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Feeling like a crazy mom: WWYD?

AugustAnnAugustAnn
in Babies: 9 - 12 Months
A couple days ago, we had a bit of a scare with Fay. Her eyes were red and swollen, she was drooling like mad, and her nose was running. I called the pedi when her poop was black with blood in it. We took her in and he said she was allergic to something, but didn't know what. So, he put her on Bendryl and said to watch her for 48 hours. Well, today is 48 hours and she seems to have had very little improvement, even though we've scrupulously watched everything she has eaten. Since then, her face has developed two bright red patches and her snot as turned green. I called the pedi back and he called in a prescription for an antibiotic in case she has a sinus infection. DH said she was awake all morning, coughing and hacking. The pedi said if her face is still red this morning, we should bring her in. I called the pedi's office and the nurse really tried to convince me not to bring her in! Now I feel like a crazy helicopter mom, and I don't know if I'm overreacting or not. It's just scary to see Fay so miserable, especially when she's allergic to something and we don't know what. WWYD?
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  • ladyalmalthealadyalmalthea

    The pedi said bring her in and the nurse tried to talk you out of it? I'd make an appointment. If there is a problem, make sure to mention the nurse tried to keep you home.

    I'd rather go to the doctor for no reason than shay home with a good one- and I think you have a good reason to get DD checked out.

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  • uofibabeuofibabe
    Get an appt ASAP!
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  • jenna0627jenna0627
    If she isn't better take her in. You are approaching a holiday weekend so I would rather take her and it be nothing then for it to get worse and you have only the ER to take her to. Hope she gets better soon!
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  • ladyalmalthealadyalmalthea

    imagejenna0627:
    If she isn't better take her in. You are approaching a holiday weekend so I would rather take her and it be nothing then for it to get worse and you have only the ER to take her to. Hope she gets better soon!

    That's an excellent point.

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  • jackie.couturierjackie.couturier
    Go in.  Especially with the weekend coming up... better to get in and see the pedi on Friday.
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  • PoetSorrowPoetSorrow

    You aren't crazy and if it were me I'd take her to the ER. Blood in her stool and the puffyness..it sounds scary as hell to me. I'd want someone who could run tests and get you an accurate diagnosis instead of just assuming it's an allergy or a sinus infection. I hope she feels better quickly!

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  • Joey-RooJoey-Roo
    I agree with everyone to bring her in.  Poor girl : (  I hope she feels better soon.
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  • Vuja_deVuja_de

    You are not a crazy helicopter mom! That nurse is crazy! Absolutely bring her in and if they won't take her I suggest going to the hospital.

    Little E born 12.10.09 Little A born 04.19.12
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