Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 I would suggest getting a bright colored post it note and write CHECK CHILD SEAT on it and taping it somewhere in the front seat of the car.. on the dashboard, below the radio.. etc.. somewhere that you will see that bright color before starting the car. > My son is only 19 months old. and he doesnt know how to buckle > himself yet. > > ka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Could you securely stick a notice on your sun visor or window reminding you to do up your son's belt? It seems to be all right to get lost as you did.. it doesn't indicate that you are not driving safely. Fibromites seem to get lost as part of the fog package but I have never heard of any near accidents because of it. However watch the meds.. obviously some could render you unfit to drive... but I am sure you can work that out. Penny On 20/08/2004 18:05:38, fibromyalgia_support_group wrote: > With in the last two or three months I have forgotten to buckle my > son into his car seat. I have done it now about 10 times.... This > scares me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 ka, In addition to fibro, I have autoimmune thyroiditis(Hashimotos) and possibly RA. I too have these episodes of mental fog. I was supposed to take a national certification exam for my job recently, and my doc said I had no business attempting to do so, until I start feeling better and thinking clearer. Since beginning my thyroid meds, I have seen some gradual improvement in mentation, so my fog is not all fibro related. I sympathize and empathize with you. I have to write down everything I need to do, put things in places and then forget where I put them, put milk in the pantry and dishwashing detergent in the fridge, really stupid stuff, but so far nothing dangerous. I am a little leery of driving a lot though, as I catch myself not paying attention to what I am doing. I am going to Atlanta in October to take this big exam and am going to take my kids and husband as I don't trust myself on the drive, which is @ 4 hours. I find on days following a decent nights sleep my thought processes are much clearer. Another thing that is difficult for me is learning new things; I have several nursing certifications for which I have to take continuing education courses for on a continual basis, and I really struggle sometimes, and my mind drifts off. My IQ used to be close to 150, but I bet I am down to 100 by now. Heck my kids are smarter than me it seems. Hang in there; you are definitely not alone. I am new to the group, but everyone here seems so sweet and supportive, with a sense of humor to boot, which we all need to try to maintain, no matter how difficult. Laughter is so supposed to have healing properties too, so I try to watch funny movies when I am down or having a pity party and it seems to uplift me. Many of the posts here give me a good chuckle too. Love, Kim (Working late today but buzzing along on Ultram-hehe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 , That is an EXCELLENT idea. If I did not keep a daytimer and have post- it notes all over my fridge, I would not remember a darn thing. Kim > > My son is only 19 months old. and he doesnt know how to buckle > > himself yet. > > > > ka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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