Whispersmom - you are too clever. I would have never thought of that, but it is a great idea.
Villette - I have always been like that about everything. It's horrible, I panic, but put up a very calm front. So much, in fact, when my 14 year old cut his foot open last year, he said 'I knew it was bad because you were so quiet.'
Johnsae - I would also recommend Nutrical if you have some - it has the sweet like Karo, and also oil that might help constipation.