DDA Chapter 18

[Glynis]

Migraines are a problem for me, too, and Excedrin Migraine is not on the list of approved OTC meds. Thus far (knock on wood) I haven't had one, but you're right, caffeine would definitely be in order there!!

I drank diet Coke up until I found out I was pregnant with Timothy. Then I decided to be good and give it up. After I passed out in Walmart, my doctor told me that I could have 1 can or 1 small diet coke each day and it would be ok. It would actually help with my low blood pressure. So, I did, and Timothy turned out ok, my migraines never came back, and I didn't pass out again. Now that he's nursing, I'm still limiting my caffeine intake, but I don't know if I could give it up altogether. I try to drink my caffeine early in the morning, so it won't really affect Timothy's sleeping schedule (like he really has one!)

As to your parenting...I know you and Jonathan are going to be great parents. Most of it is trial and error, but kids are resilient and can handle a lot of mistakes by parents.

 

[Tammi67]

Andrew's grades came in yesterday -- all A's. He's getting closer to that i-phone. Jake is going in with Randy to work for a couple of hours, then his friend's parents will pick him up on the way home from their conference. Later today, they are off to Great Wolf Lodge. He's beyond excited.

Andrew will be dropped off with me, and we'll go to his conference (and Jake's) after lunch. Andrew has done well in school, but he hates having to sit in front of the eight teachers (5 teachers, an advisor and two speech teachers) and have them talk to him and us about his work. His speech processing makes him slower to respond in awkward situations. I told him it's good practice for work interviews. We may run by work for a while after that, then he has baseball practice tonight. I'm going to hopefully work from home tomorrow.

Better get back to work. Have a good day everyone.

Congrats to Andrew! Good luck with the conferences!

 

[mommykds]

Kelli,
for Stephanie.

Thanks everyone about the house..we do have a #3 lined up of 2 doesn't work out. However I think it will as it's priced right for the market. House #1 was priced $115,000 over its comps.

 

[tink2020]

from me too! I know you don't want to think about it, but could she be allergic to your doggie? With her crawling around across the carpets, that could be something to think about.

I certainly don't mind thinking about it, but it doesn't seem likely. She's got too much drainage, coughing, etc that just started exactly when Kyle was sick as well (bringing home nasty stuff from the ER). That would probably be too big a coincidence, but it's worth considering if it doesn't clear up. I think it's too severe too, to have come out of nowhere if it were an allergy. Who knows!

 

[Tammi67]

Anne Marie - Good luck with the house!

 

[tink2020]

Just so she doesn't become Octomom!

I've never heard her referred to as such!

I hope you all have a wonderful time at GWL!

 

[Glynis]

I could use a little prayer for miss Elise. She's been very sick approaching 2 weeks now, and can't shake it. Instead, she's getting worse. Now I fear we might have uncovered a little Reactive Airway Disease (precursor to Asthma, which one of our girls (at least) is bound to have). I hope not, but at the same time I would rather her "illness" go away and still find the RAD that we can then treat, rather than just have her continue to be sick. She's REALLY sick, as in going into these coughing fits where she just turns purple because she coughs so hard and can't catch her breath. All day. Avery has escaped with just a bit of a cold it seems, which is a blessing but also makes me more concerned about whatever Elise is battling. Boo.

Hopefully, they're "getting it out of their system" before WDW. That would also mean, though, that it has to go away before then

Our internet and phones are on the skitz too, maybe because it continues to be windy. Not as bad as it was a week ago, but it seems the winds have never quite died down. Between that and the ice storm before, there are still trees coming down everywhere, etc.

I'm ready for WDW.



I hope you all are doing well, and I'm sorry I only catch up a bit at a time. I've got to use my sparse internet time (and really, sparse children-sleeping time these days) the most efficient way possible.

Make it a great day!

Prayers are being said for Miss Elise! It's so scary to see them that way!

 

[Tammi67]

I'm staying home today with Stephanie. She still has a slight fever and is all stuffy. She looks better today though, although she's still a bit pale, which is always a tell-tale sign she's sick.

Feel better, Stephanie!

 

[tink2020]

Prayers are being said for Miss Elise! It's so scary to see them that way!

I just feel so bad for her! She gets to the end of a fit and lets out this whimper/cry/sigh that is just pitiful! (Though I'll admit, it's kind of sweet sounding sometimes )

 

[Tammi67]

I've never heard her referred to as such!

I hope you all have a wonderful time at GWL!

Thanks!

 

[Glynis]

OMG I just found out one of our friends has twins and is expecting triplets!!!! She's a VP of our twins club, and I just can't even begin to imagine.......

I would totally DIE!!! I was in fear with Timothy until we found out he was a singleton! After experiencing the work that twins are, I don't know if I could handle triplets. Of course, she knows what to expect (work wise), so it might be ok. Give her a hug from this twin mom, ok?

 

[tinknme]

Anne Marie good luck with house #2

 

[tink2020]

I would totally DIE!!! I was in fear with Timothy until we found out he was a singleton! After experiencing the work that twins are, I don't know if I could handle triplets. Of course, she knows what to expect (work wise), so it might be ok. Give her a hug from this twin mom, ok?

Will do! I would die as well. We had not totally taken off the table the idea of two sets of twins as an option we would welcome.... I don't think I want 4 kids (up until now I didn't want 3! ) so I don't know that we'd take that chance, but it's not totally unrealistic. A lot of moms I know who do IVF go that route sometimes (not that you can guarantee it, but you know what I'm saying). But THREE?! That extra baby makes a big difference!

They're excited, but definitely in shock. And scared. Upon talking with her further, it sounds like they put 4 embryos in to get their twins, and that was 5 years ago. With increasing age, etc, they decided to put 3 in in hopes of getting even 1, and "knew" their odds were slim. Apparently God had a different idea!

ETA: She's 11.5 weeks along too, and all 4 (mom and babes) are doing great! :

 

[tinknme]

Getting there. I 'tanned' a bit on my legs this morning. I wish it was going to be longer than an overnight trip though.

Did you use some bottled sun

 

[tinknme]

I'm staying home today with Stephanie. She still has a slight fever and is all stuffy. She looks better today though, although she's still a bit pale, which is always a tell-tale sign she's sick.

Sorry to hear she is still not feeling to well

 

[tinknme]

Very sad. I hope that the cuts don't show in their service.

Ditto!

 

[Tinkaroo]

Try to stay away from 9/11 too. I just wouldn't want the baggage that goes with that date.

Thanks. But Alyssa gets mad when people tell her she looks grown-up. According to her, she doesn't want to be close to death!

Yikes - I hadn't even thought of 9/11! A coworker had that b-day, and it got to where he celebrated the day before - just not a fun day. I was 3 weeks early, and Jonathan was about a week or so late (and HUGE), so who knows what we'll be dealing with!

Alyssa is just too funny!

It's worth every penny, I assure you! I plan on responding to your PM eventually but wanted to tell you I highly suggest it! It took the edge off of my really sick weeks, and even completely fixed the easier ones towards the end! I hope you find that relief everyone boasts about... and soon!

I think it's working! Yahoo!!!!! I took it last night, and pretty much slept through the night, which has not happened in WEEKS (just been generally uncomfortable, up/down to the bathroom, etc.) It was not painful to get out of bed this morning, either! I've actually had a little bit of breakfast, which I haven't been able to stomach for a while.

I'm going to hold off and see if I can restrict it's use to only once per day, and keep my fingers crossed that this will be the ticket! I will pay $3 a pop to feel better, and like I can actually accomplish something around here!

I could use a little prayer for miss Elise. She's been very sick approaching 2 weeks now, and can't shake it. Instead, she's getting worse. Now I fear we might have uncovered a little Reactive Airway Disease (precursor to Asthma, which one of our girls (at least) is bound to have). I hope not, but at the same time I would rather her "illness" go away and still find the RAD that we can then treat, rather than just have her continue to be sick. She's REALLY sick, as in going into these coughing fits where she just turns purple because she coughs so hard and can't catch her breath. All day. Avery has escaped with just a bit of a cold it seems, which is a blessing but also makes me more concerned about whatever Elise is battling. Boo.

Hopefully, they're "getting it out of their system" before WDW. That would also mean, though, that it has to go away before then

Our internet and phones are on the skitz too, maybe because it continues to be windy. Not as bad as it was a week ago, but it seems the winds have never quite died down. Between that and the ice storm before, there are still trees coming down everywhere, etc.

I'm ready for WDW.



I hope you all are doing well, and I'm sorry I only catch up a bit at a time. I've got to use my sparse internet time (and really, sparse children-sleeping time these days) the most efficient way possible.

Make it a great day!

Oh no - lots of prayers, and for little Elise! She needs to get feeling better, and pronto! (The rest of you guys, too!) You have a Mouse to see soon.

Happy Birthday to Elin's Bob

Happy Birthday, Bob!

OMG I just found out one of our friends has twins and is expecting triplets!!!! She's a VP of our twins club, and I just can't even begin to imagine.......

OMG! (insert "falling over dead" smilie here!)

Andrew's grades came in yesterday -- all A's. He's getting closer to that i-phone. Jake is going in with Randy to work for a couple of hours, then his friend's parents will pick him up on the way home from their conference. Later today, they are off to Great Wolf Lodge. He's beyond excited.

Andrew will be dropped off with me, and we'll go to his conference (and Jake's) after lunch. Andrew has done well in school, but he hates having to sit in front of the eight teachers (5 teachers, an advisor and two speech teachers) and have them talk to him and us about his work. His speech processing makes him slower to respond in awkward situations. I told him it's good practice for work interviews. We may run by work for a while after that, then he has baseball practice tonight. I'm going to hopefully work from home tomorrow.

Better get back to work. Have a good day everyone.

WTG, Andrew! I hope Jake has fun at GWL!

Good morning.

We are off to the mall this afternoon..trying to keep the kids busy. I do love them being home this week. They have played so nicely & even Katie has been fun to be with. I guess with the pressure off from school she comes back to being my sweet daughter. I will brace myself for Monday morning.

Our offer on house #2 is going in today.

Not good on the weight loss I am afraid. With the kids home I haven't been so good. Oh & I had a dream about going for a Dole Whip last night!!! Oh man!!!! I AM possesed!!!

Good luck with offer #2! I hope these sellers treat you right. Glad to hear the week has been good with the kiddos - and don't beat yourself up about the weight loss - you'll get back on track!

I'm staying home today with Stephanie. She still has a slight fever and is all stuffy. She looks better today though, although she's still a bit pale, which is always a tell-tale sign she's sick.

I hope today's the day she'll kick this thing!

 

[Tinkaroo]

Well, I need to go get ready - I'm getting my hair cut and colored, which I desperately need - it's been driving me crazy!

TTYL!

 

[babytrees]

OMG I just found out one of our friends has twins and is expecting triplets!!!! She's a VP of our twins club, and I just can't even begin to imagine.......

That is a bit scary to imagine

 

[Tammi67]

Did you use some bottled sun

Call me vain, but I CAN'T bear the sight of my ghostly white legs.