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Advance Planning Before Mom Has Surgery: Home and Family

This Monday, I will be having surgery, and my estimated recovery time is the standard 6-weeks. While I’ll be able to do many things after the surgery I know I won’t be doing everything I usually do. The idea of catching up after recovery is more frightening to me then the surgery itself. After all this is going to be my 8th time to have an operation so, I have a good idea what I am in for. I’m not in the mood to fall too far behind this time. So, rather then have my whole world of responsibilities stand … Continue reading →

What Happens At The Hospital Following Serious Injury Of A Child?

This may be a difficult Blog for some people to read, because we really don’t want to imagine our child hurting or suffering in any way. Serious Injury is never a planned event, and not a situation parents want to face. However, One of the leading causes of death for children are accidents resulting in serious injury. If your child is critically hurt there is generally no time to stop and think about what is going on. Some parents fall apart right away and cry or become inconsolable. Other parents switch into auto-pilot mode and just trudge through the situation. … Continue reading →

The Unexpected Trauma Injury-My Son’s Accident

Continued from: When Your Child Is Hurt–The Unexpected Trauma Injury Our Lives have never been the same since the day my 9-year-old son was seriously injured and taken by Life Flight to the trauma hospital. Our family had been enjoying an ordinary snow day when tragedy struck, we watched the helicopter take off with Sean inside and scrambled to figure out how to get through the icy roads to the trauma hospital. It was about an hour since the phone call and our world was upside down. It was only around lunch time when we let our son go play … Continue reading →

More Important Information from American Medical ID

Not only does American Medical ID have different types of jewelry, they also have a variety of styles to choose from. Styles come in stainless steel, nylon, sterling silver, gold-filled, 10Kt and 14 Kt gold. Important medical information as well as personal information (as you specify) is engraved on your choice of jewelry at no additional cost. Their jewelry starts at an affordable $21.95. Check them out at http://www.IdentifyYourself.com American Medical ID explains that these IDs are critical due to these facts – * In an emergency a medical ID bracelet or necklace speaks when the wearer cannot * Symptoms … Continue reading →

Surviving Your Child’s Hospital Stay

My four-year old daughter had surgery last week and we spent the night in the hospital. The hospital stay actually went quite well because I was prepared. My daughter is recovering well. Explain what is going to happen: Before going to the hospital explain to your child where you are going, try to keep things as positive so your child doesn’t get scared. If they ask questions be as honest as possible. Don’t say it won’t hurt when you know it will, this builds mistrust. I told my daughter that she was going to the hospital and the doctor was … Continue reading →

Making a Hospital Stay Easier for Your Child

When a child must stay at the hospital, it usually means surgery or a host of difficult treatments. It also means time away from the familiar comforts of home. This can be a terrifying reality for your child. Here are some ways you can make a hospital visit easier for him or her: Talk openly about what is going to happen. If your child is able to speak and comprehend the procedure, be willing to answer her questions and don’t be secretive. A child can usually sense when something is being hidden from her, which will cause even more confusion … Continue reading →

Oranges and Ball Machines: My Training in Caring for My Son’s Diabetes

In the lobby of the Children’s Hospital and Health Center of San Diego there used to be a rather fantastic ball machine. After arriving with his suitcase packed, a somewhat bewildered Garrett stopped to watch the balls in the machine as they rolled around the mini-tracks, up and down, activating spinners and gadgets. It was difficult pulling him away from it. But we checked in, and Garrett was given a patient wrist band. We were directed to his room, which was ready and waiting. A nurse met us and drew Garrett’s blood, much to his displeasure. We tried to situate … Continue reading →

Hospitals and Drs. Offices Can Make You Sick!

You wouldn’t think it. I know I didn’t until my youngest daughter (when she was a baby), dropped her pacifier on the floor of a hospital room. I reached down to wash it while the nurse was giving me a very strange look. She asked for it and threw it away. We said that we could just wash it with soap, but she insisted that we shouldn’t risk it. I was a little confused. She continued to explain that although they do clean regularly, a hospital is filled with people coming and going that are sick. Most of their illnesses … Continue reading →