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Archive for August, 2010
My new worst enemy, Part 2
Aug 30th
Recap from Part 1: Kiddo has croup. Team DB (Daddy Blogger) spent the morning in the ER with steroids and breathing treatments. On way home from said ER, Wifey (whiff-ee) comes down with wicked headache and nausea and by 2PM we are back at the ER with now happy kiddo and now very sick Wifey.
The short: 4 1/2 hours, one CT Scan, and one spinal tap later: meningitis — possibly passed from the kiddo and his croup, but no way to tell. The diagnosis started as the more common and less dangerous viral meningitis, but by day’s end, we More >
My new worst enemy, Part 1
Aug 24th
Croup. I hate croup. I mean, I really…really….really hate croup. This is the second time this year our little one has had it — but this time was a little different. For those of you that haven’t experienced this gem — here is an overview from the Mayo Clinic. Basically, it presents itself as a barking cough, much like a barking seal (this is a very common definition). For our son, the cough is not the issue. Typically, it is one or two quick barks around 4 AM or 5 AM. The gasping for breath that typically follows is the More >
Zooper Tango Double Stroller Recall
Aug 19th
The CPSC has issued a recall for the Zooper Tango Double Stroller made by Lan Enterprises. According to the release (linked above), the hazard is that the stroller’s frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse.
Sold at: Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide and at www.babiesrus.com from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $400 and $430.
Wireless Video Baby Monitor Recall
Aug 13th
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall notice for Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors due to overheating concerns. The overheating poses smoke and possible burn hazards. According to the recall, they were sold at: “BB Buggy and Health and Safety stores nationwide and on the Internet between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $200″.
The Mower
Aug 2nd
While I have groused about some of the less-fun things about being a dad, the amazing moments still outweigh the puke soaked shirts and sleepless nights by a 10-1 margin. And these amazing moments don’t need to be those tear-inducing “let’s have a catch” moments as portrayed in Field of Dreams. They typically spring up when you are least expecting them and their impact the most profound.
For me, it I was while I was out doing my seasonal work* in 90+ degree weather wondering if the Wifey would notice if I pushed the mower down to our favorite local watering More >
