Those who had kids who had H1N1 -worried mom here - The DIS Discussion Forums

bedillamouse · 10-17-2009, 03:36 PM

Hi Everyone,

My DD was swabbed and found positive for the flu yesterday. They said it was H1N1 because of the stuff going around here. Anyway...she came home Thurs at 1:30p from preschool...30 min later when getting ready for nap I noticed that she felt warm...it was 99.7. I wasn't too concerned since she just finished meds for a double ear infection so I was thinking maybe she didn't kick it. I laid her down and call the doctor's for an appt the next day to check her ears. When she woke up an hour later she was 102.7...we went in Fri morning and her ears and throat were fine so they swabbed for the flu....you know the rest. As long as she was on Motrin yesterday her fever was minimal or she didn't have one. She acted fine. Today she was good until about 1 hour ago. She's now 104.7 and that's on the tail end of Motrin. It's making me nervous being that high....anyone who's kids have been through this? Can you tell me what you experienced? Did your children's fevers get this high? My DD is 3 years old....I know it's just the flu and all that but it's so hard not to have those scary stories about the healthy children who got the flu and then bam were hospitalized or worse yet passed away from it.

Sorry it this is so long...I just would like to see what other parents experienced with their children and how bad did it get before you felt they were out of the woods.

Thanks for understanding and any info you guys have.

KristiMc · 10-17-2009, 03:41 PM

My kids have not had it but I just wanted to say that I hope she feels better. With the 104.7 I would probably be calling the doctor though.

DisneyDoc5 · 10-17-2009, 03:41 PM

Amy, read the thread below about 'how long did your child's swime flu last', there was some good info there. Hang in there!

bedillamouse · 10-17-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KristiMc

My kids have not had it but I just wanted to say that I hope she feels better. With the 104.7 I would probably be calling the doctor though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneyDoc5

Amy, read the thread below about 'how long did your child's swime flu last', there was some good info there. Hang in there!

thanks for the support. Normally I don't panic at least I don't think I do but the 104.7 seems high to me...I know little ones can run high and it not be a bad thing though. If it doesn't come down with the next dose I may have to call.

DisneyDoc...I went and read the thread...it was good.

I am wondering though if other's children's fevers went as high...without there being some complication. I've heard so much about that secondary pnemonia (if I spelled that right?) that is what is worrying me. I hate that it's the weekend and the doctors are in the office where I could at least talk to the nurses with a little more ease. I just don't want to call the on call doctor if this is a normal part of the H1N1.

tchrrx · 10-17-2009, 04:02 PM

No advice, but here's a hug.

I know how scary it can be when our kiddos are sick. Hopefully her fever comes down soon. Keep us posted.

K and K's Mommy · 10-17-2009, 04:10 PM

No advice about swine flu, but I have had one with pneumonia. It was fever with a really bad not normal sounding cough. I am used to the asthma wheeze cough, and it was different. My doctor took one listen and sent us for a chest x-ray.

One of my son's friends had the swine flu, and he had a fever for four days.

Good luck!!

bedillamouse · 10-17-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tchrrx

No advice, but here's a hug.

I know how scary it can be when our kiddos are sick. Hopefully her fever comes down soon. Keep us posted.

Thanks! She just woke up from her nap...her fever went down to 102.9 so at least it went down. She wants to be on me which I understand but I'm afraid my body heat is not good for her. She seems a little more coherent now..but just looks awful!

Quote:

Originally Posted by K and K's Mommy

No advice about swine flu, but I have had one with pneumonia. It was fever with a really bad not normal sounding cough. I am used to the asthma wheeze cough, and it was different. My doctor took one listen and sent us for a chest x-ray.

One of my son's friends had the swine flu, and he had a fever for four days.

Good luck!!

Well if it runs 4 days we're on our second...and then I've got to worry about my older one. Ugh!Sorry to hear about the pneumonia...I'm worried about that with my girls.

Mom2m&k · 10-17-2009, 05:15 PM

I work for a Doc office. My understanding is that if they test posititive for the flu then it is not the swine flu. I asked this question so I could know more for my own understanding. There are additional tests that take longer that would determine if it is H1N1 and again they would not test positive for the flu in the mean time. Hope your little one feels better soon!

bedillamouse · 10-17-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mom2m&k

I work for a Doc office. My understanding is that if they test posititive for the flu then it is not the swine flu. I asked this question so I could know more for my own understanding. There are additional tests that take longer that would determine if it is H1N1 and again they would not test positive for the flu in the mean time. Hope your little one feels better soon!

Okay that's just weird then cuz the doctor said to me that since it's a positive result and that's the flu that is going around out there that it's H1N1. my dd did get the reg flu mist at the end of Aug so she's had that in her system for a while. I know the mist does not prevent you from getting the reg flu but I thought it made the symptoms less. And I would sincerely hope we are not going thru something this yucky and she could still end up with the swine flu!

momofrrr · 10-17-2009, 06:54 PM

It is so scarry when you child had a fever like that. When our DD13 was a toddler she could spike a fever like that in less that an hour. Luckly she loved to play in the shower so we would just stick her in there with a few toys and leave her for a little bit. She never complained and it always worked to help get the fever down. Best wishes....

bedillamouse · 10-17-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momofrrr

It is so scarry when you child had a fever like that. When our DD13 was a toddler she could spike a fever like that in less that an hour. Luckly she loved to play in the shower so we would just stick her in there with a few toys and leave her for a little bit. She never complained and it always worked to help get the fever down. Best wishes....

That is a great idea....she's not always a fan of the shower but I could convince her with a bubble bath.

Her fever is now 102.9 so I'm feeling much better. We'll see what happens when we get closer to when the motrin window starts to wind down again. Thank you everyone for listening to me and all the kind words. I love being a mom but I never knew I could worry so much until I had these little kiddies! The create such love but they also cause so much anxiety!

tam626 · 10-17-2009, 08:09 PM

No advice about the flu, just want to say hope she gets better soon & It's understandable that you're worried. I'll say a prayer for your dd.

Hannathy · 10-17-2009, 08:13 PM

Just keep pushing the fluids! popsicles are great for fluids and being cooling. It doesn't matter if she eats but keep her drinking. Kids can function very well with fevers that would have adults flat!

cnorth · 10-17-2009, 08:31 PM

I am so sorry to hear obout your flu issue. Are you alternating tylenol and motrin? That could help keep the fever down. That way you could give her something every three hours. Also lukewarm baths help. The flu is a pain to go through, but you really don't want their fevers to be getting that high. I would try to stop it if possible, and if not definately get to the doctor.

Jajone · 10-17-2009, 08:46 PM

We're in the middle of this right now. DS3 woke up today with fever and it went up to 104.5 this afternoon. Gave him another dose of tylenol (alternating with motrin) and a cool, bath and it has come down. DS8 had it 2 weeks ago and same thing, except not quite so high. Did you start Tamiflu? With the high fever and age should qualify to get it.

Previous poster said that it can't be H1N1, but that is wrong. The rapid swab tests for influenza A & B. If it's positive for A, then they test further for swine which takes a couple days. All positive tests are being called swine because the regular flu has not been around yet.

10-17-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
bedillamouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: missouri Posts: 211	Those who had kids who had H1N1 -worried mom here Hi Everyone, My DD was swabbed and found positive for the flu yesterday. They said it was H1N1 because of the stuff going around here. Anyway...she came home Thurs at 1:30p from preschool...30 min later when getting ready for nap I noticed that she felt warm...it was 99.7. I wasn't too concerned since she just finished meds for a double ear infection so I was thinking maybe she didn't kick it. I laid her down and call the doctor's for an appt the next day to check her ears. When she woke up an hour later she was 102.7...we went in Fri morning and her ears and throat were fine so they swabbed for the flu....you know the rest. As long as she was on Motrin yesterday her fever was minimal or she didn't have one. She acted fine. Today she was good until about 1 hour ago. She's now 104.7 and that's on the tail end of Motrin. It's making me nervous being that high....anyone who's kids have been through this? Can you tell me what you experienced? Did your children's fevers get this high? My DD is 3 years old....I know it's just the flu and all that but it's so hard not to have those scary stories about the healthy children who got the flu and then bam were hospitalized or worse yet passed away from it. Sorry it this is so long...I just would like to see what other parents experienced with their children and how bad did it get before you felt they were out of the woods. Thanks for understanding and any info you guys have. __________________ Amy DH DD 5 DD 3

10-17-2009, 03:41 PM	#2
KristiMc DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Twinsburg, OH Posts: 816	My kids have not had it but I just wanted to say that I hope she feels better. With the 104.7 I would probably be calling the doctor though. __________________ me DH DS8 DS5 2000 - Land & Sea 2006 - Wilderness Lodge 2008 - Port Orleans French Quarter February 7-12, 2010 Bay Lake Tower

10-17-2009, 03:41 PM	#3
DisneyDoc5 Disney, Dogs, Chocolate Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 139	Amy, read the thread below about 'how long did your child's swime flu last', there was some good info there. Hang in there! __________________ DisneyDoc5 2006 Oct. - Beach Club 2008 Apr. - Contemporary 2008 Oct. - Beach Club 2010 Oct - Polynesian

10-17-2009, 04:02 PM	#5
tchrrx Blame it on the plastic cow I mentioned on another board That's right.... I sucked a plastic cow Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,649	No advice, but here's a hug. I know how scary it can be when our kiddos are sick. Hopefully her fever comes down soon. Keep us posted. __________________ Me (31) DH (34) DD (9)

10-17-2009, 04:10 PM	#6
K and K's Mommy WISH Biggest Loser/Blue Team DIS Veteran SpectroMagic and the fireworks after it are pure Disney magic Try a Chocolate Wave next time you're in The Land Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,168	No advice about swine flu, but I have had one with pneumonia. It was fever with a really bad not normal sounding cough. I am used to the asthma wheeze cough, and it was different. My doctor took one listen and sent us for a chest x-ray. One of my son's friends had the swine flu, and he had a fever for four days. Good luck!! __________________ K, K and J with Pooh at Crystal Palace May 30, 2006

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10-17-2009, 05:15 PM	#8
Mom2m&k Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 140	I work for a Doc office. My understanding is that if they test posititive for the flu then it is not the swine flu. I asked this question so I could know more for my own understanding. There are additional tests that take longer that would determine if it is H1N1 and again they would not test positive for the flu in the mean time. Hope your little one feels better soon! __________________ Mandy

10-17-2009, 06:54 PM	#10
momofrrr ILOVEEEYORE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 360	It is so scarry when you child had a fever like that. When our DD13 was a toddler she could spike a fever like that in less that an hour. Luckly she loved to play in the shower so we would just stick her in there with a few toys and leave her for a little bit. She never complained and it always worked to help get the fever down. Best wishes.... __________________ 7/95 Off Property 11/99 Ft Wilderness 6/00 DisneyLand 11/01 Ft Wilderness 11/03 ASMovies 11/05 POFQ 11/07 POR 12/09 CBR

10-17-2009, 08:09 PM	#12
tam626 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa. Posts: 789	No advice about the flu, just want to say hope she gets better soon & It's understandable that you're worried. I'll say a prayer for your dd. __________________ '08'09

10-17-2009, 08:13 PM	#13
Hannathy When I stop laughing I will answer you Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,779	Just keep pushing the fluids! popsicles are great for fluids and being cooling. It doesn't matter if she eats but keep her drinking. Kids can function very well with fevers that would have adults flat!

10-17-2009, 08:31 PM	#14
cnorth Disneycrazy! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 254	I am so sorry to hear obout your flu issue. Are you alternating tylenol and motrin? That could help keep the fever down. That way you could give her something every three hours. Also lukewarm baths help. The flu is a pain to go through, but you really don't want their fevers to be getting that high. I would try to stop it if possible, and if not definately get to the doctor. __________________ Me DH DD10: DS7 DS5

10-17-2009, 08:46 PM	#15
Jajone DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 664	We're in the middle of this right now. DS3 woke up today with fever and it went up to 104.5 this afternoon. Gave him another dose of tylenol (alternating with motrin) and a cool, bath and it has come down. DS8 had it 2 weeks ago and same thing, except not quite so high. Did you start Tamiflu? With the high fever and age should qualify to get it. Previous poster said that it can't be H1N1, but that is wrong. The rapid swab tests for influenza A & B. If it's positive for A, then they test further for swine which takes a couple days. All positive tests are being called swine because the regular flu has not been around yet.

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