Entries in pain (40)

Friday
Feb102012

Breastfeeding A Toddler

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Now that my daughter is a year old (and I don't intend to become pregnant) I continue to breastfeed her. Interestingly enough I have found that both of my kids bit me once really hard while nursing, enough to draw blood but after that just tend to nibble.

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Wednesday
Dec282011

My Infant Fell Down The Stairs

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Before I even begin... you have to understand how dreadful this experience was, regardless of how it happened, the sound of hearing my baby falling down the stairs is something that haunts me every day.

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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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Monday
Nov212011

Baltic Amber Teething Necklace - 12"

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How does it work? The body heat from your child's skin will warm up the amber causing it to release succinic acid which helps with the inflammation and pain of teething. This is a necklace ... NOT FOR CHEWING!

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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
Sep282011

My Infant Is Constipated

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When I picked her up she began to cry so I rubbed her tummy a little bit. When she didn't stop crying I just suddenly knew exactly what to do despite never having dealt with constipation with kids before. I quickly undressed her and removed her cloth diaper and sat her down on my son's portable potty chair...

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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

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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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