It's my party and I'll cry if I want to, cry if I want to. You would cry too if it happened to you...
While I actually considered rewriting the lyrics to that song as my post today, I'm too tired.
My daughter has the flu. Maybe. She tested negative, but, apparently the test is only 10-70% accurate. We just arrived back at home from the urgent care place without any medication and with instructions to try to quarantine my nine year old daughter. I laughed so hard I almost wet my pants. Riiiight. When I voiced my concern (via maniacal laughter) the doctor suggested *any* unused room. I quickly informed her that the only room we have that is unused is the laundry room and that I doubted we could fit a bed in it. Then she suggested we send the babies or my daughter to family to care for. *snort* My grandparents are in Hawaii on vacation, my mother wouldn't take my babies on a bet, and my husband is 350 miles away.
Misery loves company...if you have already joined my ranks, please say hello!
It's Finally Fall, Y'All
3 weeks ago
Oh my gosh! It gets even better! I can't believe they thought you could manage to ship some of the kids off. Who suggests that??
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the H1N1 flu is the only one circulating -- is that what they're suggesting it is?
Aww.. I'm sorry for your whole brood. How is she doing? I understand that feeling of isolation. I do have my husband around, so I can't relate in that regard (sorry). But we moved across country and left all of our family and friends behind. I remember a day when my hubby was overseas and I was on my own with the kids for 2 wks in Nov. Our furnace blew during a 40 below deep freeze in Calgary. Couldn't find anyone who could repair it and I didn't know a soul for someone to go out and buy me firewood for the fireplace and I couldn't even go shopping to buy my home (at the time, I couldn't handle two autistic boys who both tantrumed in stores and were "bolters"). Hell. It's a scary feeling to feel like there is no one. A long rant to say that us bloggie buddies might not be able to get over there and help you out, but you're not alone. Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteWow - that's almost as good as the time a doctor diagnosed me, the mother of 6 children, with bronchitis 10 days before Christmas. "Get some rest," he said.
ReplyDeleteKneeslapper...I laughed and coughed all the way to the car.
Besides, how can you send kids who might already be incubating the flu off to elderly relatives? What is that guy, a murderer? There's no alternative - a large QUARANTINE sign on the house, and a slot in the front door to slip groceries and medicines through. Good luck with that.
ReplyDeleteOh honey, I am so sorry!
ReplyDelete:( I hope she's feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope she feels better soon. Sometimes doctors have their heads so far up their......
ReplyDeleteMay the Force be with you, my friend. Trust me. As one who is living in a house full of sickies and has now developed bronchitis, I feel your pain!
ReplyDeleteNo flu here but Reiss woke up with a bloody nose and Milla is limping on one leg. It's just one thing after another so I'll join this party.
ReplyDeleteOn a serious note, I'll say a little prayer for your daughter and for your sanity. ;)
Seriously? Only 10-70% accuracy rate on the test? Silly. Whether it's positive or negative, it stinks! Hope you all feel better soon.
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