Not Sure What to do? Spencer is Sick

Kirstenmumof3 wrote: DH took Spencer school shopping this afternoon and every 5 minutes Spencer had to stop and sit down. He said he was tired. They were only gone for an hour. When he came home he looked really pale and he has had a cold since before we left for Toronto, so almost a month now. Given that he just had a transfussion of blood and platelets on Monday, he should have lots of energy. The coughing is getting worse, I gave him benedryl for dry cough this morning and it didn't do anything. He coughed all night lastnight. Knowing that he is more prone to Pneumonia, I called Toronto and left a message for the nurse to call me back. She called back around 4:00 and didn't seem too concerned. She asked the standered questions, Does he have a fever? is he coughing anything up? Is his cough keeping him up at night? I told her that he doesn't have a fever, he's not coughing anything up and that the coughing is worse at night. It sounds like it's coming more from his chest now. The nurse asked if there would be anyone at the Clinic that could see him (meaning the Peadiatrician) and I said no, they're only there in the morning. She told me if we were concerned we could take him into the Emergency Department. He's still coughing, really hard and honestly I don't know what to do. He has a clinic visit on Friday, but that doesn't necessarily mean we will see the Peadiatrician (we usually don't). I don't know if I'm being paranoid. I mean if they're not concerned in Toronto, than I shouldn't be right?

gr33n3y3z replied: I would say if Toronto isnt concerned right at the moment then wait until Friday But if he seems worse tonight see if the Dr can see him tomorrow am.
I hope Spencer feels better

redplaydoh replied: Go with your gut feeling. You are Spencer's first doctor... I always say when in doubt check it out because, especially with Spencer, it's better to be safe than sorry. Don't worry about being a paranoid mom... you do what makes YOU feel comfortable, and to heck with what others think. Hope he feels better soon. The poor guy has really gone through it.

luvmykids replied: I'm not sure, I have had people tell me the kids were fine only to find out it was an asthmatic cough that was keeping Colt up all night. If your gut says to go, go and don't worry about if you're overreacting or not.

MommyToAshley replied: Since you asked, I will let you know what I would do. I would probably take him to the doctor asap. Given his circumstances, I think I would error on the side of caution. But, like I said... I am just giving my thoughts on what I would do... I am a big worry wart.

Please keep us posted on how Spencer is doing.

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: I would go with your gut. I think a mom can never be too paranoid.

1lilpeanut2love replied:
!!!!!

Good luck and I hope Spencer feels better soon!

coasterqueen replied:
i have to say what Dee Dee said, too.

BAC'sMom replied:

I agree and please keep us posted.

boyohboyohboy replied: Spencer is in our prayers several times a day, if you think he needs to see a dr, make sure you get him to one as soon as you can. you have a great motherly instinct, and you always fight a good fight for him.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Thanks everyone! DH and I decided to call the clinic in the morning and see if the Peadiatrician can see him. If he can't than I'm taking him into the ER, either way the Peadiatrician will be seeing him tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.

kimberley replied: poor Spencer. i hope he can sleep tonight. please let us know how he is tomorrow. p&pt

punkeemunkee'smom replied: I hope the pedi can get him in! and prayers for Spencer! (and his worried mommy! )