Louisiana Life
• Oct. 12, 2008 - Sick Weekend
Late last week Little Guy came down with the cold my husband & I had been festering. He had one evening where he felt warmish but otherwise he's had a stuffy/runny nose & a bit of coughing. Butterfly caught it too & still sounds stuffy with a bit of coughing. At least for both the coughing is dry.
Big Guy started with a sore throat yesterday. Storyman complained of a sore throat & had a rough night last night, waking up several times with a stomachache & headache. He also threw up his juice this morning & hasn't eaten much, although he says he's getting hungry. He's been laying around relaxing today.
Little Ladybug II started to feel very warm shortly after I nursed her to sleep last night. She was very warm on & off all night into today. Fever is a sign the body is fighting an infection, & is actually a good thing. The only harm that can come of fevers is when they rise real high, real fast, but those are the kinds where the fever meds wouldn't even have gotten into the body beforehand, since it typically happens too quickly to even be helpful.
Giving meds for fevers hurts the body's ability to fight the infection. So I gave her the homeopathic Belladonna a few times, which helps the body use the fever better, & tends to keep it under control. Nursing kept her hydrated & cooled her down a bit. She & her twin both have a bit of a stuffy nose, but thankfully can nurse just fine. They also ate a little today.
They're a bit tired & sluggish today. So am I. I was up on & off all night helping them out, & have come down with the cold too now. It's mostly in my throat & nose right now.
We've been keeping up with the vitamins pretty well, so hopefully it won't last too long! |
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• Oct. 11, 2008 - Month Five Consult
Posted By I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me; Philippians 4:13 in Autism
This past month Little Guy had a lot of detox fatigue; he's been more tired than usual generally speaking. He's also had a bit more clarity about him in some ways; it's tough to put a finger on, but in addition he's had more interest in us more often.
He's also had some more difficult behaviors such as running back & forth & standing on the couch, which he's no where near coordinated enough to do safely (not that it should be done anyway). He's had his typical rashes in the regular places, but a new, small, itchy patch cropped up on his right upper back just recently. His homeopath feels they may be fungal related. The usual ones respond well to coconut oil & the creams she gave him, but the one on his back has not responded to the oil, so I'll have to try the homeopathic cream next.
Big Guy has had a lot more standing on the couch (huge parasite marker I'm told) & jumping. He's had some bouts of volitility, but no more than is typical for him I'd say. He's had a lot of "mushy" moments with us too this past month.
On the suggestion of his homeopath, after doing some research, I started him on MMS (Miracle Mineral Supplement) this past month too. Overall, his sleeping seemed to have improved & he appears to be reacting positively so far, but he's still on a really low dosage. Jim Humble discovered the stuff & it's supposed to kill all bad pathogens but leave the good ones, although I have heard of big yeast issues with it at the higher dosages. That just means I'll have to keep increasing his probiotics, because I've been going incredibly slow with that (he's really sensitive to it).
So the plan for this next month's packets is to continue clearing the meds from Little Guy's respitory issues when he was 8 months old. That was a bad time for him, with two episodes in a row landing him in the ER; the second time he was admitted overnight. She's also going to increase his parasite protocol, & include that in his packets as well. (They get "clearing packets" for a few days for the month, & "support" remedies for everyday that help with various issues). There's also going to be a liver protocol for him, which will help his ability to detox (a big problem for him).
Big Guy only began his MMR clears last month, so she's really going to ramp that up this month. There's also going to be a concentration on probiotic support, homeopathically, for both, & she'll also increase Big Guy's parasite protocol. I'm going to be increasing his MMS, slowly, & his probiotics that I give him daily.
One thing she's been speculating on from the get go is Lyme. We're in a high Lyme state, & about 40-50% of autistic children have Lyme involved. She's focusing more on this with Little Guy, & me. Lyme can be transmitted from moms to babes. I'm kind of a low risk person, but I have some issues that have been connected with Lyme as well. I'm still not so sure, although it's reasonable to bring it up. She's going to give Little Guy some remedies pertaining to Lyme this month, & we'll see about some reliable testing (the "usual" tests are typically not reliable).
Everything should be in next week. Then comes the organizing, re-doing of lists, & re-scheduling if necessary.
Onto month 6 of homeopathic treatments...
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• Oct. 10, 2009 - still keeping this blog open
Posted By Kris in TN
| I've been trying to decide whether to close this blog or keep it up. I am no longer homeschooling my children, but I have LOTS of product reviews stored here and I really don't want to take them down in case they might be helpful to someone. Also, I still like to share good sale information or news about good finds related to homeschooling. Someone commented that this blog is only advertising. I don't feel that's true - it's just that I don't have anything to share about homeschooling because I am no longer involved with that as a part of my daily life. So, I will continue to share good finds and leave the product reviews available to those that find them in their Google searches! |
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• Oct. 9, 2008 - Encouragement for your homeschooling journey!
Hi Friends!
Times are a little bit tough, aren't they? Are you finding yourself worrying about the economic crisis? Are you worried about the elections? Are you fretting about your ability to teach your children at home? We all have many concerns on many levels, and although it is very hard NOT to worry, we all find ourselves doing that. The Lord tells us not to worry, and have faith. I want to encourage you to do that today! Jesus can give us the peace that passes all understanding, and believe me, there is a lot going on in this world and in my life that I don't understand! But I do understand and believe that through Christ, we can have victory and peace! Lets pray for each other, ok?
I want to let you know that the Hopeful Farm beneft is still active! (Wrote about it a few weeks back.) You can take a look at it right here. It has been extended through the month, so please stop over there and at least read about this wonderful ministry to families with special needs in their lives.
I encourage you to donate...even it if is just a little bit, it will help! And Jill is giving away hundreds of dollars worth of downloadable gifts to you for helping get Hopeful Farm up and running. Read about it and get your kids involved! Kids LOVE to be a part of things that are from the heart of the Lord, and I truly belive that Hopeful Farm is just that. There are already kids doing Sunday School projects to help Hopeful Farm, and others doing their own little fundraisers too. Isn't that fabulous!?
Both of my Ebooks are part of the Hopeful Farm resource package for donors. I am So happy to be able to do that! My brand new Ebook, "Homeschooling Is Our Life" is finally up and running on the web. You can take a look at the info about it here. Thank you so much to all of you who were willing to take a look at it! I will be contacting those of you who haven't heard from me yet. "Haircuts For Little Men" is also included in the Hopeful Farm Benefit. (Many, many other wonderful products have been donated by major homeschool publishers! ) What a blessing to get back so much tangible blessings, not to mention the intangible ones ~ for a small sacrifice!
Thanks friends, for being there for one another. That is what it's all about, isn't it?
Homeschooling Is Life!
Nancy
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• Oct. 9, 2008 - Vaccines On Fox & Friends
Posted By I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me; Philippians 4:13 in Vaccines
| Great interview with two informed parents on Fox & Friends - be sure to keep watching even after the on air show ends, as an internet interview continues afterward. |
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• Oct. 9, 2008 - Conservapedia
Posted By ByHisGraceInColorado
Are you tired of all the left wing propaganda on the internet? I know I am! I found out about Conservapedia quite some time ago and wanted to tell you about it. If you are using Wikipedia you really need to stop. Not mentioning the liberal bias only, there is so much smut (for want of a much stronger word) on there that you do NOT want to see or heaven forbid, have your children looking up information there. Consider yourself warned!
Check out the entry on Barack Obama. Learn anything new?
God Help us if that man is elected.
Nancy
Addendum 10/10 Here is a link to an article on just one aspect of problems on Wikipedia.
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• Oct. 8, 2008 - Letting you know...
about a great holiday apron giveaway! Penny Raine is giving away a great holiday apron over at her blog. Just click here: Another Great Holiday Apron Giveaway! This is the cutest apron, made by the lovely folks over at Jumpin' Bloomers (which is also featured in the blog entry--great site!). Today is the last day of the giveaway, though, so jump over there now and check it out!
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• Oct. 7, 2008 - Test Results
Ladybug I's test results came back this morning. I'm happy & praiseful to report there is nothing serious going on; thyroid, liver, kidney's all functioning properly. She is well hydrated. She might need me to take some CLO for extra vitamin A & eat more high iron foods, but otherwise she's doing well nutritionally.
The only thing of incidence is a non specific marker for inflammation that showed up, which, as my practitioner stated, could very well be GI inflammation, so she's glad we're doing the stool testing with her doctor. Baby has to provide me with one more day's worth of "samples" for two more vials before I can send it out. I really hope I can get it out this week. Sometimes those tests show nothing when there is something, so I wonder a bit what will come of it. It's not invasive, & worth a try.
In doing some more research she met some criteria for celiac, however, even though the results today showed negative, that is not really accurate until she's a good 24 months old. I'll see what the next test results are, but it's probably worth another gluten free trial, more strict, & longer.
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• Oct. 7, 2008 - Giveaway! The Nature of God in Nature DVD's - Hawaii and the Lake District
Posted By Tami
A few weeks ago I reviewed two new DVD's from the series, "The Nature of God in Nature." I enjoyed the DVD's, as did my family. I wanted to give another family the opportunity to see these DVD's, so I am giving away the two copies that I previewed.
To enter the contest, please copy the following paragraph to your blog or send it to your email list. Come back to this post and leave a comment and a link to the post on your blog or leave a comment that you sent a note to your email list.
"Discount Home School Supplies is giving away two DVD's this week. You can win a copy of The Nature of God in Nature: Hawaii and The Nature of God in Nature: Lake District. Read more about these DVD's on Tami's Blog. "
I will leave the contest open until next Monday night (October 13) at 10:00 pm EST. At that time, I will pick a random number from the number of entries. The contest is open to residents of the United States. I am sorry that I cannot send this internationally at this time. If you are from another country and can have me send the DVD's to a US address, you are welcome to enter. I have had some bad experiences lately with custom's tarriffs.
This is a new product by a Christian publisher. Please take a moment to check out his website at www.onemustardseed.com.
They are also available on my website for $12.95 each.
Have a blessed day! Tami
EDITING on 10-8-08 to say that I had a problem with comments coming through yesterday. The problem is now rectified. Sorry for any inconvenience! |
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• Oct. 6, 2008 - General Updates & A Funny Video Link
Posted By I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me; Philippians 4:13 in Family Life
Mike & I had felt very run down lately; both having sore throats. I felt all around lousy, pretty much through the weekend. He had extra stress & more work hours last week. For me it figures with the extra nursing now, extra stress (everywhere), forgetting my vitamins, etc... I got some extra sleep last night (babies did pretty well) so I feel a little better this morning, but will have to keep up with my vitamins to make sure it doesn't really hit me. I'm doing better with that lately, out of necessity mostly for the babies.
Butterfly is complaining of a sore throat this morning, so, we'll see what happens this week with everyone else.
I'm being more diligent in my water drinking. Water helps flush out all the bad stuff & keep up the milk supply, so that's a must for me too. (Although I really hate making time for the extra bathroom visits).
Speaking of such visits (don't worry, I won't)... there was a really funny Tim Hawkins segment on my friend Denise's blog. As usual I couldn't get it to post here so it's on my video blog here. It's a short one about medication side effects, & so funny! Check it out for a giggle...
This weekend...ugh. I had hoped to get a lot more done. I did not look over all of Butterfly's new programs that I'm putting together. It's mostly some McGuffy stuff, & probably mostly "open & go", but I need to look it over & get a schedule. For some reason I haven't wrapped my mind around it yet.
The upstairs in my house looks like the closets & dressers threw up. For a few weeks now I've been going through kiddos' clothing to see what they had & what they needed for the new season. Well, we're already into Fall & I'm not done.
I went through the babies' stuff as best I could. They are still tiny but have grown in length, so it's tough for me to tell what they will be able to wear. I pulled out a bunch of things Butterfly used to wear, but much of it is a little large. I'll probably try to pick up some smaller size rompers for them as cheaply as possible to get through for a while. I like those because if the right size they are comfy on them & there are no pants to fall down on them. 
Butterfly seems pretty much set, I think, except I have some coats to put away that she doesn't fit into anymore. I emptied out Storyman's dresser, since he's grown out of so much. Now I have to go through Big Guy's dresser & see what he can pass down! Both closets need cleaning out as well.
I've got Little Guy's new stuff sorted out too, although now I have to clean out the stuff he's outgrown. Their room has 3 huge piles of clothes to be sorted, put away or given away.
The hallway is full of bags of things to put away, or give away (I'm just not up to Ebay selling right now; maybe at some point soon), so basically, what I'm saying is, it's a mess here at the moment!
And then I got worn down so all of it got put on hold. The boys even missed having their last remedies & part of their vitamins last night. When I'm tired & not feeling well there's just no one to pick up the slack, so things slid. I'll get back up & move along now, hopefully!
This week I'm waiting on results from Ladybug I's test, & am still collecting "samples" for her other test which I'd like to get in this week; hopefully tomorrow if she'll oblige me today.
I decided to backtrack with her & give some solids, but one thing at a time, only ones on the least allergenic list, & only as she wants them.
A couple of days ago I tried some Earth's Best baby pears, but she didn't really like them. Her sister ate them though. Interestingly, the next day I stayed with the pears (not changing too quickly, giving each food three or four days while watching for reactions) but used Organic Baby instead. It wasn't on purpose; it was just what I had on hand. She liked those better. They did have a different taste; a lot smoother.
I'm keeping a food diary for us now as well. Hopefully I can catch something that way, if there's something to catch.
I'm updating the boys' remedy lists, & need to get my paperwork together, with all the "happenings" of this month for them, for our monthly consult coming up this Friday. That will be a good hour and a half or more on the phone! Thankfully, their office in Houston sustained no damages from Ike, & power has been restored for a couple of weeks now. Shipping on remedies should be well back to normal by this time.
I'll be doing a video consult with Big Guy's neurodevelopmentalist (nothing like a neurologist; totally different) for a new program for both him & Little Guy, also probably this month. I need something more structured & they've improved on their training with video now. We have had RDI on the back burner for quite a while, but there has been too much going on at once. As far as I know we'll probably still be doing that & will try to get back to the training modules by next month. It's completely different from ND & very valuable for Big Guy as well.
So yesterday was spent doing a considerable amount of laundry & some blog work. I was originally planning to get out of the house for a while with maybe just a few kiddos, but the work prevented it. I was pretty bummed about that by days end. But I also didn't feel well & the boys needed haircuts badly. So we had an early dinner & I finally got through cutting their hair. Finally they all look nice! Little Guy is a moving target but I think he looks pretty good; not as choppy as last time.
A funny new addition to the blog is a "family picture" at the bottom. I've seen these on other blogs & thought it was cute; everyone here thought it was funny too. Storyman was especially happy it had a glasses option for him. My husband noted that his figure didn't seem to have too much hair, so I made him feel better by letting him know there was a thinner mommy option than the one I chose. |
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