My son joined sea cadets this year and loves it. He has the opportunity to go to a camp this summer in B.C for two weeks and once again I am caught between letting him experience life and keeping him under my wing.
Background
He is 12, and so far HCM free, his last echo/ekg were Spring 2004 and I would hope to have him tested again before he goes(if he does go). Over the past few years he has on occasion exhibited symptoms similar to my own as a kid. At age 3 he was diagnosed with asthma, which lasted about a year. (I know HCM has been misdiagnosed as asthma). He does play sports but has difficulty keeping upto the other kids.
On the camp application form it explains that they will be camping in the wilderness for possibly 2 days/nights, and will be 30 minutes away from the nearest medical facility. UGH.
It will be physically challenging but fun as well I'm sure.
My husband and I have discussed it and 'he' of course says "oh let him go, he'll be fine". But he(my husband) is VERY nonchalant about HCM, and doesn't grasp the seriousness of it. (Some of you may remember the comment he made about me NOT having a life threatening condition.)
I know this is a decision that only we can make, but I was wondering what guidelines any of the parents here used when assessing the risks of physical activity and what things should I take into consideration when trying to decide. Any ideas?
Thanks
Pam
Background
He is 12, and so far HCM free, his last echo/ekg were Spring 2004 and I would hope to have him tested again before he goes(if he does go). Over the past few years he has on occasion exhibited symptoms similar to my own as a kid. At age 3 he was diagnosed with asthma, which lasted about a year. (I know HCM has been misdiagnosed as asthma). He does play sports but has difficulty keeping upto the other kids.
On the camp application form it explains that they will be camping in the wilderness for possibly 2 days/nights, and will be 30 minutes away from the nearest medical facility. UGH.
It will be physically challenging but fun as well I'm sure.
My husband and I have discussed it and 'he' of course says "oh let him go, he'll be fine". But he(my husband) is VERY nonchalant about HCM, and doesn't grasp the seriousness of it. (Some of you may remember the comment he made about me NOT having a life threatening condition.)
I know this is a decision that only we can make, but I was wondering what guidelines any of the parents here used when assessing the risks of physical activity and what things should I take into consideration when trying to decide. Any ideas?
Thanks
Pam
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