My worst guilty pleasure seems to be 'crap tv' as my husband calls it. I watch all this semi-reality tv and it drives him up a wall. I got into a show while visiting my friend Amanda in Seattle. ROCK OF LOVE! Yup, even I can agree watching Bret Michaels is crap but I can't help myself (I am blaming Amanda for this one). We're now down to the final 2. I can't imagine who is going to win Jes or Heather (Hometown: Columbus, Ohio - nice!). Jes is nice however a bit young. Heather, well I can't figure out her age. She looks old but I suspect she is younger than myself... I can't figure that one out.
Anyway, the show has been a train wreck and I've tuned in every week. I have no clear favorite which makes it better because there will be no disappointment. I suspect Heather will win. She got a tat of his name on her neck. WOW...that's stupidity at its finest.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Zoo
It is a beautiful day and we decided to take Ryleigh to the zoo today. We went to the petting zoo and rode the train. We also showed dad Fluffy, the world's largest snake in captivity. She leaves the zoo at the end of October so if you're in the area you need to check her out. It was a great way to spend the early afternoon before Ryleigh's nap.
This month has been a busy one for us. After returning from Hilton Head Ryleigh started 'school'. At least that is what we're calling it. Mom's Day Out is a program run by a local church to serve the community. It focuses on socialization and nurturing, not academics. In another words, it is not a pre-school. However it is the perfect thing for someone like myself who needs a little break so I can go to the dentist or doctor or whatever.
This month also brings our announcement to all that we're expecting baby #2. It is an exciting time as we plan Ryleigh's Big Girl room (our spare room now) and keep her old room as the nursery. I must admit I am nervous as hell about adding a 2nd one. I finally feel as if I know what I am doing with Ryleigh and I am going to mix it up big time. What was I thinking?!?
Friday, September 14, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Beach Bum
Hilton Head September 2007 This was Ryleigh's 5th trip to the beach. When I saw this picture I realized Ry wouldn't be able to fit in the bucket after this year. Here are photos from visits past which remind me how much she has grown. She is such the little beach bum!
Florida November 2006
Hilton Head September 2006
Duck, NC June 2006
Florida February 2006Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Confessions
Alright I am beginning to feel like all I am doing is voicing my frustrations towards my daughter's illness. However, I need to know when it is going to end. Yesterday I chatted with the doctor's office who advised me to give her water/Pedialyte in 20 minute increments (an ounce each time) for 2 hours. If after that point she still has a dry diaper take her to Children's Urgent Care.
I strap my little girl down and start forcing the liquids down with a medicine dropper. Wasn't the best way but it was the only way. She refused to drink from a cup, sippy cup or straw. I even pulled out an old bottle! I was desperate. Glenn comes home in the middle of this dance of setting the timer, forcing liquid down her for 5 minutes then letting her sit again watching Elmo for 15 minutes till we start all over again. We had 45 minutes to go and Ryleigh decided to let us know that forcing her to do anything is a terrible idea. She projectile vomited all the liquid.
So that sent the three of us to Children's Hospital Urgent Care. It was about an hour before we saw the Nurse Practitioner. She saw no signs of dehydration and suggest all the same things we've heard - clear liquids, Popsicles, jell-o.
We took her home and tried to push a little more water down her and we put her to bed.
Now the real fun begins... this morning I am about to walk into her room and I smell it. The pungent oder of diarrhea. I opened up her door and it was EVERYWHERE. I pulled her out of the crib and took her to her bathroom to dis rode her in the tub and then spray her down. Then I pulled her out to clean the tub and Glenn gave her bath. I then went to clean the mess in her bed.
The only upside is she did have a wet diaper today (put a napkin in her diaper to help us tell). She is now resting.
I hope this bug leaves her soon. I miss my Ryleigh!
I strap my little girl down and start forcing the liquids down with a medicine dropper. Wasn't the best way but it was the only way. She refused to drink from a cup, sippy cup or straw. I even pulled out an old bottle! I was desperate. Glenn comes home in the middle of this dance of setting the timer, forcing liquid down her for 5 minutes then letting her sit again watching Elmo for 15 minutes till we start all over again. We had 45 minutes to go and Ryleigh decided to let us know that forcing her to do anything is a terrible idea. She projectile vomited all the liquid.
So that sent the three of us to Children's Hospital Urgent Care. It was about an hour before we saw the Nurse Practitioner. She saw no signs of dehydration and suggest all the same things we've heard - clear liquids, Popsicles, jell-o.
We took her home and tried to push a little more water down her and we put her to bed.
Now the real fun begins... this morning I am about to walk into her room and I smell it. The pungent oder of diarrhea. I opened up her door and it was EVERYWHERE. I pulled her out of the crib and took her to her bathroom to dis rode her in the tub and then spray her down. Then I pulled her out to clean the tub and Glenn gave her bath. I then went to clean the mess in her bed.
The only upside is she did have a wet diaper today (put a napkin in her diaper to help us tell). She is now resting.
I hope this bug leaves her soon. I miss my Ryleigh!
Monday, August 27, 2007
Getting ready
Well we are going to start getting ready for our trip today. We Friday morning to head south to Hilton Head Island for a week. I can't wait! Ryleigh and I are still recovering from our battles with the stomach bug. So far Ryleigh seems to be doing better this morning. I am still having issues with getting fluids into her. My mom suggested Kool-Aid. I had some of the sugar free stuff and she drank 1/2 a sippy cup (huge for her!).
I hope we're all in the clear by tomorrow or Wednesday. We leave early (3 am) Friday morning so lets keep our fingers crossed!
I hope we're all in the clear by tomorrow or Wednesday. We leave early (3 am) Friday morning so lets keep our fingers crossed!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
When will it end
Alright, I am a complainer at heart and here I go...
Ryleigh is still under the weather. She puked yesterday morning all over herself, blankets and our new couch. She has finally left her mark on my otherwise pristine couch. I took it in stride. We hunkered down again yesterday and last evening we started with the diarrhea. Oh my what fun that has been. We changed her diaper 4 times in matter of 15 minutes. Poor girl. And she wailed every time we wiped her. We were able to ward off diaper rash but the poor thing was so sensitive. After she went down I thought it best to check on her. Good thing. She pooped again and had leaked to boot. I had to change her & her bedding.
Then (here is my real complaint)... I woke up at 3 am feeling awful. I now have diarrhea. I must admit I would rather have that than the whole vomiting thing. It just means another day of staying home and watching way too much Elmo. When Ryleigh got up this morning she had yet another nasty package for me. It almost made me vomit.
I really can't wait till this is all over. I am just hoping/praying we get through today/tomorrow without giving it to Glenn. He is in his simulator training for his plane and it has been painfully boring for him. If he gets this before his check ride tomorrow morning he will have to call in sick and start the whole 5 day process over at another date. I don't know if I can listen to his daily complaints about that so please keep your fingers crossed that Glenn stays healthy!
Ryleigh is still under the weather. She puked yesterday morning all over herself, blankets and our new couch. She has finally left her mark on my otherwise pristine couch. I took it in stride. We hunkered down again yesterday and last evening we started with the diarrhea. Oh my what fun that has been. We changed her diaper 4 times in matter of 15 minutes. Poor girl. And she wailed every time we wiped her. We were able to ward off diaper rash but the poor thing was so sensitive. After she went down I thought it best to check on her. Good thing. She pooped again and had leaked to boot. I had to change her & her bedding.
Then (here is my real complaint)... I woke up at 3 am feeling awful. I now have diarrhea. I must admit I would rather have that than the whole vomiting thing. It just means another day of staying home and watching way too much Elmo. When Ryleigh got up this morning she had yet another nasty package for me. It almost made me vomit.
I really can't wait till this is all over. I am just hoping/praying we get through today/tomorrow without giving it to Glenn. He is in his simulator training for his plane and it has been painfully boring for him. If he gets this before his check ride tomorrow morning he will have to call in sick and start the whole 5 day process over at another date. I don't know if I can listen to his daily complaints about that so please keep your fingers crossed that Glenn stays healthy!
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