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Hi...thanks very much.  She is now 17 months old and her website is http://www.msnusers.com/Zarrahsplace

posted by cling on March 25, 2006 at 3:43 AM | link to this | reply

cling,

Zarrah is such a beautiful name for who I'm sure is a beautiful child.  How old is she?  I pray that God guide you to the right decisions for her care.  I'm sure it's difficult and you and Zarrah are in my thoughts and prayers.  God Bless.  :)

posted by BlackPearl1 on March 24, 2006 at 5:30 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks...sounds like good advice...

posted by cling on March 23, 2006 at 11:39 AM | link to this | reply

Babies in pain

I would opt for giving her as much sedation as the doctors feel is suitable for her age, weight and condition so that she is very comfortable. I believe we heal better/faster in a relaxed state than if we're in pain and fighting it. I have a high pain threshold too and used to forgo any kind of pain meds. I had two breast biopsies under local anesthetic and took nothing once the freezing came out.

I have since found that if I take pain meds for a short period of time I heal wonderfully quickly. I zonked myself out for 24 hours with the Percoset the doctor gave me after having my gall bladder out and was up and travelling to Ireland a week later, feeling fit as a fiddle.

Make her as comfortable as possible is my vote. I'll be thinking about her next week and sending lots of positive energy your way.

posted by DivineDiva on March 23, 2006 at 10:45 AM | link to this | reply