Shoot, shoot, shoot! I am such a stupid mother

[Disney1fan2002]

DS14 was invited to go camping with a friend this weekend. He was going with his friends grandparents in Conn. They left this morning, and will be back Monday night after spending the day at Six Flags.

I made sure he had his toothbrush packed and clean underwear, but I did not even THINK to pack his allergy meds. His allergies have gotten pretty severe this summer, and it seems it doesn't take much to set him off. One of the things he is allergic to is furry dogs.

Well, my cell phone just buzzed that I have a message. I check to see what the message is, and it is a picture of DS holding TWO furry dogs. They are cute as can be, and DS looks like he is in love, but I am freaking out now! I did not know the grandparents had dogs, nevermind TWO.

I know DS is 14 and should know his limitations, but the thing is, he doesn't care! He loves dogs so much, his face can swell to the size of the moon and his eyes will be pouring out tears, and he won't stay away from the dogs.

I guess I will call the grandmother and see if she can get some benadryl.

Or I can pray these are special dogs that have no allergens in their fur.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

Amazingly enough, your DS will survive. If he swells and is a little miserable, it will be a valuable lesson in knowing what to avoid regarding allergies. Benedryl is easy enough to come by, so grandparents can take care of that.

Now, you need to relax and trust DS and grandparents to handle the weekend just fine! The weather in our neck of the woods is awesome, so go and enjoy yourself.

PS - not a bad mother, just human.

 

[Hannathy]

Quit hovering! he is old enough to decide if allergy symptoms are worth the fun of playing with the dogs. He will live. You have to accept they make their own decisions and they aren't always what we would do. He is also old enough to remember his meds on his own.

Relax and quit worrying about it. If this was 10 yrs ago before cell phones with pictures you wouldn't even have known about the dogs till he came home. He will have fun! He is with adults who have managed to live to be grandparents I think they will be able to handle watery eyes.

 

[Nonie12]

Well, I think that he's old enough to take care of himself by now. Bu, just to be on the safe side, I would call the Grandmother and tell her to buy some Benadryl. It's better to be safe then sorry.

 

[shortbun]

Ya gotta train him to be prepared. He's 14 now and can fend for himself. This might teach him that. Don't beat youself up, he will make it. yes, call and ask them to get some benydryl.

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

I wish my allergies were caused by something fun like dogs.. LOL.

Stop stressing... he'll be fine And I'm sure he feels that the watery eyes and swelling is a small price to pay.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Shoot.... IQ must be really low if we moms get stupid points for forgetting allergy meds.

I forget mine and DD's all the time.

 

[Magic Mom]

He'll be fine. He may spend the weekend with itchy eyes, but he'll be OK.

 

[Kellydelly]

If he doesn't have asthma I guess he could survive the misery of possible itchy eyes and runny nose. I'm surprised at the people stating he is old enough to worry about his allergies on his own. Heck, my 44 yr old husband still acts like a juvenile when it comes to his health.

 

[AustinTink]

If he doesn't have asthma I guess he could survive the misery of possible itchy eyes and runny nose. I'm surprised at the people stating he is old enough to worry about his allergies on his own. Heck, my 44 yr old husband still acts like a juvenile when it comes to his health.

I'm not. This is the Dis. If you care about your kid you're automatically a "helicopter parent" and your kid is a "snowflake".

Op, I'm sure they will contact you if they need help finding allergy meds for your child. I just wanted to let you know it's perfectly ok to worry about your child!

 

[MizTink]

my kids have better results with alavert d12 than benadryl. it lasts longer and doesn't knock them out. but it has to be the alavert that is kept behind the pharmacy counter. there is also one on the regular shelf but it's not as good.

 

[MoniqueU]

Oh thcat is nothing. My DD asked to go to AZ for the weekend with a friend I had never met. I asked my husband, we both said yekids. They show up with a gang ok dirty kids in tow and a suburban that didn't look like it would make it to the freeway. I didn't want to judge books by their covers so I pulled her aside and told her if she didn't feel comfortable to call and her dad would go get her. i talked to the mom, she sounded normal so I let her go. Well I never asked WHERE in AZ. When we say we are going ot AZ it means phoenix a 4 hour drive. When we say nevada that means vegas. It turns out it was a 7 hour drive into the boonies almost to New Mexico. I called avout the time she should of almost been to Phoenix and found out she still had hours to go. One of the serious dumbest mommy monents of my life.

I am sure if the people they are wih realize he has bad allergies they will ask you what kind of meds they can go get for him. I know I would if a child was in my care.

 

[MissyDVC]

I'm not. This is the Dis. If you care about your kid you're automatically a "helicopter parent" and your kid is a "snowflake".

Op, I'm sure they will contact you if they need help finding allergy meds for your child. I just wanted to let you know it's perfectly ok to worry about your child!

This

 

[shortbun]

If he doesn't have asthma I guess he could survive the misery of possible itchy eyes and runny nose. I'm surprised at the people stating he is old enough to worry about his allergies on his own. Heck, my 44 yr old husband still acts like a juvenile when it comes to his health.

My 15yo son has been packing his own suitcase for a few years and that always includes his meds for allergies. I just trained him to do it. Perhaps you can train your husband. I hear men are trainable.

 

[Mickey'snewestfan]

If he doesn't have asthma I guess he could survive the misery of possible itchy eyes and runny nose. I'm surprised at the people stating he is old enough to worry about his allergies on his own. Heck, my 44 yr old husband still acts like a juvenile when it comes to his health.

Yeah, when my child's allergies get out of control the 2 biggest problems are bloody noses every night, and missed school. As the person who pays for the sheets and has to take off work when he's too sick for school (he's 11, but even at 14 I wouldn't want him missing a week of school because of forgotten benadryl), I figure it's my business to worry.

 

[Wishing on a star]

Hey, I know we are all about trying not to be helicopter moms...
But, these are allergies, and those grandparents might need to know.
What if his allergies really flare and become a real problem...

PS: OP, my DS takes Zyrtec every night.... it is best when the effect becomes cumulative, over some time. But I just wanted to recommend the Zyrtec.

Also, I get the behind-the-counter meds with the good stuff... the 'illegal' pseudoephedrin... That is good for current ongoing symptoms.

Hope your DS has a ball, and manages to handle the allergies well!!!

 

[mommasita]

Since he has his phone, I would keep in touch that way. I would tell him to ask the adults to stop at a drugstore and get some benadryl tomorrow. He must be fine tonight? He has probably fallen into a deep sleep, and you are worried.

I know you must be nervous, but so far so good, right? At least you can text or call him.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Yeah, when my child's allergies get out of control the 2 biggest problems are bloody noses every night, and missed school. As the person who pays for the sheets and has to take off work when he's too sick for school (he's 11, but even at 14 I wouldn't want him missing a week of school because of forgotten benadryl), I figure it's my business to worry.

We use hydrogen peroxide or powdered oxyclean in some hot water. Thankfully haven't lost anything to a bloody nose yet.

And yes---we worry about allergies. Kids had an outing with daddy today and I had to take care of the rabbit including feeding her grass. I can't last 5 seconds with that exposure and have to take my meds. But I don't beat myself up over for forgetting as bad as our allergies are...thankfully they are not the lethal kind.

 

[joshsmom]

My 15yo son has been packing his own suitcase for a few years and that always includes his meds for allergies. I just trained him to do it. Perhaps you can train your husband. I hear men are trainable.

SERIOUSLY??? Do tell!!!!! You should write a book, we would all buy it and you'd make millions to go to WDW as often as you want!!!