I have started to wash all the crib sheets and small baby blankets. My girls get into them any way. Might as well get them all cleaned and packed into plastic tubs. So I'm not always trying to wash them. My girls for some reason have to pull everything off of the shelves. And out of the drawers. They are 3 now but don't listen to me about staying out of stuff that's not theirs.
I'm also gonna be going through all the kids clothes that Iv saved. but not for several months. I don't care what the sex of the baby is but I'm thinking there are 2 in there. I starting to think that they are 2 boys. I'm getting very excited about this.
I asked my girls do you want a boy or girl and Eve says girl, and Penny says boy and a girl. so I'm hopping I get to find out how many are in there at the first doc apt. July 16Th is so far away. It needs to come faster.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Got My Dog Out of Jail
I had gotten my dog out of jail yesterday. (pound) She had gotten loose on Wednesday. And no one noticed until later that night. She has a twin sister and sometimes you cant tell them apart. So I'm guessing my husband saw the one and just assumed that they were both there. I went out and had started talking to my neighbors to see if anyone had seen a big boxer. They all had said no. They did not even know we had new dogs. Ive all most had them a year and never let them out to the front yard so no one knew we had them. My mom had talked to one of our neighbors and he had seen her and took her to the pound , he had no idea that she was ours.
So the next day I had to bail her out. But she was not fixed so they said its cheaper to get her fixed there then to pay to have her released UN-fixed. So I had to leave her there a few days till she got fixed. It actually saved me some money she had a hernia and they fixed it for free while they spayed her. The vet had quoted me 500$. So I'm still a believer in things happen for a reason. Now she is home and resting great.
So the next day I had to bail her out. But she was not fixed so they said its cheaper to get her fixed there then to pay to have her released UN-fixed. So I had to leave her there a few days till she got fixed. It actually saved me some money she had a hernia and they fixed it for free while they spayed her. The vet had quoted me 500$. So I'm still a believer in things happen for a reason. Now she is home and resting great.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Another Addition
So if not to add to my daily drama. We just found out were expecting again. It was and unexpected surprise welcome. We wanted one more pregnancy just not this soon. But I'm a believer that things happen for a reason. My Husband and I are happy. We love children and are welcoming our new baby with open arms. We Do agree on one thing and that's we are hopping it is just one baby but if we get twins again I will be delighted.
Some in my family don't know yet and wont for a while. My mom is one of them. Although she will figure it out eventually cause she does know I'm late. But shes angry with us. Telling me I can find natural ways of aborting. Me and the Hubby agreed a long time ago that , that is not a solution for us. So I'm Angry at my mom for suggesting such thing. But I bet she gets over it once she sees a new baby. So we are in for a more busy life but an exciting wonderful time. I cant say that i cant Wait because I can, I'm gonna need all 9 months to prepare.
Some in my family don't know yet and wont for a while. My mom is one of them. Although she will figure it out eventually cause she does know I'm late. But shes angry with us. Telling me I can find natural ways of aborting. Me and the Hubby agreed a long time ago that , that is not a solution for us. So I'm Angry at my mom for suggesting such thing. But I bet she gets over it once she sees a new baby. So we are in for a more busy life but an exciting wonderful time. I cant say that i cant Wait because I can, I'm gonna need all 9 months to prepare.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Top Romen
Well you either love it or hate it....... I love it. Its so cheep. I can feed my kids on a lazy day for about 14 cents. Now I don't do it all the time because its high in sodium. But its so versatile. you can do almost anything with it. You can make almost any kind of dish. you can crumble up the dry noodle to add to a salad. You can make a really good salad dressing using olive oil season packet and vinegar. You can eat it like a soup or a cold noodle salad. Its just good.
Monday, June 9, 2008
SAN DIEGO FAIR
So the fair is coming to town , and as a family we try to go each year. My kids love it there we see the barn animals, And eat the weird food they have there each year. This year is little different. We each have different schedules and we are finding it hard to pick a day to go. We picked fathers day. The Hubby cant wait to go. On top of that we are broke so we are having have a garage sale the day before. Just to have spending money. Who knows maybe we will sale a lot of things and make a good amount of money to spend more. After all the fair only comes once a year.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Breast Feeding
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR JUST A FEW DAYS, he will have received your colostrum, or early milk. By providing antibodies and the food his brand-new body expects, nursing gives your baby his first - and easiest - "immunization" and helps get his digestive system going smoothly. Breastfeeding is how your baby expects to start, and helps your own body recover from the birth. Why not use your time in the hospital to prepare your baby for life through the gift of nursing?
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR FOUR TO SIX WEEKS, you will have eased him through the most critical part of his infancy. Newborns who are not breastfed are much more likely to get sick or be hospitalized, and have many more digestive problems than breastfed babies. After 4to 6 weeks, you’ll probably have worked through any early nursing concerns, too. Make a serious goal of nursing for a month, call La Leche League or a Lactation Consultant if you have any questions, and you’ll be in a better position to decide whether continued breastfeeding is for you.
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR 3 OR 4 MONTHS, her digestive system will have matured a great deal, and she will be much better able to tolerate the foreign substances in commercial formulas. If there is a family history of allergies, though, you will greatly reduce her risk by waiting a few more months before adding anything at all to her diet of breast milk. And giving nothing but your milk for the first four months gives strong protection against ear infections for a whole year.
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR 6 MONTHS, she will be much less likely to suffer an allergic reaction to formula or other foods. At this point, her body is probably ready to tackle some other foods, whether or not you wean. Nursing for at least 6 months helps ensure better health throughout your baby’s first year of life, and reduces your own risk of breast cancer. Nursing for 6months or more may greatly reduce your little one’s risk of ear infections and childhood cancers. And exclusive, frequent breastfeeding during the first 6months, if your periods have not returned, provides 98%effective contraception.
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR 9 MONTHS, you will have seen him through the fastest and most important brain and body development of his life on the food that was designed for him - your milk. You may even notice that he is more alert and more active than babies who did not have the benefit of their mother’s milk. Weaning may be fairly easy at this age... but then, so is nursing! If you want to avoid weaning this early, be sure you’ve been available to nurse for comfort as well as just for food.
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR A YEAR, you can avoid expense and bother of formula. Her one-year-old body can probably handle most of the table foods your family enjoys. Many of the health benefits this year of nursing has given your child will last her whole life.She will have a stronger immune system, for instance,and will be much less likely to need orthodontia or speech therapy. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for at least a year, to help ensure normal nutrition and health for your baby.
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR 18 MONTHS, you will have continued to provide your baby’s normal nutrition and protection against illness at a time when illness is common in other babies. Your baby is probably well started on table foods, too. He has had time to form a solid bond with you - a healthy starting point for his growing independence. And he is old enough that you and he can work together on the weaning process, at a pace that he can handle. A former U.S. Surgeon General said,"it is the lucky baby... that nurses to age two.
"IF YOUR CHILD WEANS WHEN SHE IS READY, you can feel confident that you have met your baby’s physical and emotional needs in a very normal, healthy way. In cultures where there is no pressure to wean, children tend to nurse for at least two years. The World Health Organization and UNICEF strongly encourage breastfeeding through toddler hood: "Breastmilk is an important source of energy and protein, and helps to protect against disease during the child’s second year of life."* Our biology seems geared to a weaning age of between 2 1/2 and 7 years**, and it just makes sense to build our children’s bones from the milk that was designed to build them. Your milk provides antibodies and other protective substances as long as you continue nursing, and families of nursing toddlers often find that their medical bills are lower than their neighbors’ for years to come. Mothers who have nursed long term have a still lower risk of developing breast cancer. Children who were nursed long term tend to be very secure, and are less likely to suck their thumbs or carry a blanket. Nursing can help ease both of you through the tears, tantrums, and tumbles that come with early childhood, and helps ensure that any illnesses are milder and easier to deal with. It’s an all-purpose mothering tool you won’t want to be without! Don’t worry that your child will nurse forever. All children stop eventually, no matter what you do, and there are more nursing toddlers around than you might guess.
WHETHER YOU NURSE FOR A DAY OR FOR SEVERAL YEARS, the decision to nurse your child is one you need never regret. And whenever weaning takes place, remember that it is a big step for both of you. If you choose to wean before your child is ready, be sure to do it gradually,and with love.
*Facts for Life: A Communication Challenge, published by UNICEF, WHO, and UNESCO, 1989**K Dettwyler. A Time to Wean. Breastfeeding Abstracts vol 14 no 1 1994©1997 Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC 136 Ellis Hollow Creek Road Ithaca, NY 14850
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR FOUR TO SIX WEEKS, you will have eased him through the most critical part of his infancy. Newborns who are not breastfed are much more likely to get sick or be hospitalized, and have many more digestive problems than breastfed babies. After 4to 6 weeks, you’ll probably have worked through any early nursing concerns, too. Make a serious goal of nursing for a month, call La Leche League or a Lactation Consultant if you have any questions, and you’ll be in a better position to decide whether continued breastfeeding is for you.
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR 3 OR 4 MONTHS, her digestive system will have matured a great deal, and she will be much better able to tolerate the foreign substances in commercial formulas. If there is a family history of allergies, though, you will greatly reduce her risk by waiting a few more months before adding anything at all to her diet of breast milk. And giving nothing but your milk for the first four months gives strong protection against ear infections for a whole year.
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR 6 MONTHS, she will be much less likely to suffer an allergic reaction to formula or other foods. At this point, her body is probably ready to tackle some other foods, whether or not you wean. Nursing for at least 6 months helps ensure better health throughout your baby’s first year of life, and reduces your own risk of breast cancer. Nursing for 6months or more may greatly reduce your little one’s risk of ear infections and childhood cancers. And exclusive, frequent breastfeeding during the first 6months, if your periods have not returned, provides 98%effective contraception.
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR 9 MONTHS, you will have seen him through the fastest and most important brain and body development of his life on the food that was designed for him - your milk. You may even notice that he is more alert and more active than babies who did not have the benefit of their mother’s milk. Weaning may be fairly easy at this age... but then, so is nursing! If you want to avoid weaning this early, be sure you’ve been available to nurse for comfort as well as just for food.
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR A YEAR, you can avoid expense and bother of formula. Her one-year-old body can probably handle most of the table foods your family enjoys. Many of the health benefits this year of nursing has given your child will last her whole life.She will have a stronger immune system, for instance,and will be much less likely to need orthodontia or speech therapy. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for at least a year, to help ensure normal nutrition and health for your baby.
IF YOU NURSE YOUR BABY FOR 18 MONTHS, you will have continued to provide your baby’s normal nutrition and protection against illness at a time when illness is common in other babies. Your baby is probably well started on table foods, too. He has had time to form a solid bond with you - a healthy starting point for his growing independence. And he is old enough that you and he can work together on the weaning process, at a pace that he can handle. A former U.S. Surgeon General said,"it is the lucky baby... that nurses to age two.
"IF YOUR CHILD WEANS WHEN SHE IS READY, you can feel confident that you have met your baby’s physical and emotional needs in a very normal, healthy way. In cultures where there is no pressure to wean, children tend to nurse for at least two years. The World Health Organization and UNICEF strongly encourage breastfeeding through toddler hood: "Breastmilk is an important source of energy and protein, and helps to protect against disease during the child’s second year of life."* Our biology seems geared to a weaning age of between 2 1/2 and 7 years**, and it just makes sense to build our children’s bones from the milk that was designed to build them. Your milk provides antibodies and other protective substances as long as you continue nursing, and families of nursing toddlers often find that their medical bills are lower than their neighbors’ for years to come. Mothers who have nursed long term have a still lower risk of developing breast cancer. Children who were nursed long term tend to be very secure, and are less likely to suck their thumbs or carry a blanket. Nursing can help ease both of you through the tears, tantrums, and tumbles that come with early childhood, and helps ensure that any illnesses are milder and easier to deal with. It’s an all-purpose mothering tool you won’t want to be without! Don’t worry that your child will nurse forever. All children stop eventually, no matter what you do, and there are more nursing toddlers around than you might guess.
WHETHER YOU NURSE FOR A DAY OR FOR SEVERAL YEARS, the decision to nurse your child is one you need never regret. And whenever weaning takes place, remember that it is a big step for both of you. If you choose to wean before your child is ready, be sure to do it gradually,and with love.
*Facts for Life: A Communication Challenge, published by UNICEF, WHO, and UNESCO, 1989**K Dettwyler. A Time to Wean. Breastfeeding Abstracts vol 14 no 1 1994©1997 Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC 136 Ellis Hollow Creek Road Ithaca, NY 14850
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