<p>MIT’s requirements are basically the same as the AAPs requirement and most school districts’ requirements. They’re not more than necessary, but many older kids who don’t do sports or whose schools don’t require a physical for 6th grade start falling through the cracks immunization-wise til they go to college. </p>
<p>The 2nd meningococcal dose is fairly new, so MIT’s health service just hasn’t caught up yet and they probably don’t want to penalize kids whose parents don’t know about the new recs. And yes, they’ll want a 2nd Varicella shot. </p>
<p>The two doses of Menactra (or the new Menveo) can be given at least two months apart. If your college requires one, please get two!</p>
<p>Many Wackaloon kids should have gotten a Menactra around 2005, though many schools did not require it of us. Peds loved that it came out and all the docs I know worked hard to get kids immunized. Insurance companies started paying for it pretty quick, as I remember, in most places. </p>
<p>I worry a little about kids in singles meeting people. I remember those students in my dorm as those whose rooms we walked by (instead of into) all the time. :(</p>
<p>Thank-you so much! We’ll go for the first shot this month and then again in August if our doc is agreeable.</p>
<p>Yes, we got all the early shots but probably missed some in the middle. S played sports his junior year but I don’t remember what shots were required. He even had his physical in January but I think he only got a tb test-the doctor didn’t recommend any shots.</p>
<p>I am so grateful for the immunization information, so very sad about the student death.</p>
<p>This wackaloon just got done buying clothes for DS2 who has finally sprouted. I am not a shopper so this requires great effort on my part. At one shopping center, I pulled my minivan into a spot and bumped and scraped the car next to me. I tried to find the owner, couldn’t, so left long winded note on a napkin with my contact information on the windshield. The gentleman called 20 minutes later and laid lavish praise upon me for how I handled it. We will see what this costs! S2 was in car with me and was impressed with my role modeling but was not impressed with my driving skills.</p>
<p>I came home to a wonderful package. Hubby, who is over on one of the islands visiting his mum, orderded very fancy chocolate dipped strawberries and had them delivered to me for mother’s day. I do love that man.</p>
<p>S1 is ever so happy that most of his academic HS career is done.</p>
<p>We got ds his meninitis shot this spring, but I honestly can’t remember if he every got one before this. He also managed to miss the hep b shots and I don’t know why that is either. </p>
<p>In fact I don’t even know where he is right now. He takes guitar lessons but I seem to remember him talking about maybe having plans. This child is becoming too accustomed to coming and going without letting me know.</p>
<p>I can’t believe we are doing this, but we let our son purchase tickets to see Jethro Tull in Detroit the first weekend in November. This means having him fly home from Alabama for a day then flying back. He claims it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. What were we thinking? </p>
<p>On the positive side, we decided to get 4 tickets so the entire family will be going and we’ll get to spend the weekend with S.</p>
<p>MommyMommy- too bad you could not REALLY “edit” my post for me to include Gen x’ers- sorry about that!
I was 37 when I had D2, subject of this thread. So, yes, there are others her who are as much as 20 years younger than I am- YIKES
Makes it even more fabulously amazing that we manage to get along!</p>
<p>Eyemamom, are you watching the golf channel? That’s the only channel that seems to bombard us w/cialis commercial and the like :p</p>
<p>Momsings, hope the car damage isn’t too bad. Someone did that to me in a parking lot but never left a note :(. You’re right, the bright side was your S got to see mom do the right thing.</p>
<p>DD - all grown up and graduated! Hard to believe, but we had a great, great day. The ceremony was not too long, beautiful music, GREAT class president speech.</p>
<p>"Glido, congrats! You are the first, so we look to you for guidance. "</p>
<p>Our puppies are apparently fine. They never showed any disturbing signs, so probably didn’t actually eat any pills… figures… <em>waves bye bye for $400</em> We did see one had diarrhea today… so that’s still a little worrisome since I don’t know what it’s from - but behaviorally they are ok. These dogs regularly break into D’s backpack and find snacks, but usually they can’t even open the wrappers on the energy bars. I regularly retrieve them in perfect condition from their beds. Film can idea is one to consider definitely for medications.</p>
<p>bucasmom - chocolate is scary. I remember our little one eating most of a giant milk chocolate bar once - fortunately not nearly as dangerous - but she was HYPER! I hope your little one is out of danger now. </p>
<p>So sad on the meningitis. I’ll have to check for vaccines… I’ve read about those cases and how fast they are. Here are some signs of it to know - and for our kids to know also:</p>
<pre><code>Meningitis and septicaemia often happen together. Be aware of all signs and symptoms.
If someone is ill and getting worse do not wait for a rash, it can appear late or not at all.
A fever with spots or a rash that does not fade under pressure is a medical emergency.
The spots or rash may fade at first, keep checking.
The rash is more difficult to see on dark skin. Look on paler areas of the skin and under the eyelids
</code></pre>
<p>They recommend pressing the rash with a clear glass and then seeing if it fades while doing that.</p>
<p>D and I did the Hippie Chick Quarter Marathon this morning and we finished it - Yay! But now my feet are really sore and I have a blister on one. I’m ridiculously out-of-share. Poor D had to go right to dance after it! ouch. She was sooo tired. We were both up at 5:30 to get there in time, but at least the weather was absolutely perfect and it’s a fun event. It’s a mother’s day tradition for many around here, and D really encouraged me to do it… this will be our last chance for quite awhile.</p>
DS is currently having a problem with this as well. I have repeatedly asked him to text me when he’s not coming straight home from school. For some reason, this is a big problem for him. I have let him know that it is just common courtesy that you let someone know when you will be late.</p>
<p>I told him that he and his roommate at college should let each other know if they will be coming home late or not at all. It’s not about being nosey, but rather just looking out for one another. I remember having this conversation with my own college roommate when she would stay out all night. (One morning I found her passed out just outside our apt door!) Am I being too old-fashioned?</p>
<p>Thankful for the good news about the dogs :)</p>
<p>He’s not coming and going, BUT DS is upstairs trying to study for AP French and write a couple of papers, with very little success. As he says, “if there was just a good reason I should get to work, I would!”</p>
<p>Lilmom - how did they fill the tubs with water and how long do they even stay warm? That poor couple is in no way that happy and relaxed sitting outside in a cold tub. Takes personal space to a new level. Next up - the love toilet. </p>
<p>Talked to S - he’s out “in town” with his buddies. I wasn’t home so he just left. I’m trying to pound in his head that I worry when he’s not where I expect.</p>
<p>Oh I know it exists - hubby talks about it all the time and grosses the kids out telling them he’s considering putting one in so we never have to be apart for a second - lol.</p>
<p>Just watched the Love Toilet. DD16’s comment while I am laughing: Gosh, Mom, that is just demented. That must be from your virtual friends.</p>
<p>D12 marched in her first parade today. HS girls swim team won the D2 state meet this past fall, so we had a banner made and entered them in. They looked GREAT! D16 was the drum major in the 8th grade band, also in today’s parade. I first attended this parade 36 years ago during college, 18 years ago with S1 (in first grade), Thursday to watch D16 as drum major (yes we have 3 parades in 4 days for this festival). Watched today on TV. I think I am done for another 18 years. I REALLY do not like parades. Even when my own kids are in them. Guess I am a bad mother. Good thing H LOVES parades and goes to every one, every year.</p>
<p>Hmmm, just so you all know, IRL I am NOT demented! (SURE!)
This thread just brings it all out: the wackalunacy, the dementedness, the helicoptering.
I feel safe being a wack-job here.</p>
<p>I think so. These kids aren’t there to parent each other, they’re not siblings, they are sharing space. Hopefully making good friends too but I think there are going to be a lot of kids that do not want to have that type of relationship with their college roommates.</p>