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Scarlett81

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yes, just dittoing that ceftaz is fine. hale has info on it on his site-it may be called fortaz, or ceftin though. forgot to add, i just did it bc it was a reccomended med. so glad u got to use good bf meds. everything will go fine.
actually, i disagree on the stitches thing with the picc. everyone has a personal preference i suppose. i've had 15+piccs, and never had one get pulled out-this is while going to school, caring for baby, raising puppies and horseback riding. however i am very cautious with it-i keep it taped down well and covered with my sleeve. i am cautious not to get it caught on anything. i know people have had ones get pulled out, but it seems like you'd have to sit there and pull and pull for something serious to happen.
there's no real downside w stitches, its just that i found that they can tug and pull at your skin and i found this very uncomfortable. and of course taking them out is no fun.
if you are really worried, or if your baby is uber active then get them if it gives you peace of mind. but i've found that the clip fastening system they use does the trick just fine.
and ditto the probiotics!! i took 3 caps 2x a day and for once in my life i didn't get a yeast inf!
it will all be fine-good for you for doing the right thing and taking care of you!
 
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Scarlett81

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yes, just dittoing that ceftaz is fine. hale has info on it on his site-it may be called fortaz, or ceftin though. forgot to add, i just did it bc it was a reccomended med. so glad u got to use good bf meds. everything will go fine.
actually, i disagree on the stitches thing with the picc. everyone has a personal preference i suppose. i've had 15+piccs, and never had one get pulled out-this is while going to school, caring for baby, raising puppies and horseback riding. however i am very cautious with it-i keep it taped down well and covered with my sleeve. i am cautious not to get it caught on anything. i know people have had ones get pulled out, but it seems like you'd have to sit there and pull and pull for something serious to happen.
there's no real downside w stitches, its just that i found that they can tug and pull at your skin and i found this very uncomfortable. and of course taking them out is no fun.
if you are really worried, or if your baby is uber active then get them if it gives you peace of mind. but i've found that the clip fastening system they use does the trick just fine.
and ditto the probiotics!! i took 3 caps 2x a day and for once in my life i didn't get a yeast inf!
it will all be fine-good for you for doing the right thing and taking care of you!
 
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Scarlett81

New member
yes, just dittoing that ceftaz is fine. hale has info on it on his site-it may be called fortaz, or ceftin though. forgot to add, i just did it bc it was a reccomended med. so glad u got to use good bf meds. everything will go fine.
actually, i disagree on the stitches thing with the picc. everyone has a personal preference i suppose. i've had 15+piccs, and never had one get pulled out-this is while going to school, caring for baby, raising puppies and horseback riding. however i am very cautious with it-i keep it taped down well and covered with my sleeve. i am cautious not to get it caught on anything. i know people have had ones get pulled out, but it seems like you'd have to sit there and pull and pull for something serious to happen.
there's no real downside w stitches, its just that i found that they can tug and pull at your skin and i found this very uncomfortable. and of course taking them out is no fun.
if you are really worried, or if your baby is uber active then get them if it gives you peace of mind. but i've found that the clip fastening system they use does the trick just fine.
and ditto the probiotics!! i took 3 caps 2x a day and for once in my life i didn't get a yeast inf!
it will all be fine-good for you for doing the right thing and taking care of you!
 
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Scarlett81

New member
yes, just dittoing that ceftaz is fine. hale has info on it on his site-it may be called fortaz, or ceftin though. forgot to add, i just did it bc it was a reccomended med. so glad u got to use good bf meds. everything will go fine.
actually, i disagree on the stitches thing with the picc. everyone has a personal preference i suppose. i've had 15+piccs, and never had one get pulled out-this is while going to school, caring for baby, raising puppies and horseback riding. however i am very cautious with it-i keep it taped down well and covered with my sleeve. i am cautious not to get it caught on anything. i know people have had ones get pulled out, but it seems like you'd have to sit there and pull and pull for something serious to happen.
there's no real downside w stitches, its just that i found that they can tug and pull at your skin and i found this very uncomfortable. and of course taking them out is no fun.
if you are really worried, or if your baby is uber active then get them if it gives you peace of mind. but i've found that the clip fastening system they use does the trick just fine.
and ditto the probiotics!! i took 3 caps 2x a day and for once in my life i didn't get a yeast inf!
it will all be fine-good for you for doing the right thing and taking care of you!
 
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Scarlett81

New member
yes, just dittoing that ceftaz is fine. hale has info on it on his site-it may be called fortaz, or ceftin though. forgot to add, i just did it bc it was a reccomended med. so glad u got to use good bf meds. everything will go fine.
actually, i disagree on the stitches thing with the picc. everyone has a personal preference i suppose. i've had 15+piccs, and never had one get pulled out-this is while going to school, caring for baby, raising puppies and horseback riding. however i am very cautious with it-i keep it taped down well and covered with my sleeve. i am cautious not to get it caught on anything. i know people have had ones get pulled out, but it seems like you'd have to sit there and pull and pull for something serious to happen.
there's no real downside w stitches, its just that i found that they can tug and pull at your skin and i found this very uncomfortable. and of course taking them out is no fun.
if you are really worried, or if your baby is uber active then get them if it gives you peace of mind. but i've found that the clip fastening system they use does the trick just fine.
and ditto the probiotics!! i took 3 caps 2x a day and for once in my life i didn't get a yeast inf!
it will all be fine-good for you for doing the right thing and taking care of you!
 
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tara

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I had IVs when my twins were 15 months, 28 months, 31 months, 35 months and 38 months. As you can see they were varying ages of toddler/preschooler at the time. There was some tugging on the IV line, not like they were playing with it, but if I was getting up from a crowded lap (say after reading a book) they might have been sitting on my line and it tugged a bit. Stuff like that. In general they are not real interested in it. But my son most recently likes to hold the medicine grenade. And sometimes he walks away with it, while it's still attached to my arm so I have to run after him. But I never had tape peeled off or anything. I never had the PICC stitched to my arm either. A good swatch of tegaderm and sta-lock is all I need. That stuff is pretty sticky. You'd have to pull pretty hard to rip it off. But then again, in general my twins are fairly mellow (they never hit, punch, pull etc, even when they're upset)

When you're hooked up to the line just be aware of where the line is at all times. I get my caught on kitchen cabinet door knobs 10 times more often than my preschoolers pulling at it. Maybe I'm just clumsy that way.
 
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tara

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I had IVs when my twins were 15 months, 28 months, 31 months, 35 months and 38 months. As you can see they were varying ages of toddler/preschooler at the time. There was some tugging on the IV line, not like they were playing with it, but if I was getting up from a crowded lap (say after reading a book) they might have been sitting on my line and it tugged a bit. Stuff like that. In general they are not real interested in it. But my son most recently likes to hold the medicine grenade. And sometimes he walks away with it, while it's still attached to my arm so I have to run after him. But I never had tape peeled off or anything. I never had the PICC stitched to my arm either. A good swatch of tegaderm and sta-lock is all I need. That stuff is pretty sticky. You'd have to pull pretty hard to rip it off. But then again, in general my twins are fairly mellow (they never hit, punch, pull etc, even when they're upset)

When you're hooked up to the line just be aware of where the line is at all times. I get my caught on kitchen cabinet door knobs 10 times more often than my preschoolers pulling at it. Maybe I'm just clumsy that way.
 
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tara

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I had IVs when my twins were 15 months, 28 months, 31 months, 35 months and 38 months. As you can see they were varying ages of toddler/preschooler at the time. There was some tugging on the IV line, not like they were playing with it, but if I was getting up from a crowded lap (say after reading a book) they might have been sitting on my line and it tugged a bit. Stuff like that. In general they are not real interested in it. But my son most recently likes to hold the medicine grenade. And sometimes he walks away with it, while it's still attached to my arm so I have to run after him. But I never had tape peeled off or anything. I never had the PICC stitched to my arm either. A good swatch of tegaderm and sta-lock is all I need. That stuff is pretty sticky. You'd have to pull pretty hard to rip it off. But then again, in general my twins are fairly mellow (they never hit, punch, pull etc, even when they're upset)

When you're hooked up to the line just be aware of where the line is at all times. I get my caught on kitchen cabinet door knobs 10 times more often than my preschoolers pulling at it. Maybe I'm just clumsy that way.
 
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tara

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I had IVs when my twins were 15 months, 28 months, 31 months, 35 months and 38 months. As you can see they were varying ages of toddler/preschooler at the time. There was some tugging on the IV line, not like they were playing with it, but if I was getting up from a crowded lap (say after reading a book) they might have been sitting on my line and it tugged a bit. Stuff like that. In general they are not real interested in it. But my son most recently likes to hold the medicine grenade. And sometimes he walks away with it, while it's still attached to my arm so I have to run after him. But I never had tape peeled off or anything. I never had the PICC stitched to my arm either. A good swatch of tegaderm and sta-lock is all I need. That stuff is pretty sticky. You'd have to pull pretty hard to rip it off. But then again, in general my twins are fairly mellow (they never hit, punch, pull etc, even when they're upset)

When you're hooked up to the line just be aware of where the line is at all times. I get my caught on kitchen cabinet door knobs 10 times more often than my preschoolers pulling at it. Maybe I'm just clumsy that way.
 
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tara

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I had IVs when my twins were 15 months, 28 months, 31 months, 35 months and 38 months. As you can see they were varying ages of toddler/preschooler at the time. There was some tugging on the IV line, not like they were playing with it, but if I was getting up from a crowded lap (say after reading a book) they might have been sitting on my line and it tugged a bit. Stuff like that. In general they are not real interested in it. But my son most recently likes to hold the medicine grenade. And sometimes he walks away with it, while it's still attached to my arm so I have to run after him. But I never had tape peeled off or anything. I never had the PICC stitched to my arm either. A good swatch of tegaderm and sta-lock is all I need. That stuff is pretty sticky. You'd have to pull pretty hard to rip it off. But then again, in general my twins are fairly mellow (they never hit, punch, pull etc, even when they're upset)

When you're hooked up to the line just be aware of where the line is at all times. I get my caught on kitchen cabinet door knobs 10 times more often than my preschoolers pulling at it. Maybe I'm just clumsy that way.
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i>

You're paving the way for us momma. Thank you and please keep us posted. Will you have to be admitted for a day or two to get the dose at the right level (peaks/trough blood tests)?</end quote></div>

I don't think so - I was pretty adamant about NOT going to the hospital - I mean, I know I have to go to get the PICC.... I am hoping/guessing that the home care people will come take draws to see?? I guess I shoud find out - Monday is when everything is supposed to be springing into action with insurance and all, so when I know more, I'll post.
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i>

You're paving the way for us momma. Thank you and please keep us posted. Will you have to be admitted for a day or two to get the dose at the right level (peaks/trough blood tests)?</end quote></div>

I don't think so - I was pretty adamant about NOT going to the hospital - I mean, I know I have to go to get the PICC.... I am hoping/guessing that the home care people will come take draws to see?? I guess I shoud find out - Monday is when everything is supposed to be springing into action with insurance and all, so when I know more, I'll post.
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i>

You're paving the way for us momma. Thank you and please keep us posted. Will you have to be admitted for a day or two to get the dose at the right level (peaks/trough blood tests)?</end quote></div>

I don't think so - I was pretty adamant about NOT going to the hospital - I mean, I know I have to go to get the PICC.... I am hoping/guessing that the home care people will come take draws to see?? I guess I shoud find out - Monday is when everything is supposed to be springing into action with insurance and all, so when I know more, I'll post.
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i>

You're paving the way for us momma. Thank you and please keep us posted. Will you have to be admitted for a day or two to get the dose at the right level (peaks/trough blood tests)?</end quote>

I don't think so - I was pretty adamant about NOT going to the hospital - I mean, I know I have to go to get the PICC.... I am hoping/guessing that the home care people will come take draws to see?? I guess I shoud find out - Monday is when everything is supposed to be springing into action with insurance and all, so when I know more, I'll post.
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i>

You're paving the way for us momma. Thank you and please keep us posted. Will you have to be admitted for a day or two to get the dose at the right level (peaks/trough blood tests)?</end quote>

I don't think so - I was pretty adamant about NOT going to the hospital - I mean, I know I have to go to get the PICC.... I am hoping/guessing that the home care people will come take draws to see?? I guess I shoud find out - Monday is when everything is supposed to be springing into action with insurance and all, so when I know more, I'll post.
 
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Keepercjr

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They should be able to send someone out to your home to do peak/trough draws if you need them. It is way cheaper for you insurance company to have a nurse come out than to have you spend the night in the hospital. Also, make sure you ask for the little balls, not a pole/drip. The last time I did IVs (3 years ago) they sent the IV pole/drip system and I called the pharmacist and he was able to fight my insurance for the balls (they're more expensive) since I am an active independent person and I was also attending school at the time. If I can help it I'll never do the drip at home - way too confining with a toddler in the house.
 
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Keepercjr

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They should be able to send someone out to your home to do peak/trough draws if you need them. It is way cheaper for you insurance company to have a nurse come out than to have you spend the night in the hospital. Also, make sure you ask for the little balls, not a pole/drip. The last time I did IVs (3 years ago) they sent the IV pole/drip system and I called the pharmacist and he was able to fight my insurance for the balls (they're more expensive) since I am an active independent person and I was also attending school at the time. If I can help it I'll never do the drip at home - way too confining with a toddler in the house.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
They should be able to send someone out to your home to do peak/trough draws if you need them. It is way cheaper for you insurance company to have a nurse come out than to have you spend the night in the hospital. Also, make sure you ask for the little balls, not a pole/drip. The last time I did IVs (3 years ago) they sent the IV pole/drip system and I called the pharmacist and he was able to fight my insurance for the balls (they're more expensive) since I am an active independent person and I was also attending school at the time. If I can help it I'll never do the drip at home - way too confining with a toddler in the house.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
They should be able to send someone out to your home to do peak/trough draws if you need them. It is way cheaper for you insurance company to have a nurse come out than to have you spend the night in the hospital. Also, make sure you ask for the little balls, not a pole/drip. The last time I did IVs (3 years ago) they sent the IV pole/drip system and I called the pharmacist and he was able to fight my insurance for the balls (they're more expensive) since I am an active independent person and I was also attending school at the time. If I can help it I'll never do the drip at home - way too confining with a toddler in the house.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
They should be able to send someone out to your home to do peak/trough draws if you need them. It is way cheaper for you insurance company to have a nurse come out than to have you spend the night in the hospital. Also, make sure you ask for the little balls, not a pole/drip. The last time I did IVs (3 years ago) they sent the IV pole/drip system and I called the pharmacist and he was able to fight my insurance for the balls (they're more expensive) since I am an active independent person and I was also attending school at the time. If I can help it I'll never do the drip at home - way too confining with a toddler in the house.
 
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