Lions and Tigers and Swine??? Oh My!

Ok. Well, I am being tested right now. In the last two days we have received two notices from the superintendent notifying us that there have been two confirmed cases of the Swine Flu in the junior high and middle schools of our district. Of course we know many kids who are at both of these schools and my daughter is in class with many of these middle school students' siblings. I am FREAKED!!! Up to this point I have been able to stay in denial about the whole Swine Flu hype because it was not known to be in our area...well the honeymoon is over. It is here! Already today I have thought I had a sore throat and a fever. Do I? Is it allergies, strep throat, or the swine flu? I'll keep you posted.

Oh yes, to add insult to injury, my daughter's 2nd grade "buddy" in class was absent today. Swine flu? No, just strep throat. Did I say "just?" I can't believe it either. I know her parents, and they too were happy to be able to give antibiotics and know she won't have to be out of school for at least 7 days. I really think that is possibly the hardest part of the scare. It is mandatory that a child with suspected swine flu stay out of school for a minimum of 7 days. We would also have to avoid public places for the same amount of time. I agree wholeheartedly with this, I just know it will be so hard for my second grader. She loves school, and the thought of her possibly missing her last few days at school will be devastating. I have already educated my daughter about germs, and don't think that I didn't remind her of all of the classic, "don't touch your hands to your eyes, nose, or mouth." Not to mention "WASH YOUR HANDS!" I am trying not to put too much pressure and craziness on her, but it is hard sometimes. There is a fine line between being cautious and being extreme. Every time I think I can get through it and feel I may have a handle on my OCD, I am confronted with something new. Today I am battling the swine flu, and so far I am not winning. Here's hoping for some relief soon. If only I could click my heels together and make the craziness stop.