March 19, 2008
is it spring yet?
Things I am not ready for: on the way to school this morning, Charlie asks, out of the blue and very seriously, “Mama, how does the baby get out of the mommy’s tummy?”
And I say, “Oh, buddy, I don’t know. I didn’t go to medical school, you know!”
Go ahead, judge me. I don’t think well on my feet first thing in the morning.
After school, I take the boys to Saturn Grill for a snack, and then to the drugstore to pick up Henry’s medication. He takes this particular medication for his anxiety, but he’s seven so we just tell him it’s for his allergies. Which he worries about. Because he is ANXIOUS, you see.
I can’t imagine where he gets it.
I pull up to the drive-through window and the pharmacist happily informs me that the drug company is discontinuing this medication! and that the pharmacy is almost out! thank you for shopping at Walgreens!
Henry says, “What did she say? What’s wrong with my medicine?”
“Nothing, buddy,” I tell him, “they’re just not making it any more.”
“But but but,” he splutters, “WHAT WILL I TAKE FOR MY ALLERGIES?!?”
Those two moments pretty much sum up my whole day. They also leave me thinking that maybe I should have gone to medical school after all.
Posted by Susan @ 8:04 pm • three martini parenting
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March 19th, 2008 at 8:55 pm, Sue Says:
Two posts in two days, yay! This one made me laugh. I’m sorry about Henry’s medication. I have just been sitting here researching ADHD meds and now I feel like I need something for anxiety. But not that discontinued one.
SueW
March 19th, 2008 at 9:20 pm, M&Co. Says:
Bummer about the medicine. Is it possible to have it compounded if it’s been discontinued? We have several of the BoyChild’s meds compounded and they don’t seem that much more expensive than buying them from the regular pharmacy.
March 19th, 2008 at 9:48 pm, gorillabuns Says:
Seriously, what are you going to do?
March 19th, 2008 at 10:04 pm, Angella Says:
Oh, man.
Hugs to you. I am still in the midst of wiping bums, but I can see that it gets crazier as they get older.
March 19th, 2008 at 10:05 pm, Headless Mom Says:
Allergies aren’t any better. And I’m going to have to pay for med school for my oldest soon-not fun. Stay just where you’re at!
March 19th, 2008 at 10:24 pm, All Adither Says:
I often think med school would’ve come in handy.
March 20th, 2008 at 5:29 am, Rebecca Says:
I have used the I don’t know card many a time. Those questions are HARD!! I am new to your blog & love it! I also grew up near OKC so I feel your pain
March 20th, 2008 at 6:16 am, Erin Says:
In response to “how does the baby get OUT?” question, I have said “a very special surgery.” Usually that ends the questions!
March 20th, 2008 at 7:30 am, chris Says:
I think you should have him ask your pregnant neighbor, she probably knows.
March 20th, 2008 at 7:41 am, Lisa V Says:
I have found that whenever the words penis or vagina enter a conversation with my children, the gross out factor stops the conversation cold. Until they are about 14. Then they want elaboration.
I had my third child while my 1st and 2nd were 4 and 6 years old. We had all the conversations, not only how the baby comes out, but goes in. Their reaction then is pretty much the same as now, 10 years later, “Bleaaagh.” Then they cover their ears and go “Na na I can’t hear you.”
March 20th, 2008 at 8:11 am, Jan Says:
I got that one from my THREE year old. I don’t mind telling her the truth (I just don’t want to discuss how the baby got IN there.), but she didn’t get out the usual way. “The doctor cut Mommy open,” doesn’t exactly sound like the introduction to the magic of childbirth I was hoping for!
March 20th, 2008 at 8:14 am, RuthWells Says:
I got the “how does it come out” question from my 9 year old while we were waiting in a crowded ER for the nice docs to stitch up his dog-bitten lip. I told him the truth. He was silent for a moment, then said “I’m glad *I’m* not a girl!”
Right on, buddy.
March 20th, 2008 at 8:23 am, Shan Says:
Ooof. My 3-year-old asked me the other day how I made her. I got off easy by saying, “You grew inside me.” She said, “You mean my head and eyes and ears and EVERYTHING?” I thought, You don’t know the half of it, girl!
Med changes suck. Good luck to you.
March 20th, 2008 at 8:43 am, cce Says:
Two tough questions presented to you today. Birds and the bees and the ongoing existential drama of the pharmaceutical variety. I’m not good at fielding the tough one’s either. I usually say, ‘Ask your father.’
March 20th, 2008 at 10:21 am, Velma Says:
I got one at bedtime last week:
“Mom, are you the tooth fairy?”
March 20th, 2008 at 11:02 am, NME Says:
I don’t know what Henry takes. But my son has the same things going on and he takes Lexapro for his anxiety issues, and it works so well. Just an idea.
March 20th, 2008 at 2:53 pm, Deva Says:
Henry sounds like me
March 20th, 2008 at 5:17 pm, Heather B. Says:
I miss those two.
March 20th, 2008 at 7:12 pm, Mir Says:
Um, dude, is that Atarax? Because if it is, I NEED YOU TO HOLD ME.