4/19/11
4/6/11
Sleep!! Hooray!
Audree did quite well after her tonsils came out. The first day I think she ate 6 Popsicles all by herself. The next few days after that were a struggle to get her to eat and drink, but once I took her off the pain meds (those things are nasty) she finally started eating/drinking again. Now I'm starting to wonder if the Doctor hollowed out one of her legs! She doesn't really eat much for breakfast, but for lunch today that girl ate 4 breaded chicken breast strips, 3 Bisquick rolls and a handful of french fries. A lot of food for someone so tiny! Now if I could just get Izy to eat them!
She sounds so much better when she's sleeping...in fact, the few times she has slept with us since her tonsils were removed, I didn't have to take her back to her bed or leave the room since I'm a pretty light sleeper and her snoring was driving me nuts!
Izy is also sleeping better, finally. I finally took her "comfort" away and stopped letting her have her bottle at night. Audree was 2 when we took away the Binky, Izy is just over 2 and she used the bottle as a comfort like Audree did with the Binky. It was actually pretty easy, I expected a couple nights of fighting, but we didn't have that. I showed her that all the bottles were gone, as were the liners and she's only asked for it once since then. And now that she's not waking up for a bottle, she's not waking up, so we're all sleeping through the night now. YAH! I love sleeping at least 7 hours w/o someone waking me up!
As for me, I'm impatiently waiting for the warmer weather to come. I have a yard to get cleaned up and start making it look like I want, but it's so cold and windy outside!! Last week I pulled all the bark out of the back garden so I could lay down a layer of compost (I even got a sunburn that day), but it's been icky every since then, so the bark is still sitting on a tarp on the grass. Hope I can get out there soon and take care of it!
She sounds so much better when she's sleeping...in fact, the few times she has slept with us since her tonsils were removed, I didn't have to take her back to her bed or leave the room since I'm a pretty light sleeper and her snoring was driving me nuts!
Izy is also sleeping better, finally. I finally took her "comfort" away and stopped letting her have her bottle at night. Audree was 2 when we took away the Binky, Izy is just over 2 and she used the bottle as a comfort like Audree did with the Binky. It was actually pretty easy, I expected a couple nights of fighting, but we didn't have that. I showed her that all the bottles were gone, as were the liners and she's only asked for it once since then. And now that she's not waking up for a bottle, she's not waking up, so we're all sleeping through the night now. YAH! I love sleeping at least 7 hours w/o someone waking me up!
As for me, I'm impatiently waiting for the warmer weather to come. I have a yard to get cleaned up and start making it look like I want, but it's so cold and windy outside!! Last week I pulled all the bark out of the back garden so I could lay down a layer of compost (I even got a sunburn that day), but it's been icky every since then, so the bark is still sitting on a tarp on the grass. Hope I can get out there soon and take care of it!
3/9/11
Life and other fun stuff
I have been working on getting my room cleaned up the last two days because our new bed is on it's way today! YAH! The only bad part is that I'm losing a little space in my already small room because we decided to up the size and get a king size. YIKES! But I'm excited... I get all new bedding and a chance to redecorate.
Next week is a big week for my little girl. Audree is scheduled to have her tonsils taken out on Thursday... a blessing! Because she has asthma and has woken up in the middle of the night coughing many a night, I kept a baby monitor in her room... but one of my two monitors broke, so we had to move the one from Audree's room to Izy's room and now keeping Audree's door open. Well... something we couldn't hear over the monitor was Audree's sleep apnea. We knew she had enlarged tonsils, but doctors weren't concerned about that.. until we realized she had sleep apnea... now they are coming out, along with her adenoids.
The really exciting part for me... other than the fact that it should help with her sleeping immensely... is that I have had about a dozen people tell me that after the tonsils come out, some of the allergies start going away! I've been praying for a miracle for my baby girl and I think this is it.
Mich did pass his journeyman's test on the first round.. I am so proud of him! He is recognized by a Journeyman Electrician by the state of Washington. Now he has one more week of school left and then he will be officially a union journeymen... that week is coming at the end of this month! :-)
Another birthday passed us by... our little monkey, Izabelle, turned 2 at the end of February. She is such a funny little girl. Her vocabulary is absolutely exploding right now, it's fun to listen to her figure things out.
As for Mommy... too many projects! But I am learning to take some downtime and relax despite the condition of the house or what I need to accomplish. In the past 2 months I have finished 3 books...a record for me!!
Next week is a big week for my little girl. Audree is scheduled to have her tonsils taken out on Thursday... a blessing! Because she has asthma and has woken up in the middle of the night coughing many a night, I kept a baby monitor in her room... but one of my two monitors broke, so we had to move the one from Audree's room to Izy's room and now keeping Audree's door open. Well... something we couldn't hear over the monitor was Audree's sleep apnea. We knew she had enlarged tonsils, but doctors weren't concerned about that.. until we realized she had sleep apnea... now they are coming out, along with her adenoids.
The really exciting part for me... other than the fact that it should help with her sleeping immensely... is that I have had about a dozen people tell me that after the tonsils come out, some of the allergies start going away! I've been praying for a miracle for my baby girl and I think this is it.
Mich did pass his journeyman's test on the first round.. I am so proud of him! He is recognized by a Journeyman Electrician by the state of Washington. Now he has one more week of school left and then he will be officially a union journeymen... that week is coming at the end of this month! :-)Another birthday passed us by... our little monkey, Izabelle, turned 2 at the end of February. She is such a funny little girl. Her vocabulary is absolutely exploding right now, it's fun to listen to her figure things out.
As for Mommy... too many projects! But I am learning to take some downtime and relax despite the condition of the house or what I need to accomplish. In the past 2 months I have finished 3 books...a record for me!!
1/3/11
The end of an era coming close...
Almost five years ago when we found out we were pregnant with Audree, Michael accepted a position in the IBEW as an electrician's apprentice. Today he is getting ready to take his state test to become a licensed journeyman!! Granted, he still must finish his last 2 weeks (2 quarters) of classes to be recognized by the IBEW as a journeyman.. but he's so close! He has class next week, then his last week of class, I believe, is either the last week or March or first week of April. I'm so proud of him. It's been a lot of work and a lot of sacrifice, but he's done awesome and will be graduating top of his class.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! We sure did, though I'm not sure what happened to the time... it went by way too fast and we didn't get to do everything we wanted to. We can try again next year.
I am looking forward to what 2011 has in store for us. We have several goals, dreams and wishes for the year that I will reveal as they come. The first priority is Michael passing his test Friday... wish him well!
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! We sure did, though I'm not sure what happened to the time... it went by way too fast and we didn't get to do everything we wanted to. We can try again next year.
I am looking forward to what 2011 has in store for us. We have several goals, dreams and wishes for the year that I will reveal as they come. The first priority is Michael passing his test Friday... wish him well!
1/1/11
Came across this article... Apple Cider Vinegar
Interested In The Apple Cider Vinegar Acid Reflux Home Remedy?
Author: Kathryn Whittaker
Although you may need to take medications to help ease nighttime heartburn, did you know that there is a natural apple cider vinegar acid reflux remedy you can try to ease symptoms during the day? Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a natural treatment that has been used to treat a variety of ailments for many years, and is a popular choice among acid reflux sufferers.
ACV is vinegar made from crushed and aged apples known as cider or apple must. When unfiltered, ACV has a brownish-yellow color. Unfiltered cider vinegar, also known as organic apple cider vinegar, contains what is known as the "mother of vinegar" or simply the "mother". The mother looks like stringy floating globs in the liquid, and is where all of the healing properties of ACV reside.
ACV contains minerals, as well as trace elements including magnesium, chlorine phosphorous, sulfur, sodium, calcium, potassium, iron, copper, fluorine and silicon. Due of all of its beneficial ingredients, ACV is a natural fighter of bacteria, which often makes it a beneficial vinegar acid reflux treatment choice.
How can apple cider vinegar benefit acid reflux sufferers? You may be confused as to how a type of vinegar could be beneficial for treating acid reflux symptoms such as heartburn. After all, doesn't vinegar have a high acid content? Wouldn't cider vinegar just exacerbate the problem? Surprisingly, for most acid reflux sufferers, ACV helps to relieve the burning sensation and nausea caused by reflux without adding to it.
Why? The reason is because many people with digestive problems like acid reflux, experience problems not because they have too much acid, but because they have too little. Apple cider vinegar mimics the acid level of the stomach, which aids in the proper digestion of food, and can help aid the stomach in digesting.
Therefore, in some cases, vinegar acid reflux remedies for heartburn work more effectively than antacids, because although antacids will cure heartburn, they are designed to diminish acid within the system. Thus, antacids will not treat the actual cause if acid reflux is the result of too little stomach acid, and instead can make reflux more frequent.
How should you take apple cider vinegar? Apple cider vinegar is available in many forms including liquid, tablet and capsule. However, when using ACV as a natural treatment, the only form you should obtain is the organic liquid that contains the "mother" enzyme.
When taking ACV, you will first want to shake it well before you ingest it to disperse the mother throughout the liquid. To start, try taking one tablespoon of cider vinegar before each meal. You will likely find the taste of the ACV to be quite potent. It is an acquired taste, and you should grow more accustomed to the flavor after the first few vinegar acid reflux treatments.
Nevertheless, should you find it too repellant, there are a few other ways you can take ACV such as:
- Mix a tablespoon in a fat free salad dressing or light mayonnaise and eat it with your meal
- Sprinkle a tablespoon on salad or vegetables
- Mix a tablespoon in an 8 oz. glass of water and add a bit of honey to sweeten the drink.
- Make a tea out of ACV by adding a tablespoon of the cider vinegar to hot water and slowly sipping it.
Although it is best to ingest apple cider vinegar prior to each meal, you can also take a tablespoon when your stomach is upset or heartburn acts up.
After taking apple cider vinegar for a few days, many acid reflux sufferers find that their symptoms improve, and continue to improve with treatment in the months that follow. However, in addition, you should be aware that ACV has a few mild side effects including stomach upset. Furthermore, ACV may worsen heartburn in some individuals. It is also known to thin the blood and should be avoided by anyone taking blood thinning medications such as anti-coagulants.
Always remember that you should speak to your doctor first before starting any treatment, including vinegar acid reflux treatment, and keep in mind that natural treatment should not replace any medication or treatment advice that has been prescribed by your doctor without prior consultation.
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