Okay, I know by the hit counter that y'all are coming to the site...
But the comments I'm getting are mainly from my mom (who lives here)
and my best friend (who I talk to every day)!
So gimme something guys...
I fixed it so the comments show up on the main page now...so feed me!
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Thursday, February 09, 2006
Rx complications...
I know some of you are probably tired of hearing about Emma's ears, but around here it's the center of everything!
So we went on a second antibiotic and she broke out in a rash!
Then, against our better judgement, we started a third, and the rash got worse...
So, after seeing the doc for a third time in a week, we decided to quit the antibiotic route, which we don't usually do anyway, and really aggresively pursue a more natural path to healing...
Keep in mind, she had, in ONE week, taken 3 antibiotics(for ears), Motrin(for pain), Diflucan(for thrush), Benadryl(for the rash),and a degongestant, antihistamine and cough suppressant(for the congestion)...
This in a family that truly prefers to use the most natural route...
ANYWAY!
We are now treating her with homeade garlic oil treatments in the ears (garlic is nature's antibiotic and it has eucalyptus oil and grapefruit seed extract which has antibiotic properties as well), multiple visits to the chiropractor (they do a procedure that can drain the eustachian tubes), acidophilus (helps with the thrush), saline spray and a nasal aspirator (AKA booger-sucker) for the congestion, and still giving the Motrin as needed for pain...
WHEW....
Nevermind the fact that I have to take a bunch of stuff too, that will get to her through the breastmilk, like acidophilus, echinachea, garlic, and multiple vitamins, minerals and enzymes...
What a week this has been!
I have to drive an hour to get to the chiropractor, so that is a deal in itself...
BUT, God is good... Tim and I have really been hearing from Him lately about alot of things, actually...
Tim has been seriously convicted to change his eating habits drastically! This is a big deal for him... and he has been obedient, and he is feeling so much better, in general!
I had some serious revelations about the way I view myself as a wife and mom, that I think are going to really change some things around here...
I'm really excited about it.
Soon, I am going to post about the bigger things that the Lord has told us, regarding our future as a family, a possible move from Georgia, and some stuff going on with my mom...
Later.
So we went on a second antibiotic and she broke out in a rash!
Then, against our better judgement, we started a third, and the rash got worse...
So, after seeing the doc for a third time in a week, we decided to quit the antibiotic route, which we don't usually do anyway, and really aggresively pursue a more natural path to healing...
Keep in mind, she had, in ONE week, taken 3 antibiotics(for ears), Motrin(for pain), Diflucan(for thrush), Benadryl(for the rash),and a degongestant, antihistamine and cough suppressant(for the congestion)...
This in a family that truly prefers to use the most natural route...
ANYWAY!
We are now treating her with homeade garlic oil treatments in the ears (garlic is nature's antibiotic and it has eucalyptus oil and grapefruit seed extract which has antibiotic properties as well), multiple visits to the chiropractor (they do a procedure that can drain the eustachian tubes), acidophilus (helps with the thrush), saline spray and a nasal aspirator (AKA booger-sucker) for the congestion, and still giving the Motrin as needed for pain...
WHEW....
Nevermind the fact that I have to take a bunch of stuff too, that will get to her through the breastmilk, like acidophilus, echinachea, garlic, and multiple vitamins, minerals and enzymes...
What a week this has been!
I have to drive an hour to get to the chiropractor, so that is a deal in itself...
BUT, God is good... Tim and I have really been hearing from Him lately about alot of things, actually...
Tim has been seriously convicted to change his eating habits drastically! This is a big deal for him... and he has been obedient, and he is feeling so much better, in general!
I had some serious revelations about the way I view myself as a wife and mom, that I think are going to really change some things around here...
I'm really excited about it.
Soon, I am going to post about the bigger things that the Lord has told us, regarding our future as a family, a possible move from Georgia, and some stuff going on with my mom...
Later.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
earaches and aretha franklin...
Okay, so I took Emma BACK to the doctor yesterday, because she has been on amoxicillin for 7 days and is still hurting... We had decided to supplement the natural remedies that we were trying, like garlic oil, with the antibiotic, because she was just sooo miserable...
Dr. Rice said that her right ear is clear, but the left one is still very infected. So, she put her on a different antibiotic...
So, we woke up this morning and noticed that she has hives all over her torso! So, she must be allergic to this one! Go figure....
I'm waiting to hear from the doc, for what the next step is....
Those of you that pray....please pray that the Lord would cover her, we really feel that the enemy has been trying to keep her sick, even from birth...
We have been praying hard here, but could use some back-up!
Blessedly, she is not completely inconsolable, but still loves mommy's arms, and finds comfort there...
Sweet...
: )
Anyway, other news around here:
Summer found a job finally!
It is VERY difficult to find jobs here in Washington. She had put applications in everywhere, and finally got hired at Subway. She works the same hours as her best friend and loves it.
She told me yesterday that they were working with a lady that is kind of staunchy, and ...well, let me just quote:
S: "We need a radio in here"
Lady: "Nope, not allowed to have a radio...."
S: "Hmmm....well, we can improvise...." (she smiles as she glances at best friend, Morgan)
M : (Holds pretend microphone and bursts confidently into song)" WHAT YOU WANT..."
S: "BABY, I GOT IT"
M: "WHAT YOU NEED"
S: "YOU KNOW I GOT IT..."
and so forth...
they all proceeded to join in and sing RESPECT...... dancing included.
That is, until a customer arrived and those in the front stopped, leaving Morgan belting in the back room by herself, to her embarrassment.... :)
Fun Times...
Dr. Rice said that her right ear is clear, but the left one is still very infected. So, she put her on a different antibiotic...
So, we woke up this morning and noticed that she has hives all over her torso! So, she must be allergic to this one! Go figure....
I'm waiting to hear from the doc, for what the next step is....
Those of you that pray....please pray that the Lord would cover her, we really feel that the enemy has been trying to keep her sick, even from birth...
We have been praying hard here, but could use some back-up!
Blessedly, she is not completely inconsolable, but still loves mommy's arms, and finds comfort there...
Sweet...
: )
Anyway, other news around here:
Summer found a job finally!
It is VERY difficult to find jobs here in Washington. She had put applications in everywhere, and finally got hired at Subway. She works the same hours as her best friend and loves it.
She told me yesterday that they were working with a lady that is kind of staunchy, and ...well, let me just quote:
S: "We need a radio in here"
Lady: "Nope, not allowed to have a radio...."
S: "Hmmm....well, we can improvise...." (she smiles as she glances at best friend, Morgan)
M : (Holds pretend microphone and bursts confidently into song)" WHAT YOU WANT..."
S: "BABY, I GOT IT"
M: "WHAT YOU NEED"
S: "YOU KNOW I GOT IT..."
and so forth...
they all proceeded to join in and sing RESPECT...... dancing included.
That is, until a customer arrived and those in the front stopped, leaving Morgan belting in the back room by herself, to her embarrassment.... :)
Fun Times...
Thursday, February 02, 2006
what is church anyway?
"Ostensibly, we go to church to meet God. However, if we are greeted with building programs, softball, picnics, mom’s day out, etc. How can we be sure this is what God himself has intended? What relevance to *ME* is there in my search for a living God in my life? Why do I go to a building to seek my creator, yet come away more frustrated each time than the previous?"
-Jerald Sheets - 01/31/06 (Dead Guys Don't Worship God)
this is a quote from a blog that I came across the other day...this guy has some really cool thoughts on the traditional "church"....
for more... see his link on the right under the "cool blogs i read" heading.....
one of these days when i have some free time
jen
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
about griping and complaining...
Okay, so where have I been?
Weeeellllll, let me tell you...
In the past few weeks,
one had the stomach flu(the one where you throw up every hour on the hour, for hours on end!, yeah, that one!)(Summer) ,
one has severly chapped little hands(Chloe),
one has thrush(a yeast infection in the mouth)Emma,
one has a double ear infection(Emma),
one has a single ear infection(Jen),
ummmm,
one had a severe toothache and had to have teeth pulled (Nana),
i guess that's all, ha!
Tim is just perpetually exhausted...
and Timmy and Nicole have made it unscathed thus far... :)
But we are all ALIVE!
I just want to thank the Lord for that... He is so faithful in keeping us right where we need to be, even when it hurts...
My dad sent me the neatest e-mail yesterday and I want to share it with all of you....
Weeeellllll, let me tell you...
In the past few weeks,
one had the stomach flu(the one where you throw up every hour on the hour, for hours on end!, yeah, that one!)(Summer) ,
one has severly chapped little hands(Chloe),
one has thrush(a yeast infection in the mouth)Emma,
one has a double ear infection(Emma),
one has a single ear infection(Jen),
ummmm,
one had a severe toothache and had to have teeth pulled (Nana),
i guess that's all, ha!
Tim is just perpetually exhausted...
and Timmy and Nicole have made it unscathed thus far... :)
But we are all ALIVE!
I just want to thank the Lord for that... He is so faithful in keeping us right where we need to be, even when it hurts...
My dad sent me the neatest e-mail yesterday and I want to share it with all of you....
RIGHT WHERE WE BELONG
As you might know,
the head of a company survived 9/11 because his son started kindergarten.
Another fellow was alive because it was his turn to bring donuts.
One woman was late because her alarm clock didn't go off in time.
One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike because of an auto accident.
One of them missed his bus.
One spilled food on her clothes and had to take time to change.
One's car wouldn't start.
One went back to answer the telephone
One had a child that dawdled and didn't get ready as soon as he should have.
One couldn't get a taxi.
The one that struck me was the man who put on a new pair of shoes that morning,
took the various means to get to work but before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot. He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid.
That is why he is alive today.
Now when I am stuck in traffic, miss an elevator, turn back to answer a ringing telephone...
all the little things that annoy me.
I think to myself, this is exactly where God wants me to beat this very moment..
Next time your morning seems to be going wrong,
the children are slow getting dressed,
you can't seem to find the car keys,
you hit every traffic light,
don't get mad or frustrated;
God is at work watching over you.
May God continue to bless you with all those annoying little things and
may you remember their possible purpose.
May the Lord watch over every one of you today and provide exactly what you "need" today!
Love, Jen
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Saturday, January 21, 2006
For the record...
For those who are wondering...
The birth slideshow is COMPLETELY MODEST!
Absolutely nothing that would make anyone uncomfortable...
:)
jen
The birth slideshow is COMPLETELY MODEST!
Absolutely nothing that would make anyone uncomfortable...
:)
jen
kudos.....
Okay, so kudos to all of those who actually get their thank-you cards and birth announcements sent out anytime even remotely close to the babies arrival!!! I don't know how you do it!
This time I actually bought all the stuff to make the announcements and even made the first one, but haven't finished them yet! And as far as thank-you cards, I've bought them, really I have!
Anyway, they all may be late, but they WILL be sent, I am determined... :)
So, to those who have sent all the wonderful gifts, I am sooo appreciative, and please extend any grace you may have for this mommy of miss coliky... thank you...
I did accomplish one thing though, and it is REALLY cool.
I finished the birth slideshow... I couldn't get it onto the blog, but I have a link that you can click on and get to it...
IMPORTANT: When the new window first opens up, right under the "video screen" are buttons that will make the video play on a larger screen... click the far right button... THEN PAUSE THE VIDEO AND WAIT FOR IT TO FULLY LOAD BEFORE YOU PLAY IT, OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT PLAY CONTINIOUSLY!!!
AND don't forget to turn your sound up, the song is beautiful!
here it is: http://www.youtube.com/w/?v=fObwva29loI
Also, if you have trouble and can't get it to load or it takes too long, PLEASE let me know and I can send it via e-mail and you can open it with windows media player (very easy)...
Let me know what you all think too!
Love to everyone!
This time I actually bought all the stuff to make the announcements and even made the first one, but haven't finished them yet! And as far as thank-you cards, I've bought them, really I have!
Anyway, they all may be late, but they WILL be sent, I am determined... :)
So, to those who have sent all the wonderful gifts, I am sooo appreciative, and please extend any grace you may have for this mommy of miss coliky... thank you...
I did accomplish one thing though, and it is REALLY cool.
I finished the birth slideshow... I couldn't get it onto the blog, but I have a link that you can click on and get to it...
IMPORTANT: When the new window first opens up, right under the "video screen" are buttons that will make the video play on a larger screen... click the far right button... THEN PAUSE THE VIDEO AND WAIT FOR IT TO FULLY LOAD BEFORE YOU PLAY IT, OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT PLAY CONTINIOUSLY!!!
AND don't forget to turn your sound up, the song is beautiful!
here it is: http://www.youtube.com/w/?v=fObwva29loI
Also, if you have trouble and can't get it to load or it takes too long, PLEASE let me know and I can send it via e-mail and you can open it with windows media player (very easy)...
Let me know what you all think too!
Love to everyone!
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