Would you go to the pedi?

FrannieLew · July 2011

We were traveling last week, which included four hour airplane rides to and from another state, as well as a stay in a hotel and some late nights.

On Monday, DS woke up with a runny/stuffy nose. His attitude and appetite were normal. Tuesday the same. Wednesday a little less runny but more cranky (he hasn't been napping well because of the stuffiness). This morning he slept until 8:15 (7 or 7:20 is normal), has had the runniest, stuffiest nose yet (all clear or mucousy white, not green), and was in an awful, awful mood all day. Also wouldn't eat and would only sleep on me. No other symptoms (cough, ear rubbing, junky sound in his chest, etc) and no temp all week.

Would you make a pedi appt?

Thanks!

Wufroggy79 · July 2011

I would just give him another day to get back into his routine and see what happens. It sounds more like a cold, which they won't do anything for you even if you go.

AggieBeth06 · July 2011

I'd probably call to talk to the nurses.

CelticWife · July 2011

Probably not. I wouldn't be surprised if LO has a cold besides being out of sorts. But unless LO isn't eating, not making enough diapers, or has a temp, there is nothing they can do.

MissSunny42 · July 2011

I would go to the pedi

saturdaynightdoubletree · July 2011

Could he be teething? On top of being exposed to different germs, sometimes LOs get stuffy when they are cutting a tooth. Hope things get better! I'd probably wait another day or two before taking him.

IAM4UK · July 2011

Nah, if there is no fever or labored breathing, there really isn't anything they can do. Saline drops, elevate crib, vapor baths, and suction is about all you can do. Also put a humidifer in his room to help.

Good luck!

MaddysMama07 · July 2011

I wouldn't. I'd just be sure to use a humidifier at night, saline drops and the bulb syringe.

FrannieLew · July 2011

Thank you all for your feedback. I was thinking along the same lines as most of you, and I appreciate knowing that you'd react the same.

racheldaigle46 · July 2011

LGS:

We were traveling last week, which included four hour airplane rides to and from another state, as well as a stay in a hotel and some late nights.

On Monday, DS woke up with a runny/stuffy nose. His attitude and appetite were normal. Tuesday the same. Wednesday a little less runny but more cranky (he hasn't been napping well because of the stuffiness). This morning he slept until 8:15 (7 or 7:20 is normal), has had the runniest, stuffiest nose yet (all clear or mucousy white, not green), and was in an awful, awful mood all day. Also wouldn't eat and would only sleep on me. No other symptoms (cough, ear rubbing, junky sound in his chest, etc) and no temp all week.

Would you make a pedi appt?

Thanks!

yes, for this

NewFamily09 · July 2011

I personally wouldn't go. It's probably just a cold or maybe teething. It doesn't sound like anything major. If he's not eating well, try pedialyte to make sure he's getting hydration at least.

KaylaO1024 · July 2011

saturdaynightdoubletree:
Could he be teething? On top of being exposed to different germs, sometimes LOs get stuffy when they are cutting a tooth. Hope things get better! I'd probably wait another day or two before taking him.

I agree with this, LOs get stuffy especially when cutting top teeth...which I've recently found out.

themissizz · July 2011

IAM4UK:
Nah, if there is no fever or labored breathing, there really isn't anything they can do. Saline drops, elevate crib, vapor baths, and suction is about all you can do. Also put a humidifer in his room to help.

Good luck!

This. I'd also use the Vick's plug in. They clear my LO's sinuses right away!

IncogNeato · July 2011

They can't do anything for a cold. Viruses have no real treatment plan. Nurse in a steamy bathroom (or bottle feed), use saline drops and some kind of nose sucker.

LadybugPicnic2011 · July 2011

nbeseau:
I would just give him another day to get back into his routine and see what happens. It sounds more like a cold, which they won't do anything for you even if you go.

This, but if it would make you feel better, call and go. I firmly believe in Mom's intuition (see earlier post about scary day update :-)

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