Family Natters

Rice stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.  It is an accromyn for the treatment of sprained ankles and knees.
Rest - Avoid any activity that causes further pain.
Ice - Apply ice as soon as possible (crushed ice in a tied freezer bag is best so it is not too cold) for 15 minutes […]

It can be difficult sometimes to work out what might be matter with your youngster because they can’t tell you. This following may help.

Illness                Signs and Symptoms
Common cold - sneezing, sore throat, runny nose, headache, irritability
Gastroenteritis - vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration
Tonsillitis- very sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, fever, headache, aches and […]

Some children have lax (hyperextendable joints). They may have been born with Downs Syndrome or have had a brain haemorrhage like Annie did. Or it may be just in their genes.
Before the doctor told me Annie had lax joints I had been worried. She hadn’t wanted to walk and her feet were curling […]

Occasionally a human hair can accidentally become so tightly wrapped around a baby’s or toddler’s toe or finger that it becomes sore and swollen. See photo. The danger is that circulation can be effected. This is why Annie was rushed to hospital yesterday.
I saw a hair was wrapped around her toe when […]

The following list gives suggestions of what you might like to pack for a hospital labour. Obviously some things may not apply to you.

maternity Records

comfy long shirt or T-shirt for labour

massage oil

sponge water-spray to cool down

TENS machine

music

camera

favourite snack/ drink

Slippers + dressing gown

2 x Front […]

The thyroid becomes underactive when antibodies damage and destroy it.
Symptoms

weight gain

lack of energy

hair loss

dry, thick skin

a puffy face

Treatment A simple blood test diagnoses the condition. Then thyroid tablets are prescribed which have to be taken for life but which usually completely clear the symptoms.