Diana and Bailee went to the Swine Flu Shot-a-thon on Friday. They spent two hours sitting out in the cold and wind (poor planning on the Health Department's watch), waiting. Diana still does not qualify for a shot, but Bailee got hers. She ran a low grade fever on Friday and Saturday and did not feel well. Last night the fever disappeared and she perked right up. We heard that this is a normal reaction to the flu shot for kids, so don't freak out if your kidlets don't feel well post shot. Normal, normal, normal. It seems like half the population is freaking out about the H1N1 shots, but Dr. Oz (from Oprah) and every other doctor I have heard speaking on it say that it is not a risk. Given Bailee's asthma and the fact that she becomes extremely ill whenever she has a respiratory illness, we felt that it was important to protect her. As a teacher, I see how fast sickness can spread in a classroom, even when you are harping on hygiene and disinfection everything. Kids, by natural, are prone to passing on bugs. When it comes down to it, you have to decide for yourself (weighing out the risks etc.), but I am really glad Bee will have an immunity edge.
Yesterday we had to take Miss Ballet Star down to the Pointe Shop in Pocatello for new pointe shoes. Yes. Plural. The shank on her last pair of Grishkos (which I had hoped we could dye for the party scene) went soft in the center, so they have to be replaced. Ouch and dang! That meant we had to buy two new pairs for NUTCRACKER. She got another pair of Grishkos to dye, then begged for a pair of Gaynor Mindens. They are more expensive, but are designed to last far longer than other pointe shoes. Bailee's feet are stable right now, so we decided to go for it. I don't want to have to make another ballet run to Pocatello until spring.
Bailee gets her braces (last week we got spacers) this Tuesday morning. I think she's going for black and orange. I recall when silver train tracks were the only option. Times sure do change. She'll have to have clear for NUTCRACKER, but Dr. Mooso said she can play around this time, as they will replace them in late November/early October. We are certainly learning a lot this year!
Yesterday we had to take Miss Ballet Star down to the Pointe Shop in Pocatello for new pointe shoes. Yes. Plural. The shank on her last pair of Grishkos (which I had hoped we could dye for the party scene) went soft in the center, so they have to be replaced. Ouch and dang! That meant we had to buy two new pairs for NUTCRACKER. She got another pair of Grishkos to dye, then begged for a pair of Gaynor Mindens. They are more expensive, but are designed to last far longer than other pointe shoes. Bailee's feet are stable right now, so we decided to go for it. I don't want to have to make another ballet run to Pocatello until spring.
Bailee gets her braces (last week we got spacers) this Tuesday morning. I think she's going for black and orange. I recall when silver train tracks were the only option. Times sure do change. She'll have to have clear for NUTCRACKER, but Dr. Mooso said she can play around this time, as they will replace them in late November/early October. We are certainly learning a lot this year!
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