tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53412763263816837172024-02-18T19:30:26.954-08:00Sew.What.I'm just a wife and mother with a lot on my mind. My posts are often what I like to call "blurby". I like to talk about my son and all the changes he is making and how I am learning to be a mother. I post about my husband and how much I love being married. I post about the everyday random thoughts on my mind. I post about my crafts, quilts, and various sewing projects. Sew what....
Want to leave me some love? Write to me at kerrims.im.just.sayin@gmail.comKMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.comBlogger636125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-8476450223924587062014-08-14T09:40:00.000-07:002014-08-14T09:40:17.399-07:00Writers Workshop: CupcakesI haven't done this in 2 years. I am very excited to jump back onto the Writers Workshop bandwagon. As usual the topics weren't the easiest for me to decide from, but I decided to go with one I feel very strongly about...<br />
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Brace yourselves for what I am about to say... I don't like them. I just don't. Now to be fair about this I don't like cake either. When it comes to desserts I would much rather be eating a pie or a cheesecake or cookies or ice cream. I know that I'm in the minority here, everyone seems to like cupcakes. There are cupcake businesses popping up everywhere. There are not one, but multiple shows about cupcakes on the food network, hell, even my cousin has a cupcake business! I just don't enjoy them!<br />
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First let's start with the cake part itself, sometimes it's dry, sometimes its so moist and it falls apart all over the place. Now, the frosting, you've got to be kidding me right? Some cupcake makers put so much frosting you can't even get past it when you take a bite. It gets on your nose, it's soo sweet that it hurts you teeth, and the flavors are gross. I just do not see the appeal. It's just a big sticky sweet mess.<br />
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I mean they sure can look cute. Or amazing for some. Flowers, and animals and themes oh my! I understand that they are eatable works of art. I understand it takes skill to get it just right and that the decorations are a way to express yourself. Some of them are swoon worthy, but delicious? Not in my book!<br />
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My kids don't even like them that much. I mean, they say they do. Aiden ALWAYS wants gramma to make him cupcakes or to buy some at the bakery section of the store. Then he eats one or two, licks the frosting off the rest and we are done. A waste. <br />
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So love me or hate me for my confession, but I am not a cupcake lover. <br />
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I haven't touched this blog in two years, previous to that I had blogged for the better part of 2 years. I started this blog when I was pregnant with Aiden. All the cool kids on "the bump" had a blog and we all started keeping up with each other. I gained a lot of great friends this way. I have kept in touch with 2 wonderful ladies on Facebook the last 2 years, but everyone else I just abandoned when I left my blog untouched.<br />
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Here I sit now trying to catch up with my long lost bloggy friends only to find most have quit writing as well. I am sitting here sifting through my read list only to find many blogs left in mid story just like mine. One person had her 4th baby and stopped writing. Another was pregnant with a second and never updated. It makes me sad that I wasn't around to share these moments with people I considered my friends. Thankfully, I did manage to locate one "friend" today through her business page and she wrote me back instantly! There is another that I am hoping to hear back from as well. Unfortunately I can't recall the last name of some of the people I used to read or I'd just look them up on Facebook since that's now the easiest way to keep in touch. <br />
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I know that people come and go, but I'd like to think that I had a connection with some of these people. In a time when blogging was the "in thing" to do we shared so many stories with each other and honestly had an interest in each others well beings. I hope to develop these kind of relationships again, some in part to a group I'm on in Facebook, but some with you, the few of you who actually might be reading my nonsense. So if you are out there please don't hesitate to leave a comment. KMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-1706960202087349492014-08-11T09:26:00.001-07:002014-08-11T09:26:11.321-07:00Fat FashionSo another prompt for August writing is "tell me about your fashion icon". Let's be honest it's not easy finding a plus size fashion icon. When you look at "plus size" models they fall pretty short on my expectations. I realize that plus size is all relative, but a 12/14 to me is not plus. That's AVERAGE. And that's my GOAL. But if I look to REAL people I can actually see some amazingly beautiful plus size women who know how to dress to impress. <br />
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KMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-2672379138961903702014-08-10T11:31:00.002-07:002014-08-10T11:31:47.462-07:00Nom Nom NomWho doesn't like to eat. Seriously, I love everything about food. The way it comforts me, the way it smells, the way it makes me feel warm, the way it actually satisfies my hunger. There is a difference though between eating to feed yourself and eating to feed your soul. Let's talk about feeding the soul shall we....<br />
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When I am having a rough day and I turn to food to comfort myself there a few things that I reach for. One is a cup of coffee. I have coffee every single morning when I wake up, with enough hazelnut coffeemate to turn it tan. When I am feeling blue and need something warm to hold in my hand and to sip on in the afternoon I turn to coffee. There is something so satisfying about how it goes down and fills my belly with warm and creamy comfort. Plus I never feel guilty have an extra cup of coffee. <br />
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Guilty pleasures though are in the mix as well. They change often based on my mood, but I have a few favorite comfort foods I constantly reach for. <br />
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1. Ice cream. Isn't this true for every female? Vanilla bean with chocolate fudge magic shell on top is my favorite. My recent find, thanks to the CGG girls, is Talenti gelato. Yum.<br />
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2. Another is my moms baked mac and cheese. Except not baked. Over the years I have learned I love it soo much more when it's creamy. So without fail she will leave me out a bowl before it goes into the oven or she will just not bake it at all. <br />
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3. Lastly is chicken Top Ramen. Now it cant be that Maruchen brand, nope. It must be the official Top Ramen brand. Nothing else will work. And I have to crunch up the noodles and if I make it on the stove you better believe that I measure out exactly 2 cups of water because that is how it is made perfectly brothy. It's my go to snack and lunch and dinner all the time. It's horrible for you. It's cheap. It is warm. And I love it. Even my kids have learned to love love love "noodles" and we always have a case in the house. <br />
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So there you have it. My go to comfort foods. Nothing beats them. Now, if you'll excuse me I'm off to make some coffee and top ramen.... KMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-47890928301609624072014-08-08T09:06:00.003-07:002014-08-08T09:06:27.540-07:00Kids can be so cruelThe first time that I was teased for my weight, at least the first time that I remember that was hurtful, was 10th grade, more specifically the summer before.<br />
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I dont remember where I was walking to, maybe a friends house, or to school. I just remember I was walking down the street and heard a kid yell...<br />
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<strong>"Are you hungry? I've got the butter and you've got the rolls!"</strong><br />
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At this age I was heavy, bigger than the majority of my friends for sure. However, I was not FAT. I am FAT now, but back then, I was just chubby. Id kill to be that chubby girl again. The one who wore a size 14. My mom has told me stories of how she would have to go buy maternity clothes (overalls specifically) and cut the tag out so I wouldn't know. All so that I could wear them like everyone else and fit in. I knew I was big, and I dressed frumpy and in baggy clothes, I had no idea what being confident was.<br />
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This one little smart ass remark from some kid, who was younger than me by the way, was the start of some major weight issues for me. It wasn't long after this comment that I started on a downward spiral of my teenage form of anorexia and bulemia. I would try not to eat much, or eat only a little. I would never make myself sick though. I instead found out the hard way that when you mentally tell yourself not to eat that eventually your body falls in line. I started having trouble swallowing food. I would try to eat and start to gag. Sometimes I would get sick because my body was turning against me and rejecting my actual attempts to eat. I was weak and depressed.<br />
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I was supposed to be in band camp at the end of summer. Nerdy, yes I know. We were going to be learning all of the field shows and the music to go along with it. It was hot that year, in the 90s and we were supposed to be outside for hours on end on the asphalt practicing the show routine. I remember nearly passing out a few times and being the kid that would sit out on the side. The band director called me out on multiple occasions and the rule was you had to do push ups for mistakes. Screw that. I could barely hold my head up let alone push my chubby body off the ground. I quit. I stopped showing up. He wouldn't take no for an answer though and actually sent a car full of band members to my house one day to pick me up and drag me to practice. It was miserable. I couldn't even memorize the music because I was so exhausted and weak I literally couldn't focus on it. After that incident my mom went to the school and told them that I had a right to quit the band and that I was doing so because of my failing health and that the teachers comments was not helping but actually furthering my depression. Needless to say there was a big clash ad I got released from band. <br />
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At one point after all of this happened I had my first suicidal thought. I remember sitting in the hallway of our house against the laundry room doors. I was home alone and the house was dark. I was thinking to myself that I could go take a lot of Tylenol and drink some of the vodka that my mom had under the kitchen sink. I instead called my best friend Tori and sat on the phone for hours with her and she made me realize how stupid I was being. She basically kicked me out of my funk and I continued high school. Looking back now this little secret I kept hidden was nothing compared to the trouble I was in for at the end of college. <br />
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I'll save the story for another post, but the short version is that after a tough breakup my last year in school I fell into some pretty bad habits and wound up basically forced to move home and ended up with an ER visit and threats to be put in treatment if I didn't start to eat. To think, it started with some lame joke about a dinner roll. Kids can be so cruel....KMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-27388859778614480042014-08-05T12:30:00.003-07:002014-08-05T12:30:38.031-07:00August Writing prompt day 1So here we go. The real content. August writing prompts day 1:<br />
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Write a letter to yourself 10 years ago. What do you know now that you wish you'd known then.....<br />
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Respect your body. Please. You will have your high points and your low points, you will end up sick and moving back home, you will get skinny. At that point please start to treat your body like a temple. Now that you are 30 you are starting over and its not so easy to take the weight off. Love your body, it will give you some wonderful little boys.<br />
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You will get over Matt. You will marry someone who you met and fell in love with quickly. It will be the best and worst decision ever. You will have some amazing kids and some great times. Mental health will step in and give you a swift kick in the ass though. Be strong and know that in the end its the kids that matter. <br />
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Don't worry about pooping on the table while giving birth. You'll end up with C-sections so it's not worth being stressed over.<br />
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Don't hook up with Ruben at work, it might seem fun and sure he is a sexy mexi but really, it was lame. He really isn't "genuine" lol<br />
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Also along that line, watch out for a guy named Chriis with two I's. Hes a douchbag and is dating 2 other girls at the same time. Hes so charming that all three of you know about each other and yet you all keep sharing him. <br />
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Ikea Josh is also a dumb idea. Just don't. <br />
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Don't listen to what Alaska airlines says. You can keep your tragus piercing. Don't take it out! You'll miss it. And please do your furlough bid form every January even though management never told you to. It will save your job. <br />
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You're going to lose a few friends you currently have. It will be sad and you'll still think about them in the future, but it's probably for the best. You will end up with amazing girlfriends when you are 30 and they are the kind of people you need in your life. <br />
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In the end though you really shouldn't change a thing. You're right where you are supposed to be and it will all help you grow. You'll have a lot of laughs and stories to tell too. <br />
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KMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-4532447055110485132014-08-05T12:12:00.001-07:002014-08-05T12:12:26.156-07:00Starting OverSo my life has gone through a lot of changes the last 2 years. It's not really worth diving into, at least not for me, so I thought id just give a little update for any of my original followers who might rediscover me. <br />
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<li>The kids are growing way to quickly. Aiden will be 5 in October but and will be in an advanced pre-kindergarten class. Eli is 2 now, and after what seems like forever his vocabulary is finally picking up. </li>
<li>Aiden loves to learn, had the best penmanship in his class last year, he loves fireman, ninja turtles and says he will become an American ninja warrior at age 10.</li>
<li> Eli is obsessed with Batman. All things batman. That is all..</li>
<li>Kris and I had a messy separation and are divorced now. We are making it a priority to be friends and he is taking care of the issues that led to our demise. </li>
<li>I am still staying at home but looking into a part time job once Aiden starts school next month. </li>
<li>Im at my highest weight ever and really want to fix it. It's so much easier said than done though. Don't be surprised if this blog is heavy on body image crap-o-la.</li>
<li>I got a new hobby, nail polish and nail art. Ive got easily 200 polishes and enjoy sharing my art with others. </li>
<li>I still quilt and sew but haven't had the time or funds for this hobby in awhile</li>
<li>Me and the kids live with my mom now and it's a been a great change overall. The boys feel safe and comfortable here and Ive enjoyed it more than I thought I would.</li>
<li>I just recently discovered the joy of geocaching and I cant get enough of it. </li>
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I think that's a pretty good quick summary. So now, sit back and enjoy the new life that this blog takes on.KMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-72893013313653551072012-06-02T09:42:00.001-07:002012-06-02T09:42:50.934-07:00Photo post<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrTjTPAGm_oWhb9lgz7xxoGHtyWNRWER_Pkh49BFUrLz8vqsKy2o8xJ1GGDnTAlzcuiICXq7kj0a-NE7PsSCV-jpMHYg93iog4FcDznOJLT65C9tRSG2FVZgsdZ1dIO_68hHd052emPCc/s640/blogger-image-1786556590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrTjTPAGm_oWhb9lgz7xxoGHtyWNRWER_Pkh49BFUrLz8vqsKy2o8xJ1GGDnTAlzcuiICXq7kj0a-NE7PsSCV-jpMHYg93iog4FcDznOJLT65C9tRSG2FVZgsdZ1dIO_68hHd052emPCc/s640/blogger-image-1786556590.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUaGxGWgX9u3LY9VPsnf_v0pRsQq1YBg6dpCh2P8a_U475-CKeWMLoCj3iu7_rhq8rmu_BkwX3Y2LR4r9DgUkMb1OdQ5XHXu5xwRC9TwkgbShAV_0ZmtMRP0C5UBRRQrqtllJSlMwAxmIA/s640/blogger-image--1277770066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We received a quilt from them when Eli was just a few weeks old and getting his first set of casts. I quickly looked into the organization and ordered my free kit to sew. Shortly after quilts for kids teamed up with Downey and is nice a huge champaign. Here is my quilt for a girl that they sent, and an extra quilt I made to send with it. <br />
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-- kris got a second job, he now works at fed ex and a auto supply warehouse called car quest.
-- I quit my new job. He works 60hrs a week, so I want to be home with our kids.
-- the hubs got me an iPad, which I am currently blogging on.
-- my little brother will be home from college for 6 weeks this summer!
-- Eli is rolling over, babbling a lot, and starting to teethe, and wears 6 months clothes as of this week.
-- I am looking into a soccer toddler class or swim lessons for aiden.
-- I've already completed 12 books this year, currently reading "Bloom" by fellow blogger Kelle Hampton.
-- now that I'm going to be staying home I need to stay active and lose weight.... Hello daily walks!
-- my brother plans to teach aiden to ice skate this summer
-- Maroon 5 has a new cd out in June and I will own it!
-- I have decided on a race car theme for aidens third birthday.
-- I completed 2 quilts nor quilts for kids.
-- mommy and I got pedicures yesterday.
-- Eli full on giggles now, it's beyond adorable, he tends to do it when he farts too.
I will try to blog more regularly again, should be easier to do with the iPad around, I certainly can balance it easier while holding a baby or with both boys napping on me in the rocking chair. A picture post to come soon.
Ps... My spell check button doesn't pop up on my ipad blogger, sorry for any mistakes.KMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-78821816272894439852012-05-16T09:46:00.001-07:002012-05-16T09:46:38.722-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Mother's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well this cute little guy is already 3 months old! I can't believe it. He is growing too fast! Here are some quick facts:<br />
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- He weighs around 13-14lbs<br />
- Size 3 diapers<br />
- Sleeps 10-12 hours a night!!<br />
- He talks and babbles a lot<br />
- Has giggled out loud a few times now {once when he farted - what a boy!}<br />
- Wears 3 month and 3-6 month clothes<br />
- Started rolling over from his tummy to his back with his shoes and bar on at 9 weeks!!<br />
- He will sit and smile and watch his big brother all the time, you can see that he is fascinated by him.<br />
- He is a very easy going baby<br />
- He got an A+ on his feet checkup and doesn't go back until he is almost 6 months old!<br />
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<br />KMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-21751407295444564722012-04-29T08:35:00.001-07:002012-04-29T08:35:25.214-07:00Jobs and PicturesMe and the hubby both have jobs again! About damn time! I have been working for Broadway Cab answering calls for a month now. I am enjoying it a lot. It's easy part time work. The even better news though is that my hubby finally got work. He stars at FedEx next week! We couldn't be more thrilled. He also has 2 interviews for other part time jobs this week, one at an auto parts store and another as a valet. So who knows what will happen, but it's so refreshing to know we will be on our feet again financially soon enough!<br />
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In other news, the boys are great. I took Eli to see my grandparents, his great grandparents, this weekend. Here are some pictures of him with Granny. It doesn't matter how far gone her Alzheimer's is, when she sees a baby she lights up and starts talking baby talk!<br />
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<br />KMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-7985400781118691542012-04-18T10:47:00.000-07:002012-04-18T10:47:05.425-07:00Eli's ProgressIt has been 3 weeks since Eli's surgery, and all is well! His casts were removed and his tiny little incisions healed well. I could hardly even tell, they look like pin pricks. We have now moved on to him wearing his Ponseti shoes and bar. He is now Daddy's little snowboarder.... what a cool dude!<br />
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Making his Ponseti shoes look cool.... thumbs up!</div>
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Eli of course is too little to understand like Aiden did, but he sure looked adorable in his bunny suit! Here are some pictures....<br />
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Well life has sure kept me busy and away from the blog lately. I thought life with two boys would be really tough, but we are finally in the swing of things and I'm surprised how easily I'm adjusting. Both boys sleep in our queen size bed. I hold Eli on my arm and Aiden sleeps in the middle. It's not the ideal situation for us, but Eli won't let us lay him down.<br />
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Eli has had a total of 4 casts now, he has his heel cord surgery on Monday, as in 2 days from now! I can't believe how fast we are to this point. His Dr. seems impressed with his progress. The surgery should be quick and he will get to go home the same day. Surprisingly i'm not too worried about it. To me it's more difficult thinking about how this is the final step to his feet being completely corrected. I miss his little club feet soo much all the time. It's hard to me to think he is changed and will never look like the baby I gave birth too. I hope that makes sense.<br />
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Aiden has taken to Eli or "E-I" as it sounds when he says it. He loves on him all the time, he tries to play with him. He holds his hands and he always talks to him when I'm changing his diaper. He gives him his binki when he cries and for the most part is doing a great job with sharing. I've been overcome with pride watching him interact to him. He even tries to carry the car seat or hold Eli. He says "too heavy" after he holds him for a minute though.<br />
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Eli had a rough week last week. He was fussy and he was having trouble eating. We tried gas meds, gripe water, Gentlease formula, finally noticed a difference on Nutramigen formula {for colic} and starting him on baby Zantac. The pediatrician diagnosed him with Acid Reflux and mild Colic. The formula and medicine combined have really made a difference. He is sleeping better and longer, he is spitting up less and not crying through feedings. Such a relief to have found a solution that works. The pediatrician said after the Zantac has really started making a bigger difference we can try to switch back to regular formula. We think the Colic is partially because of the Acid Reflux and that discomfort.<br />
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In other news I have a job interview tomorrow. It's a part time job, about 15 hrs a week which would be a nice distraction for me. I also have been sewing and selling more aromatherapy rice packs. I'm even in the process of opening an etsy shop to make some extra income. So look forward to more information on all of that as it falls into place. <br />
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<a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2012/01/scrap-attack-quilt-along.html" target="_blank">Scrap Attack Quilt-Along</a> at Stitched In Color.<br />
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I just as of yesterday decided to try and get a mini scrap quilt done and join this QAL. I've been seeing the posts for awhile now but wasn't motivated. Until I saw this quilt that is...<br />
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I decided on this Summerlove Stripe quilt idea, from <a href="http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/?p=1735" target="_blank">Fresh Lemons</a>, using string blocks and hst's. I plan to use up my sugar pop fabric with white for the solid. I have a lot of scraps leftover from my first big quilt I made. Most of them are rectangles though, so I'm not sure it will work out like I hope. I also have a lot of Amy Butler scraps from Love & Soul Blossoms and that will work for a string quilt if the Sugar Pop doesn't work out.<br />
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If the Sugar Pop doesn't work out for this scrap quilt then I will use them for another scrap project... perhaps a simple quilt like this plus quilt. Looks like it will work with what i have.<br />
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And of course my papa just adores his great grandsons. He just loves telling all the nurses and his friends about them. <br />
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Eli got his first set of casts on February 28th. We had never been to Shriner's Children's hospital before, but it was wonderful. I am so glad we were sent here for his care. The people are spectacular. I really did feel at home there. Eli is a lucky boy!<br />
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His Dr. was impressed by how much he was able to rotate his little feet right away when he examined them. The usual treatment of casting is for 5-10 weeks worth of casts. Dr. Bower said that because Eli's feet look so promising he thinks we will only need 5-6 casts - {that's 5-6 weeks - a cast per week}. What wonderful news, I was expecting 10-12 weeks going into this process. He will most likely still need the minor Achilles tendon surgery after his casts, and then he will wear the corrective shoes. None of this is new information to us, but it all seems very simple and we are thrilled.<br />
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Eli took to the casts very well. He fussed a bit at the start, but I got to hold him and by the 2nd cast he was sound asleep. That really eased my mind that it clearly didn't hurt him if he slept right through it! I however did cry while the Dr. was putting his casts on. I just had/have such a hard time with the idea of forever changing how his feet look. I already miss his sweet feet. So that was hard to watch the change starting right there in my hands. Then Eli peed on my leg and hand and the moment was over. <br />
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Now that we have been cast parents for a few days we have it down. Diaper changes have become quick and easy and I have learned that baby legs are a God send! The first 2 diaper changes after we got home from the Dr's he peed and pooped right on the top of his casts - they go right up to his diaper. Putting baby legs on and tucking them in at the top of the casts is saving us a lot of stink. I can't wait to tell his dr's on Tuesday - I'm sure many of the mom's would love to know this and no one at Shriner's mentioned this. We were just told we could use a damp rag and wipe up the top of the casts to try and keep them clean. <br />
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The casts don't seem heavy anymore either. Now it just seems like his normal weight. He weighed 6.8lbs before the casts and I think he's probably 7 and a half pounds now. He can lift both legs up all the way and does so often. He will have skinny calves but this kiddo sure will have some strong thighs when this is all said and done! <br />
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<br />KMServinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420014853789391097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341276326381683717.post-52528134124161202362012-02-27T19:17:00.001-08:002012-03-07T10:39:14.177-08:00Club FootTomorrow is Eli's first appointment with Shriner's Children's Hospital. He will be getting his first set of casts to correct his club feet. I've had a lot of mixed feelings about this the last couple days. I know that in order for him to walk, run, jump, play he needs to have his feet corrected. It's really the only option for us, he needs it, and we want him to be able to grow up without any challenges. The thing that is killing me is that his feet are so perfect to me. I don't want to change them. They are who he is, I have only known him this way. His feet are what make Eli, Eli. I feel like we are agreeing that Eli is crippled and needs to be fixed. Like he isn't perfect and normal the way he was born. Plus, I don't want to change him. After tomorrow he will physically never look the same. That just breaks my heart. I've spent a lot of time crying today over this. I just don't know how I'm going to handle tomorrow. I want him to be fixed, but as a mom it just makes my heart sad. I took a lot of pictures of his little feet today. So here you go, the last look at his toes this way....<br />
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