Comments on: The Best-Laid Plans . . .

By: Vera Marie Badertscher

Vera Marie Badertscher — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:41:12 +0000

Oh I HATE being sick away from home. And I’m so sorry that your child wound up in the hospital. As Nancy said, travels with children is another ball game.

My worst experience was when traveling alone, though. I was hit by a very bad digestive ailment quite suddenly in the evening while I was staying at a nice hotel in Santa Fe after dinner at a respectable restaurant. (But, come to think of it, lunch at a dicey place). The day staff had gone home and I couldn’t get anybody to go to the pharmacy for me until after midnight. Finally called 911, but the guys on the ambulance suggested it would cost me a bundle to go to the hospital so I should stay in the hotel room. I was very weak and the next morning drug myself to the dining room and asked for plain chicken broth, which they claimed not to have… and so it went.

No fun!

By: Nancy D. Brown

Nancy D. Brown — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:18:34 +0000

As the name of your blog implies, Travels with Children, is another ball game. Plan B sometimes goes to Plan C and then back to Plan A.

Sending good thoughts and speedy recovery your way. What a Trip!

By: wandermom

wandermom — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:29:54 +0000

Ah! noticed my name is associated with my old blog when I left that comment. I’m leaving this comment just so it’s all set up right for the next time
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By: wandermom

wandermom — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:56:22 +0000

Oh dear! I hope your son recovers soon.
I’ve had a couple of child-in-hospital experiences and one ER-in-another-country experience. Even when you think you’re doing fine, it’s all very stressful. Make sure you plan to give yourself some downtime without your children when you get home – you deserve it.
Michelle
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By: Kara

Kara — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:30:59 +0000

Thinking of you and hoping your son is released and better soon!

xo
Kara
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By: Shelly (Travels with Baby)

Shelly (Travels with Baby) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:42:53 +0000

Sorry to hear your news! Sending good thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery.

By: Amy @ The Q Family

Amy @ The Q Family — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:10:39 +0000

Hope your kid recovers well. Thanks for sharing such a hard experience. It's always hard to get sick on vacation. .-= Amy @ The Q Family´s last blog ..Fun Corn Maze at Dusk with Kids at Uncle Shuck’s =-.

By: Carolina

Carolina — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:27:18 +0000

Sending you my best wishes. I have an asthmatic kid, so I can relate. These kinds of thing make you realize it’s not about the best-laid plans, but the best possible outcomes. Take it easy and safe travels back home.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:10:26 +0000

This is such a truthful post that will resonate with parents who have encountered illness while traveling. We have also – in a BIG way – with a 3rd world hospital and a 4 year old. I’m still so disconcerted about the situation that I haven’t written about it yet, but at some point I’ll post the story to my blog. Thanks for opening up the topic – it’s a good reality check.
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By: Theresa

Theresa — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:36:25 +0000

Oh my! Thank God you have friends nearby to take care of your other three allowing you to focus on your son. I hope he has a quick recovery! Safe Travels!