RSV exposure (possibly a SQ)

[blueskiessmiling]

My DD's daycare provider just let me know another baby at daycare was diagnosed with RSV. DD was last with this baby on Wednesday. Last Thursday, she started with a runny nose and sneezing. She's had just general stuffiness and a slightly runny nose. She seems to be on the upswing now. She hasn't had a cough or fever so far. She has kind of had an on and off cold all winter, so I really haven't been alarmed. My H and I have gotten sick since, all with the same stuffy runny nose. I know some LOs here have dealt with RSV this winter. Does any of this sound like a need to contact her pediatrician? I know no one can diagnose across the Internet, but I really hate taking her in if it's not necessary, and thought I could benefit from some wisdom from other mamas here.

[alayne926]

If she's not having difficulty breathing or high fevers, she's probably fine. Just keep an eye on her.

[jillywilly]

+1, I'd keep a close eye on her, but I wouldn't take her to the doctor. DS has had the same stuffy nose all winter too - it cycles better and worse. Hope she continues to be on the upswing!

[blueskiessmiling]

Mar 14, 2016 20:44:20 GMT -5 @scoop said:

Also, those notifications from daycare are the worst. You just can't help but worry.

Seriously the worst. I've been assured the other baby won't be there rest the week (DD only goes 2x a week), but I still feel likes I'm going to want to bathe her in Lysol when we get home. I do appreciate the heads up, though.

[blueskiessmiling]

Mar 14, 2016 21:12:13 GMT -5 @akwild said:

I would say just watch her. I only brought M in because of her fever and cough. So this might be my SQ, do I need to tell M's daycare about her RSV? She's going to be out all week anyway.

I think you are supposed to, since RSV can be pretty serious to certain populations (such as preemies) and is very contagious. I know I definitely appreciate knowing to keep a closer eye on LO.

[mrsdee1982]

+1 to just keep a real close eye on her. If her cough gets worse or she spikes a fever, I would call.

[blueskiessmiling]

Thanks, ladies! She doesn't seem too bad so far this morning, so hopefully it will all clear up soon.

[heartofglass]

A developed a really wet mucousy sounding cough that wouldn't go away while he had a cold. Then one morning I noticed him wheezing while breathing and a little rattle in his chest. I hope your LO continues to get well.

Daycare didn't inform me at all, but I found out at the pediatricians office that other kids from A's school has been diagnosed....

[kemdupuis]

B had RSV in early February. He was pretty congested and had a rough cough, but never developed a fever. He did get an ear infection afterward, though. We used the nose frida several times a day, gave him Tylenol, and just tried to encourage lots of rest. We kept him out of daycare for 2.5 days (then had two weekend days) and notified our DCP who told the other parents. The only thing our pediatrician did was test him for RSV and affirm that he had it. Eventually, I convinced him to give us a breathing treatment, but that was it. Afterward, he did prescribe Amoxicillin for the ear infection.

Honestly, they can't really do much for RSV except treat the symptoms. I would keep a very close eye on her and bring her in if she gets worse. Good luck! It's so hard having a sick baby. Hope she feels better soon!

[blueskiessmiling]

Thanks again for all the input. She seems much improved today, so hopefully we're out of the woods.