Well this class continues to move right along. I'm still waiting for my HIV test results. I should be getting them anytime now. I feel kind of nervous - when I first learned of the assignment, I did not think it would be a big deal. I know that I do not have HIV but it is still a nerve-wracking experience. I actually enjoyed writing my paper last week for Assignment 3. As you can see from my last posting, I really enjoyed the book I chose to read. The paper made me look even deeper into the story. I definitely recommend the book, "At Risk" to anyone who enjoys reading.
I also enjoyed the Question of the Week this week. The situation that Teach presented us would be difficult. I was reading through some of the different responses and a lot of people said that without hesitation, they would help the dying girl immediately. I would have to admit that I would think about it for a minute. Does that make me a bad person? Of course I could only think about it for a small amount of time if the girl had any chance of living, but it would not be an immediate process. Ultimately, I would choose to help the girl. If I were in that situation, I would want someone to help me that is well versed in first aid. I could be the girl's only chance of survival.
I have a question for the people in my blogging group. In Teach's discussion posting, she says that Korey is our HIV blogging partner. I went to look at his blog, "Life How it Goes", and his one and only post was in 2006. Am I missing something? I know we are supposed to be commenting on his blog but there is nothing to comment on. Please let me know if I am doing something wrong! Thank you in advance!
***Did You Know***
A study in Kenya showed that HIV positive mothers who breastfeed are much more likely to become sicker themselves. This statistic could result from the loss of valuable calories, nutrients and fluid in the breast milk that are vital to the mother's own health. This sends out mixed signals. My last Did You Know feature stated that HIV positive mothers in developing countries are better off exclusively breastfeeding for six months or less. While this may be safer for the baby, it seems to be unsafe for the mother. There has to be a better alternative. We should find a way to get clean, safe formula to mothers in developing countries.
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Hey Courtney,
ReplyDeleteI was wondering the same thing about Korey's blog. I have never received a comment by him so I was just assuming that he wasn't following us yet.
Your reaction to the QOTW was the same as mine. I had some doubts as to what would be in the best interest for me. A couple weeks ago I saw a car flipped over on the side of the road at about 2:30am. As a female, I did not feel safe pulling over by myself at night. So I immediately called the high patrol and they sent someone to the scene. They act pretty quickly, so I did not regret not pulling over.
I am in the same position as you guys with Korey's blog. Teach and I both have commented on his last post, but he has yet to reply. I am interested in what he has to say about his life experiences.
ReplyDeleteThe study done in Kenya makes sense to me. I assume that if a mother is HIV positive, she would need all the nutrients she could get to help her weak immune system. That's a sacrafice needed for the baby though.
Hey Courtney,
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't make you a bad person if you hesitate in your response to helping...everyone is different. And it's a good thing you're nervous about those test results...if you're nervous, that usually means you did something risky, or at least *a little* risky...which means the next time you'll probably think beforehand. I'm not sure if this is your first test or not, but I can tell you that I had a swinging good time in my teenage years, and that first test was a nail biter. Thankfully everything came back okay, but I remember how I felt that first time and never wanted to feel like that again. I'm sure you'll "pass" with flying colors. ;-)
Cindy
Mothers in developing countries have no choice but to breast feed. Getting formula, clean water to keep the bottles and nipples sterile, and something to heat it all up and a place to store the made formula is difficult.
ReplyDeleteI'll try to get in touch with Korey to see what's up with his blog and why he hasn't been responding to yours. Sorry I'm behind on this. I spend spring break grading 160 papers.