Monday, March 27, 2006

Recovery Time

Since Justus still isn't better we took him to the doctor today. Last night his fever spiked again at 104. I wasn't to happy about that. Poor thing. I threw him into the bath tub & he cooled down pretty quick. The doc gave him an antibiotic, cough decongestant & a nose spay. The diagnosis is a sinus infection. Wierd. He said his ears are red but J hasn't pulled at them once. He throat is OK but anyways I was surprised that what this is. Justus just started coughing yesterday, but maybe this has been coming on for a while and I didn't realize it. Two things scared me...#1 the high temp. and #2 when he cough so hard there was blood in his spit (again only sinus stuff believe me I made sure!). Now that he's on meds we expect a drastic improvement!

Guess that about it from NC. Oh yeah, the weather is wack here.....how about where you are??? It was freezing this weekend & I was HOT today.

Saturday, March 25, 2006

Life...

So the consignment sale was not that good to me. Instead of walking out the door with a pocket full of money I left with $150 less!!!!!! Yikes, I know! However I did get some really good stuff!!! For my baby, J-bean, and my nieces & nephews. No word on how much I sold but most of it wasn't that "great" so I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being thirty dollars or less. All said and done, I'm glad that I participated ( I took things off the rack as I was checking for stains, holes, and that kind of thing) and got nice stuff in the process.

Justus has been super clingy today! This morning he had a low grade fever and kept wanting me to hold him. Which I love by the way. When he woke up from his nap his fever had spiked to the tune of 103; it may actually be higher he didn't want to sit still. Now all he wants is daddy. UUUUUmmm, I'm starting to get a headache.

This Sunday is our International Banquet (missions celebration) so it's going to be MAD crazy! I guess I'll be here with Justus unless something changes. We shall see. Busy, busy. Life.

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Whoops...

Sorry, I didn't realize that it has been a whole week without an update. March & April are busy months at the church, mix that with (doctors, WIC,etc) appointments for justus & I and well, I just seem to run out of time. Anyways it's not to busy to totally forget about you all.

I just checked in on everyone. Seems us usual "life" is happening. Congrats on Agnes by the way! Praying for recovery for all the sickies. And that all these babies will arrive safely and as fast as the good Lord will give them up!

Anyways-my house is turned upside down. We FINALLY got our tax money back so we have been trying to do some updates on the dungeon.

My to-do list includes: put up molding in the boys room, move the crib from our room to the boys room (j doesn't sleep in it, right now it keeps the clean laundry clean). Paint our "bedroom", & get a new bedset. Ummmm. GET RID OF MORE JUNK!!
For some reason with this new baby on the way I REALLY want to clean things top to bottom. Probably not surprising to you all but I didn't get this way as much with Justus. Oh yeah, pay for circumcision & car insurance...and the list goes on.

Things marked off the to-do list.....clean the carpets (two years between cleanings is WAY TO LONG!) , get a dvd/vhs combo for the boys room & a wall mount. With such a little room for two of them this adds a lot of space, plus justus can't mess with the buttons. Buy maternity clothes-well at least I have one pair of jeans that fit. Develop 6 "throw away cameras". Yeah, some memories that I didn't know I had/forgot about. Started easter shopping for the kids j/niece/nephews. And whatever other junk we bought but I can't remember.

Well, its past my bedtime & I've got a long day tommorrow. We'll catch up more later. Love ya!

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Things you may not know....

I got this off of a survey I did today. It was kind of scary how much I thought I knew but wasn't right on target. Take the test & don't cheat. Answers are at the bottom.


Get on Board with Child Safety
Injury Prevention Educational Survey
(Data source for Qs 1-5 is the CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control)

Unintentional injuries – or accidental injuries – are the leading killer of children ages 1 to 14 in
the United States.

A. True
B. False

What is the leading cause of (nonfatal) unintentional injuries to babies aged birth to 11 months?

A. Motor vehicle crashes
B. Poisoning
C. Suffocation/airway obstruction
D. Falls
E. Fire/burn
F. Drowning
G. Bite or sting

What is the leading cause of death to babies aged birth to 11 months?

A. Motor vehicle crashes
B. Poisoning
C. Suffocation/airway obstruction
D. Falls
E. Fire/burn
F. Drowning

What is the leading cause of (nonfatal) unintentional injuries to toddlers aged 1-4?

A. Motor vehicle crashes
B. Poisoning
C. Suffocation/airway obstruction
D. Falls
E. Fire/burn
F. Drowning
G. Bite or sting

What is the leading cause of death to toddlers aged 1-4?

A. Motor vehicle crashes
B. Poisoning
C. Suffocation/airway obstruction
D. Falls
E. Fire/burn
F. Drowning

A baby should ride in a rear-facing child safety seat until:

A. He weighs twenty pounds
B. He reaches one year old
C. He is one year and at least twenty pounds
D. His feet touch the back seat of the car
E. All of the above

It is safest for a toddler to ride in a forward-facing child safety seat until he reaches:

A. 25 pounds
B. 30 pounds
C. 35 pounds
D. 40 pounds

It is safest for a child to use a booster seat in the car until he is:

A. 8 yrs old and 80 pounds
B. 7 yrs old and 70 pounds
C. 6 yrs old and 60 pounds
D. 5 yrs old and 50 pounds
E. 4 yrs old and 40 pounds

Children can safely ride in the front seat of a car beginning at what age?

A. 8 years old
B. 9 years old
C. 10 years old
D. 11 years old
E. 12 years old
F. 13 years old

To avoid a baby getting his head caught, what is the maximum safe distance between bars in a
crib?

A. 1 and ¾ inches
B. 2 and 3/8 inches
C. 3 and ½ inches
D. 3 and 2/3 inches

What is the maximum safe opening of a window to prevent window falls?

A. 4 inches
B. 4 and ½ inches
C. 5 and ¼ inches
D. 6 inches
E. 6 and ½ inches

What is the highest temperature at which you can safely set your hot water heater to prevent
burns?

A. 100 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 115 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 120 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 132 degrees Fahrenheit
E. 145 degrees Fahrenheit

Where should you place safety gates in your home to prevent your child from falling down the
stairs?

A. Top of stairs
B. Bottom of stairs
C. Both top and bottom
D. Neither top nor bottom

How often should you change the smoke detector batteries in your home?

A. Every year
B. Every month
C. Every three months
D. Every six months

At what age are children at the greatest risk of unintentional home injury?

A. Under 1
B. Ages 1 to 4
C. Ages 5 to 9
D. Ages 10 to 14

Children can drown in as little as how much water?

A. One foot
B. Six inches
C. Four inches
D. Two inches

Which of the following actions is NOT an effective way to protect your child from firearm injury
in your home?

A. Using trigger locks
B. Storing firearms and ammunition separately
C. Placing firearms and ammunition on a high shelf
D. Keeping firearms and ammunition in a locked safe

Which of the following can cause poisoning in young children?

A. Cosmetics and beauty products
B. Cleaning products
C. Household plants
D. Over the counter drugs
E. All of the above



(Data source is the CDC National Center for Injury Prevention & Control)

Answers:

A.True
D.Falls
C.Suffocation/airway obstruction
D.Falls
A.Motor vehicle crashes
C. He is one year & at least twenty pounds
D.40 pounds
A.8 years old & 80 pounds
F.13 years old
B. 2 & 3/8 inches
A.4 inches
C.120 Fahrenheit
C.Both top & bottom
D.Every six months
A.Under 1
D.Two inches
C.Placing firarms & ammunition on a high shelf
E.All of the above

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

His own version

Justus has his own version of everything. Like when we sing "Old McDonald"...had a farm. Justus' version is old mcdonald had a ARM E-IE-I-O. And when we say our prayers at night he has to come back to momma & daddy twenty thousand times, I love it! We need all the prayers we can get. BLUE's CLUE's is lews-lews. Can't quite get the K sound down yet. There is so much more but I can't think of it at the moment.

I have begun the nesting process so the house is tore up top to bottom trying to get rid of unnecessary junk. And also get ready for a consignment sale next weekend at the church. I'll be getting rid of some baby clothes so I can buy some new for the one on the way. We had a busy weekend & every weekend from now to kingdom come is full.

We still haven't used our tickets to the Biltmore House that our youth kids bought us for Christmas. I'm ticked!!! I wanted to go before the baby got here or before I so big I couldn't enjoy it. That doesn't look like its going to happen unless some event gets canceled or we can weasel our way out of it. I would really like a "vacation" before the baby gets here. We'll see!

Sam cut his hair. It was HUGE!!! It looks OK but after three years of growing it out I'm still trying to get used to it. He started growing it when we found out that I was pregnant. It's getting to hot to let it grow out more so that's that.

We're going to have a baby shower for me & my sister in law next month. I'm so excited! The theme is luau...lots of good food. I don't know if I should register or not. I have almost everything I need for a boy. But there are a few things I didn't have last time that would be great this time. Like a sling to carry the baby around. That way I can still chase after Justus and the baby wille be safe.

It's cold here today...my sinuses are so confused. Hot/cold/hot/cold.....arrgghh. Spring/winter/spring/winter. Well I'm ready for the weather to make up it's mind. Other than that things are good here. How about you?????

ps Justus stuck a raisin in his nose today. It was hilarious once I realized what it was. He sneezed it out. Thankfully!

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Having difficulties

I can't see my blog. It pulls up my address & a big fat empty screen. I'm trying to figure it out.

Monday, March 06, 2006

It's a boy!

Today we found out that we're having another boy. He is healthy & all the organs and growth look good so far! All good news. I must say that I was the tiniest bit disappointed that we won't be having a girl. For some reason I had it in my mind that's what it was. Probably b/c this pregnancy is so different. I cried for two seconds & then I was like OK another boy. YIPPEE! Every time I feel a kick, I thank God for another blessing!!! He is so good!