Take em' huntin tomorrow , first thing, don't wait

buckeye_hunter · September 10, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

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

buckeye_hunter · September 10, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

Meant to say Fellas

the Ferret · September 10, 2007, 10:04:00 PM

Thank goodness you got her to the hospital in time.

BamBooBender · September 10, 2007, 10:05:00 PM

Glad to hear it all came out ok.

dachba · September 10, 2007, 10:07:00 PM

Oh Man! Take two days off and enjoy the little sweetheart.

Dave in Ft. Collins, CO

Son of Texas · September 10, 2007, 10:09:00 PM

Praise the Lord, your daughter is ok!!!

sar · September 10, 2007, 10:16:00 PM

I'm glad she's ok. If you don't have an epi-pen, get some and keep them in various convenient places.

T-Mac · September 10, 2007, 10:18:00 PM

epi-pen could help give you more time to get to doctor. I'd see about getting one soon!

buckeye_hunter · September 10, 2007, 10:27:00 PM

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

ishiwannabe · September 10, 2007, 10:30:00 PM

Very glad it worked out for you. Whew...talk about a wake up.

SOS · September 10, 2007, 10:32:00 PM

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.

paleFace · September 10, 2007, 10:33:00 PM

glad she is ok....

knife river · September 10, 2007, 11:11:00 PM

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.

fredbear92 · September 10, 2007, 11:35:00 PM

thank the Lord

trapperDave · September 11, 2007, 12:01:00 AM

INDEED!!! Glad all is well!

Bobhat · September 11, 2007, 12:07:00 AM

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.

sar · September 11, 2007, 02:21:00 AM

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.

T.J. · September 11, 2007, 06:33:00 AM

Glad to hear everything is good. Enjoy your day with her!

Horne Shooter · September 11, 2007, 07:15:00 AM

Thank God she is OK. I really liked your post.
You are right on in your comments.

Talondale · September 11, 2007, 09:56:00 AM

Amen.