Entries in Medical (25)

Monday
Dec192011

Vicks 1.5 Gallon Vaporizer with Night-Light

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Cool Features: You can add Vicks medicinal products just above the vapor vent to help make it even more effective. Also, the fact that there are no buttons or settings to deal with is very very nice. It is also an easy size to carry at just 1.5 gallons and the nightlight works well.

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Wednesday
Nov302011

Allergic to Penicillin

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When we got home from attending three different family gatherings on Thanksgiving, I removed my son's clothes and I began crying immediately... he had a rash all over his arms and legs starting at his elbows and knees and spreading out.

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Wednesday
Nov232011

Ear Infection and Sinus Infection

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On my son's last day of preschool he came home with a running nose that quickly turned into green snot. My infant daughter soon after came down with green snot as well. I figured it's likely just a cold because both kids played just fine and the only bother was really me wiping their noses so often. The big question was how long should I wait to find out if it is something worse?

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Wednesday
Oct192011

My Toddler Had Cosmetic Surgery

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I was mortified when he asked me to lean over and lock my son's knees while holding both his hands down. In this position I was right in his face trying to comfort his screams as the doctor cleansed the wound to prep it for the anesthetic. It wasn't until I saw him pull the piece of lacerated ear up that I knew the extent of this injury, it was worse than I thought. A nurse was also there to try to hold his head steady. I broke down and cried with my son, he was in so much pain and I couldn't do anything about it.

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Wednesday
Oct052011

My Toddler Needs Stitches

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He fell backwards and I immediately grabbed him and held him like I always do when he cries but this time was different. I felt a warmth against my neck that I quickly discovered was blood and then immediately saw his ear had been lacerated by the bookcase on the way down...

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Wednesday
Sep212011

Finally A New Microwave

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Fourteen months ago our microwave's outer glass shattered and I finally had it replaced, however it was a bit more eventful than I imagined. The installation guys arrived and about twenty minutes later I ended up having to call 911...

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Wednesday
Aug102011

My Husband's Failed Vasectomy

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I tried to remain calm but I knew how anxious my husband was about this going wrong and suffering complications from it. He was in good spirits though, which helped me out more than I expected. After 30 minutes...

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Wednesday
Jun152011

Infant Poked In The Eye

InfantEye

Accidents happen yes, but it's even more unfortunate when the accident happens while trying to prevent one. There I was starting a load of laundry and holding my daughter in my right arm. I turned around to leave the laundry room but the door had closed partially... if I didn't act fast I would walk her right into the corner of the door and she'd hit her head...

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Wednesday
Apr202011

2 Year Wellness Check

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I am one of those parents that scheduled their child for the doctor on the anniversary of their birth! I figured it would be easier to remember especially since I also receive a reminder in the mail and a phone call. Well... that didn't work out so well because just 30 minutes before his appointment...

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Wednesday
Mar232011

Newborn Clogged Tear Duct

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From the day she was born Abby had a boogery green and milky eye discharge from one of her eyes. I didn't know what it was or why it was doing happening but soon found out it was a clogged tear duct...

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