Fells'
I got a bad reminder this afternoon, or maybe lucky I should say. Right now I am thanking God.
Nearly lost my 4 year old daughter this afternoon. Someone at her daycare gave her a snack with peanuts. She is allergic, airway was sealing off, but we got to the hospital in time. Her lips were purple and she could barely breath, but I still have my little girl.
She is fine now after an epinephrine shot in the stomache and a mega-dose of steroids.
I'm not going to work tomorrow, taking the day off. Her and I will shoot our bows, maybe chase a few critters. I'll even play Barbies if she wants.
Don't wait guys, you never know. Spend all the time you can with 'em now. Take a day off work tomorrow if you have to.
-Charlie
Meant to say Fellas
Thank goodness you got her to the hospital in time.
Glad to hear it all came out ok.
Oh Man! Take two days off and enjoy the little sweetheart.
Dave in Ft. Collins, CO
Praise the Lord, your daughter is ok!!!
I'm glad she's ok. If you don't have an epi-pen, get some and keep them in various convenient places.
epi-pen could help give you more time to get to doctor. I'd see about getting one soon!
sar & T-Mac,
We used the epi-pin and it wasn't even close to enough! There was no change in her comdition after using it. That is when we started to really hit the accelerator. I was suprised, I thought it would help more, but it didn't. I don't know, maybe it was the only reason we made it to the hospital at all. We will see her doctor later this week. Maybe she needs a larger dose or something. I've never been that scared for my kid before, but I think we did okay. Thanks for you thoughts, it is greatly appreciated. She is sleeping soundly now.
-Charlie
Very glad it worked out for you. Whew...talk about a wake up.
God bless your little girl (I'm partial cuz I have 2) and God bless our doctors and scientists for the drugs we have. Glad to hear she is home and sleeping in her own bed.
:pray: glad she is ok....
Very happy for you all that she's okay now. And you're a great Dad to play Barbies with her. We might just need pics of that, though. :thumbsup:
thank the Lord :pray:
:pray: INDEED!!! Glad all is well!
Oh man! As the father of two little girls I can tell you I'd be beside myself right now! Thank God she is OK. :pray:
Huh. epipen jr should be enough to cover a 4 year old. They're good til something like 65ish lbs.
I have a daughter exactly 4 years old also and can't even imagine going through that fear. I'm very happy for you that things turned out well.
Glad to hear everything is good. Enjoy your day with her!
Thank God she is OK. I really liked your post.
You are right on in your comments.
Amen.
I've been on the other side of that. I'm allergic to honey bees. Got stung when I was about 11. My dad took me to the ER. I was pretty scared, but also noted that my dad was driving 90 on the way to the ER. Only time I ever remember him going over 60. Made an impression on me.
Glad she is OK. I've been told that there is nothing harder than losing your child. I believe it!
Thank Go she is OK. Make sure you check your epi-pins , they have a short shelf life. They all should have a expiration date on them and need to be replaced after that date.
Very glad to hear she is ok. I have been in that situation with my son. He passed from SIDS at 10 months in 2003. I preformed CPR for over 20 minutes until EMS arrived(rural area, still an unexcusable response time). I whole heartedly second the call to never let a moment with them go to waste. The week before he passed I had worked 64 hours. 24 hours of overtime equals roughly $600.00. I would give all that I have to have that time I missed with him back. Don't ever let an opportunity slip past. Again glad she is ok.
Brian
my two girls always played "naked barbie" so that was the only reason I got into it...(don't know why but the clothes didn't ever last more than 10 minutes on a Barbie)
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
Glad you made it in time.
glad shes ok . we seem to take life for garanite some times and when the bad things happen it will shake you back in reality that it doesnt take but a second and it can be all over . I am so glad to hear shes ok I couldnt imageine haveing to lose a child we lost our st benard this past friday and that was hard enough much lesss loseing a baby.
brmize my heart goes out to you i am truely sorry to hear you had to go through such a experiance as the one you did I couldnt even bein to imageine and hope never not to ,
Thank God she's ok.And your right we all are guilty of takeing advantage of everyday life sometimes.God Bless tradrick
May it be a day she remembers fondly for many years.
You were blessed in more ways than one, take advantage of it. I'm glad she is ok. I think we as parents have a switch that won't let us fathom those thoughts of something happening to our children. If I sat around and could even think about it- I couldn't handle life on a daily basis. 2 girls, 11 and 13, one son 9.
My niece was in a horrible car accident this spring and just returned home this weekend. She barely survived the accident and following head operations. She is learning how to talk again and going through multiple therapy sessions. She is 11, and we continue to hope and pray for her to recover enough to have a somewhat normal life. One day she is playing softball, riding bikes and the next... her life was turned inside out.
I spent Saturday coaching my 9 year old sons football team to victory in the first game of the year. Then we set up a treestand in the woods next to the house and shot bows for a few hours with my nephew. About an hour before dark, he and I went out and sat in a field next to a haybale watching an oak ridge from about 70 yards. Saw 16 deer, and one decent buck. On the ride home, he tells me it was one of his best days ever, and can we do it again next Saturday....I replied- as long as Mom lets us!
Wow Charlie. Thank God. We had a similar experience with my 14 year old when he was 18 months with an allergy to eggs. But it wasn't anything as serious as what you went through with your daughter. I'm hoping your docs will be able to give you a better solution or epi-pen or something. So glad the story has a happy ending. Enjoy the barbies and bows!
gonna spend a little more time with my kids today! Thanks.
Scary stuff indeed when it is your own little one, and good advice for us all. Am so glad this turned out ok For all of you. You have been Blessed.
Very sorry to hear sbout your scare, glad it turned out ok. I know it takes time off your life, so enjoy the day...
Happy to hear the outcome was good. You are her hero.
I am glad to hear eveything is ok. That sort of thing kind of puts everything into perspective. Makes things like work seem not so important.
I kind of know how you're feeling. My second son spent three days in the hospital recently. The docs told us he had leukemia ( hope I spelled that correctly ) turns out after lots of testing he had a tick borne virus that causes symptoms and blood tests that appear similar to cancer. A couple of weeks of antibiotics and he was ok, but it sure changed my outlook on things.
I know what you went through, my 9 year old was allergic to milk, eggs and peanuts when he was younger, he outgrew the milk and egg allergy but still has the peanut. the doctor told us that it is rare to outgrow that one, we discovered his allergy when he had a anylphalaxis reaction to a milk based formula and we rushed him in. Glad to hear all is ok.
I appreciate all the kind words. I just wanted everyone to remember not to take time for granted. Whether it is with your mom, dad or children you never know when it could be over.
We shot bows today at targets...no critters. She didn't make me play barbies, but we watched a Barbie movie together. It's good to see her running around today.
brmize, I am truly sorry to hear that you have lost a child...that helps me understand how fortunate I am. Thank you for your post.
Just remember guys, whether it is shooting a bow or whatever with your family, DO IT NOW! Tomorrow is not guaranteed.
-Charlie
Thanks CVA
Kenny,
Glad everything turned out okay for your boy. Good lookin' out.
Ray,
My 2 girls always play naked barbie too???? Go figure.
-Charlie
Man oh man...that one brought tears to my eyes. I have dreams every now and then that I lose my little one. I appreciate every moment I have him.