I don't usually have lows, but sometimes they sneak up on you.
My little great-nephew, Elliot, is only seven weeks old, and has had a skin irritation for about two weeks now, and although my niece has been to the doctors four times (this between moving into a new house!) the doctors did not seem concerned. Elliot was very unsettled indeed this morning, so went back to the doctors. At the moment, he's in hospital having lots of tests. So far the blood tests have come back clear - which is good and bad. It's good that's there's nothing wrong, but we don't know what's wrong with him. He's also had a lumbar puncture to rule out menegitis. He'll be in hospotal for a few days, but he's in the best place. and we're all sure he'll be OK

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So sorry to hear Elliot is in distress! Skin irritations are one of the hardest things to get relief from...Since the skin is always touching something!
Hope you get good results, soon.

Update. The tests came back to say it is menegitis but have to find out which strain. He's got a IV in him and got antibiotics going in him. Apparently he is kicking his legs and cooing, and responding to the anti-biotics. Lets hope he'll be OK, I am sure Dad is looking over his great-grandson. Elliot and William's Dad is still out in Afghanistan until November, but being updated on Elliot's condition. So any good wishes would be much appreciated

Good wishes by the truckload, coming your way!

Two weeks in misery, four (5) doctor visits...I wonder why it took so long to get a diagnosis? That is a shame.

I'm sure he'll be fine though. Back to good health in no time!

Jane, you are right, not knowing is the hardest though I'm not sure knowing is any easier. It sounds as if he's already responding well to treatment; please know your family is in my thoughts.

Would this qualify as an acceptable Red Cross issue that might bring his daddy home sooner?

We're not sure if his daddy will be able to come home. He was allowed home when Elliot was due to be born. I promise to keep you all updated

Dear Jane, I do hope he is on the upturn still. I know how worried you must be. Lots of positive thoughts coming your way.

Oh Jane, so sorry to hear Elliot is in hospital. All my best wishes to you and his family that he continues to respond well to the antibiotics and is home as quickly as possible. Hopefully his Dad will be allowed come home to be with you all through this.

It's bad when adults get sick, worse when it's a baby. I'm sorry Elliot is ill. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and your family, Jane. Plus I'll keep my fingers crossed.

With all of the Good wishes being sent his way I am sure he will bounce back and flourish as a new born should.

I hope his father will be granted leave to come home.

Sending you truckloads of good thoughts.

Oh my goodness, Jane, what a worry! I'm so glad Elliot is showing a positive response to the antibiotics, a big relief to the whole family, I'm sure.

All good wishes your way, and to Elliot and his parents. Please keep us updated on his progress.

Oh no Jane, sick babies are the most upsetting news. I'm very glad he is responding to the antibiotics and hoping for a fast and complete recovery.

So sorry to hear your news Jane, I hope Elliot has a fast recovery.

It sounds like the antibiotics are working from what you said Jane. Let's hope it continues.

I had a cold call last week from a company offering to find cheap home insurance. I don't usually trust any of those guys but wanted to know how much I could save, and they emailed me the quote. I called my own company, as I heard if you get a better quote many places drop their own, and I saved over £100! That is one good result, it's cost me thousands since I moved in with one claim half was lost on the excess as so small, so is a very small difference to them and big saving for me.

Well, it was confirmed last night that Eliot does has meningitis, but they don't know which strain. He's still in hospital, but the Doctors aren't too concerned. We should know which strain tomorrow. His daddy is out in Afghanistan, but at the hospital with my niece at the moment. They are also treating hin for circulation, as he was very cold and "shutting down" yesterday when he was taken in, so thank goodness he went into hospital when he did or it might have been a different story.
My cousin also had meningitis when he was only nine weeks old, and now he's 23, and a policeman, so it shows people do survive meningitis. Thanks everybody, for all your support

I have just read this thread Jane, and I do hope Eliot gets better real soon, it is so heartbreaking when they are so small and they are sick. My good wishes to you and your family.

Sounds like the lad is well on his way to feeling better, Jane. Definitely good news . Interesting, too -- we had a family friend with a little baby that had a case of meningitis some years ago. Last I heard he was a hale and hearty college athlete in Florida!

Thanks for the update, Jane. Glad to hear Elliot was taken in in time. He should be out in no time if he continues to do so well. Continued best wishes!

I have only just seen this. Jane my thoughts are with you and it does sound as if he is responding well.

He had his operation last night, and he's doing fine. Even better he may be coming home tomorrow - the doctors will have to come once a day to give him the drugs but all the good wishes from all over the world seems to be working. Keep it up!
(And isn't he lucky to have his own thread? )

...... he's even luckier in having a loving family to see him through this. Every good wish for a speedy recovery.

It all sounds very positive - wonderful!

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You'll have to print it out and put it in his memento box.

Ohmigosh! Just reading about this now (where have I been?).

So very glad that by the time I saw this thread, everything was looking good.

And, yes, someday Auntie Jane will pass around his very first forum thread at a family gathering... maybe for his 13th birthday (teenagers dislike that sort of thing LOL)

Wonderful news, Jane! Glad to hear that things are turning out well.