comtem2011:
It is well with you ma.

Amen. Thanks ma

rezzy:
Good evening mamas

We are still at the hospital. He still poos watery poo but not as before. He is been treated for infection (sepsis).
Thanks for your care, I really appreciate.

Pele. Don't be afraid. Hugs to your LO, he will recover beautifully. Can I post a link for you, so you can read up and understand what the Drs are doing? I wouldn't want to alarm you but for me it helps.

Pls I need to know all about sepsis. The cause and effects when not treated on time

comtem2011:
I will advice you take them to the hospital probably antibiotics will be prescribed.

Meanwhile u can dissolve sugar in palm oil and give them every 2 hours.

Concerning this sugar/palm oil solution, my question is; is it a whole cube of sugar or a small quantity, also d palm oil, is it teaspoon or tablespoon?
Thanks
Cc onegai

@ Rezzy, How re u and lo now. Hope God has taken control cos that has been our earnest prayer and I know He s a God that Neva fails.
Pls let us know your situation.
God bless you and yours.

Hello mommas. Pls my LO is teething; four upper teeth at once, has temp is abt 38 degs but he has been interestingly very active and playful. We have been giving him pcm 3rice daily which keeps the temp down. Is there anything else we need to do pls? And how long will this temp thingy be on for abeg? Its been a week now oo

http://www.healthline.com/health/sepsis

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305782.php


http://ivnutritionaltherapy.com/?p=60


http://www.naturalhealth365.com/vitamin-c-benefits-reversing-blood-poisoning-1161.html

cc: Eminya

farydah:
Hello mommas. Pls my LO is teething; four upper teeth at once, has temp is abt 38 degs but he has been interestingly very active and playful. We have been giving him pcm 3rice daily which keeps the temp down. Is there anything else we need to do pls? And how long will this temp thingy be on for abeg? Its been a week now oo

cc: soonest, Coldfeet

Pls, consult your Dr, one week is too much.

farydah:
Hello mommas. Pls my LO is teething; four upper teeth at once, has temp is abt 38 degs but he has been interestingly very active and playful. We have been giving him pcm 3rice daily which keeps the temp down. Is there anything else we need to do pls? And how long will this temp thingy be on for abeg? Its been a week now oo

You sure it's just teething? Why not get medical help? One week is much for recurring fever my dear!

[quote author=stadora post=50641722]

Concerning this sugar/palm oil solution, my question is; is it a whole cube of sugar or a small quantity, also d palm oil, is it teaspoon or tablespoon?
Thanks


2 cubes is okay
Use ur discretion with the quantity of d palm oil.
The solution should not be too thick nor too watery. just a paste like but very light.
Give every 2 hrs.
Only for mild cough sha.

As an adult, hot water + Honey + lime + ginger is a great home remedy for cough.

babythug:


You sure it's just teething? Why not get medical help? One week is much for recurring fever my dear!

I tot as much. I will take him to the hospital tomorrow. Tanx for ur response

farydah:
Hello mommas. Pls my LO is teething; four upper teeth at once, has temp is abt 38 degs but he has been interestingly very active and playful. We have been giving him pcm 3rice daily which keeps the temp down. Is there anything else we need to do pls? And how long will this temp thingy be on for abeg? Its been a week now oo

Don't attribute every fever to teething please see a doctor.

Teething fever usually subsides once the tooth has crowned. Take care.

Onegai:
Hey mamas, how did our weekend go?

I know we are all looking for activities for our kids and I hope we are still reading. Baby E is now sounding out Numbers (1 to 7) by herself and sings "Twinkle Little Star" like an Opera singer (she likes hitting the high notes at the end of the line "what you are!". Here are 2 more DIY activities we can do for our kids, one teaches them numbers and alphabets, the other is good for teaching shapes. For the one teaching shapes, all you need is a cardboard, some pieces of cardboard and stick velcro to the back and front (velcro is like N100 to N200 per yard and that is more than enough to make this project. If you can get craft foam paper (it used to be N500 for 30 or more pieces), it works better for the shapes and it is already coloured and flexible for bending and is soft and not easy to chew off bits for munchy babies. The economy may be bad doesn't mean we can neglect mental development and these are easy and affordable. Baby E was disturbing everyone today to I mixed edible paint, gave her paper and that kept her quiet till bathtime this evening. HTH.

This is great stuff ma'am. How did you get these?

Onegai:


Pele. Don't be afraid. Hugs to your LO, he will recover beautifully. Can I post a link for you, so you can read up and understand what the Drs are doing? I wouldn't want to alarm you but for me it helps.

Yes ma, you can post the link

@Stadora, he is fine but still pooed massively this morning. Amen, I believe God will take control.

Thank you

helovesme:


Nasal aspirator should be used occasionally as it can make the whole situation worse.

Have you tried silverbird? Get original silverbird and dilute it with any oil (coconut or baby oil) and apply it on the crown of his head. Apply it on his head after every bath time and occasionally during the night whilst he's asleep. Silverbird must be super diluted as it's quite strong. You can also apply a few drops around his cot. Remember again to really dilute silverbird with the oil and the smell of the oil must not be over powering.

Once he's 12 weeks old, buy OLBAS OIL. Apply the oil on his clothes, cot, etc few times a day. Olbas oil helps in relieving nasal congestion.

Another option that's recommended by doctors is to run a hot/warm shower in the bathroom with the door closed and after some few minutes, take your baby to the bathroom and have him inhale the steam. i have tried this personally a few times but it didn't work for me until I tried the silverbird method.

Another method is to place a bucket of hot water near you and have someone cover you (your baby on your laps) with a blanket and then your baby can inhale the steam. I have tried this (I sprinkled silverbird in the water) and it did work. I also used an aspirator immediately after and I was able to suck out a lot of mucus. However, you have to be very very very careful with this method because of the hot water so as to avoid any accident or burns.

Finally, have you taken him to the hospital to complain and have your son looked at? If its a case of serious congestion, the catarrah might have to be sucked out using a specialised hospital aspirator. Your doctor might however decide not to do anything as they feel this is a phase that will pass.

I've already done some of these things. Steam, silverbird and coconut combo, silverware in hot water, they help to an extent but sucking out the mucus is the problem. I think the best thing is to take him to the hospital like you said.
Thanks, God bless you.

zimunachimdi:


try mashing his body with hot water before bathing him,not the one that will injure but it should hot to help clear the catarrh.it helped my lo.

Yeah, I even put a small hot towel (not too hot) on his nose and it helps to loosen up the mucus but getting it out is always the issue. Thanks

rezzy:


Yes ma, you can post the link

@Stadora, he is fine but still pooed massively this morning. Amen, I believe God will take control.

Thank you

Apart from blood tests, how did they confirm diagnosis of Sepsis (most Nigerian hospitals don't do catheters for very little kids and lumbar puncture too is tricky). How long has he been on antibiotics?

http://m.kidshealth.org/en/parents/sepsis.html?WT.ac=

Onegai:


Apart from blood tests, how did they confirm diagnosis of Sepsis (most Nigerian hospitals don't do catheters for very little kids and lumbar puncture too is tricky). How long has he been on antibiotics?

http://m.kidshealth.org/en/parents/sepsis.html?WT.ac=

They did only blood test. (widal test, I saw something like that).

Over 72 hours.

rezzy:


Yes ma, you can post the link

@Stadora, he is fine but still pooed massively this morning. Amen, I believe God will take control.

Thank you

Is he able to tolerate any food? If he's accepting formula try and ensure its a soy based one, dairy products can aggravate stooling

babythug:


Is he able to tolerate any food? If he's accepting formula try and ensure its a soy based one, dairy products can aggravate stooling

Yes, he takes cerelac, I was asked to stop formula for now. He didn't collect nutrend,

I don't know any pls, Suggest 1 for me, thanks

limsycutey:


I've already done some of these things. Steam, silverbird and coconut combo, silverware in hot water, they help to an extent but sucking out the mucus is the problem. I think the best thing is to take him to the hospital like you said.
Thanks, God bless you.

limsycutey:


Yeah, I even put a small hot towel (not too hot) on his nose and it helps to loosen up the mucus but getting it out is always the issue. Thanks

What type of aspirator have you using ? Is it the "bulb" type? I find them completely useless as they remove little or nothing.

I attached pictures of a very good aspirator - "nosefrida nasal aspirator". If you can get it where you are based, it's really good. It's a bit similar with the hospital aspirator ( at the hospital, the child is swaddled with a cloth and a tube/pipe is inserted the right into the child nostrils and pressure is used from a tube like machine to remove all the snot and mucus - a very heartbreaking and rather distressing procedure to watch I must say).

With this aspirator, you use your mouth to suck the tube and all the mucus is extracted out. You can read online for more information/reviews on it.

http://nosefrida.weebly.com

http://m.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=22402086

rezzy:


Yes, he takes cerelac, I was asked to stop formula for now. He didn't collect nutrend,

I don't know any pls, Suggest 1 for me, thanks

I feel for you dear, the stress and other stuff. May God perfect your joy over him.

comtem2011:
I feel for you dear, the stress and other stuff. May God perfect your joy over him.

Amen. Thanks ma

rezzy:


Yes, he takes cerelac, I was asked to stop formula for now. He didn't collect nutrend,

I don't know any pls, Suggest 1 for me, thanks

Cerelac too has milk how about just plain pap for now? Isomil is a soy based formula though it's not that pleasant tasting if you get me you could try it for this period. That cerelac has plenty milk which could be aggravating the stools

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babythug:


Cerelac too has milk how about just plain pap for now? Isomil is a soy based formula though it's not that pleasant tasting if you get me you could try it for this period. That cerelac has plenty milk which could be aggravating the stools

OK, for the pap, nobody to make and bring for me at the hospital. When my baby is awake, I will go get the isomil. Thanks ma

helovesme:


Congrats on the birth of your daughter.

First of all, is your breastmilk flowing? If it's not, she won't be encouraged to suck because she's hungry and she's expecting the taste of milk in her mouth.

However, if you are sure your milk is flowing, then keep breastfeeding AFTER she's being bottle fed and in between meal times (when she's not hungry). Even if all she does is to suck for few minutes, don't be discouraged and continue. If you do this persistently, she will get used to the texture of the nipple in her mouth.

I will also suggest you do a bit of skin to skin contact. Drape her in blankets and cuddle her next to your topless chest. Skin to skin contact has been said to encourage the flow of breastmilk.

Mama the milk is flowing o, though not as I would want. I'll try your method cos its painful she doesn't suck. Went for check-up today at the hospital and saw other mothers breastfeeding, it was painful.

@ All mamas
A family friend told my mom that a child not breastfeeding can be the work of 'awon aye'. She said the baby will be seeing a pair of eyes glaring at her when she tries to suck and that the remedy is a leaf used to wash the breast. Pls who has heard of this before and how true is it

Godmother:


@ All mamas
A family friend told my mom that a child not breastfeeding can be the work of 'awon aye'. She said the baby will be seeing a pair of eyes glaring at her when she tries to suck and that the remedy is a leaf used to wash the breast. Pls who has heard of this before and how true is it

Forgive me
But this got me laughing hard
Seriously?

I know of people who had cs and baby never sucked
My son stopped at 4months himself

The reason maybe cos your angel didn't start with yours and preferred the baby milk

Some kids won't just like something else

I may be very wrong sha

lovely mothers

Dyt:


Forgive me
But this got me laughing hard
Seriously?

I know of people who had cs and baby never sucked
My son stopped at 4months himself

The reason maybe cos your angel didn't start with yours and preferred the baby milk

Some kids won't just like something else

I may be very wrong sha

@Dty
Ordinarily I would have laughed my head off too but I'm so desperate for a solution that right now I'll believe anything

Godmother:


@Dty
Ordinarily I would have laughed my head off too but I'm so desperate for a solution that right now I'll believe anything

You are funny o! Awon aye ke? Putting their oju on "Godmother"? Please mama don't let desperate situations make you no longer have faith in God.

As long as your baby is having regular wet diapers and adding weight all is well and your milk sufficient too.

If for any reason bm don't flow well abeg carry yourself go buy formula ebf is not by force o! See how you are already beating yourself up because other women are breast feeding their kids at the hospital how are you even sure their own milk outlet is better than yours? Please and please don't give yourself unnecessary heartache over a non issue


Holy Ghost fire roast and blind any awon aye putting eye on Godmothers breast in Jesus name amen

Give it time and keep putting your baby to breast with time she will latch on! Forgive me if my tone is offensive.