My daughter has H1N1

So sorry
I'm so sorry about your daughter having the flu. It's like ... when it rains it pours ... but ... it sounds like you have a great husband who is doing everything he can to help you and your sick daughter.

I asked my oncologist about the H1N1 shot ... and it really sounds like "they" are focusing on the young children and the pregnant women. I was told the same thing ... just to stay "alert" and if I have any temperature at all ... to let them know. I guess they really need to be careful "rationing" what drugs they have. So ... I'm just on my guard as far as my temperature goes ... and using a lot of hand sanitizer ... taking a lot of vitamin C etc. Just trying to stay as healthy as I can.

Take care and I hope your daughter is feeling better soon.

hugs.
teena

pitt said:

Thanks Teena. Just that
Thanks Teena. Just that little bit of reassurance makes me feel more comfortable with the situation. I'm really trying to stay positive but at some point something has got to get easier. This is just becoming too ridiculous. So knock on wood and neither one of us will get the flu on top of everything else... Good luck, Pitt

Pitt
Pitt,
I hope your daughter feels better soon.
Jake has had one heck of a cold after having strep throat and I haven't either one. My oncologist told me it is because I have very high WBC--so hopefully I won't get anything.
He has his seasonal flu shot and the first booster shot for the H1N1.

I use hand sanitizer all the time--I even have a pump bottle of it in my car.

I am glad that your husband volunteered for the nasty vomit patrol duty.

Margo

I can tell you what my son
I can tell you what my son told me a friend told him (I forget how he knew, in biology field I think). He said the regular flu is spread when you touch a surface that the germ is on and it enters the body. The H1N1 is sprayed into the air by sneezing or coughing and if you breathe it that's how it gets in the body. He said if it sits on a surface it dies. Maybe that is why she said to wear a mask.

If your immune system is strong now maybe you won't get it anyway. One son brought it home and I got sick too but my other son and husband didn't. Ask the doctor before chemo if what I said is correct. You know how info changes when it gets passed around. If you know how it spreads you can take precautions.

lovelylola said:

Pitt - I'm sorry to hear that your little one is sick
My granddaughter had it about a month ago just when I was beginning the chemo discussions with my oncologist. Her pediatrician actually did treat her with tamiflu as well as her older brother as a precaution since she knew I was headed for chemo.
She didn't get it too bad, a couple days with spiked fevers and vomiting but she's been fighting staying totaling well since. Sending prayers and wishes your way.

I'm so glad that you have your husband's help with this. I know how much men hate vomit patrol. Just don't overdo yourself. Lola

Pitt .. another bump in the road .. What a great attitude,
am sure I would be crying daily during one of my 3 showers a day. I pray that God gives you strength during this very difficult time.

I will not give any advise regarding flu shots, etc .. as my children are older and both had flu shots, along with my husband 3 weeks ago. I opted not to put any more poision into my body.

I go thru Clorox disinfecting wipes like crazy. Stair rails up to 2nd floor, door knobs, light fixtures anywhere my family and I touch. I also us Clorox on my leather furniture in our family room and kitchen counters, bathroom etc. I have managed to stay safe during my daugther's 2 flu and colds these past 8 weeks. If I could, I would use clorox wipes on my 4 legged daughters .. my little Morkie and Tcup Yorkie - but I know the chemicals would hurt them. Over kill perhaps, but trying to protect myself and my wbc counts.

I truly wish I could help you in some way. So I am sending you prayers. I am also glad to hear that your hubby is standing strong, right next to you and your daughter.


VickiSam

Hope your daughter feels
Hope your daughter feels better soon and that noone else in your family gets it, especially you Liz.

HUGS

DianeBC said:

Liz, I am so sorry about
Liz, I am so sorry about your daughter being sick. Praying that you don't get it. Be careful!

Hugs, Diane ♥

Praying that your daughter
Praying that your daughter gets over the flu very quickly. And, that you don't come down with it.

Angie

Hi, Pitt.
Sorry to hear your daughter is sick. I'm sure you're freaking out about getting it. I used to be paranoid about being around sick people, but I haven't caught anything yet. But, I haven't been around the flu either. Just people with colds. I would wear a mask, too. Hope you and child do well.

I'm glad that you have a
I'm glad that you have a hubby to help you through this! I'm a single mom and at the first sign of a sniffle or a cough, I start giving them "Airborne'. Not sure if it would fight off the flu, but so far this stuff has been GOLDEN. They feel better right away. I've also been a 'germaphobic' since all this and go crazy with disinfectant and I've got a bottle of hand sanitizer in every room.

I hope your daughter fights this off FAST, not only for her sake, but yours as well. I'm sure it's got to kill you to stay away, as I feel terrible whenever my kids aren't feeling well and I don't want them to kiss me. UGHHH! I hate it! Please let us know when she's better so we can ease up on the worry! You'll get through it... it's just another bump.

Hugs & prayers ~ Mar

Marlene_K said:

I'm glad that you have a
I'm glad that you have a hubby to help you through this! I'm a single mom and at the first sign of a sniffle or a cough, I start giving them "Airborne'. Not sure if it would fight off the flu, but so far this stuff has been GOLDEN. They feel better right away. I've also been a 'germaphobic' since all this and go crazy with disinfectant and I've got a bottle of hand sanitizer in every room.

I hope your daughter fights this off FAST, not only for her sake, but yours as well. I'm sure it's got to kill you to stay away, as I feel terrible whenever my kids aren't feeling well and I don't want them to kiss me. UGHHH! I hate it! Please let us know when she's better so we can ease up on the worry! You'll get through it... it's just another bump.

Hugs & prayers ~ Mar

I got both flu shots. H1 N1
I got both flu shots. H1 N1 on friday sick on sat temp sun 101 tonight 99.6 but only in evening. I think its a virus my daughter has it too. meaning I dont think its the flu. I was like "give me a break" I hope your daughter gets well quickly and you dont catch it. I wash everything, doorknobs, hands phone remote , didnt help me this time. but Ihave avoided a few bugs