Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Sandpiper and Bacara Resort & Spa
On Sunday June 22, my husband and I drove over to Santa Barbara, California to participate in the 3rd Annual Athletes Against Autism Golf Tournament. (Our 9 year old son is Autistic and we have supported Cure Autism Now/Autism Speaks and Athletes Against Autism for years.) We stayed at The Bacara Resort & Spa and, as always, it was gorgeous. This hotel is not for the "budget-minded" but it is simply amazing. The grounds couldn't be prettier and we've always found the staff to be extremely courteous and helpful.
The golf at Sandpiper was great (we loved playing with Lamar Green and Don Felder!) and we're hopeful that LOTS of money was raised for this very worthy cause. We're already looking forward to next year!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
9 Years Ago Today (Thursday June 17, 1999)...
This is what I wrote in my journal...
Today is the big day!
I feel so "out-of-whack". I've never felt such an amazing mix of emotions - total excitement yet complete fear at the same time. I am not a big fan of hospitals (have never been admitted to one before and don't even usually like to visit them) but because I've been to Labor & Delivery a few times in the past few months for NST's, I feel a little more comfortable. Those visits have allowed me to become familiar with the layout of the floor, the rooms, the nurses etc.. I'm a little scared about what labor will be like - especially an induced one. I want to remember every minute of it and can't wait until I have a story to tell..
The only unfortunate thing casting a small shadow over this otherwise beautiful day is that I can't seem to get this nagging fear out of my mind that my body will somehow mess up this induction. I'm deathly afraid of being sent home with no baby. I'm trying to think positive, though. Hopefully, by this time tomorrow, we'll have our son! I think I'm still having trouble believing that this is about to happen for us. I don't think I'll believe that I am actually - finally - a Mom until I'm holding our little boy in my arms!
I have a busy afternoon - lots of cleaning, straightening up and preparing to do. (My parents and sister will arrive on Saturday - probably the day before Chase and I come home from the hospital.) I'm also taping the U.S. Open golf tournament - it's on for 6 hours today. I plan on bringing the tape to the hospital with us so my husband has something to keep him occupied (relaxed!) during the first few (slow) hours of the labor tonight.
Wish us luck! If there are no complications, we should all be home Sunday sometime (Father's Day!) and I'll send out a quick e-mail announcement (to those who have asked that I do so) as soon as I can!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
The Bird People
A few weeks ago, we realized that some birds (at least 2) somehow made their way down a vent on our roof and ended up - stuck - in a piece of 12' long ducting directly above our kitchen stove. It was horrible for a few days - we could hear their wings and their chirping and knew that they needed help but didn't know what to do for them. We called two pest control companies but couldn't get anybody out soon enough and, within a short period of time, the chirping stopped. I tried to make myself believe that perhaps they somehow escaped but, instinctively, I knew that they didn't. On Memorial Day, an electrician friend of ours was kind enough to come out to the house and help my husband "take care" of the problem. They had initially hoped to take the vent over the stove off and retrieve the birds that way. It didn't take long to discover, though, that that was going to be impossible - just because of the way our vent and hood were installed during the homes' construction 5+ years ago. They decided to go up into the attic space instead and cut through the ducting. I did not assist (or even supervise) but was later informed that two deceased birds (and lots of twigs) were found. Everything was cleaned up and we made plans to, on another day, get a piece of screen to put at the top of the vent so that something similar would never happen again.
Unfortunately, it did happen again.
A few nights ago, I heard what sounded like baby chirps up above my stove. The chirps were very faint and sounded far away - not close like the other ones. I figured that the nest and birds were closer to the roof than the bottom floor of our home and when our electrician friend came out again, he discovered that I was right. A nest was found with 4 very young (naked and pink) birds in it. He - bless his heart - climbed up onto our very steep-pitched roof, cut open the vent and carefully removed the nest before installing a screen and re-attaching the vent. He placed the nest in a nearby tree and hoped that the Mother would continue to care for them there. For a little while, it seemed like she would. I saw her bringing food and, from the ground, could see 4 hilarious "little" (huge!) bright yellow mouths stretching out of the nest. Over the next 24 hours, though, her visits became fewer and fewer and I now haven't seen her in about 24 hours. I read somewhere that nestlings that young need to be fed every 10-15 minutes. The baby chirps have now stopped and there are no more yellow mouths stretching out to be fed. I know they have all died.
For some reason, I'm completely upset about it I know that things like this happen in nature all of the time - that's what I'm trying to tell my daughter, at least. I just wish I'd never seen the little buggers. Seeing them and their adorable, pitiful little selves just made them more "real" to me, I guess. My daughter told me this morning that she's glad I take care of her and her brother better than the birds' Mother took care of her babies. (Aww!)
I have to do some research on how I can prevent this from happening again. In addition to these 2 horrible incidents, we (every Spring) have a family of doves that try to make a nest in one of our patio ceiling fans. The nests are less than adequate and eggs end up falling out and smashing on the ground every year - yet they continue to return! I'm seriously considering purchasing some type of bird deterrent. This is all just too upsetting. What will keep birds at an arms length from the house? A scarecrow? Plastic owl?
Unfortunately, it did happen again.
A few nights ago, I heard what sounded like baby chirps up above my stove. The chirps were very faint and sounded far away - not close like the other ones. I figured that the nest and birds were closer to the roof than the bottom floor of our home and when our electrician friend came out again, he discovered that I was right. A nest was found with 4 very young (naked and pink) birds in it. He - bless his heart - climbed up onto our very steep-pitched roof, cut open the vent and carefully removed the nest before installing a screen and re-attaching the vent. He placed the nest in a nearby tree and hoped that the Mother would continue to care for them there. For a little while, it seemed like she would. I saw her bringing food and, from the ground, could see 4 hilarious "little" (huge!) bright yellow mouths stretching out of the nest. Over the next 24 hours, though, her visits became fewer and fewer and I now haven't seen her in about 24 hours. I read somewhere that nestlings that young need to be fed every 10-15 minutes. The baby chirps have now stopped and there are no more yellow mouths stretching out to be fed. I know they have all died.
For some reason, I'm completely upset about it I know that things like this happen in nature all of the time - that's what I'm trying to tell my daughter, at least. I just wish I'd never seen the little buggers. Seeing them and their adorable, pitiful little selves just made them more "real" to me, I guess. My daughter told me this morning that she's glad I take care of her and her brother better than the birds' Mother took care of her babies. (Aww!)
I have to do some research on how I can prevent this from happening again. In addition to these 2 horrible incidents, we (every Spring) have a family of doves that try to make a nest in one of our patio ceiling fans. The nests are less than adequate and eggs end up falling out and smashing on the ground every year - yet they continue to return! I'm seriously considering purchasing some type of bird deterrent. This is all just too upsetting. What will keep birds at an arms length from the house? A scarecrow? Plastic owl?
Monday, June 09, 2008
Pictures From Our Baja, Mexico Cruise (5/31/08-6/2/08)
On Friday May 31, 2008, we left the kiddos with Grandma and Papa and drove down to Los Angeles and boarded the Royal Caribbean ship Monarch of the Seas for a 3-night (long weekend) cruise to Ensenada. We had such a great time! I've put up a few pictures here - enjoy!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Autism Speaks Golf Challenge Raises over $360,000!
Autism Speaks LA Celebrity Golf Challenge celebrated its fifth anniversary with a great day of golf and California sun set against the beautiful backdrop of the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. Raising over $360,000, golfers hit the course with celebrity players that included, actors Brett Cullen; Clint Howard; Dennis Haysbert; Bubba Lewis; Joe Mantegna; Jack McGee; Ron Masak; Ron Perlman; Richard Schiff and John Schneider; comedian Gary Cannon; rocker Alice Cooper; Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner; singers Drew Lachey and Nick Lachey; ; former NFL stars Ken O'Brien and Jason Sehorn; professional beach volleyball player Randy Stoklos; and actress Paula Trickey.
The day's activities included exciting course contests, the Wachovia Million Dollar Shootout and a celebrity putting contest with Alice Cooper and Dennis Haysbert. The evening dinner reception included a silent and live auction and a dinner program that included remarks from event co-chair and Autism Speaks board member Kevin Murray, Autism Speaks co-founders Suzanne and Bob Wright, and Dale Rodberg, event co-chair. Joe Mantegna, a longtime supporter of the event, served as the co-auctioneer for the live auction alongside Kevin Murray and Bob Wright.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
And Speaking of Cats...
We are, once again, a family of 6.
Six days ago, 2 stray kittens that we found and chose at our local SPCA were spayed and five days ago, they came home (with their cones!) to live the rest of their lives with us. They are absolutely adorable and a TON of fun. I cried most of the first afternoon they were here - just feeling blu about the two we've lost - but they are definitely blessings and I adore them with all of my heart. Their Mother (who is still at the shelter, waiting to be adopted) was saved from the streets while she was pregnant. The kittens (Jack, Arnie and their sister (adopted by an adorable girl and her Mother) were with Mom until they were separated at 8 weeks of age. They are obviously very close and have delightful personalities.
Introducing our new baby girls... Jack and Arnie!
Jack at the SPCA Pre-Adoption
Arnie at the SPCA Pre-Adoption
Proud Little Mama with the cone-heads!
All is right with the world...
Six days ago, 2 stray kittens that we found and chose at our local SPCA were spayed and five days ago, they came home (with their cones!) to live the rest of their lives with us. They are absolutely adorable and a TON of fun. I cried most of the first afternoon they were here - just feeling blu about the two we've lost - but they are definitely blessings and I adore them with all of my heart. Their Mother (who is still at the shelter, waiting to be adopted) was saved from the streets while she was pregnant. The kittens (Jack, Arnie and their sister (adopted by an adorable girl and her Mother) were with Mom until they were separated at 8 weeks of age. They are obviously very close and have delightful personalities.
Introducing our new baby girls... Jack and Arnie!
Engineers And Cats
I found this on a friends' website. It's hilarious - I can't imagine a cat-lover (or an engineer-lover) who wouldn't appreciate. Enjoy!
Sunday, April 06, 2008
S.O.S.
"Shit On (A) Shingle"
"Save Our Ship"
"Same Old Stuff"
Regardless of what you like to call it - I love it. It's something my Mom made for the family as I was growing up and something I make periodically now myself. It's what's for dinner tonight!
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups warm milk
1-4 packages (Buddig) chipped beef, depending on your taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
bread
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour all at once to form a roux. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring, until thickened. Bring to a boil, stir in beef and cayenne, heat through and serve over toast.
"Save Our Ship"
"Same Old Stuff"
Regardless of what you like to call it - I love it. It's something my Mom made for the family as I was growing up and something I make periodically now myself. It's what's for dinner tonight!
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups warm milk
1-4 packages (Buddig) chipped beef, depending on your taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
bread
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour all at once to form a roux. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring, until thickened. Bring to a boil, stir in beef and cayenne, heat through and serve over toast.
5th Annual Celebrity Golf Challenge for Autism Speaks
We'd be there if it weren't for another golf tournament (being held on the same day) that my husband has to attend...
5th Annual LA Celebrity Golf Challenge
April 14, 2008
The annual LA Celebrity Golf Challenge will enjoy its fifth anniversary on April 14, 2008 at the prestigious Riviera Country Club in beautiful Pacific Palisades, California. The celebrity golf tournament will offer guests a day of golf, sun, and goodwill as they golf alongside a celebrity player from the worlds of sports and entertainment. The event looks to build on its success in 2007 that raised close to $450,000 for Autism Speaks. The day begins with a thrilling day on this renowned course and concludes with an evening program that includes dinner and a live and silent auction. Join us as we tee off for an exciting round of golf in the California sun! To reserve, please contact Cindy Brown at (914) 935-1462 x 11 or via e-mail at cbrown@autismspeaks.org.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Main Line Animal Rescue
Today's Oprah was absolutely heart-breaking. I usually avoid such shows like the plague - too sad and emotional for me. Something today, however, compelled me to watch.
I've always heard of "puppy mills" but, admittedly, never took the time to learn much about them. Now, I know and my heart is just sickened. I will never purchase another pet from a store that obtains their animals from such a place and will persuade all of my friends to avoid doing so as well.
Please, please, please visit Bill Smiths' Main Line Animal Rescue webpage and support him and his efforts in whatever way you can.
Facts:
Links to websites with more information:
ASPCA
Lange Foundation
I've always heard of "puppy mills" but, admittedly, never took the time to learn much about them. Now, I know and my heart is just sickened. I will never purchase another pet from a store that obtains their animals from such a place and will persuade all of my friends to avoid doing so as well.
Please, please, please visit Bill Smiths' Main Line Animal Rescue webpage and support him and his efforts in whatever way you can.
Facts:
- Adopting from an animal shelter, where one out of every four dogs is a purebred, or from a purebred rescue group, can help stop the puppy mill business.
- Puppy mills contribute to millions of unwanted dogs who are euthanized each year in the United States.
- About 2,500 of the nation's 9,000 pet stores sell puppies.
- The Humane Society of the United States estimates 2 million to 4 million puppy mill puppies are sold annually in the United States.
- Mill puppies are more likely to have severe health problems, genetic defects and behavioral issues.
- Documented puppy mill conditions include over-breeding, inbreeding, minimal veterinary care, poor food and shelter, crowded cages and lack of socialization.
- Dogs kept for breeding in puppy mills suffer for years and are bred as often as possible before they are killed, sold through auction like used cars or abandoned.
- Unscrupulous breeders use attractive websites to hide the truth and to dupe the public into thinking that they are dealing with a reputable breeder.
- Reputable breeders never sell puppies over the Internet or through a pet store. They will insist on meeting the family who wants to buy the dog.
Links to websites with more information:
ASPCA
Lange Foundation
Monday, March 31, 2008
Chevrolet and Autism Speaks Team Up to Drive Autism Awareness
Spread the word: Chevrolet has teamed up with Autism Speaks to drive home the message of autism awareness. During April – Autism Awareness Month – visitors to the Autism Speaks website (www.autismspeaks.org), can click on the “Help Chevy Help Autism” icon and take a virtual test drive of the 2008 North American Car of the Year – the all-new Chevy Malibu. Chevrolet has committed to a minimum contribution of $500,000, but every virtual test drive taken gets Chevrolet closer to its goal of donating up to $1 million to Autism Speaks to support its mission of increasing awareness of autism and raising money to fund autism research. Those who complete the virtual test drive will receive a free 30-day online trial of XM Satellite Radio. Read more and visit the Autism Speaks home page to take the virtual test drive.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Update on Bo
Boner (as we affectionately call my 17.5 year old cat) has been a real trooper... I feel like I'm running in a circle chasing my tail trying to help him, though. The tapazole he needs for his hyperthyroidism is giving him all types of other problems - a lack of appetite, for one - not good in a cat who weighs just over 6 pounds (and who used to be a healthy 14 pounds). To remedy that, I've been giving him an appetite stimulant prescribed by my veterinarian. Although it makes him very nauseous, it did work - initially, at least. As of this afternoon, he has eaten maybe 2 tablespoons of food since last Friday (even with the appetite stimulant).
He seems to be going downhill fast (becoming too weak to walk, not eating or drinking, trying to find places to "hide" around the house) and I'm so fearful that his poor little body will give out here at home before I hear from back from the vet (whom I called this mornng)... I hate this. I don't want to say goodbye to the cat I've had - literally - half of my life. He is an amazing little animal and I cannot imagine not having him around.
He seems to be going downhill fast (becoming too weak to walk, not eating or drinking, trying to find places to "hide" around the house) and I'm so fearful that his poor little body will give out here at home before I hear from back from the vet (whom I called this mornng)... I hate this. I don't want to say goodbye to the cat I've had - literally - half of my life. He is an amazing little animal and I cannot imagine not having him around.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Here We Go Again
My family lost one of our precious cats just 8 months ago. It looks like our remaining pet (the one in the sink in this picture - who will be 18 on September 1 this year) might not be long for this world either. He's been losing weight since last Summer. He now weighs half of what he used to and a recent visit to the vet proved that he has hyperthyroidism. He was put on tapazole for the hyperthyroid but it is having side effects. He also has developed a heart murmur and has kidneys and a liver that are starting to fail.
Making "the decision" is so hard...
Sunday, February 10, 2008
50th Grammy Awards
We're fortunate enough to have been invited again! It should be amazing - I'm most looking forward to the performances by Andrea Bocelli/Josh Groban and Alicia Keys/John Mayer. If the past shows we've attended are any indicator, though, without a doubt - we're in for a great evening...
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Intervention
My husband has been asked to participate in an intervention. It's for the son of a good friend of ours. At the very least, he has a problem with alcohol and has been spiraling downward for years now - filing for bankruptcy and getting what I believe was his 2nd DUI. The meeting is happening at this very moment and I'm anxiously awaiting to hear how it went. My husband and I worked on his letter for the intervention together and the interventionist suggested the book Love First by Jeff and Debra Jay (which I read and gave my husband the "cliff's notes" version of). The book was amazing. I learned so much from it. It actually gave me hope and has me thinking about the possibility of planning an intervention of my own. I have a younger sister who has a substance abuse problem. We, as a family, have been trying to "just accept" it for years - feeling like there was nothing we could do but wait for her to hit her "rock bottom" and finally allow us to help her.
Update: The intervention went as well as it could've! Our friends' son was very surprised at the confrontation but not hostile, very humble and appreciative and willing to get help. The interventionist has already taken him to the treatment facility chosen by his family and we're hopeful that he will do well.
Update: The intervention went as well as it could've! Our friends' son was very surprised at the confrontation but not hostile, very humble and appreciative and willing to get help. The interventionist has already taken him to the treatment facility chosen by his family and we're hopeful that he will do well.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Heath Ledger (1979-2008)
It was just announced that Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan apartment about an hour ago. How terribly sad - 28 years old. I loved him in Brokeback Mountain (yes - I watched and actually really enjoyed that movie) and was looking forward to seeing him as the Joker in the Batman movie this Summer.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Foolish Questions
Mary and her husband, Mike, have embarked on a 72-day trip with plans on visiting every Disney theme park in the world!
Follow them via their blog!
Follow them via their blog!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Mickey!!!
We enjoyed an amazing trip to Orlando and Disneyworld in July of last year but haven't been to Disneyland (here in California) since we celebrated the kids' 6th and 7th birthdays there in 2006. I decided that it was time to head back to Anaheim and we're now planning a trip for Spring Break in March. I know - I know - it's a horrible time to go. Everyone and their Mother will be there. The weather is great in the Spring, though, and the kids are off school - the timing just works! We'll deal - fortunately, my kids are pretty good at waiting in line and the crowds don't freak my son out now like they used to.
I haven't decided whether I'm going to book the trip on my own or buy a package. Disneyland offers packagess as does Costco and AAA. Doing it on my own will end up costing us the least but booking through someplace gives extra perks that I couldn't get otherwise - character calls (the kids got one in 2006 when they turned 6 and 7 and thought it was great), early entry into Toontown, prefered seating at shows, free parking at the parks etc...
I'd love to stay at the Grand Californian again. For a few years, that's the only place we stayed. Their rates have gone up dramatically, though, and I just can't see spending $500/night for the same room that we used to pay $150 for. We'll see... We've had good luck in the past with the Marriott Anaheim Suites and might do that again. There are definite benefits to staying at one of the Disney properties but I'm not sure the benefits are worth $300+/day.
I haven't decided whether I'm going to book the trip on my own or buy a package. Disneyland offers packagess as does Costco and AAA. Doing it on my own will end up costing us the least but booking through someplace gives extra perks that I couldn't get otherwise - character calls (the kids got one in 2006 when they turned 6 and 7 and thought it was great), early entry into Toontown, prefered seating at shows, free parking at the parks etc...
I'd love to stay at the Grand Californian again. For a few years, that's the only place we stayed. Their rates have gone up dramatically, though, and I just can't see spending $500/night for the same room that we used to pay $150 for. We'll see... We've had good luck in the past with the Marriott Anaheim Suites and might do that again. There are definite benefits to staying at one of the Disney properties but I'm not sure the benefits are worth $300+/day.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
New Year's Day Accident
My darling boy just had to have 2-wheeled Razor Scooter for Christmas. "All of the big boys ride them" apparently. He got one and was on it every waking hour for a week.
On New Year's Day, he hit a rock - or a patch of grass - or a crack in the sidewalk - or something - and broke his fall, unfortunately, with his beautiful little face. The poor child looked like a car accident victim - I honestly don't think I've ever seen so much blood. I rushed him into the house (and to a sink) and quickly learned that he had apparently landed on the left side of the afore-mentioned beautiful face. He had "road burns" on his left forehead, left cheek, the left side of his nose and his upper (fat) lip. His nose was bleeding (and purple) and, much to my chagrin, his top central incisor (on the left) - an adult permanent tooth - was hanging 1/2" lower than its partner on the right side.
Oh boy...
I, making every effort not to vomit, rushed him to the couch and asked that he remain still and quiet while I tried to call our pediatric dentist. I didn't expect for them to answer, of course, on New Year's Day - but I was hopeful that the exchange could transfer me to one of the dentists at the practice. After listening to the phone ring for 15 minutes, the exchange finally answered and promptly patched me through - to the office manager! She had no dental advice for me and simply suggested that we visit the ER for "some anti-biotics or something".
Feeling that this was unacceptable and less than helpful, my husband called an orthodontist friend of his from his Rotary group who wanted nothing more than to assist us. Unfortunately, he was in Lake Tahoe for the holiday. He urged us to push the tooth back up into the socket and hold it there until we found a dentist somewhere who would "splint" the tooth - our only chance at saving it.
My husband then called our dentist. He does not see children (and won't, we learned, even in an emergency) but he did want to help. He called back within 10 minutes and gave us information on a pediatric dentist who was ready to meet us at his office.
Bless this man's selfless heart - he was wonderful! As we pulled up, he was unlocking his office door and turning on lights. His rapport with my son was fantastic and his personality affable and kind. He, without delay, splinted the loose teeth (turns out that the right central incisor was loose as well) to my sons' canines as his lateral incisors have not come down far enough yet to provde enough support. The procedure went quickly and I couldn't have been more thankful for this dentist. He told me that if we'd have waited until the following morning, there's a good chance it would've been too late. He's hopeful that the tooth will re-root and that all will be fine in 4 weeks when we go back to have the brace removed.
My son was a real trooper. He looked like he'd been in a fight (and had his ass kicked!) but he tolerated it all - and the metal wire now in his mouth - like a champ. He's enjoying the daily trip to Jamba Juice!
Life with a BOY, I guess!
On New Year's Day, he hit a rock - or a patch of grass - or a crack in the sidewalk - or something - and broke his fall, unfortunately, with his beautiful little face. The poor child looked like a car accident victim - I honestly don't think I've ever seen so much blood. I rushed him into the house (and to a sink) and quickly learned that he had apparently landed on the left side of the afore-mentioned beautiful face. He had "road burns" on his left forehead, left cheek, the left side of his nose and his upper (fat) lip. His nose was bleeding (and purple) and, much to my chagrin, his top central incisor (on the left) - an adult permanent tooth - was hanging 1/2" lower than its partner on the right side.
Oh boy...
I, making every effort not to vomit, rushed him to the couch and asked that he remain still and quiet while I tried to call our pediatric dentist. I didn't expect for them to answer, of course, on New Year's Day - but I was hopeful that the exchange could transfer me to one of the dentists at the practice. After listening to the phone ring for 15 minutes, the exchange finally answered and promptly patched me through - to the office manager! She had no dental advice for me and simply suggested that we visit the ER for "some anti-biotics or something".
Feeling that this was unacceptable and less than helpful, my husband called an orthodontist friend of his from his Rotary group who wanted nothing more than to assist us. Unfortunately, he was in Lake Tahoe for the holiday. He urged us to push the tooth back up into the socket and hold it there until we found a dentist somewhere who would "splint" the tooth - our only chance at saving it.
My husband then called our dentist. He does not see children (and won't, we learned, even in an emergency) but he did want to help. He called back within 10 minutes and gave us information on a pediatric dentist who was ready to meet us at his office.
Bless this man's selfless heart - he was wonderful! As we pulled up, he was unlocking his office door and turning on lights. His rapport with my son was fantastic and his personality affable and kind. He, without delay, splinted the loose teeth (turns out that the right central incisor was loose as well) to my sons' canines as his lateral incisors have not come down far enough yet to provde enough support. The procedure went quickly and I couldn't have been more thankful for this dentist. He told me that if we'd have waited until the following morning, there's a good chance it would've been too late. He's hopeful that the tooth will re-root and that all will be fine in 4 weeks when we go back to have the brace removed.
My son was a real trooper. He looked like he'd been in a fight (and had his ass kicked!) but he tolerated it all - and the metal wire now in his mouth - like a champ. He's enjoying the daily trip to Jamba Juice!
Life with a BOY, I guess!
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
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