I'm sorry! That sounds like really a touch situation. I wish I had something more to say...

thanks :) he did end up throwing up when I went in there and he was crying hysterically asking if we were mad at him :( needless to say, its pretty rough. This is probably TMI, but I appreciate the suuport :)

aww, bless you quidditchmom! I've been rght there, in fact I remember my oldest getting sick all over the floor and sobbing "I'm sorry, I'm sorry" I was like, "Baby, it is ok, you don't have to be sorry, I'm sorry for you!" It broke my heart that she was even concerned abou it, lke it gave me that feeling of am I so mean, that she thinks I would be upset over this?. I think it's just always traumatic for them, it's such a scary feeling loosing control of your body, and when they're little, I don't think they can even understand what's happening. My oldest is nearly 12, and she's still afraid of it happening, like she worries if she thinks she may possibly be getting a stomach ache.

Poor baby, I really hope he feels better soon, and that you all can get some sleep. (((hugs)))

@teani thank you so much. I'm glad you know how I feel, it breaks my heart when hes sick and thinks Im going to be mad. He's sleeping now, but hes still burning up. I hate feeling helpless when it comes to him :( Thanks for the empathy, I appreciate it.

Quidditchmom I know how scary this is. Can you call his doctor for advice or check with the er? How high is his temp? There were a couple of times I had to cool Nick off to bring his temp down. Popsicles work good. It's been so long I am not sure what you give kids for fevers anymore. If he is sleeping you can take a cool not cold cloth in and gently wipe his forehead. It might make both of you feel better.

Linda- thanks, my husband did run to the pharmacy and the pharmacist told him that his fever wasnt going down because he was throwing up the fever reducer. She gave us a safe alternative. (Im SO paranoid about giving him medicine) Ive been wiping his forehead and that really seems to help. Again, I appreciate the empathy, it makes it a little more bearable. I just worry so much, Im really grateful my husband is so level-headed.

I loved when my son was little but I sure don't miss these kinds of nights. And it always worse at night when you are tired. I sure hope your little guy feels better soon. They get so sick but then they can also bounce back so fast. I was so tired I went to bed at 6:30 this evening and then I woke up at 11:30. So I will keep on checking this thread, you and your husband can do this. Oh and giving him the recommended medicine is better than letting the fever run out of control.

Good night and take care of yourself your son and your husband.

If he keeps throwing up the Dr. can provide you with a suppository fever reducer. Poor baby. Hang in there mommy!

Awwwww. It's hard to see your baby sick, isn't it? My 3-year-old daughter also had a stomach flu all this week...and it's the second time this month! It's just awful!

You're a great mommy to worry so much about your little guy. I hope he's feeling better soon.

Aw Quidditchmom, {{BIG HUGS}} to you. I know how it is. When my (now 16 1/2) son was little, he was diagnosed with a rare stomach disorder that kept him throwing up constantly for the first 2 years of his life. It was so difficult--let him see you cry--he'll understand that you "feel" his pain too and that you care. I spent so many sleepless nights with my son during that time, so I can certainly relate. One of the best cures is a momma's love. Give him lots of hugs and know that YOU ARE A GOOD MOMMY!! :)

and I'm with you in spirit as my 14-year-old daughter missed 4 1/2 days of school last week with a sinus infection that triggered her asthma attacks. She wasn't throwing up, but instead having so much trouble breathing that I ended up holding her in my arms like a baby on the couch. Sometimes they never get too old for that.

Here's hoping your little guy is better soon! {{hugs}}

aww you guys, thanks so much. I thought we were in the clear at 5 this morning, he threw up a few more times, but his fever seemed to break. I stayed up all night doing the cold washcloth thing. Then five minutes ago, he lifted his head, and vomited all over me. He is burning up again so my husband has him in a cool bath and gave him some children's tylenol like the pharmacist said. Thank you all for the support and empathy, and the similar stories. It's nice to not feel alone, especially in the wee hours of the morning when you feel so helpless. I really really appreciate every comment you guys. I'm so happy I joined this site :)

{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Hope your son is feeling much better soon. I have to leave my hubby to deal with Erin when she throws up as I start in sympathy. I tend to join in when someone I care about throws up lol

Mummy always cries when her baby is sick (my mum still gets weepy when I have a sore throat and I'm 31 and a mum myself lol)

Aww Quidditchmom...as a mom of 2 boys (5 yrs & 9 months) I can feel for you! Cole asked me if he was going to die when he started to vomit for the first time :( It nearly broke my heart!

I hope your son gets better soon! ((hugs))

again, thanks for each and every comment! And @amandalee that broke my heart just reading it!! @stitchinwitch I have to let my husband take over too, but because I end up bawling, I cant imagine sympathy pains like that, you poor thing.

It always hard when the kids are sick... I've been really lucky- the first time my daughter was really sick we were living with my mom who is a nurse, so I had an "expert" available right there.

With my son, my hubby has always been available to clean him um and do the yucky stuff. I just get to cuddle the kids, which is nice because I have weak stomach myself.

I'm usually okay during the crisis/sickness, but once it is all over, that's when I lose it. My daughter broke her arm at 18 months (it was quite evident that it was broken by looking at it, if you know what I mean)--I put ice on it, tied it in a sling, called the hospital to let them know I was bringing her in, called my mom to drive us, and was perfectly fine during the exam, xrays and reset of her arm and casting. Got home, fed my son, got them bathed and to bed. (I was a single mom at the time and the kids were 18 months and 3 years old) Then when I sat down in the quiet house all by myself, I lost it. Bawled for hours after that.

Quidditchmom, how is he now? and how are you and your husband holding up? Sounds like you guys will need to take turns sleeping. Don't forget to try a popsicle when his tummy settles. I think they even have ones that are specially for when kids are sick maybe made by Pedialite? So he does not get dehydrated. I've been concerned about all of you.

@panda2778 how lucky your mom is a nurse! It's always comforting to have an expert voice on hand. @colbaltgypsy that's awful she broke her arm that young, poor thing :( Sounds like your instincts kicked in and took precedent over your feelings, but only for so long. I'm grateful for all the mommy stories.

quidditchmom, yeah, she's actually broken it 3 times. She has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and some vitamin deficiencies that we have to constantly keep on top of, but the older she gets, the healthier she gets, so that is a good thing! :) Hope your little guy is running around happy soon!

Oh, something that I used to give my son when his tummy bothered him. Really weak mint tea--unsweetened. It use to help settle his tummy.

thanks for the tip gypsy, I have so much tea, I know I have some mint. I'm also having my husband run out and get some ginger root. Hot ginger water worked wonders when I got food poisoning from tomatoes this summer. I'm glad to hear your daughter is getting better with age!

@Linda50 thank you so much for the support! My husband ran out today to get some soup and crackers and things, and the little one and I took a nap. My husband is literally a rock, he always has such a level head about everything and I think he likes the role he plays when me or Griffin get sick. He likes being the hero that shows up with tea and a blanket. I am so grateful for him. We did get some popsicles, and Im a little worried because it is now 5pm and I went to change his diaper (no potty training today) and it was totally dry. Im going to try some pedialyte and a popsicle and see where that gets us. No vomiting since this morning, but still a fever :(

I'm right there with you, my grandson has been ill since yesterday; he hasn't gone a full minute without coughing since he woke up, but thankfully he's not thrown-up.

I've been spoon feeding him chicken soup, giving him lots of popsicles and juice, Tylenol and Vicks. I asked the pharmacist if I could give him something for the cough, but apparently it's not recommended for children under 6. My grandson is 5.

It's breaking my heart, all this coughing is going to make him so sore.

I hope your son feels better soon. (((HUGS)))

oh no @halfwaythere I'm sorry hes sick! I know hearing him cough like that must be rough. Thankfully I havent had to deal with a cough with my little one yet, Im so paranoid about giving him medicine as it is. It sounds like you are making him comfortable though. Would maybe some homeopathic remedies help out? Like weak tea with honey and lemon? Or gargling with salt water? ((hugs right back))!