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The flu shot

by Erin on November 12, 2010 in trials & tribulations with 2 Comments

I got the flu shot a few weeks ago, nothing new there—I’ve been getting the flu shot for quite a few years (I always managed to get the flu the week after Christmas, leading up to New Years and having it last all month long and taking horse-sized pills to get better). I also wanted the kiddo to get his, as he’s around kids/people more than I am. And, contrary to what the principal wants to happen, some parents still send their kids to school when they’re sick. (Thanks for that!)

I couldn’t get an appointment with our pediatrician—they are out of state (my fault really, since I don’t want to discuss and go over the kiddo’s medical history over and over with new doctors—a Vein of Galen Malformation often stumps them) so we went to the local walk-in place. We normally go there when it’s something minor, like a sore throat or a cold/cough, so they know us. Anyway, what I’m attempting to get to is: did you all know that the flu shot this year contains the H1N1 in it?! I was not made aware of this. And the nurse told me that because the kiddo didn’t have H1N1 last year and because he’s under 10, he’ll need a second dose of the flu shot in a month. That got me thinking. He’s had the flu shot before, so I know that wasn’t the case. And everything I read online states the 2nd dose is for those under 9. I called the doctor’s office and they told me that 10 and under is the recommendation. I’m beyond confused at this point. The only thing I can think of is that since he didn’t get the H1N1 last year, that since it’s combined this year, it’s considered not getting a flu shot before (per this chart).

The rain, rain, rain came down, down, down

by Erin on March 30, 2010 in trials & tribulations with Comments Off

In rushing, rising riv’lets. And puddles. And lakes. And pools. Flooding everywhere. Closing the roadways.

Which, of course is not good when you need the babysitter {aka Grammy} to get to your house. And since she couldn’t, the kiddo went to the doctors with me. And after an hour wait, I was told that the test couldn’t be done because he’s there with me. Sigh. So I decided enough was enough and asked for my records. I’m finding a new doctor. This one hasn’t done a darn thing for me since the very beginning. I’m in pain, but being ignored.

So now we’re home, I’m feeling not so terribly bad {knock on wood}, and waiting for a return call from a new doctor. Sigh. (Can one sigh too much?)

On a positive note, we did mail out our taxes to the accountant {aka father-in-law} so those should be done before the 15th. ;) AND – I’ve officially lost 60 pounds. Of course, I’ve really lost 100… lost 65, gained 40, lost 35. :S

Snowmageddon? Really? Really.

by Erin on February 11, 2010 in pure prattle with Comments Off

Wednesday, 2/9 through Thursday, 2/10 we had Snowmageddon Part II (not loving that name). This is on top of the 18″-24″ we got on 2/5-2/6—yeah, happy birthday to me—so I’m soooo not thrilled.

The husband has been a good sport about shoveling. Though I imagine he’s not asked me to help for fear of me getting pneumonia considering I’ve been so sick.

Last Tuesday I woke up with a sore throat. It steadily progressed into a cold. I had taken Friday off to get ready for the party (which was canceled) on Saturday. Good thing. The kiddo got on the bus at 8:40am and I laid back on the couch and slept until 10 to 3—which is when my mother called to make sure I was up for the bus. I spent the weekend on the couch. Miserable. Couldn’t even thoroughly enjoy the nook.

So here it is Thursday night. The cold has passed, but I’m stuck with a sinus thing now. Hello Sudafed. I’ll gladly hand over my license for a pack of the good stuff.

School has been closed since Wednesday. Ugh. Got notice that it’s closed again tomorrow. Which means the kiddo is here until Tuesday morning. Have I mention I’m not feeling well???

We’re sick again

by Erin on October 22, 2009 in trials & tribulations with Comments Off

Ugh. The kiddo stayed home again today. It started yesterday afternoon—sneezing. Then later in the night he said his throat started to hurt. :( He was up all night, and then finally fell back asleep at 7am. Obviously I can’t send him to school at 8:30 then. So, he stayed home. Going to have the husband take him to the doctor later.

I love the fall and this kills me that he’s been so sick throughout most of it. All my fall plans down the drain. I wanted to go to the local nursery to check out the big corn stalk maze, along with their pumpkin bowling. Now we’re stuck inside. Bleh. And of course this means he’s going to get me sick, and I always end up worse than him and I also just got over being sick. It’s like the flu shot mocks me:

Flu Shot: Ha ha ha. You’re protected from the flu—but not from the cold!
Me: I know.
Flu Shot: So now you’ll suffer a cold every other week for blocking the flu!
Me: I know.

On a positive note, when the kiddo gets sick, he’s not one to be mopey. So he’ll act all normal, just be coughing and sneezing all over the place. Wait, that shouldn’t be positive should it?

Sigh. Time for more coffee.

Ick, Monday.

by Erin on October 19, 2009 in pure prattle with Comments Off

First of all, I’m trying out a new blog theme. I’m wanting to try my hand on creating my own, so bought a cheapy one to dissect. ;) I love the whole scrapbook look, so that’s a plus.

And now back to Monday. I am FREEZING. It’s currently 49° out and I am cold. It has defeated me—the heat is on. :(

Didn’t start out as a good day either. I didn’t want to get up, the kiddo didn’t want to get off the couch to get ready, THEN he decided to grumble all the way to the bus, “I do NOT want to get on the bus. I do NOT want to go to school.” Fun times!

So now here I sit, trying to work, while freezing. Glass tops for desks are not all they are cracked up to be. ;)

Brian is out cold, should be up putting together the darn kitchen ‘table’ that we got at Ikea. The kitchen is not an eat in kitchen and it’s been murder finding a thin enough table to go against the wall. Well low and behold, we found one! Only, it’s been out of stock forever. So they finally got them in and I can’t be more excited! Finally a place to put the pots and pans when I use the oven!

It’s nothing fantastic or even beautiful, but it definitely fits our needs (with added drawer space too!):

Later today I have to go pick up the fundraiser/food. Our school system does Market Day and I’ve ordered a couple of times now. They had some neat potatoes I wanted to try, so today is pick-up day. Don’t really want to go out, but hey, I’d go anywhere for taters. ;)