DDA Chapter 19

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you Jennifer.

Heidi, it's not that "no kids" can have cough medicine. That's why I was curious about Deb's pediatrician's thought. The recommendation has always been that kids under 2 not have it, especially over the counter. There just haven't been any studies in kids, and the risks from the various ingredients outweigh the efficacy, which is questionable anyway. In the last two or so years, there have been recommendations (following lots of deaths) suggesting, depending on the study and the source, not giving kids under the age of 4 or 6 OTC medicines, and for doctors to prescribe the good stuff "as infrequently as possible". Given how our country loves frivolous lawsuits, especially against medical professionals, this has turned into "almost never".

The bottom line is that there haven't been controlled studies in children, AND there have been deaths linked to it, in large numbers. Many times this is idiocy of parents (dosing wrong, etc) but absolutely not always. It's just one of those situations where they'd prefer not to risk death over something that isn't medically "necessary" anyway.

That being said, when the girls hit about 4, barring any new evidence, they'll get cough syrup if they're coughing so hard they're purple and I'm not sleeping. Especially if it lasts 7 weeks again.

 

[Tammi67]

I just got a call from her doctor and filled him in. We decided to try one more time to get some fluid in Avery (mostly for my own benefit, I'm sure ) and then he'll probably call and set up an infusion. Thankfully we do have the satellite nearby and can just run up there and be there for a few hours for a bolus, instead of having to be admitted to the hospital. He's optimistic, as are Kyle and I, that getting fluids in her will "perk her up" enough for her to heal and start eating on her own again, hopefully long enough to get over this bug.

Good! Keep us posted!

 

[Pooh67_68]

Elizabeth sorry you have yet another sty. Hope the play date goes well.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Tammi but its good that they are seeing dad's true colors.

 

[Tammi67]

Elizabeth sorry you have yet another sty. Hope the play date goes well.

Oh yeah, I forgot to comment on this. I sure hope you get those under control soon!

 

[Pooh67_68]

Good luck Jennifer.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Oh yeah Tammi just a reminder.

Vent like crazy here, but never bad mouth the EX in front of the kids no matter how bad it gets.

 

[KristineN]

I am so annoyed now....

we have been battling carpenter ants for awhile. So Bill & I decide to buy this product and treat the situation ourselves. So it's this dust that goes into a bellows (a small can you squeeze with a long nozzle) I watch the instructional video....and off we go.

what a disaster...the stupid thing didn't work....Bill and I get into a huge fight and I am covered head to toe in this poisonous dust. So now I freak out....I start coughing....and am convinced I am going to die. Bill on the other hand informed me that it was in my mind!!

So if you don't hear from me again....the ants won.

 

[babytrees]

Google mp3 converter. You'll have to download one to convert the files. That is what I had to do, anyway, as I couldn't find any other was around it. I think it cost around $15 for the download.

thanks!!

 

[babytrees]

I just locked in my interest rate on the refi to buy dummy out of the house. I got 4.75%. My mortgage will be about $80 less a month, plus I'm taking out money to buy him out, and also pay off DVC, so it will be all MINE! And I'll be debt free, other than the house. But I will be needing a new car in the very near future.

And Alyssa is going to school tomorrow! But that means I have to go back to work. I kinda like this SAHM thing. But that doesn't pay the bills, or give me Disney money!

sounds lovely!!

 

[my3princes]

I am so annoyed now....

we have been battling carpenter ants for awhile. So Bill & I decide to buy this product and treat the situation ourselves. So it's this dust that goes into a bellows (a small can you squeeze with a long nozzle) I watch the instructional video....and off we go.

what a disaster...the stupid thing didn't work....Bill and I get into a huge fight and I am covered head to toe in this poisonous dust. So now I freak out....I start coughing....and am convinced I am going to die. Bill on the other hand informed me that it was in my mind!!

So if you don't hear from me again....the ants won.

EEEeeekkk. I'm surprised that Bill isn't freaking out, it sounds like the type of thing that would put him over the top

 

[Tammi67]

Oh yeah Tammi just a reminder.

Vent like crazy here, but never bad mouth the EX in front of the kids no matter how bad it gets.

Oh I know.....

 

[Pooh67_68]

Kristine sorry you are having trouble with ants.

 

[babytrees]

TMI alert!

Some of you know from facebook already, but we could still use some prayers This is getting old. We haven't been "well" since January, but I expect that from winter. It's the last 2 bouts (pneumonia and now this) that have our doctor calling US every day to make sure the girls don't need admitted that have me more stressed out




The lot of DDA kiddos needs a long break.

your poor babies and you too!!

 

[babytrees]

Um, no. And because our relationship is bitter at best, he won't let them stay home. Which makes me even more irate with him, that he only thinks of himself, and not what makes the kids happy. They are so mad at him as well. They are really seeing his true colors.

I am sorry that he is that way. I do hope you get to enjoy your time with your mom still.

 

[babytrees]

That is TOO weird! I haven't heard any issues with cough syrup for adults! I would be so furious!

As for the antibiotics, there is no "you guys" that includes me! As a micro major and nerd who reads medical journals for pleasure and wife of a doctor, I could go on for HOURS about the over-prescription of antibiotics. I'm not being dramatic when I say that we are killing ourselves and making it VERY hard for our children to live very long lives by handing out antibiotics like some doctors do. Thankfully, most are getting away from it, but certainly not all. It infuriates me when people get antibiotics for "pink" ears, "pink" throats, illness that is PROVEN to be viral 80-99% of the time and has not had a chance to run its course, etc.


Either way, it all sucks. We ALL need to get well, even if just for a little while!

I have always hated giving the girls antibiotics (any meds in general actually) and after Abi was a bit older the antibiotic resistant bugs started getting the major news I felt better about it.

It does help that my girls have always been very healthy.

 

[babytrees]

I am so annoyed now....

we have been battling carpenter ants for awhile. So Bill & I decide to buy this product and treat the situation ourselves. So it's this dust that goes into a bellows (a small can you squeeze with a long nozzle) I watch the instructional video....and off we go.

what a disaster...the stupid thing didn't work....Bill and I get into a huge fight and I am covered head to toe in this poisonous dust. So now I freak out....I start coughing....and am convinced I am going to die. Bill on the other hand informed me that it was in my mind!!

So if you don't hear from me again....the ants won.

Bless your heart.

Hopefully the ants don't win (and you don't smother Bill in the poisonous dust)

 

[babytrees]

Let me see if I can remember the rest:

Robyn- on the concert!!

Heidi- on being DVC owners!!

Glynis-Beautiful pics!! Katie is so grown up and Timothy is just so dang cute. I PM'ed Julie for you and my PM's seem to be going through.

Jennifer-your babies have some of the best parents around. Hope Avery is doing better without the help, but know you will get the help when needed.

Deb-I am sorry your boys are still down for the count. I wonder if your dr.'s codeine problem has more to do with the community drug problem (not that I am saying your community has a drug problem). You can only find a very, very few pharmacies around here that carry the codeine neccessary for the extra strength syrup because of the drug problem. So I think dr.'s around here don't even do the cough syrup unless absolutely necessary.


All the sick kiddos need to get feeling better quickly!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Jennifer - I think your family deserves a break. Those poor little girls and their poor parents. I hope there is a turn-around today in their health.

Robyn - for NKOTB tix and boo for still-sick kiddlets.

Elizabeth - not another stye!! I feel so badly for you!

Tammi - What a snot-nosed brat your ex is being!

 

[PNO4TE]

I am so annoyed now....

we have been battling carpenter ants for awhile. So Bill & I decide to buy this product and treat the situation ourselves. So it's this dust that goes into a bellows (a small can you squeeze with a long nozzle) I watch the instructional video....and off we go.

what a disaster...the stupid thing didn't work....Bill and I get into a huge fight and I am covered head to toe in this poisonous dust. So now I freak out....I start coughing....and am convinced I am going to die. Bill on the other hand informed me that it was in my mind!!

So if you don't hear from me again....the ants won.

I HOPE you called your poison control center!!!