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My son went back to his campus clinic this morning. His monospot was negative. They gave him an antiobiotic for tonsillitis.
He also takes ibuprofen and acetaminophen. He tells me now he feels worse and can't eaten.
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Thank you, everyone. He hasn't answered since I started this thread, so I am hoping he finally went to sleep.
The nearby urgent care clinic opens at 8 tomorrow. I hope he can head over there in the morning.
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He says he can get back to campus health in the morning. Is it OK to wait or should I tell him to go out tonight?
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They didn't. He said the doc's attitude was a shrug.
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I imagine so. He is in a sizeable city. I should look.
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How bad does this sound?
My son is in college far away. He seems to be very sick. He says he has an unbearable sore throat and earache which has been getting worse since Sunday. He can’t swallow.
His went to campus health and the doc swabbed for strep (negative) and then sent him away.
He is miserable and not functioning.
I am concerned that he could be dehydrating. I also wonder whether his airway could become compromised if his throat becomes more swollen.
I am really concerned! Should he go to the hospital? I am not sure what to tell him.
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12 minutes ago, Tanaqui said:
Which side was he on? I ask out of a sudden intense interest.
In that debate he said the SAT was OK, I think. It's been a while.
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43 minutes ago, gardenmom5 said:
if it's not bacterial - he shouldn't be on an antibiotic. period.
Even if it is bacterial, it may well clear without antibiotic treatment. Each of two of my children had repeated bacterial infections that came with days of fever. After a couple of bouts with (apparently successful) antibiotic treatment, the doc recommended trying to let the thing run its course without the abx, which we did ever after. The outcome did not change.
My college best friend is an internist. She said that when people came for an office visit with a cold, she thought, "You obviously have a cold. And now I do too."
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8 hours ago, CES2005 said:
Are people more mature in college? 🤐
I wouldn't count on it. In community college my son led a group presentation about whether the SAT was an appropriate tool for college admissions, and people on the other side were crying about that.
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4 hours ago, marbel said:
Last I heard, sheer hose is out! Like, I keep reading here and elsewhere that only very old ladies wear it. I don't want to look like a very old lady.
I'm with Kate Middleton on this issue. Bare legs are not as dressy, especially in the winter, as sheer stockings. Also, for most women over forty, stockings help mitigate leg features that contribute to an old-lady look; stockings are great leg make up. I find they make a remarkable difference in the cold as well.
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1 hour ago, Teacher Mom said:
I am overweight. I buy 2 seats to fly. More than 50% of the time, it is taken away from me at boarding.
outrageous
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6 minutes ago, madteaparty said:
Are you guys talking about certificates of naturalization?
I am not.
Internationally adopted kids attained citizenship through naturalization until around the turn of the century. Since then, citizenship is conferred upon finalization of the adoption.
I am talking about the general case of US citizen parents adopting an unrelated child from abroad.
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2 minutes ago, Splash1 said:
Multiple families I know were surprised that they needed to do this step still after 2001 but it is essential.
Why essential?
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In the case of Korea, until an adopted male child becomes a US citizen through the necessary court process (in the US, in most cases), the child remains a citizen of South Korea and is subject to military service. It isn't just the risk of deportation from the US that is in view if this step is neglected.
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17 hours ago, TechWife said:
I can't imagine a college not taking a passport as proof of citizenship. How would they even know if a person was adopted, much less if they were born in another country?
My son went to a state uni and was never asked for proof of citizenship, why would a college ask for that? IIRC, the application asked if he was a citizen of the US, but there was no verification process.
Place of birth is asked for on the common app. Maybe citizenship too--I can't remember.
In the case of my child attending an out-of-state public university, state law there does not allow enrollment of students in certain immigration situations. Hence the onus on students born out of the US to prove citizenship. US passport was accepted for this.
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5 hours ago, Homeschool Mom in AZ said:
Yes, we were told her order of adoption, US passport, social security card, and her (new) American birth certificate that had us listed as her parents would not be enough proof of citizenship
Enough for what circumstances? My internationally adopted children have traveled abroad several times with our family and also independently. One of them lived in Asia doing a NSLI program. The one who attends college at an out-of-state public school was asked to prove his citizenship before matriculating. Their US passports have been accepted readily in all of these situations. Whom do these kids need to satisfy that won't accept a US passport?
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funny article about Kondo'd stuff arriving at trendy resale stores
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On 1/10/2019 at 10:57 AM, livetoread said:
Someone pointed out that since this show came on, it’s a great time to thrift shop. . .
"thrift stores are riding the wave"
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/12/entertainment/marie-kondo-konmari-tidying-up-netflix-trnd/index.html
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It's called a mudroom but is really just a tiny hallway connecting the garage to a hallway.
Maybe with gray walls?
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Thanks. Not sure why he didn't want to use that.
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So many examples!
Does anyone have a favorite resource for a person looking for a first professional type (hyphen key broken) position?
Thank you.
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55 minutes ago, goldberry said:
I have a friend who is Mexican (that's how she identifies) married to a white man. They've been married 15+ years. His parents (inlaws) have never acted very friendly to her and sometimes even stand-offish. White man's brother (BIL) married white girl (white DIL). MIL is very gushy over white DIL. In fact, over the last few years, MIL has taken white DIL on some trips, etc. One of the trips was to New York, meeting extended family. While my friend and her husband were at a family gathering, MIL starts talking to white DIL about planning another trip to NY with her, in front of my Mexican friend (which is totally rude anyway). BIL pipes up and says, "Hey, why doesn't (Mexican friend) go with you guys?"
I think I like this guy!
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fiction: The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson
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7 hours ago, BakersDozen said:
I read The Worst Hard Times with my high school students and thought it one of the best novels I've ever read. Even the introduction was worth re-reading, the writing was that good.
I can't find this? Who wrote it? Thank you.
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How sick is my kid?
in The Chat Board
Posted · Edited by cave canem
Too far to drive. Direct flights are cheap, though. I have considered going there.
Right now I am at a music festival with a younger child.