used to.

I had hoped he’d be showing more improvement today.

Bh he had more of an appetite today. He hates the pedialyte and only takes 2-3 sips as needed. I made a vegetable soup that he loved. It wasn’t the best thing as his diarrhea came back but I’m just happy he was eating.

From experience with my kids.
My Dr always says to come only if it lasts longer than 5 days or the child is lethargic.
If he knows of a bug going around which lasts longer he will wait longer.

Instead of veg soup can you make apple compote for him?
Peel and chop apples and in a pan with a tiny bit of water, cover and cook until apples are soft and can be blended or mashed.
(It happens quite fast so don't get too distracted - btdt)

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Nov 27 2024, 10:57 pm

Brit in Israel wrote:

We made him that as well. He had a little bit and didn’t want more but was really happy to have the soup so we gave him as much as he wanted

amother

Charcoal

Thu, Nov 28 2024, 4:40 am

amother OP wrote:

We made him that as well. He had a little bit and didn’t want more but was really happy to have the soup so we gave him as much as he wanted

You can give him again soup but just in really small quantities, anything in large quantities isn't good for a sore stomach.

Rather give it him a few times a day several hours apart

amother

↑ Tuberose ↓

Thu, Nov 28 2024, 4:49 am

amother OP wrote:

We made him that as well. He had a little bit and didn’t want more but was really happy to have the soup so we gave him as much as he wanted

Can you add white rice to the soup?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Nov 28 2024, 6:28 am

Bh looks like the worst has passed. He’s still really hungry but he drank beautifully throughout the night. Probably had 12 oz in the last 9 hours. We’re holding off on formula until it’s been 24 hours from the last time he vomited.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Nov 28 2024, 6:29 am

amother Charcoal wrote:

You can give him again soup but just in really small quantities, anything in large quantities isn't good for a sore stomach.

Rather give it him a few times a day several hours apart

We can try that