<p>Thanks for all the well wishes. DS finally got back to dorm @ 5 am after having CT scan and getting fluids. I am anxious to Skype this afternoon and see his face and know all is well. He was evidently pretty dehydrated. No sports for a few days. Sounds like a pretty good outcome all in all. But I am skipping church and napping this morning after a very long and sleepless night/morning. I hope that is my one and only call like that for a while.</p>
<p>Best wishes to zach - did he fall from a top bunk? So scary! Thank you for the update.</p>
<p>I was so glad when they invented spring-loaded side mirrors that just pop back into place. Genius!</p>
<p>D saw her 2nd play this week yesterday, and was absolutely astonished by it. They have both been off-Broadway, both very thought-provoking and moving. Her comment about her second week of class starting: “Pretty exciting.” That’s music to my ears.</p>
<p>MomofZach - so happy your son is ok. I love Skype. Who said a picture is worth 1,000 words? Can definitely tell a lot by looking at their face, in their eyes.</p>
<p>Momofzach - Hope all turns out positive with DS.</p>
<p>Thanks for the birthday wishes for S. He reported that his gift package arrived right on his BD and he was very pleased with the gifts. He loved the sweater and hoodie, the Starbuvks GC and most of all, the large container of homemade chocolate chip cookies that AvonMom and DD made for him. 
He was also happy to get his shaver cord and other small items that he left behind from Christmas break!</p>
<p>When asked what his birthday plans were, he replied that there were ten of his dorm mates/friends going to a somewhat upscale Thai restaurant in Georgetown for dinner. When asked why that restaurant, his immediate reply was “if its your birthday you get a free dinner!” While I can’t argue with the logic, I have to laugh about how the college boy’s mind prioritizes certain things in their life - particularly food! :D</p>
<p>Momofzach-Oh what a terrible night/morning you had. Glad to see your son is released from the hospital and hope he is doing well.</p>
<p>MoZ, can imagine how scary that call must have been. Glad he seems to be fine.</p>
<p>eek, MomofZach, how scary! glad things seem to be ok and hop that you get to have a reassuring skype session.</p>
<p>Yikes, MomofZach - glad he seems ok and hope you are sleeping now. I don’t think I could have restrained myself from driving there. Something I think about a lot as we are a 3 hour flight away - what would I do if…when would I go… I know they are supposed to be adults now, but still our babies too…</p>
<p>MofZ - sending hugs, this must of been very scary for you. Looks like things are turning out ok…</p>
<p>Momofzach~sending hugs what a horrible call to get. Hooray to the quick reaction to all this. My first thought was concussion, thank god it was only dehydration.Ha those kids!</p>
<p>Momofzach: Yikes! So glad he’s been treated. Now you can breathe. Hoping his recovery is smooth!</p>
<p>Does anyone here know anything about phi eta sigma? I guess it is some sort of honor society, my D was invited to join it. I have never heard of it before. She asked me if it was worth the $30 join fee and I don’t know.</p>
<p>Momofzach - glad son seems better. I think skypeing is a great idea. Head injuries/concussions can be a serious concern. </p>
<p>bajamm- there have been other threads on cc asking the same question
I would search for those threads.</p>
<p>MomofZach - glad to hear that your son seems to be better but hugs to you all the same. I think there must be nothing as scary as a call like that from your child. I hope you’ve been able to skype with him by now and seen for yourself that he is okay.</p>
<p>How did parents survive before skype, btw? We skyped with younger DD today and I really needed it. She’s been so busy this semester (new classes plus new boyfriend) and has been unusually (for her) out of touch. I was starting to worry that something was wrong but she was FINE today; I could just tell. So, whew! and thanks to the inventor of skype!</p>
<p>GSMom - sorry to hear of your DD’s RA “wait list”. I hope her sorority can be flexible about her living arrangements so that she can accept if a position opens up.</p>
<p>Congrats to VAMom’s son and glad to hear that VADad is handy enough to fix the mirror.</p>
<p>Rescuing from the middle of page 2. :)</p>
<p>just checking in after being away for a bit. momofzach, so glad to hear your S is better–did you get to skype tonight? I got a similar call from my D (jr in college) and she ended up having an appendectomy so I really can relate to the awful feeling. Hope it’s all behind him now–sending you hugs!</p>
<p>Thank you all. We did get to Skype and he looked worn out and has a gooseegg on his forehead but OK other than that. He said last he remembers he came back from playing some basketball and felt tired and was standing by his bed. This was @5:30. Then he must have fainted because he came to on the floor around 12 and his head hurt. He went next door to his friend’s because his roomie was gone for the weekend. They told him the time and that they had knocked on his door and texted but he hadn’t responded so they thought he wasn’t in. The RA called someone one campus who checked him out and advised him to go to hospital. Blood work showed low potassium and clear CT scan. No sports for a few days and no classes until noon today so he can sleep in. He did text last night that he ws going to bed early and his headache was better.</p>
<p>I’d like to thank the buddy and RA who stayed with him. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>Don’t post much, but S had a similar experience last semester complete with the late night trip to the hospital and the helpful RA. We suggest food as a thank you - with boys, food always seems to be welcome. You could try either a gift card to somewhere near campus or something sent to your son with extras for the helpers. For the RA, a letter to residence life complementing her helpfulness to your son would also be nice. Glad your son is doing better.</p>
<p>Hi all, just checking in! MomofZach, glad to hear he is ok and that everyone was so helpful! I agree with vmac about the letter to the RA and a gift card for the helpers!</p>
<p>D3 had sorority rush this weekend. Apparently the 3 sororities do the entire rush over one weekend. Starting Friday night, then wake up Saturday morning to see which sororities ask you back then you attend the ones that ask you back and process repeats on Sunday and then you get bids today. D is anxious to find out today. She got asked back to all three on Saturday and two on Sunday, the one she really wants was one of the two so fingers crossed. The interesting thing about the rush is that you must attend all the events you are invited to even if you are not interested in a particular sorority. Was a surprise that she even rushed as she has never expressed an interest before but I am hopeful for her, it would be great if it all worked out.</p>
<p>Anyway, I am with you blue, missing “real winter”!</p>
<p>Have a great day!</p>
<p>Glad to hear DS of MomofZach is doing well. Scary to get those calls any time, but middle of the night is worst.</p>
<p>Collage1–I don’t know how you restrained yourself from jumping on a plane–I saw your thread and the internal struggle you went through. You are stronger than me!</p>
<p>EAO–Good luck to your DD on sorority rush. Hope she gets the one she likes best!</p>