Yesterday Christian took about an hour's worth of naps.
Last night, he didn't go to sleep until 10:15!
He was awake at 6 am, so I fed him and he went back to sleep.
It's almost 9 am, should I wake the baby up? Or should I let him sleep due to his "lack of sleep" yesterday?
I think he also has a sore throat, so he probably doesn't feel good.
If I let him sleep in, then I will be up til 11 pm tonight with him!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Quote of the day
Dad: " So Courtney, who did you play with at Sunday School today?"
Courtney: "Nobody but my boring ol' self!" as she laughed!
Courtney: "Nobody but my boring ol' self!" as she laughed!
Wii Party
Last night we were looking for something to do as a family, so I suggested we play Wii party. Both girls can easily play the Wii and it's a board game, so why not?
We played it, the girls enjoyed it, and it was so much fun!
So much that they wanted to play another game today after church!
Now if only Matt wouldn't win so much...those first born children!!!
We played it, the girls enjoyed it, and it was so much fun!
So much that they wanted to play another game today after church!
Now if only Matt wouldn't win so much...those first born children!!!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Figured it out!
I went to MOPS yesterday and my discussion group leaders husband is a doctor and there is also a chiropractor in my group. Lately, we've been talking about vaccinations/ health issues. Neither one of these moms vaccinate thier children. They believe that a healthy child will not die of any of these major diseases and there are too many things wrong with the vaccinations for them to give them to their children. (We have always vaccinated our children because we believe our kids can die from these diseases! Yes, there are probably some things wrong with them, like they give too many in the first year, but we've always went ahead with them).
When Christian came down with HS Purpura two weeks ago, they were really interested in it all!
I had MOPS the Friday after we had him in the ER, so his bruises were still there, so I showed them to them and they wanted to know all about it.
Well it ends up that my discussion group leader went home and did a whole lot of research on HS Purpura. She says you cannot just google it, but you have to read through the medical journals.
This is what she found out for me.
1. HS Purpura is more than likely caused by the flu vaccine.
Christian got his 2nd dose of the flu vaccine about 4-5 days before we were in the ER. When we were in the hospital, the dr. told us that the antibodies from a cold caused it, but really it's the antibodies that your body makes to fight off the flu (from the vaccine). He didn't have a cold before he broke out, so I kind of questioned that, but now I believe strongly that it was from the flu shot. These two moms told me to NEVER get him a flu shot again! (remember they are anti any vaccines) But I tend to agree with them on this, if I give him the flu shot next year, he might break out worse and it could ruin his kidneys.
2. There has been a rises in HS Purpura in infants since they have allowed the flu shot to be given at 6 months. I guess you had a wait a year before, but now they can get it at 6 months. My friends believe this is just so they make more money.
3. My group leader also said there was a huge spike in HS Purpura last year. This was because there were more people getting the H1N1 vaccine.
4. She said that their kidneys and bowels can be affected, which the doctors did tell us! We are doing urine checks weekly for about a month and then monthly urine checks. We need to check his urine for at least 3 years (I don't know if we're going to check monthly or not, I'm not sure on the plan).
5. She recommended that I report his outbreak of HS Purpura to the CDC. She says that our doctor is not going to report it, so we should. This is why it's not always traced to the flu shot, because of the under-reporting that is done. I am anxious to do this!
We are going to have a playdate on Tuesday and talk about this some more. I remember questioning whether to get him his flu shot, but our doctor recommended it, so I went ahead with it, mostly because he is so young. The girls also got their flu mist this year. Apprarently that was the wrong decision!
Another reason not to give my kids flu shots- Another friend of mine works at the Red Cross, she said they had a 2-3 year old this year who got a flu shot and then she couldn't use her legs anymore. She said they have done a couple transfusions on her, but she's still not better.
Why don't our doctors tell us the risks behind the flu shot?
Do the pros outweight the cons?
I even asked my doctor if Christian's HS Purpura could've been caused by the flu shot and what she did say, "Of course not." Hmmm. I should show her the research!
When Christian came down with HS Purpura two weeks ago, they were really interested in it all!
I had MOPS the Friday after we had him in the ER, so his bruises were still there, so I showed them to them and they wanted to know all about it.
Well it ends up that my discussion group leader went home and did a whole lot of research on HS Purpura. She says you cannot just google it, but you have to read through the medical journals.
This is what she found out for me.
1. HS Purpura is more than likely caused by the flu vaccine.
Christian got his 2nd dose of the flu vaccine about 4-5 days before we were in the ER. When we were in the hospital, the dr. told us that the antibodies from a cold caused it, but really it's the antibodies that your body makes to fight off the flu (from the vaccine). He didn't have a cold before he broke out, so I kind of questioned that, but now I believe strongly that it was from the flu shot. These two moms told me to NEVER get him a flu shot again! (remember they are anti any vaccines) But I tend to agree with them on this, if I give him the flu shot next year, he might break out worse and it could ruin his kidneys.
2. There has been a rises in HS Purpura in infants since they have allowed the flu shot to be given at 6 months. I guess you had a wait a year before, but now they can get it at 6 months. My friends believe this is just so they make more money.
3. My group leader also said there was a huge spike in HS Purpura last year. This was because there were more people getting the H1N1 vaccine.
4. She said that their kidneys and bowels can be affected, which the doctors did tell us! We are doing urine checks weekly for about a month and then monthly urine checks. We need to check his urine for at least 3 years (I don't know if we're going to check monthly or not, I'm not sure on the plan).
5. She recommended that I report his outbreak of HS Purpura to the CDC. She says that our doctor is not going to report it, so we should. This is why it's not always traced to the flu shot, because of the under-reporting that is done. I am anxious to do this!
We are going to have a playdate on Tuesday and talk about this some more. I remember questioning whether to get him his flu shot, but our doctor recommended it, so I went ahead with it, mostly because he is so young. The girls also got their flu mist this year. Apprarently that was the wrong decision!
Another reason not to give my kids flu shots- Another friend of mine works at the Red Cross, she said they had a 2-3 year old this year who got a flu shot and then she couldn't use her legs anymore. She said they have done a couple transfusions on her, but she's still not better.
Why don't our doctors tell us the risks behind the flu shot?
Do the pros outweight the cons?
I even asked my doctor if Christian's HS Purpura could've been caused by the flu shot and what she did say, "Of course not." Hmmm. I should show her the research!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Christian vs. the Legos
Since Matt is gone during the day at work and hasn't had a real dose of Christian "on the move" yet, he sure got a taste of it tonight!
We were in the playroom and we were getting it cleaned up for the night. On the floor was the container of legs. Yes, little ones that Christian can choke on. We were in there all day today "organizing" and we just kept an eye on Christian and he didn't bother them.
Well tonight Matt sat Christian down right in front of them! So what does the baby do? He leans over the container and as he pushes himself up to standing, he pushes the container over and half of them spill out! I laughed sooo hard! Matt just looked at him!
So the next thing Matt does is to pick Christian up out of the mess and puts him about two feet away. Good idea Matt! (insert sarcasm) Christian, seeing that there are legos on the floor and that he wants them, gets on his hands and knees and eyes them. Knowing he can't crawl yet, he falls to the floor and army crawls over to them. Of course, he got a piece because Matt wasn't fast enough to pick them all up before he got there!
All the while I am just standing back and watching this take place. I chase him all day long! Matt knows he is fast and is starting to get into everything, but he didn't think he was this fast already!
All I can say is welcome to my world!!
(As a side note, after this all happened, Matt stayed in the playroom with Megan to do her homework and to put her to bed. He kept Christian in there (after he put the legos up) and I went and put Courtney to bed in their bedroom. I told him that Christian is fine to roll around, there's nothing really he can get into. About 10 minutes later, he delivered Christian to me. I said, "Why don't you keep him?" Matt replied with, "He's into everything!"
We were in the playroom and we were getting it cleaned up for the night. On the floor was the container of legs. Yes, little ones that Christian can choke on. We were in there all day today "organizing" and we just kept an eye on Christian and he didn't bother them.
Well tonight Matt sat Christian down right in front of them! So what does the baby do? He leans over the container and as he pushes himself up to standing, he pushes the container over and half of them spill out! I laughed sooo hard! Matt just looked at him!
So the next thing Matt does is to pick Christian up out of the mess and puts him about two feet away. Good idea Matt! (insert sarcasm) Christian, seeing that there are legos on the floor and that he wants them, gets on his hands and knees and eyes them. Knowing he can't crawl yet, he falls to the floor and army crawls over to them. Of course, he got a piece because Matt wasn't fast enough to pick them all up before he got there!
All the while I am just standing back and watching this take place. I chase him all day long! Matt knows he is fast and is starting to get into everything, but he didn't think he was this fast already!
All I can say is welcome to my world!!
(As a side note, after this all happened, Matt stayed in the playroom with Megan to do her homework and to put her to bed. He kept Christian in there (after he put the legos up) and I went and put Courtney to bed in their bedroom. I told him that Christian is fine to roll around, there's nothing really he can get into. About 10 minutes later, he delivered Christian to me. I said, "Why don't you keep him?" Matt replied with, "He's into everything!"
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Ten on Tuesday
Ok, I was going to do this yesterday, but didn't get there. :)
1. I LOVE it that Christian can feed himself now. Next time I am at the store, I am going to buy a big bag of cheerios! It sure helps out a lot that he can eat solids! I can just give him some food to occupy him for a little bit while I get something done or I can actually eat during our meals now!
2. He can also pick up a sippy cup and drink out of that too! LOVE it!
3. Two snow days in a row. The girls occupy themselves all day and I take care of Christian. I don't have to feel guilty for not playing with Courtney because Megan occupies her! I do stop and check in on them once in awhile.
4. Yesterday I decided to make popcorn whle we were watching a movie, so I got some out of the cupboard and put it in the microwave. I hit the "popcorn" button and let it be. I heard it pop and thought, "it will shut off when it's done" so I let it be. Soon Megan says, "Mom, look!" and there was steam coming out of the microwave while it was still on! Yes, I burned the popcorn, no wait, not just burned, I scorched it! I had to open the windows and turn on the fan and our house still smelled like burnt popcorn hours later!
5. My teeth are bothering me again. Cold, chewing hard things on the same side where I had my root canal done two months ago. I don't know if I did something or what, my jaw hurts too. Seriously, can we just solve all this and get done with it! I'm waiting for the dentist to call me back. I have also had a sore throat the last two mornings, I wonder if it is all related.
6. Since we've been home since about last Friday, I have really saved us money (and the environment) by not using disposable diapers. I use cloth at home and only use disposables at night! I love not having to buy diapers every time I go to Wal-Mart!
7. I have also watched more TV than usual lately. Courtney loves "Rachael Ray", she calls it the "Cooking show" because they always cook at the end. Well, I'm starting to like the beginning part when she has guests on. Since we've been home, I've sat down and watched it. Yes, bad, I know.
8. Christian has really been developing lately. He can army crawl, reach about 2 feet away, and pull himself up on things. He is also eating more and gaining weight again. He is also understanding sign language. He knows "Milk" really well and we're working on "more" at the dinner table. I'm not sure what we'll do next. He loves to make all kinds of noises lately too!
(He is growling at me as I type this!)
9. Today is bath day. Do you think I will be able to pull Megan and Courtney out of Barbie world to take a bath. I think so.
10. Finally, there is no hope of getting out today. My only hope has been cancelled. Our church is not having AWANA tonight! Maybe we can get out for supper. :) I'm pretty sure they will have school tomorow and I have a MOMS Club meeting at 9:30 am, so that is my next scheduled activity! I can't wait!!
Ok, off to get kids in the tub! My rule is that everyone needs to get through the shower, hair and teeth brushed by lunchtime, including myself.
1. I LOVE it that Christian can feed himself now. Next time I am at the store, I am going to buy a big bag of cheerios! It sure helps out a lot that he can eat solids! I can just give him some food to occupy him for a little bit while I get something done or I can actually eat during our meals now!
2. He can also pick up a sippy cup and drink out of that too! LOVE it!
3. Two snow days in a row. The girls occupy themselves all day and I take care of Christian. I don't have to feel guilty for not playing with Courtney because Megan occupies her! I do stop and check in on them once in awhile.
4. Yesterday I decided to make popcorn whle we were watching a movie, so I got some out of the cupboard and put it in the microwave. I hit the "popcorn" button and let it be. I heard it pop and thought, "it will shut off when it's done" so I let it be. Soon Megan says, "Mom, look!" and there was steam coming out of the microwave while it was still on! Yes, I burned the popcorn, no wait, not just burned, I scorched it! I had to open the windows and turn on the fan and our house still smelled like burnt popcorn hours later!
5. My teeth are bothering me again. Cold, chewing hard things on the same side where I had my root canal done two months ago. I don't know if I did something or what, my jaw hurts too. Seriously, can we just solve all this and get done with it! I'm waiting for the dentist to call me back. I have also had a sore throat the last two mornings, I wonder if it is all related.
6. Since we've been home since about last Friday, I have really saved us money (and the environment) by not using disposable diapers. I use cloth at home and only use disposables at night! I love not having to buy diapers every time I go to Wal-Mart!
7. I have also watched more TV than usual lately. Courtney loves "Rachael Ray", she calls it the "Cooking show" because they always cook at the end. Well, I'm starting to like the beginning part when she has guests on. Since we've been home, I've sat down and watched it. Yes, bad, I know.
8. Christian has really been developing lately. He can army crawl, reach about 2 feet away, and pull himself up on things. He is also eating more and gaining weight again. He is also understanding sign language. He knows "Milk" really well and we're working on "more" at the dinner table. I'm not sure what we'll do next. He loves to make all kinds of noises lately too!
(He is growling at me as I type this!)
9. Today is bath day. Do you think I will be able to pull Megan and Courtney out of Barbie world to take a bath. I think so.
10. Finally, there is no hope of getting out today. My only hope has been cancelled. Our church is not having AWANA tonight! Maybe we can get out for supper. :) I'm pretty sure they will have school tomorow and I have a MOMS Club meeting at 9:30 am, so that is my next scheduled activity! I can't wait!!
Ok, off to get kids in the tub! My rule is that everyone needs to get through the shower, hair and teeth brushed by lunchtime, including myself.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Agenda for the Snow Day
The Agenda for Megan and Courtney today:
Get up
Breakfast
play, play,play
get dressed, brush hair and teeth
have lunch
play, play, play
watch movie
play some more
dad comes home
supper
play
clean up from playtime
go to bed!
Agenda for Christian:
Get up
eat
sleep
play
eat again
play some more
eat
nap
eat
play
nap
eat
etc.
Go to bed
And me:
get kids food
maybe enjoy a movie with the kids
entertain Christian
play with girls
feed Christian
put Christian to bed
break up fights
check email and facebook
maybe clean a little
do some laundry
Enjoy the snow day!
Get up
Breakfast
play, play,play
get dressed, brush hair and teeth
have lunch
play, play, play
watch movie
play some more
dad comes home
supper
play
clean up from playtime
go to bed!
Agenda for Christian:
Get up
eat
sleep
play
eat again
play some more
eat
nap
eat
play
nap
eat
etc.
Go to bed
And me:
get kids food
maybe enjoy a movie with the kids
entertain Christian
play with girls
feed Christian
put Christian to bed
break up fights
check email and facebook
maybe clean a little
do some laundry
Enjoy the snow day!
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