This is not heart related (NHR), but could people out there let me know how cold it is in their area so I can feel warmer? I woke up to 30 degree weather, and...
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Amy Basken
amybasken
Dec 1, 2009 2:38 pm
Don't get me started~ it was only 24 when we left for school this morning... my hands are still numb! It's 69 in Honolulu, though. Second- has he tried...
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Erica Roth
erica_roth74
Dec 1, 2009 3:59 pm
We have a high of 53 today. Last night when I went out after dinner, it was below 40 (38), and it's about 45 right now. :-) It feels so *warm* to me, ...
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Misty Swingle
pixydust614977
Dec 1, 2009 4:10 pm
It was the 30s here in Oklahoma as well. What makes the morning that more chilling, is our car has no working heater. So I warm the car up as long as I...
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MIGO0407@...
pinkk0407
Dec 1, 2009 4:16 pm
Down here in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, it is 40 something out!!! That is unusual to say the least. Had it been in the 30s like over there the schools would...
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Jodi Lemacks
jodilemacks
Dec 1, 2009 7:32 pm
Erica, How do you do a ginger infusion? I have ginger tablets that I take with upset stomach, but I don't know how to use it for sinuses. Jodi Lemacks Mended...
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sasha smith
tink09belle
Dec 1, 2009 7:56 pm
San Antonio, TX Weather is a high of 49 with rain. nice and cold to the bone. Vicks vapor rub on the bottom of the feet then cover with socks. It is suppose to...
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Jodi Lemacks
jodilemacks
Dec 1, 2009 8:17 pm
Yucko! At least it is sunny here-but cold. I did try Johnson's vapor bath, and that does help. The child will not drink tea or anything like that. He is...
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Erica Roth
erica_roth74
Dec 1, 2009 9:15 pm
Jodi, I have found the easiest way is to take some ginger root, shred it, slice it or chop it and simmer it in the soup or steep it with the tea. You can ...
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bsctsmomndad@...
bsctsmomndad
Dec 1, 2009 9:22 pm
Hee Hee , I would love to make you feel warmer, but this just may not help...It's almost 60 degrees here in Chicago today! Maybe you could pretend you're...
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amelia@...
ameliaangarano
Dec 3, 2009 4:38 am
Hello everyone, Just wanted to take a moment and reflect on how lucky we all are to have our children in our lives. I was just reflecting on how far my son has...
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Tanya Sanders
fairiequeens...
Dec 3, 2009 4:44 am
Amelia, Â I feel the same way. ;-) We are all very blessed! Happy Holidays to you all!! Tanya Sanders Group Coordinator www.mlhofstpete.org ...
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Kim Baratz
mjnkk
Dec 3, 2009 5:39 am
I know exactly what you mean!! My son has done so well since he had his surgery. We truly are blessed. He is 7 now and in the 1st grade. He is singing at...
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Amy Basken
amybasken
Dec 11, 2009 12:21 pm
Hi all- I'm getting a bit anxious about traveling with Nicholas this Christmas. Do any of you have any thoughts about keeping us germ free in majorly public ...
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Tanya Sanders
fairiequeens...
Dec 11, 2009 12:34 pm
Some tips  http://www.ehow.com/how_2105119_protect-children-germs-traveling.html  I also read if you travel on a air plane to sit towards front-  I feel...
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Amy Basken
amybasken
Dec 11, 2009 12:48 pm
One more thing- How many of you have medical records you can access when away from home? Do you use a thumb drive? Do you use a company to store your records...
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bsctsmomndad@...
bsctsmomndad
Dec 11, 2009 4:00 pm
Amy, I was just talking about the thumb drive thing with our local EMS. They said that they aren't very widely used yet-at least in our area. Most hospitals...
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Mike Gunther
pacemakerguy
Dec 11, 2009 5:29 pm
I have 3 sons that have medical issues and we us Medic Alert. They all have a bracelet and get upset if it falls off. My seven year old has had one since he...
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Jodi Lemacks
jodilemacks
Dec 11, 2009 5:51 pm
Joshua has a bracelet from American Medical ID (Mended Little Hearts members get a 10% discount-go to our national website and click on the box at the bottom...
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Jodi Lemacks
jodilemacks
Dec 11, 2009 5:58 pm
Andrea, I have Joshua’s cardiologist’s number on the bracelet. I figure that they have all of the records. Jodi Lemacks Mended Little Hearts, National...
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Jodi Lemacks
jodilemacks
Dec 11, 2009 6:30 pm
I found this article today on happiness in children on the Oprah website: http://www.oprah.com/article/relationships/parenting/pkgomoms/20091211-orig- ...
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lemonska
fairiequeens...
Dec 17, 2009 4:18 am
Stay Connected this Holiday Season Mended Little Hearts is finding new ways to keep all members connected so that parents and caregivers of children with CHD,...
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Jodi Lemacks
jodilemacks
Dec 18, 2009 2:52 pm
Does anyone notice your CHD child's veins being really dark and prominent? I have noticed that Joshua's veins are really noticeable these days. He has always...
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Misty Swingle
pixydust614977
Dec 18, 2009 3:22 pm
i've always noticed my son's veins around his upper chest area. he also has had alot of growing pains. he's been seen by the doctor, and they say it is...
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Mike Gunther
pacemakerguy
Dec 18, 2009 7:52 pm
I have noticed prominent veins on the chest of my boys that have had sternotomies. Also around the areas that they had PIC lines in. I am told it is due to...
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Carrie Poe
cheerio_78
Dec 19, 2009 2:42 am
My son too has been complaining that his knees or his feet hurt. It has been for the last couple months off and on, especially when he gets up from naps or...
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Jodi Lemacks
jodilemacks
Dec 21, 2009 1:42 pm
I am definitely asking the docs. I was just curious if others have noticed this as well. I have spoken to them many times about the feet pain, and they are...
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Jodi Lemacks
jodilemacks
Dec 22, 2009 2:18 pm
My son's former elementary principal just lost her second and last child yesterday. Her college-aged daughter died of kidney cancer earlier this year and the...
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Erica Roth
erica_roth74
Dec 22, 2009 2:21 pm
Oh my goodness. That is heartbreaking. I am sending prayers and will keep them in my heart and thoughts. What a tragedy. I am so sorry to hear this. May...
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khopkins98@...
khopkins98
Dec 22, 2009 3:08 pm
How tragic, we will keep them in our prayers. Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel ... From: Erica Roth <ericarroth@...> Date: Tue, 22...
