I'm a bad daddy

[Chain729]

Well, you needed to say that then ....the first thought that flashed in my head was her having a "coughing fit" and being up for more than a couple of minutes

Sorry. You're right, I should've been more specific

I'm a bad daddy 12-04-2007 07:58 AM they were checking on you dumbass

Hi nutcase. FYI: CPS told me why the investigation was started. Psycho left her alone in a room, she crawled out and had a bit of a spill- thankfully she wasn't hurt. CPS came to me first because it was only address they had on record and thought that psycho was still living with me- hell, the school came to talk to me about the other two because she hadn't even updated the address with them yet. I had to give the nice CPS lady the full run-down from Feb on- legal complications and all. You're welcome and beyond that, I'm not saying anything.

 

[Chain729]

It's a moot point. All the effective meds for a child that age for a cold were taking off the market because parents weren't reading the directions properly and it was too easy to give them too much.

Vicks vaporrub makes a baby version that works ok. They also make a vaporizing nightlight thingy, but I never used that. There's not much else to do.

What worries me about that scenario, is that knowing her, she'll use the children's version on an infant- even worse she won't keep track of how much and when, and if it doesn't work 100%, she'll freak.

 

[baileydog]

Check this thread out.

They also said not to give it to kids under 1 yr because of a high rate of botchulism (sp)

 

[workin hard]

What worries me about that scenario, is that knowing her, she'll use the children's version on an infant- even worse she won't keep track of how much and when, and if it doesn't work 100%, she'll freak.

My almost 1 year old had a fever this weekend I was giving him infant Motrin and I talked to the Dr he said that I needed to switch to childrens Motrin and the reason the fever wasn't coming down was because I wasn't giving him enough. But I would have never thought to start him on childrens Motrin this early but it worked like a charm.

 

[godsbutterfly]

What worries me about that scenario, is that knowing her, she'll use the children's version on an infant- even worse she won't keep track of how much and when, and if it doesn't work 100%, she'll freak.

Now that's a scary thought! No wonder you don't want her giving out medicine! The Vick's Vapo for Humidifiers really does do a good job w/congestion and if she doesn't have a fever I agree you did the right thing to not medicate her. (MMDad you really are a good Doctor!)

 

[Dymphna]

What worries me about that scenario, is that knowing her, she'll use the children's version on an infant- even worse she won't keep track of how much and when, and if it doesn't work 100%, she'll freak.

And if there wasn't a children's version, she'd give the adult version? There's only so much the government can do to prevent it. At least if she doesn't follow the package directions, CPS has grounds to deal with it if something bad happens....hopefully that won't be the case. Fact is, for decongestants, most of it is all the same stuff, and in some cases the same concentration, just packaged in a smaller package with a smaller dosing cup/dropper.

Now everyone who reads this, don't blame me if you try dosing your own kids...I said "most" not "all" and I base this information in intensive reading of labels and comparing different versions back when my kids were all over the range...now those infant versions and their corresponding labels don't exist anymore, so you can't figure out what the dosage is.

My almost 1 year old had a fever this weekend I was giving him infant Motrin and I talked to the Dr he said that I needed to switch to childrens Motrin and the reason the fever wasn't coming down was because I wasn't giving him enough. But I would have never thought to start him on childrens Motrin this early but it worked like a charm.

Motrin tends to be safer than cold meds or tylenol, and you were following specific doctor instructions. I imagine he told you the dosage for a child of his age/weight too, since it's probably not on the box. Also, if your baby is big for his age, it would make sense to have to give him more.

 

[Chain729]

Based on your h/b/k criteria, I think you got what you asked for. Sounds like a real winner.

Based on your answers to those questions, you might want watch what you say about said questions...

BTW, Just a general rule: it's always easier to pass judgement when you don't know the story. However, that is where not listening to voices in my head gets me. Speaking of which, I should listen and shut up now.

 

[Chain729]

Someone out there agreed with me because I got green karma for my comments. I didn't answer your questions truthfully (big surprise, right?) because it's just a game in here, right? That's what people keep saying, atleast.

There went that fantasy


Yes, it is a game. I like pushing the envelope with the newbies and really don't expect an answer at all.

 

[Chain729]

Have you ever gotten a legitimate answer to the questions?? I didn't mean to insult you by my comment. It's based on what I know about you and all I know is the "h/b/k" thing. I know (or would assume) that you are better than that in real life.

You'd be suprised...

In other top news, I enjoy saying off-the-wall stuff and pushing the envelope online and off. I get a kick out of it and I like making people look at the world from a view outside their little box.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

So Chain, how is the little parent abuser feeling today? My own little abuser has strep throat again. I hate it when the little ones are sick.

Hope she's feeling better.

 

[bresamil]

So Chain, how is the little parent abuser feeling today? My own little abuser has strep throat again. I hate it when the little ones are sick.

Hope she's feeling better.

That's going around. A large number of kids at school have been diagnosed with it.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

That's going around. A large number of kids at school have been diagnosed with it.

Yeah, it's going around. Sad part is, she's not even two yet and not in school. I've taken her out of day care, so she isn't with any other children right now, and she still caught it. The germs are everywhere! This is her second bout with strep since Oct.

 

[workin hard]

Motrin tends to be safer than cold meds or tylenol, and you were following specific doctor instructions. I imagine he told you the dosage for a child of his age/weight too, since it's probably not on the box. Also, if your baby is big for his age, it would make sense to have to give him more.

Actaully I was suprised that his weight was listed on the childrens Motrin. 23lbs and it said to give him a tsp and thats what the dr said but I never looked into it because I just assumed to use infant.

 

[Chain729]

So Chain, how is the little parent abuser feeling today? My own little abuser has strep throat again. I hate it when the little ones are sick.

Hope she's feeling better.

I don't know because I don't have her today, though I'm sure I'll hear about it if it gets worse. She was feelin' and playing fine, just coughing a tad and getting snot everywhere.

 

[Dymphna]

Yeah, it's going around. Sad part is, she's not even two yet and not in school. I've taken her out of day care, so she isn't with any other children right now, and she still caught it. The germs are everywhere! This is her second bout with strep since Oct.

I bet there is a strep carrier around her....some people don't get strep symptoms, but they can give it to others.

 

[vegmom]

The AAP has been very vocal about cold meds being ineffective and even dangerous for kids under 2. I was working as a pharmacy tech when mine was that little but I still did not give her a drop of anything without speaking to the pediatrician first.

Best remedy- saline drops and one of those little snot sucker bulbs if they have a stuffy nose. Vaporizers are good too.

 

[barncat]

baby momma has the parent abuser tonight. She just called...

Me: Is she dead? It's 10:00
her: No, but I need to know what meds you have her on. So, I can have someone run out and get more.
Me: Why?
her: She's coughing and has a runny nose. I don't like seeing her like this.
Me: It's a cold; she'll live.
her: What meds do you have her on?
Me: I don't have her on anything. It's a fricken' cold.
her: alright *click*

Princess is 12 months old. She doesn't have a fever and she's not coughing that bad. Last I checked, you can't go shoving meds down an infants throat and a cold is nothing to get bent over. Yes, it sucks that she's waking herself up coughing once or twice a night, but it's not gonna kill her and honestly, she's not miserable, she's as happy as she always is. Am I the only one thinkin' the chick is neurotic?

I'm seriously wondering how long it is before she calls 911 or calls back asking me to take her to the hospital. Because of her, I've already taken the kid to the hospital at 01:00 once for what turned out to be croupe.

I hear ya. Mine has had disgusting snots for about 3 weeks now and it doesn't seem to phase her the least. She still has ample energy so she must be getting plenty of sleep. I give her a little cold medicine here and there to control the snots to a degree (I have turned into a human tissue on a few occassions) but for the most part, I let the cold run it's course. Unfortunaly she's starting to grab at her ears so I'm being very watchful for an ear infection.

 

[Radiant1]

I hear ya. Mine has had disgusting snots for about 3 weeks now and it doesn't seem to phase her the least. She still has ample energy so she must be getting plenty of sleep. I give her a little cold medicine here and there to control the snots to a degree (I have turned into a human tissue on a few occassions) but for the most part, I let the cold run it's course. Unfortunaly she's starting to grab at her ears so I'm being very watchful for an ear infection.

:wiping nose on barncat:

 

[godsbutterfly]

I hear ya. Mine has had disgusting snots for about 3 weeks now and it doesn't seem to phase her the least. She still has ample energy so she must be getting plenty of sleep. I give her a little cold medicine here and there to control the snots to a degree (I have turned into a human tissue on a few occassions) but for the most part, I let the cold run it's course. Unfortunaly she's starting to grab at her ears so I'm being very watchful for an ear infection.

My two oldest kids were so famous for the whole ear infection and tubes in the ears thing. They had tubes 3 times each. The Ears/Nose & Throat Doctor told me that if I ever had another child to never let them lay completely flat with a bottle because the sucking motion when they are that small pops the eardrum back and forth and that can cause a lot of problems and ear infections. I did not let my third child lay down with her bottle and she did not have the ear infections/tubes in ears problems like her brother and sister! Just thought I would pass that along!

 

[High EGT]

baby momma has the parent abuser tonight. She just called...

Me: Is she dead? It's 10:00
her: No, but I need to know what meds you have her on. So, I can have someone run out and get more.
Me: Why?
her: She's coughing and has a runny nose. I don't like seeing her like this.
Me: It's a cold; she'll live.
her: What meds do you have her on?
Me: I don't have her on anything. It's a fricken' cold.
her: alright *click*

Princess is 12 months old. She doesn't have a fever and she's not coughing that bad. Last I checked, you can't go shoving meds down an infants throat and a cold is nothing to get bent over. Yes, it sucks that she's waking herself up coughing once or twice a night, but it's not gonna kill her and honestly, she's not miserable, she's as happy as she always is. Am I the only one thinkin' the chick is neurotic?

I'm seriously wondering how long it is before she calls 911 or calls back asking me to take her to the hospital. Because of her, I've already taken the kid to the hospital at 01:00 once for what turned out to be croupe.

Its called role playing:
Mother: Is suppose to constantly worry and coddle the child until (dreads) old enough to leave home. Bad news if its a Boy since he probably wont want to leave.
Dad: Suppose to be figure of strength and lead by the example that pain is only temporary and if you get out of line you'll get your azz kicked. Cant wait for kid to leave home so you can walk around the house nude.

The sooner you except your role and hers the more sane you'll remain.