Thinking It Over

I've just been doing a lot of thinking this week about what to say here. I had some weighty topics I thought about writing about, but couldn't find time to work out the words. I had some tid bit topics to talk about, just day-to-day stuff but didn't write those because I ddin't think the were interesting enough compared to the Deep Thoughts. So instead I've been just thinking. Finally decided to write something, and now Ella just woke from her nap. Guess I will go back to thinking and reading your blogs.

AAP Severs Ties with Formula Industry

Press Release
4/1/2009

American Academy of Pediatrics-For Immediate Release

Dr. David T. Tayloe, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics
which represents 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical
subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists has announced that it
is severing all ties with the infant formula industry.

"This method of feeding substitution has harmed millions of children
both in America and throughout the world and we pediatricians can no
longer continue our relationship with the manufacturers of infant
formula." said Dr. Tayloe, who assumed the post of AAP President in
October of 2008..

"Our alliance with the pharmaceutical industry is unethical. Our
accepting millions of dollars and continuing to allow these business
people to influence our policies while sponsoring our speakers,
conferences and conventions is an ongoing embarrassment and we will end
this ethical problem right now."

"Further, I would like to apologize for our past mistakes involving the
breastfeeding advertisement campaign and allowing the maker of Similac
infant formula to print its corporate logo on the cover of a special
edition of the academy's book on breastfeeding."

"Again, I can cannot express enough regret and can assure you that the
AAP will immediately seek compliance with the WHO Code and will promote
the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative."

Sincerely,


David T. Tayloe, MD, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics
April 1, 2009

The above press release was an April Fool's joke that was mass emailed to La Leche League Leaders today.

Spread the Word to End the Word

The above ads were found on Ads of the World and I found them there via Unringing the Bell. The small text on each ad reads:

Most people who would never knowingly use disparaging terms don't see a problem with saying "retard." This must change. It's just as hateful as any other slur. And for millions of people with Intellectual Disabilities, their families and friends, it hurts just as much. Please, don't use the R-word.

I think that says it all for me. Take the Pledge!

Springtime Snowfall

Relapse

Poor little Sean had a relapse this weekend. He seemed like he was feeling good on Friday, so I sent him to school. Then our area got hit with the freak blizzard Friday/Saturday. Sean didn't nap on Saturday, so he went to bed at 7 pm and slept thru till 7 am. He woke up warm to the touch, snotty and lethargic. He barely ate any breakfast and then was just super weak, unable to walk and crying constantly. I gave him a bath to try to clear out his sinuses and that didn't help. So, missed church again and instead went to the ER. Three hours later: double ear infection and upper respiratory infection diagnosis.

We came home with script for antibiotics and instructions to keep him hydrated and on pain meds. Sean slept most of the day and most of the time at the ER. Around 6 pm, he told me he wanted to go to bed. I got him to eat a little bit and have a few sips of water. Then he stuck his finger in one ear and showed me his finger tip. Yup, ruptured that ear drum. It's draining nicely now. (rolling eyes!) It's been about a year since his last tube placement. Man, these things just do not seem to last on him! The ER dr said he could see the edge of the tube in one ear, but couldn't see the other one because of the wax.

I guess we will run thru this round of antibiotics and follow up with his ENT. Sean perked up after the ear drum burst and ate, danced and played for a bit before going to bed at 9. Hopefully he will be a good boy taking his meds and feel better soon.

I have loads of snow photos to share once Doug uploads them for me. We got about 18" of snow, but huge snow drifts. Plus the city street crews did a lovely number plowing our van in and trapping it in snow. The snow was up to the driver's side window! It took Doug (and I helped a little) 5 hours to dig out the van, clear the sidewalks and a parking space on the driveway.

Pictures of the Week

For some reason, my camera is no longer reading the USB cord so I haven't been able to upload pics at home. Doug has had the joy of ferrying the memory card back in forth to the office and emailing me my photos. So, here's this week's batch of pics!

It began with Sean, passed out on the living room floor on Puke Monday.

Tuesday he was a bit better, so we had a little O.T. time involving Mommy's lifeblood coffee and some noodles. Sean was not interested in letting Ella work on her fine motor skills, so we also got to work on S.T. as he repeated "NO, Ella!"


Wednesday, I got some long-awaited fluffy mail. Custom knit shorties for Ella Bean to wear this summer. Unfortunately, I think I sized up way too big as they make excellent capri pants on her.


Sean is always trying to put on her yummy soft woolies, so he was so happy that we finally have ones that fit him. LOL

Thursday, I finished up Sean's school carnival project. The theme is Under the Sea; Doug and I made the backdrop for the putt putt game. That's a whole lotta whale!

Today I sent Sean to school and Doug delivered the whale, only to find out that due to this freak spring snow storm we are having that the carnival has been postponed until April. Oh well, now we can't procrastinate any longer. Aidan's school called and said they were closing at 1:00 today, so we are all staying tucked indoors. Crazy weather!

Oh, Google Me!

I love having a sitemeter on my blog. It's always fun to see who reads here and how they found me. I check it out a couple times a week and here's some Google gems from the past week or so.

webkinz birthday cake This is the most frequently linked search to my blog. I get more hits looking for Webkinz party ideas/cakes than any other topic.
sign language fabric I still like those bean bags and now I have a sewing machine so I should try to make them!
down syndrome weaning I am guessing weaning my child with Down syndrome will go the same as my child without Down syndrome.
4 the love of my special ks You want Renee and Renee's blog is linked on my sidebar!
obama, puke Really? What else did you find when combining these two words?
a day in the life of a sunflower story I didn't know sunflowers had a fascinating life. "Look towards the sun! Look happy!"
Down syndrome cartoon I haven't seen any cartons about Down syndrome or with Ds characters.
HELPING HANDS AWARDS WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY 21 MARCH 2009 Award? I didn't win any awards.
vintage cartoons I like them too.
isoimmunity Is not fun and can be scary.
down's syndrome atlanto axial instability intubation Get xrays done, please!
free sunflower story young children Yep, I have free stories for young kids and adults!
letters to get out of jury duty for stay at home moms You should breastfeed, that works in KS!