swine flu or regular flu
What really is the difference? Is there are difference? My three year old has always struggled during the cold and flu season. She is always congested and uses a Nebulizer regularly. We use claritin and Nasonex, Mucinex, Tylenol cold and just about everything else for congestion and colds. I took her to the doctor today because I didn't like the way her eyes look this morning. They were all watery.I know that she has allergies and was recently told that she has a mild mold and mildew allergy.... Read Full Story
Three sleepless nights
I am seriously thinking that I need to sleep for a whole day, after the third night in a row I am starting to feel it. Yes i worked last night untill 11.30pm didn't get home till 11.50 went to bed after 12.15am and I am up by 4am. Another nebulizer treatment for my little one she is doing alot better thank God so I am thinking by tonight I may be able to sleep through the night.Since she is feeling better now it is exactly 4.58am and she is wide awake watching Barney and friends her big sis i... Read Full Story
24 Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table
How often does your family have dinner together? If you're like most families nowadays, the answer is probably, "Not very often."It's understandable. Modern families are busy. Both parents work and sometimes get home at different times. Children have activities to go to, and Mom's got to drive them all over the place. Really, who's got the time and energy to even cook dinner every single night?You, that's who! Eating together is good for you and your family. So you better make time and find t... Read Full Story
Another night with the nebulizer
Well it is 5.30 am and we are up, finally went to bed about 1.30 am, My daughter and I spent most of the night on the couch. Haven't slept through the night for the second time, thank God I don't have to go to work till late today. It is 5am and it is time for yes another treatment of albuterol, for some reason I think the treatment makes her cranky and very touchy (she cries for anything)don't know if it's because she doesn't feel well or if it is some kind of side effects from the albuterol... Read Full Story
little one is sick again
It's been a while since we had one of those days and nights, You know the staying up all night cause your child is sick?Had one last night. My three year old daughter has had a rough time with colds and asthma like symptoms. It started when she first started schools she had an episode just about every week. She was constantly on a nebulizer. We've had a good break for summer hadn't use the nebulizer at all well until today. Don't know exactly what happen can't put my finger on it. She is a fi... Read Full Story
she cooked us dinner
Wow ! My eleven year old daughter called me at work today, she wanted me to pick up a few things from the grocery store because she wanted to cook dinner for her dad and me. Her list went something like thisIngredientsItalian breadparsleyromaine lettucetomatoescroutonsground beefOn the menu spaghettigarlic bread and salad It was very special, the food was great and she did the whole restaurant thing taking our orders and all,well every thing went well until the end she brings out the bi... Read Full Story
Why I decided to go back work
My children are the reason I do many things in life. They are my pride and joy and I enjoy spending as much time with them as possible. Well after I had my first child I was a stay at home mom for 5years. I even started doing the homeschooling thing. I was horrible at it. I mean I thought my daughter the basic and by the age of three she could read and write and tell time. She started school at age 5. I was really proud of her because she was way above average in all her class. I even had adu... Read Full Story
making magic with your kids
Ok I know summer is here and keeping the kids entertained can sometimes be a chore so here's an idea for you.........create some magic with your kids........I gaurantee that this will keep them entertained and asking for more. Plus it won't put a huge dent in the budget. With a little help and imagination you can wow your kids all summer long. So put on your magic hat and start the magic Click Here! Read Full Story
Not feeling well today
Had a wonderful vibrant start on sunday morning, but by sunday evening I was sneezing and sniffling. Monday morning I dragged myself out of bed to hed off to work but didn't last too long at work had to come back home by 9am. Before coming home I loaded up on the orange juice and tylenol muti-symptom cold. I have not had a cold in quite sometime because I took my liquid vitamin regularly, but lately I have been so busy I have not been taking it. Needless to say I have been vibing since monday... Read Full Story
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