Friday..
Friday started off as a totally normal day. Bella had her class assembly so I went in to school to watch, collecting a happy Charlie from his class to sit with us and enjoy it as a younger sibling. The assembly was fantastic – the kids were so grown up and displayed such blossoming confidence. I said my farewells and went on to meet a friend at London Bridge to discuss her new shoe Collection. As I stepped out of the tube my mobile rang..It was the school – Charlie, who I’d just literally said good bye to wasn’t feeling well and had a temperature what would I like to do? I rang my parents and they said they’d collect him and in the mean time the school nurse gave him some Calpol. Phone rang again..my mother – they’d picked him up but despite the Calpol his temperature was still high, he had a red face, was not looking good and was complaining of a sore neck. What should they do? It was friday, the doctors surgery was closed..we both could hear the warning bells..I said take him to the paediatric A & E at our local hospital and I’d meet them there. Better safe than sorry. By the time I got there my laughing child was curled up asleep on a hospital bed radiating heat and looking very small. It was one of those times when you know you’ve reached a cross roads – to recovery or a darker place. We were lucky..it wasn’t meningitis but a nasty virus – the fever broke and Charlie started responding to us, but my heart so goes out to any parent with a sick child..it’s a gut wrenching place to be. And even when the worst’s been avoided – we all got to go home with Charlie under strict observation – the potential weight of it stays with you for a long time..I swear The Husband and I have looked worse than him all weekend with eyes like piss holes in the snow just from the sheer depletion of emotional energy.
But when all’s said and done….it’s a price you’re more than happy to pay.
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 
Oh, my! Poor him and poor you–I’m so glad he’s better now!
I think it was the speed that caught us unaware..that and not actually being with him. At one point he wanted to talk to me on the phone – but we got cut off. The next time I got through, he was asleep..which is when my panic levels began to rise! Had to fill the car with petrol as the light was on (typical – just discussed the very subject with friends the night before) and drove off without putting the petrol cap back on! xxx
Ahh, It does break your heart when a child is really sick. The amazing thing is that they bounce back very fast and hopefully his immune system has another set of virus information keyed in to be blocked. Take a moment for you and your Husband to recover — otherwise, you two will be down for the count because of stress. XO
xxx As fast as they go down..they bounce back up..he’s fine..I felt like poo! xxx
Oh how awful and scary. Thinking of you and sending good vibes.
Thank you xxx
Glad he’s better now and I know it’s just the worst when your child/ren get sick. The worst. Hope you and hubby recover soon as well.
Thank you xxx
Do you remember when I wrote that “health is one of our biggest treasures” in the mail I’ve sent you ? It’s so cliché but so true. I couldn’t breathe until I got to the end of your post … I truly hope that the whole family’s feeling better now ! xxxxx
He’s getting a few extra cuddles! but what you said is so true.. xxx
Poor you! So pleased to hear Charlie is on the mend and wishing you all a peaceful Sunday x
They are sent to try us! xxx
It’s horrifying how quick they get sick!
The speed was worrying..but such a relief when it turns the other way. The speed they recover is also astonishing! xxx
I hope he is improving and you can all get some rest, It must have been terrifying !!
Oh I am so relieved to know Charlie is getting better! You must have been so stressed. Look after yourself xxx
Outwardly calm..inwardly a wreck! xxx
Phew! It’s the scariest feeling ever isn’t it? So hard to watch and feel powerless to help. Take care all. Xx
Yeah – it’s that loss of control..particularly when I couldn’t see him to make decisions.. xxx
That was frightening…I can only imagine what you all must have felt! They seem so small and helpless when you can’t do a %&$# THING! and you just sit there and sit there and sit there ad infinitum (thats what it feels like)
So very very glad that this wasn’t, I’m not even going to say that ‘m’ word, and that all is on the mend. Sorry about the petrol cap, too. I’ve done it.
What a banana brain – there I was trying to be so sensible, organising pick ups for Bella and the dog..but really I was a wreck! Over and done with and very lucky xxx
Glad he’s well! We had fevers this last week and although it was ok at first, when they persisted it was kind of worrying! We didn’t get to hospital, though – only the doctor.
There’s always that horrible point of children being sick when you start listening to the nagging worries..I’ve called it 3 times now and been grateful every time, but it’s tough xxx
Petite puce! What a doll…so glad you’re past the m scare. Bzzz.
He’s a cheeky little thing..and back to full cheekiness..they’ll be no stopping him now! x
Be well Charlie 🙂
Thank you xxx
Hi Charlie! Get well soon OK? And take care of your mom and dad who’ve been worried sick since Friday! Sending cheery thoughts and chocolate your way, all the way from Brussels! xxx
Brussels chocolate is the best! x
Very scary – my worst nightmare (we’ve had some awful virus going around school and a number of the kids ended up in A&E due to the meningitis like symptoms – not mine, luckily!) so glad he’s OK, hope C returns to his full strength soon. Bx
I think it’s the big black shadow that lurks in all our minds when they go down hill..just wish there was a fast spit test that could say yay or nay without the waiting and wondering! xxx
Hi Kate, I hope all is well in your bella casa tonight. Kx
We’ve all slept really well these last few nights! xxx
Know that “gut wrenching” feeling well and wouldn’t wish it on any parent…
hallelujah that all turned out well and your happy Charlie is back~ xo
**lots + lots of BIG hugs to you all**
Not much compares to the scare a sick child can give you. So glad that he’s doing better.