Holy Moly, Does It Ever End?

I'm apologizing if this post sounds like I'm off my rocker, or I just don't know what I'm talking about. I'm a sick and tired mommy today. Let me start at the beginning. Two weeks ago my little one came down with the stomach flue. Refer back to my post titled We've been invaded by the worst strain of the stomach flu that medical professionals have ever come across if you want to read about the drama. The stomach flue lasted a week. Just when I though we were in the clear the cold symptoms started. Of course I have the worst pediatrician in the world. My little one was crying in pain yesterday. She was complaining about her ear. She just hasn't been the same since our home was invaded by this stomach flu. I tried to make a doctors appointment, but my pediatrician's office had absolutely no appointments. How is that possible when there is sick child involved? Their suggestion was to bring my little one in to their office during their early drop in times. Which is between 7 and 8 am. I'm so fed up with this doctors office that I told them I was going to find a new pediatrician, which is exactly what I did yesterday. I called the new doctor and amazingly got an appointment. I was so happy. We had our appointment this morning and I'm so pleased with this new practice. The doctor was so thorough and the office staff was so nice. The doctor spent two hours with us going through my little one's medical history and trying to figure out what's going on with her health. It’s true when they say the best referral is a referral from a friend or family member. This is exactly where I got the new pediatricians name and number. From my mom’s friend who is a doctor and takes her children to the same practice. I’m so glad I listened to my mom. It's not like a have a child that doesn’t have some health problems. She does. She's has anaphylactic food allergies to dairy, eggs and shell fish. She has to carry an EPI pen with her at all times. She also has a lazy eye problem. None of these health problems were diagnosed by the old pediatrician. Mommy is the one who discovered these problems. When I brought these problems to the doctors attention I was completely blown off by the doctor. She treated me like I was a paranoid mother. Which , by the way, I’m not.. Anyway back to the problem at hand. After getting chest x-rays the doctor diagnosed my little one with Phenomena.. I had absolutely no idea that she was this sick. Kids can sure hide their symptoms. I've just come to the conclusion that my little one's previous pediatrician is just out to make the big bucks without any concern for the child. Ahhhhhhh!!!!! It makes me so mad!!!! To make a long story short my little one is on antibiotics right now and resting comfortably. Now, mommy just need to get herself into the doctors because she's sure she has the same thing. I'm starting to go down hill fast. Ugggg! I don't think I'm going to have the energy to post for a few days. I really need to take some time to rest and get better. So I'm apologizing in advance for my absence. Happy blogging and I'll be by to visit everyone soon.

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Tetanus Strickes the Poorest Of The Poor

Yesterday I was visiting My Thoughts, Ideas and Ramblings and came across this amazing post. This post really opened my eyes to the terrible medical conditions that occur in other parts of the world. What I read broke my heart, alarmed me and made me sick all at the same time. I watched the video and I was literally in tears. How could this be happening in our world?? It just made we realize how lucky we are to have the medical treatments available to us in the United States. Last year 140,000 mothers and 30,000 babies died due to tetanus infection because they didn't have access to the tetanus vaccine. This vaccine only costs 5 cents. Yes, only 5 cents! Tetanus spores are found in soil, animal excretions and can become air born. Once infected these toxins effect the nervous system. This bacteria attacks newborn babies within days of exposure. The fatality rate is between 70 - 100 %. The symptoms of tetanus include muscle rigidity, painful muscle spasms, inability to eat and seizures. Seizures are triggered by light or movement. For example mothers and babies in Africa are being exposed to this bacteria during childbirth. There are no methods to sanitize your hands before delivery. After delivery a sharpened sugar cane is used to cut the umbilical cord and the mothers wounds are packed with dirt to stop the bleeding. This dirt contains the tetanus bacteria. Pampers and UNICEF have teamed up to help provide the life saving vaccines that are needed to combat this deadly tetanus bacteria. For every specially-marked pack of Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive, Swaddlers, Cruisers, and Easy Ups diapers and Pampers Sensitive, Swipers, and Clean ‘n Go wipes purchased in the U.S. and Canada from April 7 through August 31, 2008, the Pampers brand will donate 5¢ to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to provide one tetanus vaccine to a woman in the developing world.* The goal for the U.S. campaign is 45 million vaccines, which would bring the total global donations to more than 70 million vaccines. If you feel in your heart that you might want to donate to this worthy cause stop by Pampers for a visit.