I guess I probably didn’t worry quite as much as I might have in this case. Of course, I did know that Zyrtec had been prescribed to and taken by thousands and thousands of people. That lends some comfort. There’s also the fact that one can’t be totally anti-medication. At least, not without really suffering. Every medication has side effects. This doesn’t mean that side effects don’t matter, or aren’t significant, or aren’t sometimes reason for choosing not to take a certain drug. But it does mean that because medication does have the ability to ameliorate significant suffering, we must carefully consider the side effects and then weigh them against the potential benefit of the drug. Amelia definitely needs help for her allergies–whatever my anxiety-induced doubts at the doctor’s office, .

I am going to work on cleaning the bedding much more religiously. Sigh. Mother guilt. : ( As for flooring, we don’t have wooden floors. We have relatively new wall to wall carpeting. I can’t imagine tearing it all out (although obviously I would if it were necessary). I think wooden floors are gorgeous, but I would really miss the softness and warmth of carpet.