Comments on: She’s not drinking, so I am http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/ A first-grader destined for a career as a lawyer, a pre-schooler whose screams can shatter glass, a bouncing baby boy who evaded an IUD, a man who can drink his weight in Natty Light, and a woman who has long since given up caring about the condition of her kitchen floor. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:16:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Get off the gravy train http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-241884 Get off the gravy train Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:27:13 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/?p=179#comment-241884 [...] profoundly grateful that, unlike at CJ’s nine-month check up, the doctor did not discover a double ear infection.  I was proud that, unlike at any of CJ’s or Tacy’s check ups, he barely noticed the [...] [...] profoundly grateful that, unlike at CJ’s nine-month check up, the doctor did not discover a double ear infection.  I was proud that, unlike at any of CJ’s or Tacy’s check ups, he barely noticed the [...]

]]> By: Liza http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-57046 Liza Fri, 04 May 2007 12:55:42 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/?p=179#comment-57046 My six month old little guy also has an ear infection in both ears... This after having an ear infection in his left ear. They gave us the antibiotic that is one step up from Arithromycin. We had no clue... thought he was teething..... He was not pulling on his ears.... or screaming like he did during the first ear infection.... PLUS... he has been congested for over 2 months!!! No advice... need help here too.... I will keep you in my thoughts.... My six month old little guy also has an ear infection in both ears… This after having an ear infection in his left ear. They gave us the antibiotic that is one step up from Arithromycin. We had no clue… thought he was teething….. He was not pulling on his ears…. or screaming like he did during the first ear infection…. PLUS… he has been congested for over 2 months!!!

No advice… need help here too….

I will keep you in my thoughts….

]]> By: Lisa http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-1162 Lisa Mon, 28 Nov 2005 23:15:00 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/?p=179#comment-1162 Don't worry, hon. She's a kid and kids get sick, and I know as a mother you're a) worried as hell and b) sound like you're blaming yourself somehow but please don't. It's horrible that she's sick. But she'll get better. She'll be all smiles again. In the mean time just mother her like you always do because you know what? You sound like a fine mom and with a mom like you a little ear infection is not going to get her down. Don’t worry, hon. She’s a kid and kids get sick, and I know as a mother you’re a) worried as hell and b) sound like you’re blaming yourself somehow but please don’t.

It’s horrible that she’s sick. But she’ll get better. She’ll be all smiles again. In the mean time just mother her like you always do because you know what? You sound like a fine mom and with a mom like you a little ear infection is not going to get her down.

]]> By: Zube Girl http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-1161 Zube Girl Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:29:00 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/?p=179#comment-1161 Oh, poor kiddo. I hope she gets to feeling better. My brother shit in the tub once when we were little. We used to bathe together to conserve water. It was not fun. One messy and sick kid, and one messy and traumatized beyond belief kid. Oh, poor kiddo. I hope she gets to feeling better.

My brother shit in the tub once when we were little. We used to bathe together to conserve water. It was not fun. One messy and sick kid, and one messy and traumatized beyond belief kid.

]]> By: rachel http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-1160 rachel Mon, 28 Nov 2005 16:53:00 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/?p=179#comment-1160 I don't have useful advice that hasn't already been given better, but just to affirm and commiserate: 1) Antibiotics always give B the most hellish, explosive, runny poops, and flaming red diaper rash. And although you hate the smell, be thankful you CAN smell -- my nose barely works, and if you don't catch those things right away, the diaper rash is ten times worse. 2) I had ear infections all the time as an infant. I ended up getting tubes in my ears TWICE. I only mention this because someone else mentioned tubes, and I wanted to reassure you that although they sound freaky, they really do help, and I have excellent hearing to this day. I don’t have useful advice that hasn’t already been given better, but just to affirm and commiserate:

1) Antibiotics always give B the most hellish, explosive, runny poops, and flaming red diaper rash. And although you hate the smell, be thankful you CAN smell — my nose barely works, and if you don’t catch those things right away, the diaper rash is ten times worse.

2) I had ear infections all the time as an infant. I ended up getting tubes in my ears TWICE. I only mention this because someone else mentioned tubes, and I wanted to reassure you that although they sound freaky, they really do help, and I have excellent hearing to this day.

]]> By: madge http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-1159 madge Mon, 28 Nov 2005 16:36:00 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/?p=179#comment-1159 I'm loathe to say I've never experienced a tub poop, because as soon as it exits my mouth one will exit The Bird's ass. I'm superstitious that way. How 'bout mashed up semi frozen pediapops? Might be fun to play with and a little might get down her throat? That's all I've got. Oy. I'm feeling for you. I’m loathe to say I’ve never experienced a tub poop, because as soon as it exits my mouth one will exit The Bird’s ass. I’m superstitious that way.

How ’bout mashed up semi frozen pediapops? Might be fun to play with and a little might get down her throat? That’s all I’ve got.

Oy. I’m feeling for you.

]]> By: GroovyVic http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-1158 GroovyVic Mon, 28 Nov 2005 16:14:00 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/?p=179#comment-1158 Both my kids loved to poop in the tub. Last year Daughter had ear infections from November to April, and all those antibiotics (pick one, she took it) played havoc on her insides. They make their poops acidic, so watch for diaper rash -- I recommend Bag Balm, which you can pick up at Tractor Supply; clears the butt right up. Watch those ears, if she keeps getting infections she may need tubes, which aren't as bad as they sound...keep me posted on that, as I can offer up tons of advice on that. Keep up with the yogurt; our ped said that would help settle the stomach and firm up the poo. Isn't being a parent wonderful????? Both my kids loved to poop in the tub. Last year Daughter had ear infections from November to April, and all those antibiotics (pick one, she took it) played havoc on her insides. They make their poops acidic, so watch for diaper rash — I recommend Bag Balm, which you can pick up at Tractor Supply; clears the butt right up.

Watch those ears, if she keeps getting infections she may need tubes, which aren’t as bad as they sound…keep me posted on that, as I can offer up tons of advice on that.

Keep up with the yogurt; our ped said that would help settle the stomach and firm up the poo.

Isn’t being a parent wonderful?????

]]> By: Renee http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-1157 Renee Mon, 28 Nov 2005 04:38:00 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/?p=179#comment-1157 Poor CJ. And you. I've heard that certain antibiotics can tear their little stomachs up, but I can never remember which ones. Your 'shit in the tub' story brought back memories. That's only happened once, when my oldest was about 4 and my middle, about 2. The middle pooped in the tub when they were bathing together and the oldest shot out of there like a rocket! Poor CJ. And you. I’ve heard that certain antibiotics can tear their little stomachs up, but I can never remember which ones.
Your ’shit in the tub’ story brought back memories. That’s only happened once, when my oldest was about 4 and my middle, about 2. The middle pooped in the tub when they were bathing together and the oldest shot out of there like a rocket!

]]> By: Mary Tsao http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-1156 Mary Tsao Mon, 28 Nov 2005 04:25:00 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/?p=179#comment-1156 Poor kid! I'm sorry I have no advice to give you. I hope it clears up soon. I'm sure you're doing all you can and that now it's just a matter of time... Sending get well thoughts your way. Poor kid! I’m sorry I have no advice to give you. I hope it clears up soon. I’m sure you’re doing all you can and that now it’s just a matter of time…

Sending get well thoughts your way.

]]> By: Kari http://mothergoosemouse.com/2005/11/27/shes-not-drinking-so-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-1155 Kari Mon, 28 Nov 2005 04:01:00 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/?p=179#comment-1155 Oh, poor CJ! Splig had several days of vomiting, but thankfully that ended just in time for Thanksgiving, so he pigged out and gained all the lost weight back. Whew! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. (And please don't go insane...) Oh, poor CJ!

Splig had several days of vomiting, but thankfully that ended just in time for Thanksgiving, so he pigged out and gained all the lost weight back. Whew!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. (And please don’t go insane…)

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