Going Under
A child undergoes a minor procedure and fears death.43 total reviews
Comment from prettybluebirds
I recall the same experience around 1949. I was three at the time and had to have my tonsils removed. I can still remember the terror of the mask and ether. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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I recall the same experience around 1949. I was three at the time and had to have my tonsils removed. I can still remember the terror of the mask and ether. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much for the review and for sharing you story. All of that is very scary and you were even younger than me.
Beth
Comment from Anne Johnston
Thank you for sharing this interesting story. Children interpret things differently, and it is important that adults explain exactly what is going to happen. I had ether to have my tonsils out when I was a child and it was a very frightening experience.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you for sharing this interesting story. Children interpret things differently, and it is important that adults explain exactly what is going to happen. I had ether to have my tonsils out when I was a child and it was a very frightening experience.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you Anne. I appreciate the review and comments on my story. I'm sure my mom might have explained, but I think she was as surprised as I was that would have to put me to sleep.
Beth
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is a delightful story about a little girl fearful of dying. You gave all the pertinent details to allow the reader to know how a young child would think. Would they put you down like a mad dog, or remove your thumb? Were they trying to kill you? You did a great job making your point. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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This is a delightful story about a little girl fearful of dying. You gave all the pertinent details to allow the reader to know how a young child would think. Would they put you down like a mad dog, or remove your thumb? Were they trying to kill you? You did a great job making your point. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you for a great review. I glad you enjoyed my little story. I remember the experience because it scared me so.
Beth
Comment from John Ciarmello
I recall the days of ether and, luckily, never had to be sedated. It sounds as though it was a traumatizing time in your childhood. I'm happy you came through it okay. This is well-written and to the point. I enjoyed reading it. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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I recall the days of ether and, luckily, never had to be sedated. It sounds as though it was a traumatizing time in your childhood. I'm happy you came through it okay. This is well-written and to the point. I enjoyed reading it. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you John. I doubt if a nurse, and probably one without a degree would be allowed to give anything to a child to put they to sleep these days. I'm glad you enjoyed my story.
Beth
Comment from Douglas Goff
Very nicely done.
Some fine tunes:
"You need to take a deep breath." she told me.
("You need to take a deep breath," she told me.)
Also:
That day turned out to be good day after all.
(That day turned out to be a good day after all.)
I enjoyed this peek into your childhood!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Very nicely done.
Some fine tunes:
"You need to take a deep breath." she told me.
("You need to take a deep breath," she told me.)
Also:
That day turned out to be good day after all.
(That day turned out to be a good day after all.)
I enjoyed this peek into your childhood!
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you Douglas. I'm appreciate the review and I'm glad you pointed out the things I needed to fix.
Beth
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Easy fixes. We?re all on the same team ! A great write-up. Good job.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Omg. HAHAHAHAHA!!!
This was EXCELLENT!! Your memory of the incident is so acute and vivid! This is EXACTLY the way six-year-olds think! Wonderful work on this contest entry. I will certainly look for it on voting day! Good luck in the contest. xoxo
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Omg. HAHAHAHAHA!!!
This was EXCELLENT!! Your memory of the incident is so acute and vivid! This is EXACTLY the way six-year-olds think! Wonderful work on this contest entry. I will certainly look for it on voting day! Good luck in the contest. xoxo
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Rachelle. I'm so glad you found the humor here. I still remember it vividly. I love you review and comments and I so pleased with the six stars.
Beth
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
You told your story well. I was right there with you, fighting the ether. It reminded me of the time when I was a little older than that, and the dentist had pulled a back tooth. I cried and cried because I thought I was going to look like the old ladies in the church with sunken jaws. ; ) good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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You told your story well. I was right there with you, fighting the ether. It reminded me of the time when I was a little older than that, and the dentist had pulled a back tooth. I cried and cried because I thought I was going to look like the old ladies in the church with sunken jaws. ; ) good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you Verna, I'm glad you liked my story. That you for sharing the one about the tooth.
Beth
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Playing or misuse of ether; a cute girl child at her 6 year old does like this for mostly by birth babies do and act like this and sometime even more furious life taking or risky act at frequent use of fingers, and cause harm to elders and members in the family; well done; ALCREATOR LITT DEAR
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Playing or misuse of ether; a cute girl child at her 6 year old does like this for mostly by birth babies do and act like this and sometime even more furious life taking or risky act at frequent use of fingers, and cause harm to elders and members in the family; well done; ALCREATOR LITT DEAR
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I'm not seen you a lot lately. Good to have you back.
Beth
Comment from Jack Reese
I'm still like that and I'm almost 50 and whenever I go to the doctor or dentist my blood pressure hits the roof. I can sympathize with the child, but I'm sure it's even more scary for a kid. It was a good story thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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I'm still like that and I'm almost 50 and whenever I go to the doctor or dentist my blood pressure hits the roof. I can sympathize with the child, but I'm sure it's even more scary for a kid. It was a good story thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Thank you Jack. Actually I'm still like that too. I don't like someone else controling my vital functions. I think they started putting something in a IV to calm us down but it doesn't help much.
Beth
Comment from zanya
It's a real-life account of a little girl's fear at the prospect of 'going under' for the purpose of having a medical procedure carried out- a convincing POV of the child
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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It's a real-life account of a little girl's fear at the prospect of 'going under' for the purpose of having a medical procedure carried out- a convincing POV of the child
Comment Written 02-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Thank you Zanya. It was certainly scary for me.
Beth