If you had your friends over for dinner and noticed not a single person liked the meal you prepared, would you serve it again? Likewise, Breezy Mama has been dishing out what we feel is fulfilling scoop, but you don’t always bite. We’re often shocked by what few appeared to be interested in (in other words, didn’t click to “read more”) and other times are pleasantly surprised by a post we wanted to share, but weren’t so sure you’d care. As 2009 comes to an end, we thought you might be interested in taking a walk down memory lane with us and revisit the stories that DID satisfy your appetite. And we can’t thank you enough for all of the support this first year and for coming back for more helpings! The site has truly been a potluck of content with moms sharing their amazing stories, talents and expertise. After over 300 posts, here are the:
Top 10 Most Read Breezy Mama Posts of 2009 Read More…
Kieran on his first big outing after recovering from the Swine Flu. Can you say happy?
My Story:
Yes, it’s true; we were able to celebrate summer with my son coming down with the Swine Flu. This past July, Kieran woke up one morning with a runny nose. It was clear, so I didn’t think much about it and we went to our scheduled playdate. At it, he was acting tired, and would rather sit in my lap than play with his friends. When he opted to not have cake I knew something was up. That night, I put him to bed early figuring he just needed a good night’s sleep. The next day we headed up to Santa Barbara to see some family—it was a big trip, I hadn’t seen them in years so I didn’t think about canceling. Besides, Kieran seemed fine—he did just need a good night’s sleep.
After running around on the beach all day, Kieran started to Read More…
Dr. Gillin answered our questions on whether she’s treated patients with Swine Flu, what concerns she has been hearing from parents, the measures being taken in California and more.
Now that California Governor Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency, what can we expect as far as a vaccine in California? When do you guess pediatrician offices will offer them?
It takes time to develop a vaccine to any virus. It will take some time to develop and manufacture and test a vaccine. Although the U.S. is prepared to develop Read More…
Federal officials said it may take until January to get a vaccine.
As a follow up to Monday night’s post on Swine Flu, Dr. Gillin said this morning, “As you know, there has been the first death- in a toddler. Again, time will tell. Every year we have deaths of infants, children, and adults due to influenza. Time will tell whether this flu is acting like a typical flu in the U.S., or anything more.”
According to the Associated Press, the U.S.’s first death due to Swine Flu was a 23-month-old who had recently travelled from Mexico to Texas. Read more here.
Google is tracking Swine Flu outbreaks. Click here to see the map.
Please remember Dr. Gillin’s advice, “Use good hygiene and Read More…
For the Wednesday, April 29 Post, “Swine Flu: First Death in U.S. is a Toddler — Deaths Due to Influenza Happen Every Year” — Click here.
For Wednesday April 29 post, “Swine Flu: What the Pediatrician Community is Saying Today and More,” Click here.
Monday, April 27
With three boys in school and a teacher herself, Breezy Mama Maya –like many of us — is beginning to feel the panic over the sudden outbreak of the Swine Flu. We turned to Pediatrician Shakha Gillin, M.D., F.A.A.P to get the facts on the symptoms, treatment and how to avoid it.
Can you tell us about the Swine Flu? What is it? How serious is it?
The Swine Flu is an H1N1 Influenza A virus, that originated in pigs, but now has demonstrated human to human transmission.
Why is there suddenly panic seemingly spreading over this particular virus?
The panic has been spreading for several reasons. Read More…
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