My poor babies have been fighting some kind of bug for going on ten days now! I hate it when they don't feel good. They keep running fevers, and every other day or so they have diarrhea and/or vomiting. We have cleaned the entire house from top to bottom and still can't shake it lose. My wife and I are mostly just exhausted, and I kind of feel like I have the flu but no vomiting or diarrhea *Knock on wood*.
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- Thread starter Bear
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Bear - I'm so sorry they don't seem to be shaking the illness! What does their doctor have to say? Given the fact that they have been sick with diarrhea/vomiting for so long, that sounds like the Adenovirus. I hope they get better soon! I know how frustrating it is when your children are sick and there's little or nothing you can do to make it better!
We had decided to take them in on Monday if they weren't doing better, but we have been fever free for 2 days thankfully. I am pretty sure it was the adenovirus...again Timothy. That was why we didn't take them in sooner because they had it a few months back and she said there was nothing to be done but keep them hydrated and try to keep the fever done. Every time we go to the Pediatrician we come out with something worse!
Hopefully if their fevers are receding they are shaking the virus. I hate to hear that they seem to have caught the Adenovirus for a second time, but I hear it's highly contagious, so I guess that's not surprising. It's just such a shame though, because that is one SERIOUS virus!! I'm glad they are feeling better, though. Hope they stay that way!!
According to our pediatrician a vaccine is in the works and it will be similar to the one given for rotavirus. More than likely they picked it up at the grocery store . My wife and I stay home with them so no daycare, and sadly we have yet to find a play group or anything so the only time they would be exposed is when we do the shopping. My wife practically scrubs the carts with antibacterial wipes before we put the kids in them. The pediatrician also said that it is likely the germs are still in the house! Here is an article about it. You can't kill the germs not even with bleach and lysol so she said re-infection is common especially for the one year old. Then of course he steals his sister's cup and toys go in the mouth and here we go again!
flfsurveyor
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There are commercial disinfectants available. One is Lysol. Dilute in water and then scrub the kids' bedroom. If you can, scrub the whole house. Then have hand sanitize-rs or 40% to 70% rubbing alcohol handy. Vaccine preparation takes awhile so in the meantime, everyone just have to deal with the situation as best we can.
Now that the kids are better, I think you should focus your resources on eliminating the cause of the sickness. I'm also happy to know that the doctor has given some hope of a vaccine being in the offing. Vaccines are the most suited for viral infections. I wish you and your family luck and health. Take care..
Mr. Rogers
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This is so true! One reason why we don't go to 'well' baby visits. They make the kids sick every single time.
Mr. Rogers
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And you know it doesn't have to have anything to do with a dirty house. If they went with you to Walmart and rode in the buggy they could have picked it up there. It could be airborne, etc. With multiple kids, they pass stuff back and forth. Don't worry.