My boy is sick!!!! : (

ali106
ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
My hubby just got home and called me....my boy has a fever and is just laying there on our bed...not jumping and running and climbing and laughing like he normally does!

I'm so upset...I know kids get sick, but I wish I was there with him!!!! AND why didn't my mil call me to tell me earlier! now I have to wait for the 6:15 train.grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

ANYWAY! please say a prayer he's okay....I know it may seem silly for me to ask that for a fever, but he can't always tell me what is wrong due to the Autism...and I just get really really nervous in my head....like I never know when to over react or not...and just watch him like a hawk to figure out what it is....this is the part of ASD I HATE!!!!!!!!!!!!:explode: I'm sure he'll be fine....I just need to see him w/ my own eyes....dh put him on the phone w/ me and I said, "hi buddy, are you okay?"....and he said in a sick little voice..."hi momma...see d' lada...bye bye! and then rolled over and gave the phone to daddy....he always wants to talk and be silly....my poor kiddo!:brokenheart:

okay sorry to vent...I'm feeling more upset cuz I'm not w/ him....he never gets sick....sigh

hugs and thanks for listening!
:frown: Ali
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  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    My hubby just got home and called me....my boy has a fever and is just laying there on our bed...not jumping and running and climbing and laughing like he normally does!

    I'm so upset...I know kids get sick, but I wish I was there with him!!!! AND why didn't my mil call me to tell me earlier! now I have to wait for the 6:15 train.grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

    ANYWAY! please say a prayer he's okay....I know it may seem silly for me to ask that for a fever, but he can't always tell me what is wrong due to the Autism...and I just get really really nervous in my head....like I never know when to over react or not...and just watch him like a hawk to figure out what it is....this is the part of ASD I HATE!!!!!!!!!!!!:explode: I'm sure he'll be fine....I just need to see him w/ my own eyes....dh put him on the phone w/ me and I said, "hi buddy, are you okay?"....and he said in a sick little voice..."hi momma...see d' lada...bye bye! and then rolled over and gave the phone to daddy....he always wants to talk and be silly....my poor kiddo!:brokenheart:

    okay sorry to vent...I'm feeling more upset cuz I'm not w/ him....he never gets sick....sigh

    hugs and thanks for listening!
    :frown: Ali
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Ahh...mama bear!! I know how much it sucks to be away from our babies when they're sick. :frown: :heart:

    He'll be in your arms before you know it!! Hang in their girlie!! hug.gif

    Love ya!! :heart: :heart:
  • msce2
    msce2 Posts: 35
    I will be praying for him! Hope he is feeling better soon!!!!!
  • sculley
    sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
    I know how much that sucks.... i am so sorry.

    I know with my son since he is autistic his pain threshold is high so basically when he is at that point its time to take him to the doctor because of dehydration
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    Awwwww my poor lil cyber nephew!!! I pray that he recovers quickly from whatever he has!

    It stinks when our kids are sick. I know I feel COMPLETELY helpless and just want to be here with J.T. too!

    You'll be with him soon, cuddling on the bed with him and all will be right with the world!!

    Hugs! Take care of yourself hun!!!

    :heart: :heart:
    -Tam
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    I'm so sorry:frown:
    Keep us updated!
  • 1harleygal
    1harleygal Posts: 226 Member
    :heart: I will definately keep your little guy in my prayers, being a mom myself I know exactly how your feel. My little guy stands 6'4" and is 32 yrs old I still have problems coping when he gets sick since he lives in Albuquerque, NM & I can't be there!:frown:
  • obliged
    obliged Posts: 465
    awww :sad:
    *hugs to my little cousin and my american libra*
    hang in there girlie, i know how helpless my mum feels when i get sick (which is alot, and badly) you'll feel better when you finally see him:flowerforyou:
    keep us updated please?
    love you's both!:heart: and the prayers were a given:flowerforyou:
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    thank you all!!! :heart: ....come on 6:15!!! :ohwell:

    I keep calling to check....trying to get play by play so I can figure out what it is....you all are right though once I'm there I'll be able to look at him and see for myself....and cuddle up next to that sweet boy:heart:

    thank you so much for the prayers...really really really appreciate everything!
    hugs!
    Ali :flowerforyou:
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    Oh Ali, you are not silly at all, you are a wonderful Momma!
    I hope he feels better soon.
  • hnlymark
    hnlymark Posts: 191
    I'm sorry to hear that. Take a deep breath, relax, and get home safe for him. I'm sure all will be well, especially since he obviously has such loving parents. You sound like a fabulous mommy! :flowerforyou:
  • jlwhelan1
    jlwhelan1 Posts: 664
    (((((((HUGS))))))

    Aww poor kido

    I swear I can diagnose my son's common aliments within a few moments of being with him..(ear infection, etc. by his behavior). Moms just know how serious it is. Hope it's just a little bug that passes quickly for your son.
  • EllaBella
    EllaBella Posts: 140
    That stinks when you can't just rush to him and hold him. I know that is my first instinct is to rush to my kids. At least he is with his dad. It is like a double edged sword--sometimes it is better not to know until your home, so you don't worry yourself sick, and yet if you didn't find out til you got home you'd be madder than heck 'cause nobody told you sooner. Hang in there and try not to stress too much--he's in good hands.:smile:
  • iftcheiaf
    iftcheiaf Posts: 960 Member
    Ali, as soon as you walk in the door, I guarantee he's going to get a lot better. He needs his mommy so you're doing the right thing in going home. Wrap yourself around him, showering him with kisses, and work your magic. I'm so sorry he's sick. My daughter just came home sick too, but I can only imagine how terrifying it is with a child who may not communicate everything they're feeling as freely as they may want to. But you know your baby and as soon as you see him, you'll know what to do. Sending hugs, prayers, and good wishes your way. Keep us posted!!!
    :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • magichatter06
    magichatter06 Posts: 3,593 Member
    Hope that he gets better!!!:flowerforyou:
  • alf1163
    alf1163 Posts: 3,143 Member
    How is your baby Ali?? I hope he feels better!! My son has had sort of like a cold for a week now. Poor thing!!! :cry: :flowerforyou:
  • Fit2btied
    Fit2btied Posts: 486
    Awww...I pray that he has a speedy recovery!
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    well I've been home for about 40 mins now thanks to a nice train delay!:grumble:

    oh my poor baby...he's sleeping now w/ Daddy so I can get something to eat although honestly I have no appetite....he's really sick....he kept grabbin' at me and pushing me away, and moaning...my kiddo doesn't moan...:ohwell: so I know he really feels horrible....I think its nausea....stupid Autism, I can deal w/ anything you throw at us but come on the child is sick and he can't tell me what it is...so not playing fair....:explode: ....thank God I'm used to it and can read him like a book....I pray I always can, or he can tell me more and more as he gets older.:heart: ............. he can speak, just not really conversational, like if I say if he gets hurt and I don't see him he'll come to me and say...ARE you okay?! and show me or he'll be holding what he hurt.....or sometimes if its not so bad, he'll say ....Its okay..., you can kiss it?!....things like that....he talks more but not when he's sick...when he's sick all bets are off....anyway....the main thing is I want him better! :ohwell:

    I hope its just a little bug and it will pass soon, but if its like this tomorrow I'll call the ped....I don't care if I seem like the neurotic mom......I'd rather be safe than sorry.....when he was 9 mths old he had a fever, his first...I freaked of course....it lasted overnight...so I made my hubby who w/ the nurses kept assuring me it was first time mom gitters all kids get sick and fevers....true I suppose...BUT we take him and he gets admitted for 10 days! he had a urinary infection and well that was because he had urinary reflux and that turned into two years of numerous urologist appts, meds everyday for 2 yrs...13 VCUG (not fun!!!), nuclear ex rays, and three surgeries...the last one was 5 hrs long....talk about freak out time! anyway....my point is....I'd rather be safe than sorry.....ya know! lol

    Thanks soooo much for all your prayers.....they helped him and me! I know I'm lucky he's healthy and happy and I'm truly blessed so I really hate to whine or complain and I'll blame it on nerves:wink: ...but I do appreciate you listening to my venting!!!....:flowerforyou:

    so okay I love you guys and again sorry to go on about this...I just get alittle freaked for so many reasons!
    NOW back to your funnies you sweet people!!! :happy: ....sorry to be a downer:ohwell:
    who is watching the pit? ......sigh....:noway: :ohwell:
    Ali
  • icandoit
    icandoit Posts: 4,163 Member
    I hope he feels better soon!!!!
  • jlwhelan1
    jlwhelan1 Posts: 664
    (((Ali & son)))

    I know all too well. Take care of you too.
  • iftcheiaf
    iftcheiaf Posts: 960 Member
    You are NOT a neurotic mother. Especially with a child that isn't able to communicate for himself. You are his voice. No one knows your son better than you do. So if you think he needs to see a doctor, that's exactly what he needs. And hopefully having a son with autism, your pediatrician is very compassionate and helpful. And don't feel like you have to explain yourself to anyone. This is YOUR child. He depends on YOU to make the right decisions for him. But please take care of yourself too for him and for us. We need you!!! Let us know how he does through the night.
  • SoupNazi
    SoupNazi Posts: 4,229 Member
    Don't worry....I'm watching the pit buddy.:smile:

    Poor lil Nick! He has got one heck of a mama to look after him...that's for sure!

    Give him a heady kiss for me.:heart:

    (those always work don't they?):wink:

    Big hugs to you and the sweet pea.:heart::heart: :heart:
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    (((((((((((((((((((BIG HUGS!!!!!))))))))))))))))):flowerforyou:

    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    Aww hun!! You can talk to us as much as you want! I am glad you feel like you CAN!! :wink:

    And Nick is VERY lucky to have such a wonderful mother. You have every right to be overly careful! He's your son!!

    BIG BIG Hugs girl!! You are the BEST!!! When we meet up, the coffee is on ME!! (I mean, I will buy....not that I want it poured on me!!:wink: )

    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
    -Tami
  • jamerz3294
    jamerz3294 Posts: 1,824 Member
    Heya ali, son, and hubby... prayers your way, luvya all!

    ...and ali, don't EVER think that you need to apologize for prioritizing your family first, you wouldn't be the bee yew tea full gal that you are, if ya didn't!
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    I'm baaaaack....and awwwww!!!!! :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: thank you everyone!!!

    okay little update....sigh....he woke up again after he fell asleep for like 1/2 hour....crying and moaning and then threw up and was burning up...like super hot....so more meds, and cleaned him up and lay down w/ him.....he passed right out:heart: ....its good when they get out the yucky in them.....so hopefully he'll sleep peacefully or at least for the next 4-6 hours till the meds wear off...:ohwell: God bless him he's more of a trooper than his o' momma! lol

    so now here I'll be listening w/ one ear...keeping busy by getting my giggle on w/ all of you....and praying that he is on the mend!

    thanks so much, for understanding and for all your kind words, encouragement and prayers!
    Ali :drinker: :flowerforyou: :heart:
  • jlwhelan1
    jlwhelan1 Posts: 664
    Hurray!!!!

    Welcome news.
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Aww hunny, I hope he feels better soon! I can't imagine how u feel, probably a little helpless...I felt horrible when Taylor had thrush, but throwing up and a high fever? ugh..I know it must be terrible. Hang in there sweety and give that boy of yours a hug from his cyber auntie Lauren! Try to get some rest yourself too hun. luv ya!
    :heart: Lauren
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    thanks again everyone...gonna go hit the sack just incase he wakes up poor kiddo!!!

    thank you for distracting me from worrying too much and mindlessly munching.....he's gonna be fine I keep telling myself lol...thanks again! woot no munching and the sweetie is still sleeping!! ....knocking on wood, sign of the cross etc...etc..etc...:ohwell: :wink:

    hugs!
    Ali ...night!:heart:
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
    So sorry he is not feeling well. A nice bath and popcicle are a good treat for little ones when the aren't feeling well. Another idea for you to help his tummy is sweet basil tea. It works very well for upset tummies.

    Keep your head up and get some rest. Praying he feels better soon. I always worry when my kids get sick specially my boys.
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