i was going to post a picture to gross everyone out, but decided against it, for my stomach tolerance and yours.
Im on day 7, going on day 8. When the Dr told me days 1 and 2 would be the best I believed him. Then I had my tonsils out. I didn't believe him anymore. However, as time went on day 3 came, so did days 4 and 5 and I was back to very much believing days 1 and 2 were the best days. The days continue to get worse. I can still eat absolutely nothing- not even broth anymore the very thought makes me nautious. ok today i need eat a few bites of mashed potatoes made into soup with gravy. but even that was hard to swallow, and after a few bites i was so swollen i couldn't get anymore down. I can barely drink anything as well, i was just into the dr today after peeing brown for three days, told me to come back tomorrow if i can't get down more than a liter. i think i got 30 ounces down today according to my bottle. i dont think thats more than a liter....either way, i was there today and paid my dues, i won't be going back in tomorrow to pay more and get an IV, i will wait until i have to go to the ER. I'm dehydrated and miserable....I never believed this would be such a horrible surgery, but its downright terrible. As of right now, i completely regret it.
I have to say though, the Dr was wonderful as was the staff. I sure hope that by my birthday, 24 days away, I can eat again. I'm dying for Texas Roadhouse and a big baked potato! :)
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Leigha Trnka Photography
here are some new pictures of the kids! so excited to share. Thanks again Leigha!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Accidents
It's been a long week, but right now I'm trying to rest yet very bored, so I figured this was my best solution :)
Monday was fine, the usual, work and then more work (I have two jobs currently! I know, crazy.) But Tuesday was the day that slowed me down. After work I had to pick up my babies, which is unusual because they are always at home, just so happens Natalie needed to bring them to the drop in as she had a dr appt. So on the way home, I get rear ended at the off ramp near my house. Long story short everyone is ok (my back is killing me) and our insurance company is arguing with the drivers insurance company trying to get this all figured out. It is $1400 worth of damage to my vehicle, I need two new car seats, and a rental car until mine is fixed. I don't really think it is too much to ask for his negligence. Hopefully they get that figured out tomorrow so I can bring the car in on Monday.
Since then, I have been pretty much laid up on pain killers trying to give my back a rest. I am hoping that I feel better tomoorw as I have some big projects to get done, and I have to look at a daycare.
Monday was fine, the usual, work and then more work (I have two jobs currently! I know, crazy.) But Tuesday was the day that slowed me down. After work I had to pick up my babies, which is unusual because they are always at home, just so happens Natalie needed to bring them to the drop in as she had a dr appt. So on the way home, I get rear ended at the off ramp near my house. Long story short everyone is ok (my back is killing me) and our insurance company is arguing with the drivers insurance company trying to get this all figured out. It is $1400 worth of damage to my vehicle, I need two new car seats, and a rental car until mine is fixed. I don't really think it is too much to ask for his negligence. Hopefully they get that figured out tomorrow so I can bring the car in on Monday.
Since then, I have been pretty much laid up on pain killers trying to give my back a rest. I am hoping that I feel better tomoorw as I have some big projects to get done, and I have to look at a daycare.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Medora
A few weekends ago we traveled to Medora, ND for....well...whatever it is people do there :)
Only, we didn't do what I think normal people do, we wern't into the little shops, and we didn't go see the musical. In fact, we didn't look at the old houses, or go on tours, we didn't catch any fish, and we didn't dress up in old clothing and have our pictures taken.
Instead, we crashed at the outdoor pool at the hotel (heaven), we played with the kids at a playground area in Medora (probably the best play area I have ever seen), the boys went mini-golfing, we climbed some steep trails to the top of a "hill" (or eh, mini mountain!) and cruised through the national park (which was by far probably the best part!).
One thing we did do that about 700 others were doing as well as the pitchfork fondue. For $25 per person, you can get a steak filled with oil, a baked potato and some coleslaw. Don't care for steak? get the buffet ($13.50 per person) and just have a potato and some beans--this is all I got since you can only walk through once, and I was pushing a stroller and not about to spill! For Benjamin he just wanted a hot dog...$13.50. for a stinkin hotdog-on the website it says $6.00, this was not the case for us-we had to shell out the big bucks for that dog. It was a royal RIPOFF and the steak was absolutely apalling- who wants an oil drenched steak? gross. Save yourself some money and have a picnic in the state park. You will get the same view. Promise.
Or even better, go to the chuckwagon buffet in town. Wonderful food-there was a choice of brisket, ribs, potatoes, veggies, fish, juices, milk and more. And more important, the volunteers are the sweetest you will meet anywhere.
Ok, end of my rant. I would go back and do it again, but would definitely change it up. I would spend more time in the state park and at the outdoor pool, and I would try to get in some fishing on the creek, some more mini-golf, and perhaps catch the muscial. Maybe this fall.
Only, we didn't do what I think normal people do, we wern't into the little shops, and we didn't go see the musical. In fact, we didn't look at the old houses, or go on tours, we didn't catch any fish, and we didn't dress up in old clothing and have our pictures taken.
Instead, we crashed at the outdoor pool at the hotel (heaven), we played with the kids at a playground area in Medora (probably the best play area I have ever seen), the boys went mini-golfing, we climbed some steep trails to the top of a "hill" (or eh, mini mountain!) and cruised through the national park (which was by far probably the best part!).
One thing we did do that about 700 others were doing as well as the pitchfork fondue. For $25 per person, you can get a steak filled with oil, a baked potato and some coleslaw. Don't care for steak? get the buffet ($13.50 per person) and just have a potato and some beans--this is all I got since you can only walk through once, and I was pushing a stroller and not about to spill! For Benjamin he just wanted a hot dog...$13.50. for a stinkin hotdog-on the website it says $6.00, this was not the case for us-we had to shell out the big bucks for that dog. It was a royal RIPOFF and the steak was absolutely apalling- who wants an oil drenched steak? gross. Save yourself some money and have a picnic in the state park. You will get the same view. Promise.
Or even better, go to the chuckwagon buffet in town. Wonderful food-there was a choice of brisket, ribs, potatoes, veggies, fish, juices, milk and more. And more important, the volunteers are the sweetest you will meet anywhere.
Ok, end of my rant. I would go back and do it again, but would definitely change it up. I would spend more time in the state park and at the outdoor pool, and I would try to get in some fishing on the creek, some more mini-golf, and perhaps catch the muscial. Maybe this fall.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Birthday Planning
November seems to be coming up on me pretty quick.
I still havn't decided a date or activities, but I have decided that our theme for the little Munkins 2nd birthday will be...what else...MONKEYS!
So I'm on a search to find the perfect Monkey cake....
ugh. thats the worst part. perfect cake.
even perfect dress is easier than that!
I still havn't decided a date or activities, but I have decided that our theme for the little Munkins 2nd birthday will be...what else...MONKEYS!
So I'm on a search to find the perfect Monkey cake....
ugh. thats the worst part. perfect cake.
even perfect dress is easier than that!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Zoo & Ben
I know Brianna is lately often my topic because of her allergies and all of her Dr. appointments and such, but we really do a lot with Benjamin as well, I promise!
We have some fun projects planned for him for the summer...
We are sending coloring pages of states off to his friends in that state, and when they come back he learns about the state (a little bit, nothing too major) and we are putting them all in a book for him.
Project #2 is Animals! Think science.
This past weekend we went to the Wahpeton zoo and I helped Benjamin take some pictures of his favorite animals. When slow mommy gets them printed off, we will learn a little bit about each animal (where they are from, their natural habitat, what they eat, etc.)
So here are some pictures from this past weekend of Benjamin and his favorite animals!
We have some fun projects planned for him for the summer...
We are sending coloring pages of states off to his friends in that state, and when they come back he learns about the state (a little bit, nothing too major) and we are putting them all in a book for him.
Project #2 is Animals! Think science.
This past weekend we went to the Wahpeton zoo and I helped Benjamin take some pictures of his favorite animals. When slow mommy gets them printed off, we will learn a little bit about each animal (where they are from, their natural habitat, what they eat, etc.)
So here are some pictures from this past weekend of Benjamin and his favorite animals!
Rib Fest, Fargo
We had so much fun at ribfest this year. I had never actually went before, so it was a little surprise for me, I didn't know what to expect.
I was very impressed with the activities for the kids. Oh and also the food was GREAT! Can't wait until next year so we can go again!
See some proof of the fun!
Ok well maybe not for Brianna, she was a little too small for everything and had to stay in her stroller in the cold weather.....BUT I think she liked being outside :)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Brianna's 1st dermatology appt
We saw the dermatologist finally today. The final diagnosis for her skin rash (es) is eczema with flare-ups...and the crusty stuff that sometimes happens during and after these flare-ups? staph infection. That thought just grosses me out. But apparently, unless we get the eczema under control, it can't really be prevented.
He perscribed her a new ointment for the flare-ups as well as an antibiotic to use when it gets infected. I'm not excited about adding another two medications to the list of them she has been on in her short little lifetime, but if it helps her to be more comfortable, I guess for now that is what matters most.
We also talked about the sunscreen allergy and he recommended using vanicream 60 sunscreen...i sure hope we can find this someplace local. She has Blue Lizard sensitive sunscreen how and after spending hundreds of dollars on sunscreen, this does not make her break out, so hopefully we can at least continue using it until we need to buy more.
Another thing I didn't know was that the sunscreen allergy is not from sunscreen itself but from the chemicals when they mix with the sun, he said some studies have shown that the chemicals in these can actually be absorbed into the body and can have a toxic effect (not one that could harm anyone, but still...yikes.) and I even googled it- there are plenty of articles that back this up, check it out.
Ok sorry for the boring blog, but it is important. Brianna has went through a lot with all of the rashes she has had. I guess next will be allergy testing....*sigh* another thing we are NOT looking forward to!
He perscribed her a new ointment for the flare-ups as well as an antibiotic to use when it gets infected. I'm not excited about adding another two medications to the list of them she has been on in her short little lifetime, but if it helps her to be more comfortable, I guess for now that is what matters most.
We also talked about the sunscreen allergy and he recommended using vanicream 60 sunscreen...i sure hope we can find this someplace local. She has Blue Lizard sensitive sunscreen how and after spending hundreds of dollars on sunscreen, this does not make her break out, so hopefully we can at least continue using it until we need to buy more.
Another thing I didn't know was that the sunscreen allergy is not from sunscreen itself but from the chemicals when they mix with the sun, he said some studies have shown that the chemicals in these can actually be absorbed into the body and can have a toxic effect (not one that could harm anyone, but still...yikes.) and I even googled it- there are plenty of articles that back this up, check it out.
Ok sorry for the boring blog, but it is important. Brianna has went through a lot with all of the rashes she has had. I guess next will be allergy testing....*sigh* another thing we are NOT looking forward to!
oatmeal banana muffins
These are great, just made some and they are probably the best muffins I have made yet.
I used the base recipe from oatmeal muffins on allrecipies.com
Banana Oatmeal Muffins
1 cup milk
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 egg
1/4 cup oil (or substitute applesauce for healthier version-still tastes great I promise!)
1 1/4 cup flour (we use half whole wheat, half all purpose)
1/4 cup white sugar + 3/4 cup brown sugar (you can also use 1 cup honey as sub for this)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 mashed bananas
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Spray muffin tins well or spray paper liners (otherwise they don't peel off very nicely) and fill 3/4 full. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
*The toothpick test doesn't work well for these, due to the banana they are moist, but done for sure by 30 minutes. I baked to 30 minutes and actually think that was too long, next time I will go with the 25.
I used the base recipe from oatmeal muffins on allrecipies.com
Banana Oatmeal Muffins
1 cup milk
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 egg
1/4 cup oil (or substitute applesauce for healthier version-still tastes great I promise!)
1 1/4 cup flour (we use half whole wheat, half all purpose)
1/4 cup white sugar + 3/4 cup brown sugar (you can also use 1 cup honey as sub for this)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 mashed bananas
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Spray muffin tins well or spray paper liners (otherwise they don't peel off very nicely) and fill 3/4 full. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
*The toothpick test doesn't work well for these, due to the banana they are moist, but done for sure by 30 minutes. I baked to 30 minutes and actually think that was too long, next time I will go with the 25.
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