Archive for the “Sick Kids” category
Strep, Spider Bites and Sinus Infections…Oh.My.
by Working Mama on March 3, 2011
Done. DUN. duh-un. All of it. I’m DONE with it. Here’s a short rundown of all the ailments this family has suffered this year alone- we are talking in only 62 days: 4 cases of strep throat, 2 sinus infections (one (…)
Nasty Little Suckers
by Working Mama on July 27, 2010
Nope. This one is NOT about my kids. Ha- I bet you thought it was… they are little suckers though- time suckers, energy suckers, money suckers….but no, this post is about something even worse- SKEETERS! I’m disgusted by mosquitoes almost (…)
Ask the Mamas: Alternatives to Tubes?
by Minivan Mama on July 26, 2010
Dear Moms: I have a 15 month old sweetheart. I breastfed until her first birthday. She didn’t go to the doctor for sick visits until she was 8 months old…. since then we’ve had at least an ear infection per month if not (…)
Head Lice MAKE ME SICK!
by Working Mama on May 19, 2010
FLASHBACK: This gross little kid named Doug something, who was a terribly ugly version of that MAD character – not nearly as comical and much dirtier and greasier, sat right behind me in 4th grade. I have always blamed him for (…)
Product Review: Eldertussin Elderberry Syrup
by Minivan Mama on May 12, 2010
A few weeks ago both my kids had crusty, yucky coughs, and since Strep and the Flu and the Bubonic Plague had been going around The Boy’s preschool, I decided to take the chilluns to the doctor’s office, even though (…)
You Can Lead a Kid to the Toilet
by Minivan Mama on March 18, 2010
…but you can’t make them poop. The Boy has been holding his poop for days now. Ever since the stomach bug left him with an uncomfortable movement. I guess due to dehydration. Day 1: Insert suppository. Wait. For 24 hours. (…)
7 Natural Ways to Prevent and Treat the Flu
by Crunchy Mama on March 13, 2010
Just when we all thought the flu season was behind us, a second wave appears to be making its way across the country. In fact, Minivan Mama called me last week to say that The Boy had come down with (…)
The Law of Parenting
by Minivan Mama on March 13, 2010
The Law of Parenting states that if you schedule the cleaning lady to come on a Thursday (for the first time in 5 weeks) and a night out to drink wine with friends on a Friday (for the first time (…)
Ask the Mamas: Most Accurate Thermometer
by Minivan Mama on February 28, 2010
Beach Mama asks: Do you have a recommendation for the most accurate & reliable thermometer? I am currently using a red cross digital thermometer under my childs arm and am getting readings all over the place? Last night, it read (…)
Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day- Green Poop
by Working Mama on February 25, 2010
Lil’C has been sick for the last 4, no, 5 days. I’m guessing it is something viral because there is really no other explanation for his behavior, unless I consider all the crazy Mystery Diagnosis possibilities. Crazy is always just (…)
