Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Friday, May 20, 2005
Nicknames
Everyone has a nickname. Take me, for instance. My "nickname" happens to be my full name. Carrie Jo. Or CJ. Or, as my brother calls me, "Care" And I like it. Probably my favorite is CJ. Just don't anyone call me "Carrie."
My mom is Rob (Robin). My dad is Pat (James Patrick). Heh, my brother and sister and I are probably the only people on the planet who's parents both have unisex names. My brother is Ben (Benjamin) and my sister...well, she got left out on the nickname thing. Her name is Jill. So for short, I use her full name, "Jill Rae"
What is it about shortening people's names? It's almost a compulsion. If someone's name is longer than a single syllable, we feel this need to make it into something more managable. Honestly, what's wrong with calling someone their given name? Are we just lazy? We can't be bothered to pronounce an entire name?
Personally, I think it's a sign of affection and being comfortable with that person. Something that brings you closer to them. Of course, it is sometimes taken to extremes. Take, for instance, Nolan. That child has so many pet names it's becoming a bit overwhelming.
Little man
Little dude
Critter
Little Critter
Shorty
Short Stuff
Little bug
Poopypants
My little poopmonster
My little [fill in the blank with whatever he's doing at the time]
The poor kid might grow up not responding to his own name! Is that going to stop me? Not a chance. His nicknames are too cute to pass up.
My mom is Rob (Robin). My dad is Pat (James Patrick). Heh, my brother and sister and I are probably the only people on the planet who's parents both have unisex names. My brother is Ben (Benjamin) and my sister...well, she got left out on the nickname thing. Her name is Jill. So for short, I use her full name, "Jill Rae"
What is it about shortening people's names? It's almost a compulsion. If someone's name is longer than a single syllable, we feel this need to make it into something more managable. Honestly, what's wrong with calling someone their given name? Are we just lazy? We can't be bothered to pronounce an entire name?
Personally, I think it's a sign of affection and being comfortable with that person. Something that brings you closer to them. Of course, it is sometimes taken to extremes. Take, for instance, Nolan. That child has so many pet names it's becoming a bit overwhelming.
Little man
Little dude
Critter
Little Critter
Shorty
Short Stuff
Little bug
Poopypants
My little poopmonster
My little [fill in the blank with whatever he's doing at the time]
The poor kid might grow up not responding to his own name! Is that going to stop me? Not a chance. His nicknames are too cute to pass up.
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Hernia Appointment
Nolan had his hernia appointment with the specialist in Boise yesterday. We got on a cancellation list, so they were able to get us in a week earlier.
The doctor confirmed he has an hydrocele and inguinal hernia on the left side. The hernia will require surgery. He also thinks that there many be a smaller hernia on the right side, so when they repair the left, they will scope the right from inside to see if it also needs repair before they cut on the right side. Inguinal hernias do not usually heal themselves like umbilical hernias do, so they must be repaired.
The other news is that the doctor could not feel a testicle on the left side. So it's not hiding in the hydrocele somewhere...it's simply not descended yet. They will go fishing for it and bring it down at the time of the surgery.
GACK! I'm already a basket case and the surgery is not until June 28. It is outpatient. It's scheduled for 9am at St. Lukes in Boise, so we have to stop feeding him milk at 5am..he can have pedialyte until we arrive at the hospital at 7, but nothing after that. So now I have to get him used to taking a bottle with pedialyte. The surgery itself will take at least 1.5 hours, possibly more depending on the undescended testicle and the right side having a hernia or not. He can go home that day, providing that he can keep liquids down. He'll be on infant's tylenol for pain after that.
Honestly, I think they may need to sedate *me*.
The doctor confirmed he has an hydrocele and inguinal hernia on the left side. The hernia will require surgery. He also thinks that there many be a smaller hernia on the right side, so when they repair the left, they will scope the right from inside to see if it also needs repair before they cut on the right side. Inguinal hernias do not usually heal themselves like umbilical hernias do, so they must be repaired.
The other news is that the doctor could not feel a testicle on the left side. So it's not hiding in the hydrocele somewhere...it's simply not descended yet. They will go fishing for it and bring it down at the time of the surgery.
GACK! I'm already a basket case and the surgery is not until June 28. It is outpatient. It's scheduled for 9am at St. Lukes in Boise, so we have to stop feeding him milk at 5am..he can have pedialyte until we arrive at the hospital at 7, but nothing after that. So now I have to get him used to taking a bottle with pedialyte. The surgery itself will take at least 1.5 hours, possibly more depending on the undescended testicle and the right side having a hernia or not. He can go home that day, providing that he can keep liquids down. He'll be on infant's tylenol for pain after that.
Honestly, I think they may need to sedate *me*.
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