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Cher
Member

08-18-2004

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 4:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. Herc - I think my company will be able to get stuff back for me, plus I do our website and don't have any access to that stuff right now - it was/is a bummer.

2. My heart hurts for my neighbor Denecee!

3. I am excited more of her family are coming to her home right now.

4. I am full from lunch and still glad it is Friday.

5. I went to aerobics Wednesday and was glad I went back after missing a couple days.

6. The Oregon weather is a bit cool today but beautiful - no rain!!

Citruscitygal
Member

08-07-2003

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 4:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. I posting using my new laptop and a wireless connection. Woo hoo!

2. I've worked 30 of the last 34 hours.

3. I'm tired, but I made my deadline.

4. I'm looking forward to catching up on the board.

5. I miss all the great people here, they always make me smile.

6. Chloe, my black lab is feeling neglected. She's barking a lot to get attention.

7. It's working! I'm going to play with her awhile. But I'll be back.

Jbean
Member

01-05-2002

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 4:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. for anyone interested, i just posted some halloween pics in my folder. warning, the ones of me are huge!

2. i am so glad this workweek is over! yay!

3. i got a $25 bonus for perfect attendance just this month. (i have not missed work at all, except for vacations, and haven't ever been tardy)

4. there will be a drawing for a big screen tv with people for perfect attendance, some time soon.

5. i've felt kind of weird all day. kind of like a hangover, but i didn't do any drinking, so definitely no hangover. i think it's a sinus thing. feels like my sinuses are draining, and it's almost painful. weird.

6. it's starting to get cold here. and the appartment maintenance apparently didn't get my heat fixed. thank goodness for that handy space heater i bought a few weeks ago.

7. i have about 6 hours worth of taped tv shows to watch. 2 from last night. and 4 of them are "Lost". i want to watch the show, because of the rave reviews, but just haven't had time to start watching them, now i feel like i can't get caught up....sigh.

8. happy friday! hope you all have an awesome weekend!


Egbok
Member

07-13-2000

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 9:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. I just got off the phone talking with my little sister and I just had to come here and share what happened to my 4y/o niece today!!

2. Today my sister had the day off from work (and she's dealing with slipped discs like HP). Anyway, she was having a late breakfast with my 4y/o niece...and then they went to run some errands.

3. While driving around town, my niece tells my sister that her voice (my niece's voice) is very loud in her head. Then they stop at the video store and my niece lays down on the floor and tells my sister than she's tired.

4. My sister picks her up and feels her forehead because she looked dazed and flushed. My sister said she definitely had a high fever, so she took her home thinking the flu bug got her.

5. After getting into the house, my niece couldn't walk without falling down and her speech was slurred. So my sister called 911. Before the paramedics could arrive, my niece passed out and started turning blue! She stopped breathing!! My sister knows CPR and started mouth-to-mouth resusitation, but no cardiac compression...my sister could hear the sirens and knew help was a minute away!

6. Paramedics took over and revived her, inserted an IV and rushed her to a trauma unit. They started questioning my sister..."did she fall and bump her head?" "were there illegal drugs in the home?" "did she take someone's prescribed medication?". With that question, my sister checked her purse for her prescribed Morphine Sulfate extended tabs and counted them. Two were missing - from a CHILD PROOF container!!

7. Upon arrival to the hospital, the team of doctors immediately injected an antidote called Narcan and my niece reacted immediately into a normal state. She opened her eyes and smiled through the oxygen mask and said hello to the staff. I'm serious...she said hello to the staff!! Bottomline, she overdosed on a total of 120mg Morphine Sulfate and lived to tell about it! Now to put this into perspective, the beginning does of Morphine Sulfate is 5-10mg per tablet. My sister currently takes 60mg tabs to counteract the severe pain from her slipped discs.

8. My sister and bil were thoroughly questioned by Social Services and they were cleared of any wrong doing. The Pediatric Neurologist has asked permission to use my niece as a county wide Case Study, as they have never had a 4y/o with this type of scenario in real life. And the doctor told my sister that the studies suggest that most 4y/o's would either die or have severe brain damage as a result. Can you hear my deep sigh of relief just now??

9. My niece is going to be held for two full days at the hospital to make sure all her systems are in check. My sister & bil are doing okay but they are exhausted from this experience. Sighhhhh......


Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 10:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OMG Eggie! I am so glad you're niece is ok. That is truly miraculous that she came out of something like that without any longterm effects! I bet you're sis and bil were completely panicked!

Hippyt
Member

06-15-2001

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 10:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What a nightmare! I am so glad she is ok!

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 10:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. I pray that your niece recovers fully and without any effects from her ordeal, Sugarbok.

2. Congratulations Jbean on your perfect attendance bonus. Good luck on the drawing for the tv.

3. CCgal, hurrah for you and your new laptop. Try not to work so hard next week!

4. I wish I had a neighbor like Cher or Wargod!

5. Congratulations to Denecee for her son's wedding, and I'm so sorry you couldn't be there. You, your family and your mom are still in my prayers. My heart hurts for Denecee

6. Poor Perky, I hope you get some relief soon from the pain your back is causing you.

7. No Nick, you are not the only male who posts here, you are just the only male lately!

8. Shrek is my grandchildren's favorite movie and I've watched it with them over and over. I've seen Shrek 2 and plan to buy the DVD asap!

9. ASAP because my grandchildren are here visiting me this weekend! Yippee!

10. It's so nice to hold your loved ones in your arms. Have a great weekend everybody!

Egbok
Member

07-13-2000

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 10:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. I just had to come back and tell you guys that my niece had her mom call me!! I got to talk to her and she sounded so damn cute on the phone!! She wants to come to my house tomorrow...LOL!! Can you believe this?? I'm telling you, I feel relieved at getting to hear her adorable voice and yet I'm crying right now...thanks for the well wishes, it means a lot to me and my family!

Resortgirl
Member

09-23-2000

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 11:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
(((((((((EGGIE)))))))))))))

Curious1
Member

08-31-2002

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 12:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
omg eggie how scary for your family...all i can say is that god was watching over her for sure! thank goodness she's fine! when you see her give her a big old hug from all of us!

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 2:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. Oh, Eggie, I awoke from a sound sleep, wandered in here and was soon shaking reading about your niece. I held my breath as I read, praying you would say she was okay. I am so sorry and so relieved at the same time--crying with you. It sounds as if your sister's knowledge and efforts proved critical in keeping her dd alive, and thus, saving her life.

2. I am so thankful the paramedics got there in time, that the hospital staff asked the right questions, that there is an antidote for the medication, and that the hospital had it on hand. All the angels were lined up on her side, I think. I am so thankful for this outcome--for your niece, your sis and bil, and for Auntie Eggie and Uncle Egbob, too. The extended Eggie family has so much to be thankful for this year!

Resortgirl
Member

09-23-2000

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 4:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. I am also thankful that Eggies niece is going to be fine. How incredibly scary!
2. I think I'm coming down with a cold. Just in time for my craft show. YAY. And I think I know where I got it too... the other day as I was checking out at a gas station the man behind the counter was sweating and his nose was dripping!! He kept wiping it with his hand then touched the pen, my credit card, yucky yucky yucky!! I washed my hands immediately but maybe it wasn't enough CRAP!
3. I'm going over to my friend Sherry's house to meet her grandbaby this morning. I will have to be sure to stay a safe distance from him. What a bummer. I wanted to smell baby smell today!! Having Sherry in my life has been such a blessing. If I can't hug my wonderful friends here on a daily basis, at least I have a friend here to hug!!

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 5:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. Good morning everyone

2. I am very thankful that Eggies niece is O.K. Wow, I sure was scared reading her post. I have noticed on my kids vitiman bottle (which is suppose to be child proof) isn't always "child proof" That really bothers me. I sometimes wonder if companys just cut the corners a bit too much to make a child proof cap passable at a cheaper price.

3. The sun is shining here this morning - that is 2 days in a row. DH will be combining this afternoon.

4. Kids have swimming lessons this morning and skating lessons in the afternoon.

5. DD has a birthday party after skating, so I will be driving from one town to another to drop her off.

6. This will, however, give me a chance to purchase pizza for the rest of us for supper.

7. I like pizza, but we don't buy it often so it is a real treat.

8. Sorry to hear you are catching a cold, I am just getting over a cold..they are no fun.

9. Do remember to take lots of vit. c and echinasea.

10. Got my dd's school photos home yesterday, they are so beautiful..keep checking my folder today, I will scan and post them.

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 6:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. {{{HUGS}}} and prayers to Egmom, Egniece, Esis, Egbil... continued prayers and well wishes, and praises to sis for her mouth to mouth, and the 911 fast response team... praise to the hospital staff...

2. {{{hugs}}} to Denecee, I felt your pain, prayers for peace, and continued love!

3. Thank you so much Egbok on your kind words, I do have peace, and we will be at church

4. DS went to Uof I to bring his gf to Indy ... we're a large crowd by ourselves! I do feel a mama's pride, and thank God!

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. (((E)))

2. (((G)))

3. (((G)))

4. (((I)))

5. (((E)))



Egbok
Member

07-13-2000

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. Good Morning My dear Factoids friends! Thank you for your wonderful thoughts and prayers as our family went through this ordeal.

2. I just spoke with my sister. My niece has been discharged this morning! This is a day earlier than expected and my sister is really happy she can bring her dd home now.

3. The doctors have assured my sister that all the toxic screen tests have come down to a normal level and the blood tests also show excellent function with her liver and kidneys.

4. What a relief!!

5. My sister spent the night (of course!) with my niece and she is pretty tired right now. I told her I'd be bringing in some food around noontime so that they don't have to worry about lunch or dinner for today.

6. When Egbob got home last night, all I could do was run into his arms and cry for a myriad of emotions!! He didn't know what was wrong but he held and caressed me until I was able to talk. I've got such a compassionate husband and I'm so thankful for his inner strength and love.


Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 10:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
6.1 An ordeal is right!! Hugging sounds like just the best thing to me, Eggiehon. Lots of it, all the way around.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
6.2 Eggie scared the socks off me with that story.

Graceunderfyre
Member

01-21-2004

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 2:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. I'm new to this thread but I think I picked up what to do.

2. Eggie I can't believe what I just read!!! I'm so happy to hear it's got a great ending.

3. I can't open child proof medicine bottles, so I ask them to use alternate tops if it's something I have to take when another adult isn't around.

4. I have a headache right now.

5. DH doesn't have to open the Aleve bottle for me because they have a super duper saftey cap that I can handle.

6. I think I need to eat some lunch.

7. Pizza sounds great.

Egbok
Member

07-13-2000

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 2:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
7.1 Hi Factoiders. I'd like to thank you for allowing me this place to come and share events that happen in my life. I love coming here, however, there are times when I wonder if I really should be so open about my personal stories. I'm going to give that some thought.

7.2 I received a question asking how my niece was able to get the pills. It was very simple. She opened my sister's purse, took out the child proof prescription bottle, opened it by herself and decided to take 2 pills. My sister has learned a HUGE lesson from this traumatic experience of almost losing her baby to an overdose. Always, always keep all medications, prescription or non-prescription, up and away from your little ones' reach. To be honest, in my sister's case, she will have to padlock her medications because my niece is one who will figure out a way to get to anything! She's a handful, but we love her just the same!!

7.3 Thank you once again for your warm thoughts and wishes as my adorable little niece continues with her recovery. I'm on my way over to my sister's house now and I'll be sharing your posts with her. I love you all in this thread!!


Spygirl
Moderator

04-23-2001

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 3:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. Eggie, I just can't believe how scary that must have been for your sister! I am thankful that all turned out well.

2. Thank you for sharing your story - for three reasons. The first just because I appreciate that you can find some comfort by sharing.

3. Second, you've taught me something I didn't know - that kiddos can still manage to open those childproof bottles. So frightening - I would have never thought twice.

4. The third is a confirmation about how important it is to know CPR. I imagine that in those minutes between the time she called and the paramedics arrived, the fact that she could do CPR helped tremendously. Otherwise, I imagine myself just standing there going nuts waiting and not having any skills at all that would be needed to help my child. Thank you for sharing.

5. Today has been productive! I can't believe it is already 4pm.

6. I need to run outside and mow the lawn. I finally have enough grass to mow it! We are going to re-seed it on Monday, so it has to be clipped back.

7. It is gonna get cold next week!

8. I am working on class stuff today. I started a new course last Thursday - one based on Postmodern philosophy. I have structured (or actually not structured (hehehe) the course according to the social constructionist tenets. We had a good class Thursday and I really enjoyed it!


Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 6:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
8.1 I also would not have thought a 4 year old could open a childproof container. I would not have thought twice about it either.

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 6:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Like I said, my kids can open them up and they are 7, 5 & 3 (not sure about the 3 year old)

I am very happy and have said a prayer of thanks that your niece is doing well and is now at home.

Let this be a reminder to all of us that we cannot be off guard for just a second and we have to do just a bit extra to make sure our kiddies are safe. They mean to much to all of us

Babyruth
Member

07-19-2001

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
8.2 Eggie, I got chills just reading about your niece's close call. Thank goodness she is ok!!!! ((((Eggie and family))))

In response to your 7.1, I hope you know that your post today has touched the hearts and minds of everyone reading it, and beyond that to people we share this story with...a ripple effect of warning. It may help prevent something like this from happening to someone else. Thank you for sharing it.

Jbean
Member

01-05-2002

Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 9:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. i am so glad egniece is ok! those little ones can be stinkers!

2. i could open childproof bottles when i was a kid, too...maybe not at the age of 4 though (i can't remember back that far)

3. my sister od'ed on flintstone vitamins when she was a kid. she must've known how to open the bottles, too. i think mom had to gag her! i don't have a real vivid memory of that, either.

4. would someone please tell me that i shouldn't be shopping for my own self when it's this close to christmas?

5. yep, went to the mall today, and left with a shirt (black, of course), and a pair of jeans for myself. i only spent $34 on the outfit, but, it is just a month and a half til christmas!

6. i watched a very odd movie on dvd tonight, called september 11. there were 11 separate stories on it, and they were each 11 minutes and 9 seconds long. very odd. shrek 2 was all rented out.

7. also did my weekly tanning this morning, and then went to the fitness center and used the treadmill. i didn't buy any booze at the liquor store this time either.

8. i like eminem's new song, and i can't get it outta my head.

9. i also ordered some high speed film for my new zoom camera i'm getting, and a couple of face plates for my cell phone. see, too much stuff for me.

9.3333 the camera stuff is to make sure i am prepared for the keith urban concert. dang it, i want to be able to see his hotness in my pics!