Winnie the Pooh and PWS

I enjoy looking at the search strings that bring people to this blog. Mostly though I find that people who land here do so due to the word "bimbo". For the first time someone landed on BookishBimbo while trying to figure out something about Prader Willi Syndrome. I guess it was a kid though because he/she entered the cutest search string of all time...

DOES WINNIE THE POOH HAVE PRADER WILLI SYNROME?

I have never thought about it before but here is my answer. I do hope whoever is looking for the answer visits again so he/she will know my thoughts on this one.

Let's see. Here is picture of Pooh.

Here are some of the common things people with PWS have.

1. Hyperphagia - doesn't get full
2. Slow metabolism
3. Low energy levels
4. Short stature
5. Stubby hands and feet
6. Tendency to get obese

Comparing the two I would definitely say that Pooh DOES have Prader Willi Syndrome. After all look at Pooh eating that honey in the picture above. Look at him laze around.

He is kind of short (though Piglet is much smaller) and would benefit from growth hormone shots except that I'm not sure if there's any Bear Growth Hormone available in the market. Look at his cute little stub called feet and hands. Pooh isn't obese but they might be managing his weight gain pretty well though he can use some slimming down. And last but not the least Pooh is extremely lovable just like kids with PWS are. Look at him with his friends.

Hmmm. Maybe Pooh should be invited to PWS fundraisers! Now, I'm pretty sure I'll love Pooh even more because of this.

Just for Laughs: Romancing Policeman

I wonder how Mark would have reacted if it was me.... ROFL. I would love to work for this TV show!!!

One Small Step to Help Kids with PWS

In support of FPWR I have decided to blog about all the upcoming fund raising events held by members. Though no events are scheduled for this month there'll be three events this August. Venues will be in Seattle, Pennsylvania, and Ontario. So if you know someone who lives there or nearby encourage them to go even if it's just to educate themselves about PWS.

August FPWR Fundraisers:

Second Annual Seattle Walkathon (August 4)
Venue:
The Landing at Bothell Park
9919 NE 180th St
Bothell, WA, 98011-1925
United States
Activities:
walk, water balloon toss, bubble machine, face and hair painting, feeding the ducks, music, games, healthy snacks, bouncy house

Philadelphia Golf Tourney (August 17)
Venue:
Juniata Golf Club
1391 E. Cayuga Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19124
United States
Activities:
Golf tournament, food, drinks, reception, skill contests, awarding of prizes

"One Small Step" Walk-a-thon (August 19)
(check out their website it's really nice)
Venue:
Centennial Park
256 Centennial Park Rd
Toronto, ON, M9C 5N3
Canada
Activities/Entertainment:

• Surprise Guest appearances including Elmo, Carlton the Bear (Toronto Maple Leafs Mascot) and friends.
• Soccer exhibition and tricks by Willy G. the Soccer Freestyler ( www.madskillsinc. com)
• Live music provided by Lost Americas Band
• Music by RPM DJ Crew
• Free airbrush tattoos
• Kid's Area including jumping castle, face painting, and children's games

No that isn't my Sam but these are kids like him that are battling with PWS.

Root Canal?

My tooth hurts. I can't think too well and research much. Still waiting for mark to come home and bring me pain killers. I am allergic to Ibuprofen and Mefenamic Acid so I can't take those. The paracetamol isn't working too well. Just had this tooth temporarily filled to see if we can save it. Hopefully the pain subsides in a couple of days. It not this means that I will either need to have it pulled or ask the dentist to do a root canal.

Root canal image source is this link.

Jam you had the procedure before right? Did it hurt too much and how much did it cost? I don't want to have my tooth pulled but I might have to if it exceeds our reimbursable dental budget too much.

BTW the dentist was really nice. In fact he was so nice that I decided that we could trust Sam with him. He had his baby girl in the clinic so I know he can handle a child. Will bring Sam over on Thursday for his first dental check up (which he badly needs). The dentist said he'll just check Sam's teeth first and allow Sam to know him and see the tools before going back to have his teeth cleaned. He says it's important for Sam to get familiarized so he won't get scared of dentists. Even if we move to another insurance I think I'll keep this dentist for Sam. He also doesn't know about PWS but he told me he'd do research first to make sure he gives Sam the best care. Now that kind of attitude is something that puts me at ease.

Cyber Romance

This is a good day. Opened my inbox and found a link to this.

Made me remember when I got mad at Mark when we were still in college. He sent me on a mini-treasure hunt when I arrived at school. Our Apphy classmates (I remember Alvin Tapia in particular) excitedly "helping me" find the clue and decode it by hand since I didn't get the fact that I was just supposed to click on the butterfly in the powerpoint presentation to be able to decode it. In the end the treasure hunt lead to this webpage (am so happy it still exists) and to dinner that night with Joe Cool (the McDonalds Happy Meal toy that I really liked).

I love it when my husband's geekiness is used for corny romantic stuff. It makes me fall in love again. Hihi. ^_^