Comments for I am the Mama http://iamthemama.com parenting - product reviews - local stuff - opinion Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:20:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on Balancing Act by Melissa http://iamthemama.com/2008/12/03/balancing-act/#comment-805 Melissa Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:03:53 +0000 http://iamthemama.com/?p=384#comment-805 Melissa here :) I'm so sorry, it is a tough balancing act. It sucks that we have to be our kids' own best advocate, constantly. I will tell ya that I had severe bacterial pneumonia almost 2 yrs ago and went to the doctor's 3 times and was sent home 3 times. When I finally was hospitalized, I was constantly told "this has been sitting for a long time" and made to feel like an idiot for not having it treated sooner. I felt really let down by the medical community, big time, something I will always rememeber. And, while I was so incredibly sick, I don't think I ever had a major fever, so there goes that theory! Anyway, I would just listen to your mommy gut and don't let anyone tell you what you feel in your heart. Melissa here :)

I’m so sorry, it is a tough balancing act. It sucks that we have to be our kids’ own best advocate, constantly. I will tell ya that I had severe bacterial pneumonia almost 2 yrs ago and went to the doctor’s 3 times and was sent home 3 times. When I finally was hospitalized, I was constantly told “this has been sitting for a long time” and made to feel like an idiot for not having it treated sooner. I felt really let down by the medical community, big time, something I will always rememeber. And, while I was so incredibly sick, I don’t think I ever had a major fever, so there goes that theory! Anyway, I would just listen to your mommy gut and don’t let anyone tell you what you feel in your heart.

]]> Comment on Balancing Act by Shannon http://iamthemama.com/2008/12/03/balancing-act/#comment-804 Shannon Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:48:43 +0000 http://iamthemama.com/?p=384#comment-804 I live with this nightmare daily-it seems. Both kids have had their share of illnesses. Macy has had strep and pneumonia this fall. I am really suprised that is it thus far. Kade is always sick and to the point where I am very concerned about him. Because no one here takes new patients unless they are newborns (at least the "good" ones), I had to resort to a family Dr. to run test today. I am scared, but in a way releaved that we are at least going to see if there is anything seriously wrong, or if it is just "bad genes". I feel for you. Their Dr. always says, "oh it is viral" which leads to pneumonia. Then they are so sick by the time he treats them. Kade went to the Dr. 6 weeks in a row, skiped last week, but was put on Bactim per phone call and saw two Dr.'s today. Their Dr. says I should homeschool. I just about kick him and told him to stay home with his 4 girls and grandson! Get real, just listen to the parents, they know their child best!!! And as for family and friends comments, they have no idea what kind of anxiety sick kids cause us parents(although they were there once, they seem to forget). I live with this nightmare daily-it seems. Both kids have had their share of illnesses. Macy has had strep and pneumonia this fall. I am really suprised that is it thus far. Kade is always sick and to the point where I am very concerned about him. Because no one here takes new patients unless they are newborns (at least the “good” ones), I had to resort to a family Dr. to run test today. I am scared, but in a way releaved that we are at least going to see if there is anything seriously wrong, or if it is just “bad genes”. I feel for you. Their Dr. always says, “oh it is viral” which leads to pneumonia. Then they are so sick by the time he treats them. Kade went to the Dr. 6 weeks in a row, skiped last week, but was put on Bactim per phone call and saw two Dr.’s today. Their Dr. says I should homeschool. I just about kick him and told him to stay home with his 4 girls and grandson! Get real, just listen to the parents, they know their child best!!! And as for family and friends comments, they have no idea what kind of anxiety sick kids cause us parents(although they were there once, they seem to forget).

]]> Comment on Balancing Act by Kelly http://iamthemama.com/2008/12/03/balancing-act/#comment-803 Kelly Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:41:00 +0000 http://iamthemama.com/?p=384#comment-803 I've had to deal with this, too. I suggest you just take a deep breath and insist that his pediatrician (or the teacher, etc) take your concerns more seriously - or you'll find a new caregiver or school. Believe me, they start to dance to a different tune. You don't have to be mean about, just say "I feel that you aren't listening to me and I may have to find a doctor who will" in a nice, concerned tone. Good luck! Being a mom is the toughest job around. I’ve had to deal with this, too. I suggest you just take a deep breath and insist that his pediatrician (or the teacher, etc) take your concerns more seriously - or you’ll find a new caregiver or school. Believe me, they start to dance to a different tune. You don’t have to be mean about, just say “I feel that you aren’t listening to me and I may have to find a doctor who will” in a nice, concerned tone. Good luck! Being a mom is the toughest job around.

]]> Comment on Baby Steps by Amy http://iamthemama.com/2008/12/02/baby-steps/#comment-802 Amy Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:36:19 +0000 http://iamthemama.com/?p=382#comment-802 You are definitely not too old! When I worked for the college I had a lot of close contact with the nursing/medical assisting students, and a lot of them were our age and older!! They did work very, very hard, but they were always so excited when they finished a big test and did well! Good luck!! You are definitely not too old! When I worked for the college I had a lot of close contact with the nursing/medical assisting students, and a lot of them were our age and older!! They did work very, very hard, but they were always so excited when they finished a big test and did well! Good luck!!

]]> Comment on Chivalry IS dead. by J http://iamthemama.com/2008/11/30/chivalry-is-dead/#comment-801 J Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:43:01 +0000 http://iamthemama.com/?p=380#comment-801 I'm not that far along yet, but we pregnant ladies do get uncomfortable. I honestly just want to wear a sign that says "I'm pregnant, get out of my way". My husband went with me to see the midwife the other day and got out of his chair and ran across the waiting room to help a pregnant lady who dropped a paper. It sure would be nice if other men/expectant fathers showed that much consideration. I’m not that far along yet, but we pregnant ladies do get uncomfortable. I honestly just want to wear a sign that says “I’m pregnant, get out of my way”. My husband went with me to see the midwife the other day and got out of his chair and ran across the waiting room to help a pregnant lady who dropped a paper. It sure would be nice if other men/expectant fathers showed that much consideration.

]]> Comment on Thankful? Undoubtedly! by Denise http://iamthemama.com/2008/11/27/thankful-undoubtedly/#comment-798 Denise Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:51:04 +0000 http://iamthemama.com/?p=378#comment-798 That is a good way to sum it up! That is a good way to sum it up!

]]> Comment on Opinions are like…well, you’ve heard the rest. by Steve Brewer http://iamthemama.com/2008/11/23/opinions-are-likewell-youve-heard-the-rest/#comment-796 Steve Brewer Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:26:36 +0000 http://iamthemama.com/?p=375#comment-796 Couldn't agree more. Had a nice day with the entire family. Indeed a rare event on a Sunday at our house. Couldn’t agree more. Had a nice day with the entire family. Indeed a rare event on a Sunday at our house.

]]> Comment on Opinions are like…well, you’ve heard the rest. by J http://iamthemama.com/2008/11/23/opinions-are-likewell-youve-heard-the-rest/#comment-794 J Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:24:22 +0000 http://iamthemama.com/?p=375#comment-794 I totally agree with you! Hope you had fun and stayed warm today. I totally agree with you! Hope you had fun and stayed warm today.

]]> Comment on Best Laid Plans by J http://iamthemama.com/2008/11/22/best-laid-plans/#comment-791 J Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:18:21 +0000 http://iamthemama.com/?p=373#comment-791 I discovered cleaning my showers with baking soda during my first pregnancy. You just use a little baking soda and water to make a paste and it leaves them nice and clean. It sort of exfoliates off any soap scum and grime. I've used it ever since and love it because it's odorless and doesn't bother my asthma. Baking soda also neutralizes any odors and helps clean the drains. I discovered cleaning my showers with baking soda during my first pregnancy. You just use a little baking soda and water to make a paste and it leaves them nice and clean. It sort of exfoliates off any soap scum and grime. I’ve used it ever since and love it because it’s odorless and doesn’t bother my asthma. Baking soda also neutralizes any odors and helps clean the drains.

]]> Comment on It’s only Wednesday? by Emily http://iamthemama.com/2008/11/19/its-only-wednesday/#comment-788 Emily Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:47:40 +0000 http://iamthemama.com/?p=364#comment-788 I'm telling you, girls night out is the best thing EVER. I’m telling you, girls night out is the best thing EVER.

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