Comments on: The “Night Before Oprah” Day http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/ parents don't know what they are doing anyway, might as well laugh about it Mon, 21 May 2012 19:40:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Daphne http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-9609 Daphne Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:20:26 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-9609 Thanks Mindy. I am so sorry about what happen to Dylan, sounds like real nightmare. Rex is named Rex though. Maxwell is his middle name.. maybe why the confusion. Thanks Mindy. I am so sorry about what happen to Dylan, sounds like real nightmare.

Rex is named Rex though. Maxwell is his middle name.. maybe why the confusion.

]]> By: Mindy http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-9552 Mindy Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:27:01 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-9552 How did I miss this?? I had to take Dylan in at nine days because of the fever thing too. Apparently, anything over 100 degrees in the first couple weeks is mandatory spinal and observation. I'm so glad Max didn't have any results anyone could decipher (read: he's fine). Dylan was in heart failure (now I know what that looks like and will be alert for the next time one of my kids goes into it), and had to be taken in a critical care unit to Stanford. He was there on life support, in an induced coma, for ten days, and came home after seventeen. LONGEST DAYS OF MY LIFE. And my three year old hated me too. And I hated the five in-laws staying at my house the whole time. There are so many reasons I admire you, chica. The way you care about kids is one of them. How did I miss this??

I had to take Dylan in at nine days because of the fever thing too. Apparently, anything over 100 degrees in the first couple weeks is mandatory spinal and observation. I’m so glad Max didn’t have any results anyone could decipher (read: he’s fine).

Dylan was in heart failure (now I know what that looks like and will be alert for the next time one of my kids goes into it), and had to be taken in a critical care unit to Stanford. He was there on life support, in an induced coma, for ten days, and came home after seventeen. LONGEST DAYS OF MY LIFE.

And my three year old hated me too. And I hated the five in-laws staying at my house the whole time.

There are so many reasons I admire you, chica. The way you care about kids is one of them.

]]> By: leslie http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5114 leslie Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:56:13 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5114 So glad he's ok and that you're finally home. So glad he’s ok and that you’re finally home.

]]> By: Daphne http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5102 Daphne Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:19:24 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5102 Everyone thanks for your dear words and I my heart goes out to those of you who have been through this. Happy to report we have just come home. Fever is almost gone. al tests negative. What was it? mystery virus. He is so pooped from this journey. He has red puffy bags under his eyes. And now Vivien hates me because I was gone. Everyone thanks for your dear words and I my heart goes out to those of you who have been through this.
Happy to report we have just come home. Fever is almost gone. al tests negative. What was it? mystery virus. He is so pooped from this journey. He has red puffy bags under his eyes. And now Vivien hates me because I was gone.

]]> By: Marie (Latin mami with horrible grammar) http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5067 Marie (Latin mami with horrible grammar) Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:14:45 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5067 Hello Daphne, Im really sorry that you have go true this. Is nothing more painful that see you love one in pain. I suggest asking for a copy of all the lab results before you leave. Keep strong, We will be praying for Rex , for Viv, Marck and you. Marie Hello Daphne,

Im really sorry that you have go true this. Is nothing more painful that see you love one in pain. I suggest asking for a copy of all the lab results before you leave.

Keep strong,

We will be praying for Rex , for Viv, Marck and you.

Marie

]]> By: MomE http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5065 MomE Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:04:34 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5065 oh, honey. this made me weep. i'll be thinking of you and your baby Rex. thank goodness you have care for Viv. you poor thing. hang in there... xoxo oh, honey. this made me weep. i’ll be thinking of you and your baby Rex. thank goodness you have care for Viv. you poor thing. hang in there… xoxo

]]> By: Keri http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5064 Keri Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:58:37 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5064 Daphne - I will definately keep Rex in my prayers. My daughter had some mystery illness when she was three that landed her two different stays, 8 days total, in the hospital. I was 8 months pregnant and stayed with her the whole time. It was terrible and painful to see her scared and in pain, and it was even worse not knowing what was wrong! Hopefully they can give you an answer soon and you can take Rex home where he belongs. Daphne – I will definately keep Rex in my prayers. My daughter had some mystery illness when she was three that landed her two different stays, 8 days total, in the hospital. I was 8 months pregnant and stayed with her the whole time. It was terrible and painful to see her scared and in pain, and it was even worse not knowing what was wrong! Hopefully they can give you an answer soon and you can take Rex home where he belongs.

]]> By: Michelle http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5060 Michelle Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:26:35 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5060 Keeping Rex in my thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery. Stay strong Mom! Keeping Rex in my thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery. Stay strong Mom!

]]> By: Chriss http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5058 Chriss Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:13:24 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5058 My son was in at 3 days for jaundice and dehydratiion (not getting enough milk). A nurse told me that if they suck the breast/pacifier during the stick (needle), they don't react and it was true. It is a basic form of comfort so it helps them ignore the pain and focus. I highly recommended it everytime we had to get blood drawn the first year!! My son was in at 3 days for jaundice and dehydratiion (not getting enough milk). A nurse told me that if they suck the breast/pacifier during the stick (needle), they don’t react and it was true. It is a basic form of comfort so it helps them ignore the pain and focus. I highly recommended it everytime we had to get blood drawn the first year!!

]]> By: Beth Lee http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5055 Beth Lee Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:15:02 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5055 Oh Daphne, I'm in tears just reading it. Poor little Rex! He's gonna be extra-strong now. Oh Daphne, I’m in tears just reading it. Poor little Rex! He’s gonna be extra-strong now.

]]> By: Sara http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5054 Sara Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:09:45 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5054 And to think I was laughing at your comments on Oprah yesterday. I am so sorry for what all of you are having to endure. I hope you'll all be home, and healthy, soon. And to think I was laughing at your comments on Oprah yesterday. I am so sorry for what all of you are having to endure. I hope you’ll all be home, and healthy, soon.

]]> By: Rebecca http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5050 Rebecca Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:55:53 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5050 Oh, this one made me cry. I hope everyone is well and home again soon. Oh, this one made me cry. I hope everyone is well and home again soon.

]]> By: Lauren http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5047 Lauren Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:13:10 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5047 What a difficult process! I hope that Rex is okay, and I'm glad that the doctors are taking every precaution to make sure his illness is nothing serious! What a difficult process! I hope that Rex is okay, and I’m glad that the doctors are taking every precaution to make sure his illness is nothing serious!

]]> By: Binkytowne http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5036 Binkytowne Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:24:24 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5036 Ugh. I'm sorry. There is nothing more difficult than watching your kids go through something like that, especially when they are just a baby. I hope you are home and all feeling much better soon. (I think I might have left the room. You are a stronger woman than I am.) Ugh. I’m sorry. There is nothing more difficult than watching your kids go through something like that, especially when they are just a baby. I hope you are home and all feeling much better soon.

(I think I might have left the room. You are a stronger woman than I am.)

]]> By: Lou http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5035 Lou Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:28:41 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5035 Oh, Daphne - I am so sorry. God Bless and I'll be praying for you all. p.s. I saw Oprah yesterday and loved it! :) Oh, Daphne – I am so sorry. God Bless and I’ll be praying for you all.

p.s. I saw Oprah yesterday and loved it! :)

]]> By: dharmafrog http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5034 dharmafrog Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:15:27 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5034 I am praying for your Rex and your family. He is very lucky to have you as a mommy! I am praying for your Rex and your family. He is very lucky to have you as a mommy!

]]> By: alexandra http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5032 alexandra Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:04:09 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5032 We had to do the same thing with our youngest when he was 10 days old and had a seizure. I remember it all. I stayed the whole 5 days he was in the hospital. You have to. Who else will be their voice when they come in and stick and prod. Yes, I was that mom, I asked about everything they did , and even asked that they not do. Thank God you stayed, otherwise they do go ahead and stick and draw and no one there to hold the baby. Heart breaking. Babies do know their mom and dad are there, and they do calm at the sound of mama's voice and the feel of daddy's strong arms. They do. Awesome job. I hope he is better. But my heart breaks for you, because I know the feeling of watching your baby and fearing the worst. I pray he's better, and isn't it something how these things happen and we realize what is important in life. It's Rex. We had to do the same thing with our youngest when he was 10 days old and had a seizure. I remember it all. I stayed the whole 5 days he was in the hospital. You have to. Who else will be their voice when they come in and stick and prod. Yes, I was that mom, I asked about everything they did , and even asked that they not do. Thank God you stayed, otherwise they do go ahead and stick and draw and no one there to hold the baby. Heart breaking. Babies do know their mom and dad are there, and they do calm at the sound of mama’s voice and the feel of daddy’s strong arms. They do. Awesome job. I hope he is better. But my heart breaks for you, because I know the feeling of watching your baby and fearing the worst. I pray he’s better, and isn’t it something how these things happen and we realize what is important in life. It’s Rex.

]]> By: Amy http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5030 Amy Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:52:51 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5030 "If Rex has to go through this the least we can do is be here with him and let him know we haven't left him." You are such an awesome mother, and Mark sounds like an awesome father, too. Watching kids get poked and prodded is the worst. I still haven't recovered from the IV my oldest had to have over 2 years ago. I don't know how parents with chronically ill children do it. I hope those cultures come back as expected (with NO meningitis), of course. I am glad you recognized that something was weird and called, and that you have access to excellent medical care. It's important that all parents with newborns know that a fever, even one that isn't especially high, but is stubborn, can be a dangerous thing in a very young infant. Good job spreading the word. You looked awesome on Oprah. Proud to sort of know you, in the loosest, "I read your blog and watch your vids," sense of the word "know." :) “If Rex has to go through this the least we can do is be here with him and let him know we haven’t left him.”

You are such an awesome mother, and Mark sounds like an awesome father, too. Watching kids get poked and prodded is the worst. I still haven’t recovered from the IV my oldest had to have over 2 years ago. I don’t know how parents with chronically ill children do it.

I hope those cultures come back as expected (with NO meningitis), of course. I am glad you recognized that something was weird and called, and that you have access to excellent medical care. It’s important that all parents with newborns know that a fever, even one that isn’t especially high, but is stubborn, can be a dangerous thing in a very young infant. Good job spreading the word.

You looked awesome on Oprah. Proud to sort of know you, in the loosest, “I read your blog and watch your vids,” sense of the word “know.” :)

]]> By: Kari http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5028 Kari Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:34:45 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5028 Daphne, I'm praying for you and Rex and the rest of your family! My daughter had to have a spinal right after she was born and it was torture for me. Hope the tests come back clear and you can go home soon!!!! Kari Daphne,
I’m praying for you and Rex and the rest of your family! My daughter had to have a spinal right after she was born and it was torture for me. Hope the tests come back clear and you can go home soon!!!!

Kari

]]> By: amber http://coolmom.com/2009/04/07/the-night-before-oprah-day/#comment-5027 amber Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:33:25 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2711#comment-5027 Dear Daphne, I am so sorry to hear that Rex is sick. I am praying that he will get better soon, and that you will get doctors and nurses who know what they are doing and will take good care of you and your baby. Keep holding your baby, you are his best medicine. Amber Dear Daphne,
I am so sorry to hear that Rex is sick. I am praying that he will get better soon, and that you will get doctors and nurses who know what they are doing and will take good care of you and your baby. Keep holding your baby, you are his best medicine.
Amber

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