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That is quite the expression on his cute little face!

By  Shannon, at 6:22 PM  

Not to change the subject but I wasn't sure where else to send a message to you! Actually, I have a question. I remember reading about the "four b's" you do with Odin and I was so impressed with the idea that I want to share it with some new parents I know. Could you refer me where to find some more information on it or even the link to the post you wrote about it? I would greatly appreciate it :) My email is blunt524@hotmail.com (I'm the one you shared the information about Odin's Wooden Box with!) Thank you!

By  Anonymous, at 7:27 PM  

Poor little guy. Kyle is also getting the shots again this winter. He cries when they walk into the room now :( It's heart wrenching, isn't it? BTW - we're hearing of many RSV cases, I think with the milder winter we're experiencing, people are throwing caution to the wind. We're having to be extra careful.

By  Katra, at 12:04 PM  

I discovered this morning that everything I know about RSV I learned from this blog. I was dropping my son at our campus daycare this morning and one of the moms had written in the parent communication book,"Thomas is going to the doc today. No big deal. Probably RSV." I about keeled over! To me, RSV is EXTREMELY serious. There's been a cold going around for a few days. My son and I have it, along with nearly all the kids and teachers too.

Once I finally read up on it (the teachers sent around an e-mail with details and links) I feel much better. It's still serious, of course, but I feel better and I know what I need to watch for.

Please keep Odin out of Pittsburgh for a while! :)

By  ClumberKim, at 7:11 PM  

anonymous: "Actually, I have a question. I remember reading about the "four b's" you do with Odin and I was so impressed with the idea that I want to share it with some new parents I know. Could you refer me where to find some more information on it or even the link to the post you wrote about it?"

here's the original "Four Bees" post. i think we found "healthy sleep habits, happy child" quite informative. "the no cry sleep solution" is also pretty good. best of luck to the new parents! ( odin is now regularly sleeping 12-14 hours a night without waking ).

katra: "BTW - we're hearing of many RSV cases, I think with the milder winter we're experiencing, people are throwing caution to the wind. We're having to be extra careful."

hi katra! i definately know what you mean. when it's 50 degrees F outsite, it sure seems safe, but apparently it's not.

kim: "No big deal. Probably RSV." I about keeled over! To me, RSV is EXTREMELY serious."

it is very serious for the wee ones born too soon with undersized and scarred lungs. but for you average full termer, it often isn't a big deal and likely would just "present" as a common cold and almost all kids get it by the age of two. that said, i do know of a full term infant who ended up in pediatric intensive care because of rsv so it's always better to be safe than sorry and practice Good Hygeine. or As Good a Hygeine As You Can Practice With a Toddler :-)

By  e3, at 8:12 PM  

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