My Son Just Stepped On A Tack..........

[Claire L]

It's the National Health Service - i.e. all of our medical care is provided through it. The only part I'm not sure about is whether as an overseas student he is entitled to NHS care as it's paid through taxes, but even if he isn't, it's a very friendly service and I'd think they'd give telephone advice. I seem to use them constantly as somehow my children manage to only get sick around 3:00 AM on a Sunday morning. If he's registered with the campus health centre, he might legitimately be entitled to NHS treatment anyway- I don't know, but it's a useful phone number to have.

He will get treatment either through a Uni agreement or if there isn't one he would of needed private medical insurance and once treated the NHS will claim back off his medical insurance.

Sounds like he will be fine having his tetanus up to date is good news and Savlon cream is good for small cuts etc.

Claire

 

[Dina]

A couple of years ago I was rearranging my classroom (at the end of the summer), and the floors were sticky for some reason (something maintenance did to them). The chairs all had these huge nails on the bottom. I didn't realize when I moved one of the desks, the nail stuck to the floor and I stepped on it-- it went right through my sandal and into my foot. Lots of blood. I left school and went right to the doctor. They just gave me a tetanus (because I couldn't remember when I had it last), and I was fine. So if he had the tetanus, and is cleaning it-- I'm sure he'll be ok!

 

[Beth76]

I told Michael what everyone's answers were on the DIS BOARDS (as I read them to him including Beth's link from WEBMD) and he was saying....how is it those people can respond so quickly to you, MOM....AND I SAID because it is simple...

It's funny isn't it? Several times my DH has wanted to know something (not something you can look up, but like an opinion) and I asked him if he wanted me to ask the DIS. Much to his dismay, he always gives in and says yes. Then he gets his answer in 5 minutes.

 

[Hedy]

Glad you're feeling better-I can't imagine how easy it is to worry when your baby's in a foreign country.

 

[momrek06]

It's funny isn't it? Several times my DH has wanted to know something (not something you can look up, but like an opinion) and I asked him if he wanted me to ask the DIS. Much to his dismay, he always gives in and says yes. Then he gets his answer in 5 minutes.

SO AWESOME, Beth

Glad you're feeling better-I can't imagine how easy it is to worry when your baby's in a foreign country.

Hedy: This was way to long for age 20 IMHO. He left in June, came home for 5 days in November. He is a pretty smart kid.....(most of the time.. ). He has been gone 7 months.

Get a grip Mom!

He stepped on a thumbtack. He didn't get his arm sawed off without anesthesia.

No blood, no pain. A little peroxide should save the foot!

Save your worry for something serious...you'll have bigger fish to fry eventually.

I know, I know, DisneyDoll, but I panic so easily ALL OF THE TIME...

Kar, it'll be just fine. Especially since he's had a recent tetanus shot. Weren't we just talking about stuff like this last night????

I you, Trisha.

You're a helicopter parent, aren't you?

No clue what that means....

 

[RoyalCanadian]

No clue what that means....

Wikipedia to the rescue!

 

[momrek06]

Wikipedia to the rescue!

So let me get this straight....my 20yo son has been OUT OF THE COUNTRY, OVERSEAS, 4000 MILES AWAY, GONE FOR SEVEN MONTHS and you call ME a "helicopter parent".......

Neil =

I posted a Thread asking for advice on "stepping on a thumb tack" and you need to reply to my Thread that I am a helicopter parent.....

And if I am a helicopter parent....just exactly what kind of parent are YOU?

 

[RoyalCanadian]

And if I am a helicopter parent....just exactly what kind of parent are YOU?

I'm a father who cares about his one and only daughter very deeply, but I'm not a parent who overreacts when an adult child in a foreign country steps on a thumbtack in his own room.

 

[disneymama73]

Don't let it get to you, Karen.

 

[momrek06]

Don't let it get to you, Karen.

THANKS, DM73....

 

[Fairy Dust]

There probably wasn't any blood as it hadn't gone in very far. I have stepped on one before. It hurts for a while but I never got any nasty diseases from it!

He'll be fine - now stop that worrying this minute!

 

[momrek06]

There probably wasn't any blood as it hadn't gone in very far. I have stepped on one before. It hurts for a while but I never got any nasty diseases from it!

He'll be fine - now stop that worrying this minute!

THANKS FAIRY DUST ...I have calmed down quite a bit!!! Thanks to you and all my DIS friends!!!




***The only thing that has me worried now is that I have become a "helicopter parent" for worrying about my son..... sheesh!

 

[Feralpeg]

Ouch! I can imagine what you are going through. I'm sure he will be fine. Just keep counting those moments down until you head for London!

 

[momrek06]

Ouch! I can imagine what you are going through. I'm sure he will be fine. Just keep counting those moments down until you head for London!

Ahhh...Thanks, Peg, my dear friend!!!

And if I do not get a chance to talk to you before I leave, I would like to wish YOU and KENDALL, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and have a blast having her home with you for the holidays!!!

I am wondering if you and Kendall will be headed to the WORLD for some fun while she is home??

 

[Fairy Dust]

Helicopter parent - never heard of that term before. It gets a thumbs down from me.

I must of missed the post where you are coming over to London. Have a nice time when you are over here. Are you here for Christmas?

 

[momrek06]

Helicopter parent - never heard of that term before. It gets a thumbs down from me.

I must of missed the post where you are coming over to London. Have a nice time when you are over here. Are you here for Christmas?

Ahhh..Fairy Dust ..we leave (DH & I and family members) to head overseas to see Mike on DECEMBER 23rd. We will all meet up in London for a week...then Eurostar to Paris. Mike turns 21yo on 12/30...party in PARIS!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR, Fairy Dust...

 

[jaycns]

I am a helicopter parent and PROUD of it(if you define helicopters are actively caring about their kids)! My kids are important to me. I have no shame in actively participating in their lives. Since when did watching over your kids become a bad thing? Since when did caring about your child become incorrect? For goodness sakes....Karen didn't jump on to a helicopter (or plane as the case would be) and run and band aid his boo boo...she asked for a bit of reassurance because her "baby" (no matter what his age) called her asking what he should do because he stepped on a tack...just to make sure she steered him right she asked people she routinely interacts with (the DIS board). While it is now open for discussion cause she put it "out there"...I don't see where she asked anyone to critique her parenting skills and thus I don't see why anyone is doing it.

For what it's worth, I think anyone with a son/daughter half a world away does qualify to for a pass to be able to sweat the small things once in a while and get a bit of SUPPORT while doing it.

To each his own...but for goodness sakes...let's try and cut each other just the smallest bit of slack.

 

[momrek06]

I am a helicopter parent and PROUD of it(if you define helicopters are actively caring about their kids)! My kids are important to me. I have no shame in actively participating in their lives. Since when did watching over your kids become a bad thing? Since when did caring about your child become incorrect? For goodness sakes....Karen didn't jump on to a helicopter (or plane as the case would be) and run and band aid his boo boo...she asked for a bit of reassurance because her "baby" (no matter what his age) called her asking what he should do because he stepped on a tack...just to make sure she steered him right she asked people she routinely interacts with (the DIS board). While it is now open for discussion cause she put it "out there"...I don't see where she asked anyone to critique her parenting skills and thus I don't see why anyone is doing it.

For what it's worth, I think anyone with a son/daughter half a world away does qualify to for a pass to be able to sweat the small things once in a while and get a bit of SUPPORT while doing it.

To each his own...but for goodness sakes...let's try and cut each other just the smallest bit of slack.

I YOU, my JAY JAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

You will ALWAYS have my back!!! You are the best. You always post the most inspiring replies!!!!


I am dancing now!!!

 

[paigevz]

I'm a father who cares about his one and only daughter very deeply, but I'm not a parent who overreacts when an adult child in a foreign country steps on a thumbtack in his own room.

Who says she overreacted? That's a judgement call.

She's worried because he's so far away. So when something happens and she can't be there, she worries more than she usually would, and comes to ask for advice and reassurance. Which she mostly found.

Kar, I think it'll be just fine with the advice you've received so far.

 

[Rella Bella]

Kar you are an awesome Mom!!
Your DS knew just what to do!

He cleaned and bandaged his wound, thought about when his last shot was (that is pretty amazing if you ask me, most men wouldn't even remember that one would be neccessary) and called his Mom to make sure he hadn't forgotten anything!

And with him so far away it's only natural you'd worry... if he was home you could look at it, see for yourself it was gonna be okay, pat him on the head and send him on his way -- but when you can't see it, you gotta right, girl!
And helicopters have nothing to do with it!

PS; He will be fine!