We have been playing outside a lot lately, and I found a bug/bite on "AJ's" leg that we were pretty sure was a tick. The ER could not confirm that because of what it looked like, but they did inform me that the day we were there they have 6 people who were treated for ticks. They are very real, and very prevalent in our community currently.
Then I came to work and it was discussed that three of my co-workers children have had ticks on them, sometimes multiple ticks. We have been told that because the weather has been so damp lately that the ticks are higher and more prevalent at the current time.
Check out the website below for information on ticks. When in doubt call the doctor. DO NOT USE GASOLINE, VASOLINE, DAWN, or A BLOW TORCH, they do not work (all remedies I have heard lately). Check your children and your self when you get a bath, the hospital informed us the sooner you get the tick off the better your chances of no disease.
Sing the Brad Paisely song, "Ticks" as you do this task if you like.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/tick-bites-home-treatment
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sick Days and Mommy's Shoes
Recently "AJ" had a trip to the ER because she was congested, only for us to find out it was more than being congested she had RSV. Thanks to our pediatrician "Dr. K" I now understand most of us get RSV during the peak season every year (which is November to April) and dont know it. RSV is basically a cold virus that is in your lungs not your nose and upper airways. It affects young children and the elderly differently, and has the chance of causing pnemonia if not treated.
Needless to say "AJ" stayed home from school and we had a mommy/daughter bonding day. It was complete with a trip to the "hair dresser" "make-up artist" and wearing mommy's shoes. "AJ" found my red high heels from my college days, and my clear shoes from my wedding (I wear a ten in most shoes). She paraded with them on saying "I pretty mommy, look at my shoes". Such a girlie-girl. I love every minute of it sick or not.
Here is a link to KidsHealth.org with information on RSV
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/rsv.html
Needless to say "AJ" stayed home from school and we had a mommy/daughter bonding day. It was complete with a trip to the "hair dresser" "make-up artist" and wearing mommy's shoes. "AJ" found my red high heels from my college days, and my clear shoes from my wedding (I wear a ten in most shoes). She paraded with them on saying "I pretty mommy, look at my shoes". Such a girlie-girl. I love every minute of it sick or not.
Here is a link to KidsHealth.org with information on RSV
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/rsv.html
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