When the Flu does not fly, my son's s till ill.

Kids worry about their Mums just as much Hatley! In fact, Mum was sent home from work on Wednesday because she was coughing and spluttering all over the place. She'd already been off with one of those 48 hour bugs which is why she went back in..but I was so miffed on Tuesday night when she told me she was going back to work. I said, "You're joking aren't you Mum..you sound AWFUL!" Needless to say, I was right. She was sent home. In fact, according to her she's "never been right" since she had her flu jab. I told her that she should still have it next year because she WILL catch flu if she doesn't..do you know what I mean? It would just be her luck wouldn't it?

Your son is in the same predicament my dad was in. I was so worried about him. A couple of weeks ago he got a cold/flu type illness, and he was wheezing, coughing, had a sore throat, his ears hurt...and he had no health insurance. I was incredibly concerned. He took Mucinex which helped a lot. But he also got a presciption nasal steroid from my mother's doctor. He had to pay the cost of the prescription of course, but he didn't get charged for his own visit.

Hatley, has your son ever considered going to the county health office? That's what I had to do for four or five years-and that was only for basic care! I currently am without insurance but I'm not familiar with the area so I'm not sure where to begin. As for your question about this winters flu season-yes it was awful! Everyone I knew was sick that I worked with-and of course I was sick too! Fortunately I gave in and was sick for Turkey Day. Took that time to recover. I hope your son feels better soon!

Yep, we sure do! I have two sons, one with a great job and great insurance, the other without either. Even with my son with the job and insurance, I worry. He called me a few years ago and said "Mom, I think I need to go to the hospital." This is a man who never complains so I knew he was very sick. He had the flu, too. I rushed over, picked him up and took him to the hospital, then stayed by his side the entire 10 hours he was there receiving IV fluids. (He was seriously dehydrated.) He was 27 at the time but I felt no different than when he was 7 and sick. It's funny but my oldest son will be 31 in June and will be a first-time daddy in August. I find myself worrying about how he's going to handle fatherhood. He's proven himself to be a mature, responsible adult over and over, yet I still worry as if he was a little boy. I think it's just our nature to worry about our children, no matter how old they get. If your son has to go to the hospital like mine did, let him know he shouldn't worry about the bill. My youngest son had to go to the ER once and, when the bill came for around $1,000.00, I took him to the accounts department at the hospital where he explained that he had no income. They wanted him to get a statement from his brother, whom he is living with, as to his brother's taking care of him financially, then the hospital deleted the bill from his account. They were awfully nice about it. If you son tells them that he has no insurance and only makes so much, I bet they'll adjust the amount of the bill to one he can manage or even say he owes nothing. It's worth a shot, anyway. I hope your son is all better very soon. It's been awhile since I had the flu because I get a flu shot every year. The worst I've ever had from the shot was a headache so it's worth it to me to get that shot every year. I remember how it feels, though, and it's no fun to be sick with the flu!

Well I think it is logic for mums to worry about their kids at any part of their lives (maybe it's their way of showing their love to their kids) as soon as there isn't interfering with their (adult) kid's lives.

Hi Hatley, Yes, real mothers always worry about their children, forever. I bought my mom for Mother's day a few years ago a statue of two hears, one large and one small, and the base reads "A Mother holds her son's heart forever". Truer words were never spoken.

Moms is always a moms no matter what age or what status they are. I still believe they need us even where not there to make them babies but to help them through reminders and tips on what to avoid and to do, they make them happy as well. But if there a chance to be with them the more care they will feel about us. Mothers touch is still the best care we can give them. I hope he get well soon.

Here we have a saying: We will keep worring about our children even if they are already 99 years old. I can understand your feeling since I am also a mom. Lately the flu is serious here. It seems many people have caught a flu in these days and the hospitals are quite busy. Since the flu spreads in the air, so sometimes it is hard to avoid when it is in the crowded public place. Perhaps the best way is to have more outdoor activities and therefore you are strong enough to prevent the flu. If you are weak already, of course it is easier to catch the flu. I love China

I think we moms always worry about our kids. I have committed to helping my daughter raise my grandson. With her bi-polar and developemental problems I don't what would happen if I wasn't here. When she goes off on her own she gets into all kinds of problems. Goes off her meds.

Hi Hatley, so sorry your son has this freadful flu and cold, I uderstand why you worry so, I would tell him to drink pelnty of water and eat orangers, also pure orange drink is good, he can try honey and lemon too as he cannot offord medications, its best he try all this, he should be fine and well to see see you next week or the next, you take care. Love and hugs always. Tamara

Hi Hatley... I think this is a universal issue and the main reason of such flu is global warming. I am also suffering from the same and the main cause is dust. Here the sky is dusty wholly and you cant see the blue color of sky, so just imagine how hectic the life is going to be. Let him to drink pure water as much as he can and take sufficient rest so that he can easily be able to set himself with the climate. Have a nice time.

hi, think parents and not just moms worry about their kids even if they are adults already, I'm the same age as your son and my mother worries when we children are not fine, the same way she worries about all her grand children, I also worry when mom is not well or fine and so does my wife, think it's got nothing to do with age, it's got more to do with love. Excuse me, but does he not have a family of he's own? Just asking and you don't really have to answer that one friend

No matter how old the son is,he is always a son in the eyes of Mum.I am 63 and am a grandfather ,but My mother who is 91 often treats me as child .Sorry to learn that your son fell ill.Why is he too young to have insurance at the age of 52? I am glad to learn a old saw,"the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry."

I know moms always worry about their kids, no matter what their kids age is, married or not, mother's always stays as mothers to their kids. Here in our country, this climate changed also affecting many people's health. Just now, the sun shine too hot, then suddenly rain starts pouring by lunch time. But one of my friend who lives just near my place says it's not raining in their area and the sun shines too bright (ugh) I am having headache this past few days as well.

I have not really known anyone with the flu. Where I was working there was a lot of a stomach bug that just would not go away. You son is probably not resting enough to get well. I am sure he does not want to make any bills since he is not in a really secure position, but he needs to do what he can to take care of himself and get better. Yes, we continue to worry about our kids.

Hi Hatley. so sorry to hear about your son hope he gets better soon. The flu can sometimes last a while. My son is also dont have insurance when he gets sick he has to try to fight it off with over the counter medicines. About a month ago he had a head ache so bad he drove himself to the em room. the dr on duty had to give him a shot for a migraine headache.He did not get a bill in the mail yet. I know it will be high

It doesn't seem to have been that bad in North Carolina. I had a cold maybe twice, and a coworker had the same thing maybe twice but that is it. I never seem to get sick though so the fact that I had it twice in one year was odd. Also I usually have summer colds and not winter ones. I can understand your worry over him. Everyone knows that a mother will always worry over their babies, whether they are 2 months old or 75 years old. I can't say I completely understand it but then again I am not a mother. If it gets any worse I would suggest a visit to the doctor's office for him, I know he has no insurance but he could go to a primecare and they may be able to make payments with him, or even the health department.

absolutely. i still see all mine as kids and my youngest is 32 and im most worried over him right now also. yes, this years flu strain epidemic is unbeleivably long and bad, we had it going on in this house since end of December and finally got rid of it around beginning of this month. seemed like every time one got over it, another in the house had it

I think every mom feels the same way about their children regardless of their age. You are right about your son, still feel pity on having come down with a flue. Moms have more compassion for their children than fathers, I think. Happy mylotting and have a nice weekend Hatley my dear mylotter.

I have still got several years until my children will be adults, but I do know that I will always worry about them because of the fact that they are my children. I also see that my mother still worries about my siblings and myself and we are all grown now. When we are struggling, she will help us out to the best of her ability and she is also one of the people in the world that I feel the most comfortable talking to. I really think that worrying about your children, regardless of their age is just a part of being a mother.