[c.sanders]

Due to a number of reasons, DH n i have brought 8month old DD to a 3rd world country (our birthplace to see DH parents)
Now 3 weeks in he has a fever, congestion etc etc n is in a world of pain n discomfort . He keeps throwing up all medication . The quacks here gave him 6 diff types of meds !
I feel so guilty cos we've always been so careful n he has never been sick before . But ppl here make me
so angry cos they have no sense. My MIL n everyone else has spent 3 weeks coughing directly on him n now she has been diagnosed with typhoid. We had to visit some cousins n all the little kids were sick n sneezed all over him. He got sick after that. No matter how we explain it ppl get upset when we ask them to stay away.
What makes me so angry is the religious superstition they put on him, like he's possessed or he has done something wrong.
This morning as he was once again throwing up....my MIL was busy reading horoscopes for an answer!

The worst part is that he can't breastfeed much cos he can't breathe properly so we had to start him on formula at 3am last night. I'm still trying to breastfeed but i feel like a total idiot for coming here!




I'm all alone here n i have no one else to talk to besides DH's family

[Zephie Chugger]

((hugs))

Are you staying with your in-laws or in a Western Hotel? Maybe book into one for a few days and see a doctor connected to the hotel. If your DD is still throwing up I'ld be getting on the flight home and to the hospital before heading home.Bring all the diff types of meds you have been giving him to show the Doctor.

[FluffyOscar]

Did your DS receive a typhoid vaccination before you left?

[Kay1]

Oh gosh how scary. Has he been vaccinated for typhoid? If I were you I'd be seeking proper medical advice (since you clearly feel the treatment you've received so far is bad). I like the idea of checking into a hotel...I'd need some space away in those circumstances. Also if you have travel insurance give them a call. We have had very helpful advice and assistance when ill when overseas.

[meggs1]

Please keep up the breastfeeding too. It's the best thing for him if he's ill. You can get stuff to clear out his nose if that is causing the difficulty.

I'd be tempted to just get on a plane home.

This post has been edited by meggs1: 27/02/2013, 08:24 PM

[Goggie]

It sounds like you're visiting?? I'd be getting on the next plane home if that's the case!

Hope he recovers quickly xo

[c.sanders]

Unfortunately we r staying at their house. There is a really bad political situation n strikes so we can't lreally go out..but we r leaving on Friday thank God!
Apparently the doc we saw last was the best but they've taken him to 4 diff docs n a chemist.

The docs in Australia said he was too young for the typhoid shot. But we've been very careful with his water n food despite my MIL trying to put inappropriate stuff in his food like tumeric, stinky fish, onions, a lot of salt, etc. She keeps going on that he drinks too much breastmilk n I've made him addicted! WTF!
She also won't allow him to put his toys in his mouth...instead she insists on giving him big chicken bones...like a dog...

My DH is so thoughtful, courteous n good, i know he feels the same but i can't talk to him because then he will get upset.

Argh! I just want to do something violent!

[FluffyOscar]

Yes, I saw the age limits on the typhoid vaccine after I posted.

Are you going to medical appts, or are "they" taking him. Don't let anyone take him out of your sight.

Friday is not too far away. Keep up as much breast milk as you can. Call your Australian GP today and make an appt for the day you get back.

[BabyZ]

Try to keep the sneezers and coughers away from him till you leave. Even if they get upset, you will be gone in a few days and won't have to deal with them. Good luck and I hope your DS is feeling better soon.

This post has been edited by Flylikeabutterfly: 27/02/2013, 08:44 PM

[Goggie]

The docs in Australia said he was too young for the typhoid shot. But we've been very careful with his water n food despite my MIL trying to put inappropriate stuff in his food like tumeric, stinky fish, onions, a lot of salt, etc. She keeps going on that he drinks too much breastmilk n I've made him addicted! WTF!
She also won't allow him to put his toys in his mouth...instead she insists on giving him big chicken bones...like a dog...

My DH is so thoughtful, courteous n good, i know he feels the same but i can't talk to him because then he will get upset.

Please keep breasfeeding, it will protect his immune system until you get home.

On another note, I don't understand how you can't talk to your DH about it. He's your husband. Your partner in life. The person you should confide in. The father of your child. Why can't talk you to him about your concerns over this? I don't get it.