Comments on: Stress redux http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:05:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: RB http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38571 RB Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:41:04 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38571 I have been reading your site for quite some time now. I don't know you (obviously) other than what you put on this site, or your friends. But I read what you write, I see your pictures with your family and friends, and the overall theme that I see is that you are a great dad. You love your boys and you want them to be well and safe and happy. That said, things will happen! They are BOYS. Reactions to tattoos, falls off of bikes, etc, etc, it ise terrifying! I worry with my own kids all the time. But, at the same time, you don't want them to be scared of life. You are doing the right thing with the follow up and are appropriately concerned, but try not to let it overwhelm you. Hope this isn't "assvice", but I wanted to weigh in and tell you that it looks like you are doing a great job. I have been reading your site for quite some time now. I don’t know you (obviously) other than what you put on this site, or your friends. But I read what you write, I see your pictures with your family and friends, and the overall theme that I see is that you are a great dad. You love your boys and you want them to be well and safe and happy. That said, things will happen! They are BOYS. Reactions to tattoos, falls off of bikes, etc, etc, it ise terrifying! I worry with my own kids all the time. But, at the same time, you don’t want them to be scared of life. You are doing the right thing with the follow up and are appropriately concerned, but try not to let it overwhelm you. Hope this isn’t “assvice”, but I wanted to weigh in and tell you that it looks like you are doing a great job.

]]> By: JennC http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38574 JennC Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:42:01 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38574 There's nothing I could say that would take the stress off. There's a whole lotta that going around it seems. Nearly everyone is either not feeling good or feeling down. So, I saw this t-shirt and immediately thought of the old 'tumor: Haikus are easy But sometimes they don't make sense Refrigerator Peace out AT. There’s nothing I could say that would take the stress off. There’s a whole lotta that going around it seems. Nearly everyone is either not feeling good or feeling down.

So, I saw this t-shirt and immediately thought of the old ‘tumor:

Haikus are easy
But sometimes they don’t make sense
Refrigerator

Peace out AT.

]]> By: Joel http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38575 Joel Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:44:12 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38575 "I’m telling myself that MastaG feels fine, and that I’m overthinking the issue." I'd say that's about right. “I’m telling myself that MastaG feels fine, and that I’m overthinking the issue.”

I’d say that’s about right.

]]> By: Jacket http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38576 Jacket Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:50:35 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38576 Doc is right. Doc is right.

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38582 Atomictumor Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:20:39 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38582 Thanks peoples. Thanks peoples.

]]> By: Suzanne http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38584 Suzanne Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:42:07 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38584 It's okay to feel scared. Just feel it, get it out there, and keep on keepin' on. Don't forget to imagine some 'best case scenarios', too! ((((AT)))) It’s okay to feel scared. Just feel it, get it out there, and keep on keepin’ on. Don’t forget to imagine some ‘best case scenarios’, too!
((((AT))))

]]> By: sumgirl http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38585 sumgirl Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:47:30 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38585 ah, babe ... thinking about you. praying for you. ah, babe … thinking about you. praying for you.

]]> By: Mrs Eaves http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38587 Mrs Eaves Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:54:36 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38587 Thinkin' about you, too. Come by the TOD tonight and have a beer with me if you want to decompress a little. I don't always know the right thing to say, but I think I can be a good listener. Thinkin’ about you, too. Come by the TOD tonight and have a beer with me if you want to decompress a little. I don’t always know the right thing to say, but I think I can be a good listener.

]]> By: Robbin http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38588 Robbin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:56:43 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38588 Don't stress out. 1. This isn't something that is widely known - it is unlikely that you COULD have known about the whole PPD thing in advance. I'm in the business of knowing, but I swear there need to be warnings out there. Don't beat yourself up over it. 2. Even if it is a PPD allergy - there are a LOT worse to have. Peanut allergy's a real bitch. Shellfish sucks. Like you said, PPD has a small finite list of avoidances are not likely to result in major life adjustments. 3. I hear ritual scarification is making a comeback. (Okay - the last one was a lame attempt at humor) Don’t stress out.

1. This isn’t something that is widely known - it is unlikely that you COULD have known about the whole PPD thing in advance. I’m in the business of knowing, but I swear there need to be warnings out there. Don’t beat yourself up over it.

2. Even if it is a PPD allergy - there are a LOT worse to have. Peanut allergy’s a real bitch. Shellfish sucks. Like you said, PPD has a small finite list of avoidances are not likely to result in major life adjustments.

3. I hear ritual scarification is making a comeback.

(Okay - the last one was a lame attempt at humor)

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38591 Atomictumor Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:21:45 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38591 Actually, guys, MastaG is still damn near giddy about the prospect of having a lifelong dragon scar. The scaring is damn precise, so its a possibility, if not lifelong, then for a good long time. No, he's fine. Hell, he was even joking the other night that he'd get a robot arm if his went south. Actually, guys, MastaG is still damn near giddy about the prospect of having a lifelong dragon scar. The scaring is damn precise, so its a possibility, if not lifelong, then for a good long time.
No, he’s fine. Hell, he was even joking the other night that he’d get a robot arm if his went south.

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38592 Atomictumor Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:22:10 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38592 Eaves, babe, TOD is closed till Friday, I'm afraid... Eaves, babe, TOD is closed till Friday, I’m afraid…

]]> By: Mrs Eaves http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38593 Mrs Eaves Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:40:08 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38593 Ah crap. Ah crap.

]]> By: Allisone http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38597 Allisone Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:19:11 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38597 You know what AT, he could have just as easily had a shrimp or a PB and J sandwich and had the same type of issue (but he'd be avoiding shellfish and nuts instead of dyes). You can't beat yourself up for not keeping the kiddos in a bubble. Going to the allergist will just tell you what you are up against so that you can deal with what comes next. You know what AT, he could have just as easily had a shrimp or a PB and J sandwich and had the same type of issue (but he’d be avoiding shellfish and nuts instead of dyes).

You can’t beat yourself up for not keeping the kiddos in a bubble. Going to the allergist will just tell you what you are up against so that you can deal with what comes next.

]]> By: vixen http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38599 vixen Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:44:47 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38599 All I can say, from experience, is that after something life-altering or life-changing happens medically to someone you love and care for you; will always view differently even the seemingly innocuous medical misadventures of everyone you care about. While stressful and sometimes annoying, this is not always a bad thing. Sometime, it may save someones life. You just never know. Hang in there dude. All I can say, from experience, is that after something life-altering or life-changing happens medically to someone you love and care for you; will always view differently even the seemingly innocuous medical misadventures of everyone you care about. While stressful and sometimes annoying, this is not always a bad thing. Sometime, it may save someones life. You just never know. Hang in there dude.

]]> By: Denette http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38607 Denette Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:32:18 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38607 Your a good Dad AT and I think a big dragon scar will certainly open up some doors for MastaG. He has to be in a kick ass band now. Your a good Dad AT and I think a big dragon scar will certainly open up some doors for MastaG. He has to be in a kick ass band now.

]]> By: Catherine http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38609 Catherine Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:43:23 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38609 Freak out, man. Then drink a beer. Then, hug the boys when they get back home. You'll never take a sickness lightly again, and that is understandable, but you'll do what you did, , check all possibilities and figure out what is wrong, then you'll hug the boys and drink a beer. Done and done. Hang in there, man. You do seriously rock as a dad. PS You're welcome for not spoiling the Transformers movie... Freak out, man. Then drink a beer. Then, hug the boys when they get back home. You’ll never take a sickness lightly again, and that is understandable, but you’ll do what you did, , check all possibilities and figure out what is wrong, then you’ll hug the boys and drink a beer. Done and done. Hang in there, man. You do seriously rock as a dad.

PS
You’re welcome for not spoiling the Transformers movie…

]]> By: Southerncharm http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38613 Southerncharm Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:17:04 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38613 I have two boys and Lord what they can get into and the things that happen. You know, my goal is to get them through this life in one piece, everything else I can deal with. I try to find humor in all situations, it makes me feel better and my boys also. If they see I'm not freaked out, they tend to follow my lead. Dragons are cool. Battle scars are cooler. Peace and Love. I have two boys and Lord what they can get into and the things that happen. You know, my goal is to get them through this life in one piece, everything else I can deal with.
I try to find humor in all situations, it makes me feel better and my boys also. If they see I’m not freaked out, they tend to follow my lead.
Dragons are cool. Battle scars are cooler.
Peace and Love.

]]> By: damama http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38621 damama Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:07:51 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38621 "...hanging around his neck like a rabid albatross..." Perhaps a bit over the edge? Of course, that's your point, isn't it? A great mental picture though. “…hanging around his neck like a rabid albatross…” Perhaps a bit over the edge? Of course, that’s your point, isn’t it? A great mental picture though.

]]> By: Suzanne http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38622 Suzanne Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:31:21 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38622 "Hell, he was even joking the other night that he’d get a robot arm if his went south." MastaG, crossing guard extraordinaire, laid low by a henna tattoo... Gentlemen, we can rebuild him, we have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first Bionic boy. MastaG will be that boy. Better than he was before. Better. Stronger. Faster... “Hell, he was even joking the other night that he’d get a robot arm if his went south.”

MastaG, crossing guard extraordinaire, laid low by a henna tattoo… Gentlemen, we can rebuild him, we have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first Bionic boy. MastaG will be that boy. Better than he was before. Better. Stronger. Faster…

]]> By: Lisa http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38629 Lisa Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:36:12 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38629 Still reading and being moved by your site since last fall. I agree with all the other posts. You're a good Dad, amazing actually. No doubt your son will be fine, and I'm sorry you've got this worry going. Still reading and being moved by your site since last fall.
I agree with all the other posts. You’re a good Dad, amazing actually. No doubt your son will be fine, and I’m sorry you’ve got this worry going.

]]> By: Jane http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38678 Jane Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:54:41 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-38678 Isabella put on a new black tshirt (High School Musical!) that she got for her birthday. Instantaneously broke out in bumps all over her chest! They are still there this morning. So we'll be seeing an allergist soon too. Thinking of you and praying that you have peace in your heart soon. Isabella put on a new black tshirt (High School Musical!) that she got for her birthday. Instantaneously broke out in bumps all over her chest!

They are still there this morning. So we’ll be seeing an allergist soon too.

Thinking of you and praying that you have peace in your heart soon.

]]> By: I. Bother http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-41490 I. Bother Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:48:58 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2007/07/05/stress-redux/#comment-41490 felling this way, I donna, i donna, maybe fine time to ask why. i donna i donna. wassup with that G in my back pocketeer. i know i had her in the sack but i did it so tellingly that it wouldn't pertain to you in the way that i want it to, it would just go "my family eats smelts on this time at my friday picture.com" can't i be a little more realistic? WTTF? felling this way, I donna, i donna, maybe fine time to ask why. i donna i donna. wassup with that G in my back pocketeer. i know i had her in the sack but i did it so tellingly that it wouldn’t pertain to you in the way that i want it to, it would just go “my family eats smelts on this time at my friday picture.com” can’t i be a little more realistic? WTTF?

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