Sherry,

How is your sweetie feeling today?  How are you?   We have had some bad experiences in the ER too.  I have learned that it is always best to have our endo call the ER to coordinate care with the doctor and staff.  It makes a tremendous difference.  Also, I would mention to the ped and endo exactly what happened and see if they can call the ER administration for you to try to put a protocol in place. 

I know what it’s like to have a hysterical child and you don’t want to give the shot.  2 Fridays ago I had to do it.   She was pretty much sleeping through that one but I always need to have someone help me with the girls when it is shot time.  I hate it but know it’s what they need.  I will never again rely on the hospital to do it for me.  No matter how much it hurts my heart, it’s for the best.  I have actually given them shots while they were in the hospital (this was a while ago) because the staff was so ineffective and were treating me like a crazed mother.  The nurse told me, you can’t do that!  Yes, I can and did.  Did she not get IV fluids at all?  I can’t believe they discharged her when she was still vomiting!

I wish you all the best!  Let us know how she’s doing and if you get any resolution to your situation with the hospital.  It might be a good idea too to write to the hospital administrator and explain in detail what happened and why it was so imperitive that your child be treated immediately. 

Blessings,

Tonia