tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18231071101861008642024-03-12T17:44:22.631-07:00Another Daily Blogalmost daily life of a mommy of two, who loves to craft, and air her dirty (and sometimes clean) laundry.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.comBlogger325125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-18420436001091422692018-07-07T15:24:00.003-07:002018-07-07T15:27:07.232-07:00Easiest way to paint cabinets EVER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm back! Is this a joke? Nope, I AM BACK! I took a semi 2 year hiatus, (nearly 3), after the birth of my last son in 2016 and for much of my pregnancy the year before. <br />
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I found myself, overwhelmed, and all too consumed with being a mommy to a new baby all over again, to focus on much else. In those years, I had fawned over, projects I'd like to complete one day, as he was older. I craved to put a paint brush in my hands again. I desperately NEEDED my creativity to come out, since it had been such a long time, since I had been able to start and finish a DIY project. I stalked the internet (mostly instagram hashtags) over the years, for the easiest ways to paint my kitchen cabinets. I was settled on the fact that I would have to painstakingly sand and primer and remove EVERYTHING. I didn't like this idea one bit.<br />
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One, it would take way too much time out of my mentally worn out days, and two, I didn't desire to chase a busy body toddler around during all of the chaos it would take.<br />
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Like everyone else looking for short cuts, I looked into chalk paint. There wasn't any ONE particular source I gathered all of my information from, but multiple. In the end I decided, I would use the cheaper of brand in the chalk paint world and seal it with a polyacrylic finish.<br />
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So far, I've only managed to complete the TOP row, and one bottom set. <br />
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So, let me fill you in.<br />
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First, I ended up using 2 paint brushes that I felt were good for ME, and MY hands, and I did the first coat, BUT ONLY after I used KRUD KUTTER to degrease, and then a bucket of hot water and diluted dawn dishsoap to have a super clean surface.<br />
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My cabinets started off as builder grade shiny oak. YUCK. Nothing I myself have ever loved. I made the decision one night at 2 am, that I would do the paint in place, and only remove the knobs on the cabinets. There was no way on God's green earth I would have time to remove everything. So that that I painted my first streaky, hideous coat of Rustoleum's chalk paint.<br />
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The next morning I did my second coat, and mid afternoon my third coat. I waited a day, and then did the fourth coat. After a few hours of dry time, I did my first coat of matte polyacrylic with a brush, making sure to not have any drips. I let it dry 5 hours, and did my second coat with a foam craft brush.<br />
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In all I put on 4 thin coats of the polyacrylic to seal everything. I let the cabinets cure for a couple of days, and added the knobs back. I did the scratch test with my finger nail, and no paint came off. SUCCESS!!<br />
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It's been 3 weeks now, and so far so good. I just need to find time to do the lower ones. <br />
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I just figured I would make this quick update, for anyone looking for the absolute EASIEST way to repaint your cabinets:) Much luck, dear readers! I can't wait to finish, and start more projects and show them with you all. It's been so long.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-63164088283005235162018-07-07T14:20:00.000-07:002018-07-07T14:23:23.266-07:00Blog Review: Museum TreesHello, friends! Recently, I was contacted and asked if I would like to do a blog review for <a href="http://www.museumtrees.com/" target="_blank">museumtrees.com</a> .<br />
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With <a href="http://www%2Cmuseumtrees.com/" target="_blank">Museum Trees</a>, the artificial landscape takes the hard work out of growing and nurturing live plants. They do the hard work for you, and you in turn, (as well as your clients, and/or guests) are able to sit back and enjoy the lifelike beauty for years to come. <br />
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Adding artificial landscape to any design element makes a place more inviting and more appealing to your clients. <br />
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Head on over to <a href="http://www%2Cmuseumtrees.com/" target="_blank">Museum Trees</a> today, to view all of the wonderful aspects of artificial landscape, they have to offer the commercial business industry.<br />
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-73135213422959049282018-06-15T07:31:00.001-07:002018-06-15T07:34:58.360-07:00Blog Review: Commercial Silk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently, I had the pleasure, of being contacted by <a href="http://www.commercialsilk.com/" target="_blank">Commercial Silk</a> with an offer to do a blog review. I chose a hydrangea wreath and fell in love with the quality. Most people in today's fast paced world don't have time (or the green thumb) to properly care for plants. That's where Commercial Silk comes in.</div>
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Do you have an office? A business? A health care facility-- be it a dental, nursing, or urgent care establishment? Perhaps a real estate office?<br />
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Do you ever notice, that the business' that draw you in the most, are those that some how incorporate the outdoors? I know when I come into a business that has real or artificial plants, I feel more at ease, more apt to want to hand my hard earned money over to a place that makes me feel welcomed. Nothing welcomes me as much as seeing plants in a business, along with great customer/client service.<br />
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I strongly feel that Commercial Silk has the ability to provide these ammenities to their clients.<br />
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Founded in 1986, Commercial Silk has had a broad experience in interior landscaping design. They can offer a single product, or a complete design and build set up for your facility. Currently, they are rapidly expanding across the globe and have a reputation for outstanding design and services.<br />
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Taking the title of Best Project Award in 2009 by Interiorscape's 24th Annual Competition, which featured their interior landscape renovation, they are no strangers to the design world. They were also featured in Texas Home & Living Magazine.<br />
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Head on over to their <a href="http://www.commercialsilk.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, and let the images and their high quality work speak for itself.<br />
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Why not spruce up and make your business more inviting today? Give the kind folks over at Commercial Silk a call and let them help assist you in the next step towards attracting more clients.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-77897915696854144632017-07-09T23:06:00.000-07:002017-07-09T23:13:52.413-07:00Our Farmhouse Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: justify;">We purchased an unfinished table last month, from a local carpenter. He only charged $300 for the table with two benches. I love to finish items myself, and so between juggling the kids, (mostly Danny), and our trip to Jersey, I finally completed this beauty. I've been wanting a large table that we could all sit at and enjoy meals together. Admittedly, and non super mom status, our typical dinners consisted of me serving the kids at the old pub table, and Stephen on the couch, while the tv blared and I scrambled to feed Danny, only to eat last, with little to no conversation. This was a must for me.</span></div>
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So this is how we picked up our lovely table. Our carpenter did a great job and sanded it.<br />
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I made up my mind that I would be using minwax stain in special walnut. The first night I stained the table top, bottom and the top portion of the benches.<br />
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It's been a while, since I've ventured into reviewing, and I am really excited to share this review with my readers! I was contacted by <a href="http://www.plantscapeinc.com/" target="_blank">Plantscape Inc.</a> and offered a product in exchange for a review. Upon browsing the wide variety of artificial plants and flowers, I was beyond impressed. I had been wanting to find a realistic looking artificial flower for the new table we had built, and this came just in time. <br />
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I decided to chose the Hydrangeas, 12 piece. Initially, I wasn't expecting much beyond the normal craft store flowers, but when they arrived, and I opened the very well packaged box, I was floored. I couldn't stop saying, "wow"! These flowers are so real looking, FULL, and beautiful.<br />
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I posted an image of them on my social media, and had received several messages asking about where I had obtained them in just the first hour I had them up. I think any of the flowers or plants on<a href="http://www.plantscapeinc.com/" target="_blank"> Plantscape Inc</a>.would make a lovely addition to any piece of furniture, needing an eye popping centerpiece, or any office, that wants to send welcoming vibes to it's patrons. The hydrangeas and allium are my personal favorites, but every single item is very well made, realistic and affordable. A week before I was contacted by <a href="http://www.plantscapeinc.com/" target="_blank">Plantscape Inc</a>. I had browsed two local craft stores, looking for something similar, but found that the flowers were not full, and weren't anything to be desired for the high price tags. The plants on <a href="http://www.plantscapeinc.com/" target="_blank">Plantscape Inc.</a> are affordable, well made, full and gorgeous. I fully intend to purchase a few more items for other areas of my house after falling in love with the product I was sent to review.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> nicely in this cute glass vase/candle holder:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">See how realistic they look? AMAZING!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.plantscapeinc.com/" target="_blank">Plantscape, Inc.</a> you have outdone yourselves, I can't stop bragging about how truly breathtaking these are!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I love our table so much, but the flowers from<a href="http://www.plantscapeinc.com/" target="_blank"> Plantscape, Inc</a> make it POP!</span></div>
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-6153218869890527272017-04-12T21:21:00.000-07:002017-04-12T21:21:46.686-07:00Three Kids, Three Birthdays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, I have this neat little thing, that I like to call my magic 3. I have 3 children and all of their birthday's fall within a month and 2 days of each other. Their birthdays are 10, 11 and 12. I've always thought that was a little special as well. My daughter turned 12 on the 10th of March, and she decided on a small sleepover, followed by taking her shopping. And, that she did. My feet hurt afterwards, but she had fun and it made it worth it. Of course, being the pre teen she is, she decided she didn't want me to take photos of everything. And, so I respectfully followed behind her. You know, us mama bears can be embarrassing and all.<br />
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Ethan turned 8 on the 11th. My sweet boy doesn't have any close friends and so we took him out with the family to an arcade, lazer tag and bumper cars. He picked Waffle House for his lunch date and he received a few gifts.<br />
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The story behind this Five Nights at Freddy's Cake? Well, he requested a home made cake. I tried to warn the poor fella, that his mother is not a cake connoisseur. I mean, cupcakes are my thing. I can make a cute cupcake. Cakes? No. Just, NO. So I had this all planned out, and then I went to write his name in red cookie icing that I had left over from Christmas. Well, it spilled. To my horror, I was left to improvise. So what's a mom to do? I had to make Freddy a little morbid. Luckily for me, he was impressed.</div>
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Danny, turned 1 on the 12th and same scenario. I literally don't know anyone here, and I opted out of a 1st birthday celebration after my parents declined to come out. We aren't too fancy anyway, so he doesn't know any better. He enjoyed a giant cupcake and opened some presents. <br />
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Danny also received his first haircut at a really cute kids place. I am a fan :)<br />
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I literally can't believe a year has come and gone. A year. Wait, yes, yes I can believe it. It has been a very long year for me. Perhaps I will get into that another time. There really is just so much going on these days that it's hard to keep track of everything.<br />
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One thing I know for sure is that I love my three amazing children, more than anything.<br />
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Oh time, be still.<br />
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Let me watch the weeds feed the garden that turns into long tall flowers and a forest of tall strong trees.<br />
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Be blessed, dear readers!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-3533719144724565462017-03-04T20:58:00.000-08:002017-03-04T21:00:29.421-08:00How I use mypoints to coupon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I haven't had a coupon blog, for as long as I can remember. I don't particularly identify with extreme couponing. In fact, If I am out and about I will typically use a coupon if I have one on hand, but never match sales anymore. UNLESS, of course it comes to CVS. CVS is my couponing dream come true. I'm not even exaggerating. It is by far the easiest place for me to save HUGE. I typically will only buy things that earn ECBs (extrabucks - store cash). I will save them and roll them on a deal combing other coupons in order to get items free, free earning ecbs (money makers), or super cheap.</div>
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Now that I have Danny, and have to buy diapers all over again (and believe me, the prices in diapers have gone up A LOT since my oldest two were in them), I try EVERYTHING to save money on diapers, be it amazon warehouse boxes, coupons, etc. CVS is my go to lately though. <br />
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Now, let me tell you my little secret. I used to have a <a href="https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=28791168" target="_blank">mypoints.com </a>account. I still do. I decided last year to re explore it, because it had been a while. Basically, if I search a merchant through mypoints, and shop online via <a href="https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=28791168" target="_blank">mypoints, mypoints</a> credits me x amount of points per dollar spent after up to 30 days. I mean, look at it this way, if you're shopping online anyway, why not earn points towards your purchase to later cash in on. They also have in store promotions from time to time, where you upload a receipt and can bank BIG points. I participate in surveys sometimes to earn points, or print coupons through them and they track the usage and credit me points for that as well, along with a plethora of other options. Once I have a certain amount of points banked, I cash them in for gift cards. <br />
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I myself cash mine in for CVS online e gift cards. This makes my couponing stretch EXTRA long and I get even better deals. Interested? <a href="https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=28791168" target="_blank">Sign up here</a> :)<br />
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Here are some of my deals using coupons, ECBs and <a href="https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=28791168" target="_blank">mypoints</a> gift cards to show you examples of how I save BIG being a mom of 3.<br />
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CVS Deal Transaction Last Week:<br />
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Huggies were on sale buy one get one 50% off.<br />
I purchased (3) 25 count packs and (1) 19 count pack (my son is big in a size 5 so his size is hit or miss in stores)<br />
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$12.89 + $5.89 (half off) + $11.79 + $5.89<br />
<b><u>TOTALS Before Coupons</u>: $36.46</b><br />
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Now, I had (4) printable huggies coupons that I used through <a href="https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=28791168" target="_blank">mypoints</a>.<br />
(2) $3 off and (2) $2 off, so $38.48 - $10 (in printable coupons)<br />
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I then used a $6 off $30 purchase coupon that CVS emailed me.<br />
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I then rolled an ECB from the prior week for $5, so $22.48 - $5 = $14.86 (they only charged tax on SOME coupons), so <b><u>$14.86 = $2.02 sales tax = $16.88</u></b><br />
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Now, check out my receipt and you will see the $10 gift card applied (that was an egift card from <a href="https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=28791168" target="_blank">mypoints</a>).<br />
$16.88 - $10 egift card = <b><u>$6.88 OUT OF POCKET</u></b><br />
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The CVS extrabuck deal was, spent $30 on Huggies and earn $10 extrabucks.<br />
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<b>So, $10 - $6.88 is a <u>profit of $3.12 !!</u></b> I walked out of CVS having made $3.12 for 93 diapers! Even Wal Mart can't beat that!<br />
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<b><u>NEXT,</u></b> is showing you an example of how I ROLL that $10 into another transaction for THIS week:<br />
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CVS promotion of spent $25 in participating products earn $7 ECB, So I purchased (2) charmin at $9.99 each and (5) Dawn dish soaps at .99 each = $24.93 (they round it up to $25)<br />
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CVS promotion of buy (2) Irish Spring body soap at 2 for $8 get back $3 ECB (I did this twice, since they have a limit of 4, and Stephen likes this body wash). So, $16.<br />
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<b>TOTALS BEFORE COUPONS: $24.93 + 16 = $40.93 + $2.76 sales tax = <u>$ 43.69 </u></b><br />
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I used the $10 ECB from last week, so $43.69 - $10 = $33.69<br />
I then used a $25 <a href="https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=28791168" target="_blank">mypoints</a> gift card I cashed out on this week, so $33.69 - $25 =<b> <u>$8.69 OUT OF POCKET</u></b><br />
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Now, on this deal, I earned $7 ECB for the Charmin and Dawn Deal and $6 on the Irish Spring deal, making me earn $13 in ECBs.<br />
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<b>$13 ECB - $8.69 out of pocket makes a <u>profit of $4.31!!</u> </b><br />
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I'm sure I could have gotten this deal cheaper had I had manufacturer coupons on hand, but no biggie!<br />
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So in the last two weeks, I spent out of pocket<b> $6.88 + $8.69 = $15.57</b> for all items picture above and S<b>TILL have $13 to spend</b>! <b><u>So it's like getting it all for $2.57.</u></b><br />
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So, that being said, I have $13 in ECBs and I still have a $5 <a href="https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=28791168" target="_blank">mypoints</a> gift card left to spent. I see more cheap diapers in my future. <br />
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Are you thrifty like me? Consider using <a href="https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=28791168" target="_blank">mypoints</a>, using my referral, so I get credit :)<br />
Here is a screen shot of my <a href="https://www.mypoints.com/?rb=28791168" target="_blank">mypoints</a> account to give you an idea. The item highlighted shows where I had cashed in for the $25 egift card used in the above transaction:<br />
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Tell me about your favorite couponing trips, dear readers!<br />
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It's been a while, as usual. So much has gone on, yet so little time to actually type things out. I wish I could find a way to blog from the tablet, it would make blog life much easier. <br />
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Expect MAJOR DIY renovation updates within the next few months. I am converting a garage into a bedroom, painting my kitchen cabinets white, along with a list of other things that I can't wait to reveal. This should be good. I finally took more photos of my children, so I'll share those. Danny is now 10 months old, he's still in his DOC BAND, and I am loving the results!<br />
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Only two more weeks left and then it's a thing of the past. He has 3 teeth, crawls and drools on everything. MiMi broke her wrist skating with a friend, and Ethan, well, he's a typical little almost 8 year old boy. He loves gaming and getting dirty.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(12 in March)</span></div>
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The kids stay busy, and I stay sane. With Stephen's firefight schedule, most nights I am alone while he works. The truth is, it's a good day if I actually put on my makeup or take my hair out of a bun. I'm sure the days I get done up, Stephen appreciates it, because the rest of the time I'm rocking the "tired mama bags under the eyes". We went ahead and bought this shed, and we are waiting on the company to contact us to build it on site.<br />
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They told us it could take up to 3 weeks. Once that's done, we can move all the garage contents into it and begin on the garage room conversion and I can share with you all a cheap way to do it on a budget. Wish us luck!<br />
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Is it wrong to feel slightly relieved that Christmas is over? Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy the season. I love Christmas, I love decorations, I love the joy of my children on Christmas morning, and celebrating Christ, but mostly I am happy it's over with. I don't have to scour the internet for deals anymore, I don't have to attempt to go shopping in overly crowded venues, and/or bake a smorgasbord (if that's even a word, or if I even spelled it correct, I'll never know). Now my only focus is eventually toting the Christmas tree out to be recycled, paying off my Christmas fund, and restoring all the Christmas decorations until next year. The kids had a blast! - I have a confession to make. <br />
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We celebrated early. The only time we could get my parents and Stephen together with work schedules was the 22nd, and so the 22nd was our Christmas. My mom works crazy hours at a giant retailer, and Stephen worked a 24 at the fire department Christmas day.<br />
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The kids and I of course drove to the fire department for Christmas and spent time with Stephen and his co workers. I even made them lasagna and sides. I only had to turn around once to go back home because I forgot something.<br />
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The kids made out like bandits during their annual spoiling, since during the rest of the year I don't spoil. - Literally, if they want it, they have to earn it. I may or may not be lying a little on that last statement.<br />
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I really enjoyed my parents coming down, but was emo when they left, because I miss them all the time.<br />
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It seemed to me that they enjoyed this Christmas more than the ones past. - They stuck around longer. haha!<br />
I took Danny's helmet off for pictures and he seemed to enjoy that more than the presents. He was far more interested in trying to eat the paper, bows and boxes anyway.<br />
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I imagine if I was his age, a lime green box would appeal to me as well.<br />
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Danny's progress with the helmet is going great. I'm really pleased with all the results and the staff. We typically get in and out and that makes me happy, since the drive is long. This weekend the kids are spending New Years with their father. I'm sure they'll have fun, but as always, I miss them when they are gone every other weekend. I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas / Holidays. I am hoping the New Year brings many blessings to all my readers.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-68103116595972094542016-12-12T17:47:00.000-08:002016-12-12T17:47:06.199-08:00Oh, Christmas Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The tree is up. I wish I had something more fancy to say. That's all I've got. If I manage to leave the house looking half human, with some form of makeup on, that's fancy too. I feel like a Walking Dead cast member most days. Really, having a baby in my thirties is so much more taxing on me than it was in my twenties.<br />
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So, we found a tree lot in Wilmington, and they had two different varieties of Christmas trees. We settled on the typical one (not the long leaf pine). $65 later, it was on the top of the van. The tree lot had a very sweet Santa, so we visited him too. He let us take photos, and we left him a donation. <br />
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In the past, I would push to get the perfect picture. These days though, I'm like, "okay SMILE" (or don't), and SNAP! First two look wonky? Eh, there's a third. Third one's off? Too bad, it's better than the overpriced mall Santa pictures where they don't put much effort in either. Am I right?<br />
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So there's that. Later that night, MiMi and I went out and bought ornaments. I have no clue what became of my old ones. They were lost in the move. Some how between Point A to B, they jumped ship. Who knows what became of them.<br />
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As the title suggests, I very literally feel defeated. Lately scrounging the energy to do day to day things is just so entirely draining. I'm not sure what is going on with me. I think, personally, I am doing to much for one person, but at the same time, I NEED to do everything. I haven't had a decent night's sleep since before I moved to the Wilmington area. I miss home. I think maybe I am home sick. <div>
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We went to the Cranial Technologies on the 29th. I'm not a fan of the 2.5 hour drive, but because I am a fan of Cranial Technologies and their attention to detail and friendly staff, I'd say the drive is well worth it. Seriously. If you want to be given the run around, in my town, YOU WILL GET IT. If you even suspect your child may have plagiocephaly, or think their head is misshapen, do yourself a favor and make an appointment with Cranial Technologies. The first visit is completely free, they do the scan and let you know what level of severity your child's head is and if you are a candidate for the Doc Band.</div>
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They took care of business. The pediatrician? Run around.</div>
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The neurologist? Run around. The Clinic that initially diagnosed him? Run around.</div>
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So we get there and the tech puts the helmet on, then he shaves it down some places so it fits better and then he gives us sometime to check if Danny develops any redness and shaves it down some more. He took the time to show me how to put it on and remove it and was very helpful and patient with me and my redundant questions.</div>
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I forgot his name, because, lately I forget everything. I blame lack of sleep for the last year. 4 hours a night will do that to you.</div>
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The Doc Band pushes down one of his eyes, but we were assured this was normal. He has to wear it 23 hours a day. The first day we were told to take it off every 3-4 to check for redness. Thankfully it was golden. </div>
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VERY THANKFUL, because driving that far again to adjust it would have really been tiring and my older children might have hated me.</div>
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So every 3-4 hours I removed it, wiped the sweat out, and wiped his head off and then put it back on.</div>
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Danny gets up in the morning, he eats breakfast with his bottle and I let him play on the floor. I then remove the Doc Band and clean it with a cotton swab and alcohol. I then dry it out with the cool setting on the hair dryer. And give Danny his bath and dry his hair really well and let him play again until he's ready to put it back on within the hour.</div>
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It's 5 days later and that think is STINKY. It's not the end of the world, putrid. It definitely has a cast smell, but it doesn't look dirty. Sometimes it's so bad, that even after I SCRUB Danny's head, his hair STILL smells. I end up rubbing baby powder into his hair before reapplying the Doc Band and it usually helps a TON. I'm not sure they recommend that, but I'm going with it anyway.</div>
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I can tell his head is already starting to fill out. REALLY?! talk about quick results! I'm praying it continues to do it's job and that the eye thing doesn't mess up his eye.</div>
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I'm not going to get into the strange comments I've gotten while out in public. Generally I just go with it. Although, I must say, my favorite was, "Hims is a clumsy baby, hims has to wear a helmet to protect his little clumsy head". (insert OM Gosh face here).</div>
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As someone who does photography on the side, I have to once again admit, my own children are possibly the most difficult to photograph. Never the less, I am cheap and kept up with the tradition of doing my own photos. Again. I'm just glad my editing has gotten better over the years. I will try to take more of Danny in the hopes that he will actually look at the camera, but if not, I love these regardless. :)<br />
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I've finished my holiday shopping with out even purchasing a single thing in the stores. THANK YOU to, amazon, kohl's and toys r us. I'm just not the kind of woman that enjoys shopping in public, unless it MUST be done. Wrangling a fussy baby is not my forte.<br />
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It's getting increasingly harder to find the time to actually sit at the desk top and update. I need to make time though. I find sometimes, that I am entirely overwhelmed, and being able to type on my blog makes me feel like I have a little more connection to others. I have tried to update from an iPad, but for some reason it doesn't allow me to upload photos. So, that being said, I am going to share Danny's scans from cranial technologies in this blog.<br />
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If you read my last blog, you know a little about the long wait to get to the point we are at today. Danny will be 8 months on the 12th of December, so he's a little in the older range for correcting the plagiocephaly.<br />
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Anyway, I love that cranial technologies has been so thorough with everything. We did finally have the CAT scan done and are STILL waiting on word of the premature closing of his sutures in the back. I will call the neurologist tomorrow since we were told we'd be contacted in a few days. I am going to figure that since Thanksgiving was last week, that is the cause for delay. Here are the scans from our visit earlier in November that show you the levels of severity in his particular case:<br />
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Tomorrow, we head back to get his cranial Doc Band placed. They say that we will have a lengthier visit this time, because they will need to shave the helmet down if it causes any pressure marks on his head. They also want to ensure that we are comfortable in removing and re placing the helmet. He will be wearing this 23 hours a day for four months. The cost is not cheap at 4 thousand, but thankfully our insurance is eating the cost (as of now).</div>
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I think I may try to search later for some decals to decorate his cranial band. Cranial Technologies releases a DOC BAND babies calendar yearly, and how cool would that be for Danny to be in it? - Making lemonade out of lemons. :D</div>
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Being the medical nerd (and over involved mom) that I am, I knew right away that it was either craniosynostosis, or some form of plagiocephaly. Craniosynostosis is premature closing of the soft spots (sutures, fontanales). This causes the skull to misshapen. Plagiocephaly, on the other hand is primarily a positional issue. Be it sleeping patterns, or position in the womb.<br />
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I mentioned it to his pediatrician who seemed to not know what I was talking about but said it would self correct. Fair enough, he has the degree.<br />
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2 months later and trying the techniques of switching sleeping sides and tons of tummy time with no improvement, I grew frustrated. So at his 6 month checkup, we demanded a referral.<br />
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After the office losing our referral several times, they finally pushed one through to a neurologist.<br />
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Only, one problem - the wait list was 3 months out and correcting either diagnosis would require early treatment for the best outcome. Suddenly I was having flashbacks to fighting with Ethan's pediatrician for his issue and reliving that stress all over. I call the pediatrician and politely express my concern with timing and ask to be sent to another location. They promise to get on it but I later found out that they missed that one too 😡<br />
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Good news came when the neurologist office calls a few days later to inform me if a cancellation on Halloween. Needless to say, I snagged it up.<br />
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The appointment was short, the neurologist said one soft spot felt as if it were closing early, but since it was still open he would avoid surgery. He went on to say that he would order a referral for a CAT scan to rule out craniosynostosis- but that he would diagnose as plagiocephaly for the time being. He said once that came back it could take months to be referred to a cranio facial specialist. MONTHS?!<br />
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Just, no. I'm a mama bear over here and that wasn't going to work.<br />
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I tried poking around plagiocephaly support groups for advice but no one seemed interested in conversation. Eventually, however, someone brought up Cranial Technologies and I decided to call. The nearest office was 2 1/2 hours out, but for our child, worth it.<br />
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The first visit was free. It included a scan and report. CT decided a DOC BAND helmet would need to be prescribed and so we hounded the pediatrician office to sign off on it. They lost that too. Stephen got annoyed and drove to the pediatrician, while the wonderful staff at CT refaxed the paperwork. In true fed up Dad fashion, he didn't leave until the paperwork was signed and sent back.<br />
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Today we wen back to CT for Danny to be fitted for his custom helmet. In two more weeks he will have it and wear it 23 hours a day for 4 months.<br />
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As of now, insurance is eating the 4 thousand dollar cost. Thank God, because I wasn't sure what we were going to do.<br />
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I should mention we have the CAT scan Thursday.<br />
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I don't feel weird about the helmet, I'm thankful it exists to correct the skull. I will have to admit, the first time I saw a baby with one, I was a young teen and wondered, "why the parents put the baby in a helmet, was he falling a lot? Were they over protective?" And, here we are...<br />
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He doesn't fall, he barely wants to crawl, but we are definitely overprotective, and he will definitely be okay when it's all over. God is so good!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-60970029626834243432016-10-20T10:56:00.000-07:002016-12-03T21:14:55.628-08:00Guest Bathroom Revamp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another bathroom, another makeover. This one was no where near as drastic as the one from my 65 rancher - (the old house), however, it just goes to show what a little paint and accessories can do to brighten things up.</div>
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First, let's take a look at the before images. Let me apologize in advance, for the fact I used my I PHONE for the majority of the photos. I was 35 weeks pregnant when I decided I wanted to sand and paint the bathroom vanity earlier this year. To be honest, I was too lazy to break out my decent camera.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">BEFORE: It was a beautiful blue color, but I wanted a calming neutral</span></div>
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I started by painting my bathroom with the left over paint that I used in my bedroom and my kitchen. It was also a favorite of mine from my old house; Valspar's Lyndhurst Celedon Green. Depending on the lighting this color takes on various shades. The one consistency, is that it is always spa like and calming.</div>
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The photos below were taken with my actual camera. What a difference that makes, huh?! I absolutely love the way the new bathroom turned out. It went from a loud and busy bathroom, to a quiet and calm spa like bathroom. I'm pleased that I took the chance and trusted myself enough to do the vanity cabinet painting. If I could do this in my last trimester of pregnancy, I think ANYONE can. It was a little time consuming, but well worth it. Stephen even gave me the okay to paint our kitchen cabinets once Danny is a little older and I'm not having to hold him all the time. (haha).</div>
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<b><u>Cost breakdown of the bathroom revamp:</u></b></div>
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Note: These items I had on hand. (What they would cost you):</div>
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- Bathroom wall paint: Valspar's Lyndhurst Celedon Green in Satin - less than half a gallon 1 coat (about $20)</div>
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- Coastal accessories - Free from my old home, but the clear jar was a cookie jar form Wal Mart at $7 I placed starfish inside that you can obtain online or at any coastal shop for dirt cheap, the balls were from Cracker Barrel and cost $4 each</div>
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<b><u>Totals</u>: $ 77</b></div>
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<b><u>Total Cabinet Revamp Costs</u>: $55 (and I have leftover materials for future projec</b>ts)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">BELOW: I was so excited when the huge shag rug got here, that I struggled to lay it out. Let me tell you, this is ONE HEAVY rug. I absolutely LOVE IT! I would recommend it to anyone it's literally so gorgeous in person!</span></div>
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* Wall paint and supplies: Valspar, Oatlands Subtle Taupe, Satin $25</div>
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* Furniture and Rug $2100 (finances for $37 a month making it super affordable)</div>
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* DIY Pottery Ban knock off mirror $30 (as opposed to $699 from Pottery Barn)</div>
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* Craigslist refurbished dresser: $35</div>
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* Book page wreath - FREE (a coat hanger and book pages)</div>
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* Side tables $100</div>
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* Coffee table $60</div>
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Total Cost of Entire Room Reno: $2374 </div>
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This look could have easily cost a ton more if you purchased the DIY items at full retail. I am absolutely in love with it, but I do plan to take better photos later. Lately I have only had time to use my I phone. I plan to do some DIY picture frames above the sofa as well.</div>
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-47057289376218020442016-08-03T21:48:00.000-07:002016-08-03T22:02:56.151-07:00Welcome to the World, Danny! (A much belated birth story).<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so long over due on this. Nearing 4 months over due, yikes! I guess, in short, a new baby will do that to you. Trying to find time to sit at a computer hasn't been so easy (haha). So here goes nothing:<br />
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On April 11th, we celebrated Ethan's 7th birthday. Earlier that day, I had gone in for my pre admission testing for my repeat third c section. In the past, I have never had to have this done. One was emergency, the next just sort of happened so fast we didn't have time to have that done.<br />
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I was sent home with a bottle of special surgical soap and told to be at New Hanover Regional Medical Center's Betty H. Cameron Woman and Children's Center at 530 am. I'm sure I had a list of other instructions, like no food or liquids after a certain time as well.<br />
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I remember rushing home and cleaning the house darn near spotless for my father. He was coming in later that day and would be watching my older two for two days during the c section and first night at the hospital.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Below: Last pregnancy picture 38 weeks, 4 days)</span></div>
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I slept a total of 2 hours that night. I was too excited to sleep. I was anxious. Not only was I scheduled to start surgery at 730 am, I was also scheduled to have both my tubes removed (salpingectomy). I told myself that since my second c section was barely painful, that this one was going to probably be the same.<br />
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I woke up, I showered with that special soap and I even threw on a little make up. (The nurse at pre admissions assured me it was okay). Besides, I'm a hot mess with out some form of face paint. :/<br />
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I have to tell y'all, Betty H. Cameron Woman's Center was so wonderful! I got my room right away (unlike my previous horror experiences at Cape Fear Valley in Fayetteville, NC). A few more labs were done, and also, unlike Cape Fear, I was able to meet the resident doctor doing my c section along with the attending. - If you've read my previous entry, you may have read that I was scared to death to have a resident perform the surgery. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH.<br />
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However, when I met the resident, Dr. Marr, and the attending, Dr. Beste from New Hanover OBGYN Specialists, I was impressed. IMPRESSED is such an understatement, because I can't give enough praise to how friendly and at ease they made me feel. I had NEVER experienced this with my last two c sections. Literally, the friendliest two I could have the pleasure of meeting, and THEY would be doing my last c section. GOD IS GOOD, haha!<br />
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After this, I met the anesthesiologist, I wish I could remember her and her assistants name, because they were both thorough and kind and I knew I would literally be trusting them with my life. AND I DID.<br />
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Once all was said and done, I was walking into the OR with the anesthesiology team. They never once made me feel uneasy, they never once made me feel judged for my weight gain (Cape Fear made me feel horrible and even picked on me while I was on whatever they gave me). They were amazing. The assistant placed my spinal and quickly had me lay on the table. I assume the catheter was inserted and I was getting scrubbed down and iv's run.<br />
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At some point, Stephen came in soon after. They started the surgery and for the first time in my c section history, I didn't feel a thing! NOTHING! They said,"oh you may feel this or that". I felt NOTHING. WOW, is this real?! Some one is cutting me open and I am feeling nothing? - Again, New Hanover surpasses Cape Fear Valley, because I felt pain with Cape Fear. Then something new, UH OH, I had to throw up. I could not stop throwing up, and the kind anesthesiologist assistant was quick to catch it every time and wipe my mouth, every time. It was a lot. I'm not lying when I say 15 times or more. In my mind I am thinking, "How on earth do I have so much bile and I haven't ate or drank anything in 16 hours".<br />
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Still, feeling no pain, the attending announces, that Danny is fixing to enter the world. I hear this amazing crying and my heart melts. They all comment how big he is and I just smile.<br />
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Now, I have to tell you all THE BEST PART about my c section?! TWO things really, The second thing is that, THEY LET YOU TAKE PHOTOS in the O/R! Thank you, THANK YOU SO MUCH, New Hanover, from the bottom of my heart. This is something EVERY c section mom wishes to experience and have since we are on a table and can't readily experience much. This is something I was told we could NEVER do at Cape Fear Valley. I can't thank you enough. I have memories and photos that I will cherish forever that I did not have from my first two children at Cape Fear.<br />
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Now, the best -- very best part of my entire c section? I was allowed skin/skin contact immediately after the nurses checked him out while still on the table. I did start to shake violently though, and had to have Stephen hold Danny on my chest while I was still opened up. They were unable to do my salpingectomy. The attending was very honest about my adhesions and advised against it. He then left and Dr. Marr and other resident doctors finished putting me back together. I threw up a few more times and then told Stephen I didn't feel comfortable with Danny since my shaking was so bad. At this point he and the baby nurses left the room. </div>
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I continued to receive the best care in the world with the entire surgical team. I couldn't be happier.For the first time I wasn't given something that made me slip in and out of it and blabber about things I didn't want to blabber about. I was fully awake and aware and fully numbed and HAPPY.</div>
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I was told my shaking was since my blood pressure ended up dropping low from the surgery. After all was said and done, I then went into a recovery area and saw Danny and Stephen. They quickly plopped sweet Danny back on my chest and I finally understood what and why skin/skin was so important.</div>
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I fell in love in that very moment. My heart felt a way I'd never felt before. It was incredible.</div>
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In the past,. it had been horrible. I didn't remember much because they drugged me to the point I was talking about things I didn't want to. With Ethan they picked on me thinking I didn't hear them. With MiMi they knocked me out completely after they took her. With Ethan I saw him and then I didn't see him again for 2-3 hours after the recovery phase and with MiMi it had been 5 or more hours.</div>
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Not with this wonderful hospital. They were VERY baby friendly.</div>
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I saw him my entire recovery, and they wheeled me with him into the mother baby unit.</div>
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I don't even know how to say thank you enough. What I thought would be a bad experience was the best experience possible.</div>
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The nurses who cared for me in the mother baby unit were amazing. My favorite was a nurse named Linda D. (or Lisa D.) I am so mad at myself, for not remembering which name it was. She was so great. I started to bleed on the floor at one point and she without hesitation took me to the bathroom and cleaned me up. This is also something I never experienced before. Cape Fear acts as if everything grosses them out.</div>
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Stephen stayed the first night and I finally caved into taking pain pills 6 hours later when I decided it was time to walk the hallways and encourage my healing.</div>
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The second night, my dad left and Stephen went home to watch the older kids. I was by myself and Lisa D (or Linda D). was amazing again. I hadn't slept a wink and held Danny the entire time except when I would get up to change him. Around 2 am, she came in and told me she was taking him and making me sleep.</div>
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That was a God send. I slept a good few hours until she returned and I cried because of her kindness towards me. She was a blessing. She was funny and sweet and the best nurse I had ever met.</div>
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Later that night as her shift ended, she kissed my forehead and wished me luck.It was like having a family member there since I was by myself.I NEED to find her and tell her thank you, now that things have settled down. I need to get her a giftcard or something, I need her to know she was very valuable to me those couple of days.</div>
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I know there is so much I am forgetting, but I wanted those important moments to be brought to recognition because I feel it is extremely important to give credit where credit is due. More over, I really just have never been to a hospital so on point. I have NO complaints. NOT a one. PERFECTION is real at this facility. I wished so hard I had received a feedback survey so I could have bragged on them, but one never did come</div>
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I only took pain medication the first two days home. After that I had virtually no pain what so ever. I had a blood pressure check a week after delivery and the staff at the obgyn clinic couldn't believe how well I was moving after just having my third c section.</div>
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My only real gripe with the obgyn is that they didn't want to diagnose pre E or gestational hypertension. My BP was in the 150's/90-100 range and a week later it was 114/70. I'm sorry, but that's NOT chronic hypertension as they suggested. That's from being pregnant when it gets that normalized again after being so high right after delivery. The only reason they didn't d/x Pre E was that my protein never hit the 300 range (it was 200 something). Still, I had every other symptom. BUT, it matters not, I had the best experience elsewise and the clinic was mostly wonderful anytime I had gone..</div>
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Today, Danny will be 4 months on the 12th. He's a big boy. He was 18 pounds at just 3 months. He's a sweet boy and a happy baby. A week ago he started sleeping up to 5-6 hours, which has given me more time to sleep and feel normalized again.</div>
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I was told so much would be wrong with Danny initially, we worried about heart defects etc. He was born perfect. God is so good. I am so thankful! I would have never seen myself starting over at 33, but I am so blessed we gave this a shot. I couldn't imagine my life without Danny in it.</div>
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Oh, hey there, it's me again. Me who never updates my "daily blog". Here I am, with now less than 13 days until the arrival of my newest addition. My repeat c section has been scheduled, my nesting has taken over in full force, and our house has never been cleaner.<br />
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I am ready.<br />
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Or am I? I am ready in that I want to meet my son - my last baby. I am ready in that I have gone crazy on stocking up on everything we need. I am ready in that my heart is full of joy and ready to hold and love on our new baby.<br />
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I am not ready.<br />
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I am anxious about my last c section. I am anxious in that I won't know who is doing it until the day I walk in to have it done. I am anxious that it is a resident (hopefully a seasoned one). I am anxious in that I am having my tubes removed. Not tied, REMOVED. I am anxious about pain management since anyone who knows me knows I HATE MEDICINE (for myself).<br />
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I am worried about adjusting all over. The last time I was a mom to a newborn was almost 7 years ago.<br />
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I am older. I got this.<br />
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This pregnancy has been a blessing. It has been hard but it has been good. God gives me nothing I can't handle. We had scares with possible heart defects - so far, (knock on wood), our little boy has passed these tests in utero.<br />
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My blood pressure has been all over the place, and just gets worse. I've been in and out of L&D multiple times as the doctors would send me to stabilize my blood pressures and stop contractions.<br />
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My kidneys are spilling protein.<br />
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My face is super swollen. My hands are so swollen they fall asleep for no good reason (pregnancy carpal tunnel). It's gotten so bad one of my hands will lock up and contort as if it were possessed. haha.<br />
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I go to a maternal fetal medicine doctor twice a week. Once for a bio physical profile, the next a non stress test. So far so good.<br />
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I can honestly say, I love my maternal fetal medicine doctor. She is everything a doctor SHOULD BE. My most recent blood pressure was 150/100 at my BPP. That's so scary to me, as it has never been so high - even with my past pregnancies and pre eclampsia. I was told they won't act until it's 160/100. I know full on well my former OB would have acted already staying so high at 37 weeks.<br />
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I trust God tough. I know he will see us through this. I know and feel I can survive the next two weeks until my c section.<br />
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I'm praying it goes with out incident.<br />
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The one plus side to so many MFM visits, is once in a blue they will surprise you with a 4D ultrasound. The techs don't realize just how much joy this brings to me. SO MUCH> Our baby is measuring large for his gestational age - 4 weeks ahead.<br />
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Since my last blog, the kids had a shared birthday party (Since Ethan and this baby will be a day apart) at a bounce venue - it was great! I started painting the kids bathroom cabinets,I'll add before and afters in a separate blog. Easter came and went and of course CLEANING. So much cleaning.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Before:Builders grade oak</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Coat 1. I will do 1-2 more waiting a day between coats and then add the nice knobs I purchased and finish up the rest of the bathroom:</span></div>
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Stephen has been busy working his butt off at the fire department and letting me stay home to raise the kids during the pregnancy - I am so thankful for that. I often catch myself missing my old house and area - but slowly we will make this newer house our home. Step by step. I loved redoing my old house, but a new house can have just as much charm. Until next time, friends :)</div>
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So much has been going on. We went to Fayetteville for our 4D ultrasound on the 13th. Unfortunately, our little guy was frank breech. (Bottom down, feet and arms in face). THANKFULLY, we were invited back for a free re scan. This facility was beyond amazing. We returned 5 days later on the 18th and got a sneak peak of our little chubby baby. I am so in love. He's been measuring large since about 22 weeks. I have another growth scan with the MFM on Wednesday, and they'll give me a weight estimate then. <br />
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My blood pressure has come down some on it's own, so that makes me beyond thrilled. I'm swelling a lot these days, but that's expected when you're bordering on pre eclampsia. <br />
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I'm hoping i can keep it at bay. On Friday, I have my regular OB appointment with one of the resident doctor's, and they will reschedule my repeat c section. It should be between 38-39 weeks. I guess that all depends on my blood pressure and how much protein I start to spill over the course of my next few visits. WISH ME LUCK!<br />
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MiMi & Ethan are so excited! - They also have birthday's coming up (11 & 7..YIKES).. so I went ahead and broke out my studio equipment and got their birthday photos done up.<br />
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I did Ethan's now, because likely the baby will come on or before his birthday. As of now, he isn't jealous about the possibility of sharing his birthday. I also intend to do the kid's birthday party together this year for the same reason. I'm hoping to do it at a bounce house venue. <br />
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Thankfully, my tax refund covered a majority of the baby items we still needed. Both of our sister's gifted us wonderful things as well. Then of course, there's my amazon diaper stash - I took most of them out of the boxes, but no biggie.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bought this bouncer on amazon:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Even more diapers, and wipes, the basket has bottles and other random things for breast feedings, etc.</span></div>
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I hope everyone has been well! I am going to try and do a little bathroom DIY before baby comes and I'll post before and afters then. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-63661881758667742022016-02-12T12:38:00.002-08:002016-02-12T12:39:11.067-08:00Pregnancy UpdatesI haven't blogged much. What else is new? haha. To be honest it was getting way too uncomfortable sitting at the trusty old desktop. My dad went out and got himself a new lap top, and gifted me his old one. SO MUCH BETTER!<br />
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So, I guess I should pick up somewhere where I left off in my pregnancy woes. But first, PICTURES:<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">30 weeks along:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Where my blood pressure has been hanging out these days, and why I'm concerned they won't medicate:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">28 week admission with IVs</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">At 26 weeks baby likes to ball up</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My beautiful friend, Raven gifted me this diaper bag! I LOVE IT!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">A blanket I crotcheted in FL Gators colors</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I think I was 27 weeks here:</span><br />
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I believe the last time I blogged I was getting a fetal echocardiogram. Thankfully everything checked out well. Around 22 weeks my blood pressure started raising. 144/90's. Since I've had pre eclampsia with my previous two pregnancies, and I wasn't spilling protein, they decided it's just hypertension.<br />
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Fast forward to 28 weeks. I go in for one of my high risk ultrasounds with my MFM and my blood pressure stays at 159/96 for three separate readings. YIKES! So following that ultrasound, she sends me to labor and delivery. My blood pressure stayed high and unbeknownst to me, I was having contractions. I thought they were braxton hicks, I'm thinking there's no way these are real contractions when the ones I had with MiMi prior to having her c section were so bad I couldn't handle it at all. <br />
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BUT, then I remembered being induced probably made those ones a million times worse.<br />
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So long story short, I was given IV's to bring my blood pressure down and another to stop the contractions. I was told my protein wasn't high enough to diagnose as pre eclampsia, but that it is heading that way. I was diagnosed with gestational thrombocytopenia months earlier for my below normal platlet counts. JOY.<br />
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Only, someone who has has pre eclampsia twice, I know darn well give it a couple weeks it will be full blow pre eclampsia...<br />
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Once my blood pressure came down, the doctor I saw said he did not want to prescribe a blood pressure medication because he feared it would bring my numbers too low. <br />
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SURE?! Hanging in the 160's /almost 100s is healthy though??<br />
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I don't have a degree in medicine so I'll go with it - for now.<br />
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Today I had my 30 week check up. Nothing spectacular, but I was elated that instead of gaining the massive 4 pounds every two weeks, I only gained 5 ounces this go round. YAY! My obgyn office also gifted me a $20 gas card since the resident I saw was running an hour behind while I waited in the exam room. - SO SWEET! - I never complained, I've had MUCH longer waits in my old obgyn office. But still, what a kind and considerate gesture, and they made this pregnant ladies day!<br />
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My blood pressure was decent today 134/90 but my urine showed protein and ketones. Still not high enough to say "you've got that dreaded Pre E again, ma'am". Like I said, give it another two weeks or so..I know my body, I know how this game works with Pre E. I hate it.<br />
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Tomorrow I am traveling to Fayetteville, to have a 4D ultrasound done for Valentines Day.<br />
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They have come a long way since MiMi & Ethan.<br />
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I'm so EXCITED!! I even called to confirm that the weather wasn't going to get in the way and we were still on for it! I can't wait to see what our little guy looks like.<br />
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I'm not having a baby shower, because I've never had one before. I do need to get a registry up so I can remind myself of what is left to purchase. Until next time....<br />
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-57264526279001767742016-02-10T17:24:00.000-08:002016-02-10T17:52:19.613-08:00How to score cheap diapersAs of today I am a very hefty 30 weeks pregnant. Being this is my third child, I am all to familiar with the expenses involved in raising a new baby. I'm also aware that for the first few months, my children had very sensitive bottoms and I stuck to pampers swaddlers until they outgrew that stage.<br />
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After that? It was all about the generic brands.<br />
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While browsing the baby isle at local stores, I was shocked to see how much diaper prices have climbed in the last several years since Ethan was a baby. I have to remind myself nearly 7 years ago was a little long ago. (haha). But still, The HUGE ECONOMY boxes of pampers for $46 is just SO expensive.<br />
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That's when I decided I'd go stalk some places online and see what I could come up with. The $1-$3 off coupons are SUPER, but they aren't that much savings for my frugal budget.<br />
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AND THEN I FOUND IT! I was stalking one of my favoite online retailers - Amazon when I was looking at their economy size 1 swaddlers. This package contains 216 diapers and had a list price similar to wal marts. I scrolled down to where I saw, "New and Used from (price here)" and decided to click on it since lower prices were showing.<br />
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That's when I discovered a tab that read: "Open Box" and the price was under $21!! What?!<br />
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NO WAY?! What is this open box deal? Doing some research I found out that open box deals are sold directly through Amazon Warehouse. They are boxes that come damaged, or returned from a previous purchase. They are discounted only because of that reason. At first I kind of debated if I should buy them. I was worried about contamination, or if the sealed diapers had been damanged.<br />
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For the price, however, I was willing to take a gamble. NOTE: Anytime you order more than $35 through select amazon merchandise you get free shipping (which is an added bonus because shipping those heavy suckers isn't cheap).<br />
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I ordered 6 boxes under the open box diaper deal from Amazon Warehouse. So far two of my boxes have arrived.<br />
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The verdict? The boxes had a few scratches, One was a return item, but upon opening the boxes, the diapers were still in their plastic sleeves (COMPLETELY SEALED) and even had the original pampers rewards codes attached.<br />
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I AM ECSTATIC!!<br />
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I spent $146.24 on 6 Economy boxes of varying sized pampers and when I price matched to Wal Mart, my total would have been $255.95 for the same exact boxes!<br />
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I SAVED $109.74!!<br />
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I don't think my poor fella has ever seen anyone so excited over diapers.<br />
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Below is what I purchased vs. the Wal Mart prices:<br />
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AMAZON VS WAL MART<br />
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* Pampers Economy Cruisers<br />
size 3 (174 count) $27.31 $45.97 TOTAL SAVED: $18.66<br />
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* Pampers Swaddlers Size 1<br />
economy (216 count) $20.87 $45.12 TOTAL SAVED: $24.23<br />
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* Pampers Swaddlers Size 3<br />
(162 count) $27.03 $45.98 TOTAL SAVED: $18.95<br />
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* Pampers Swaddlers Newborn<br />
Sensitive (80 count) $16.98 $24.94 TOTAL SAVED: $7.66<br />
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* Pampers Baby Dry Size 2<br />
(222 count) $26.67 $46.97 TOTAL SAVED: $20.30<br />
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* Pampers Baby Dry Size 2<br />
(222 count) $27.36 $46.97 TOTAL SAVED: $19.61<br />
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To score similar deals you have to search the type of diaper you want. When you find it, scroll down to New and Used offers. <br />
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Click on "Open Box" and IF there is a deal available it will be listed under "Amazon Warehouse" with a MUCH cheaper price than it typically retails for.<br />
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I was skeptical, but after receiving my first two boxes, I am sold on this way for the rest of my diaper buying days.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-46522120417098367362015-12-24T12:28:00.000-08:002015-12-24T12:28:01.543-08:00Split Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Being in a split family, means my children have a split holiday. It means compromise as to have the most normal childhood possible for them. The kids father and I decided that Christmas would be spend on the 23rd at Stephen's and my house with my parents, and that he would pick them up that night to spend Christmas in Florida with his family.<br />
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I don't mind this practice one bit. The kids get to spend time with everyone, and actually get two Christmas' and there's less fuss for me on the actual date in question.<br />
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I didn't take many pictures this year.<br />
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I'm lazy.<br />
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I take that back: Cleaning non stop and fighting kids and pregnancy makes me worn out quicker.<br />
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For Christmas the kids got bikes from Santa, and Ethan got xbox 360 games and a lego set. MiMi got a lego set and some crafty things and a doll bed. - I opted for the journey girls loft bed she requested, because, I'm sorry American Girl, but I'm not spending 3x as much on your product.<br />
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I'm frugal.<br />
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My parents came and brought the kids a basketball goal and money. After everything was said and done we enjoyed time together and my parents were on their way back to avoid the incoming storm. Since their father wasn't coming until midnight, I told them we'd take them to toys r us to spend their Christmas money from the grandparents. Ethan got more xbox 360 games, and MiMi got a journey girls double set with outfits that was on a great discount along with a basketball for the new goal.<br />
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I spent a little on some half off carters sets for baby boy. It made me happy.<br />
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The day went on quickly and before I knew it they were on their way. Today I sad feeling emotional, missing the fighting missing the sibling rivalry and wondering what I would do with myself now that I had everything done. Blogging sounded like a great escape. <br />
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Tomorrow, Stephen and I celebrate our Christmas at a local Chinese restaurant and have made that our tradition when the kids are having Christmas day with their dad. Maybe I liked "A Christmas Story" too much growing up. Maybe I just have a love for Chinese food. Or maybe I just want to be a gluten for punishment with all the salt knowing my blood pressure isn't ideal at the moment.<br />
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It's okay, I'm drinking so much water today that it should prepare me for it.<br />
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I hope you all enjoy Jesus' birthday (CHRISTmas) tomorrow. Bless you all in the coming year.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823107110186100864.post-53144573466667606392015-12-24T12:00:00.000-08:002015-12-24T12:28:31.051-08:00Pregnancy updates..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This pregnancy has had it's ups and downs. As of today I stand 23 weeks & some change. Since my last post, my baby was diagnosed with mild fetal tachycardia. Instead of having the fetal echo done at 29 weeks, they bumped it earlier. I had it done at 22 weeks. They found NO heart defects that were detectable via ultrasound. (GOD is SO GOOD). Everything else looked healthy.<br />
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I was mostly excited that our friendly ultrasound tech gave us nice pictures of baby boy & of course confirmed for us, that he was still in fact, a little boy.<br />
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Now for some of the downs. Some of my readers may remember I've had a history with pre eclampsia in my first two pregnancies. My normal 110/70 blood pressure jumped up to 144/96 the day of my echo. The fetal medicine doctor didn't say anything about it, and since my follow up with my resident obgyn would take place the following day, I thought it was no big deal.<br />
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My follow up came and my blood pressure still lingered at a higher than usual number for me. Apparently this isn't a thing to worry about anymore.. I felt a little un nerved by this. In the past anytime my numbers shot up so soon they'd investigate. I was prescribed a blood pressure cuff *which I chose not to get because.let's be honest who wants to spend an extra 80 bucks on one?*.<br />
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A few days later I developed a headache. It wouldn't go away. The next day, the headache lingered with a stronger presence. I thought, I'll sleep it off, it will be fine. The third day came and the headache was nearly debilitating. Anytime I stood up my head pounded like it would explode. Anytime I coughed, I felt as if I was going through the most intense pain ever.<br />
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I waited until Stephen got home and he used a generic blood pressure cuff he had on hand. My blood pressure was 170/100. We are fortunate to have an EMS station outside of our neighborhood, and so we headed there to have a paramedic take it. We wanted to rule out a false reading.<br />
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The paramedic took it twice and both times it was 170/100. We were advised to head to labor and delivery to monitor.<br />
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At labor and delivery it remained high. They had me give a urine sample and set me up with an annoying hand IV. I wasn't feeling well at all. They could not find butter beans heart rate on the NST macine and brought in a portable ultrasound where they picked it up. I was told to lay on my side where for the next hour they monitored my blood pressure while the lab sent off for tests.<br />
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Laying on my side made my blood pressure come down to the point the Resident Doctor told us the initial readings were inaccurate. WHAT?! I'm no doctor, I didn't spend years in school, but I know damn well when my blood pressure is high because I get the worst headaches. To test this theory I told her I would take my next reading sitting up as you are supposed to, not laying on your side. As I did the blood pressure was still high - though not at high as our initial entrance takes.<br />
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I was given a fioricet which knocked that hellacious headache right out of the water.<br />
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I was told my labs were normal and sent home.<br />
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They don't treat hypertension unless it remains over 160 / 100 there . This is a little unnerving to me.<br />
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It almost makes me question who watches the resident doctors and gives them the okay on that?!<br />
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Another issue is this persistent itchy abdominal rash. One resident says, "I see the bumps" another chimes in, "it's dry skin". (insert what the what face here)... I put lotion on daily, and last time I checked dry skin doesn't create a mini hive like bubble protrusion in multiple places all over my abdomen. HELP?! lol<br />
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I've also developed the ever so annoying pregnancy induced carpal tunnel syndrome. That is NO FUN.<br />
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Two days later I get an email from my Resident OB clinic and hospital telling me to log into my chart for a new diagnosis. What?? What diagnosis? No one informed me in person.. I log in to see I was diagnosed with gestational thrombocytopenia. Which is characterized by continual low and dropping platlet counts in pregnancy. Only, if they had asked me, they'd know my platlets have been in the low normal range for several years. The fact they are dropping even more is the only thing related to pregnancy, but it's nothing new to me.<br />
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No calls from the resident MD, nothing. So I wait until the 14th to see what the actual game plan is for this. It explains a lot of why I feel tired all the time.<br />
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Now, I have a little mistrust in the actual obgyn with the lack of communication. And then finding out a resident will perform my third c section, my tubal removal (yes they remove them now) and whatever else they see fit, I am slightly, well, anxious.<br />
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I'm no stranger to working with resident obgyns. In the past, however, the actual OB performed the c section with the residents viewing. i almost want to just deny this and request the attending do it, but then I feel guilty that I am robbing someone who busted their tail in school for the last 4+ years their educational experience. I know they are smart, they pick the best to complete the residency.<br />
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...BUT...I feel nervous. I worry. What if they cut too deep? What if my scar tissue presents a problem? What if the fact I carry extra skin that semi hangs over my previous c section scar is an issue? What year is the resident who will perform the surgery? Do they have prior incident on record? How many have the done?<br />
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Then I tell myself, TRUST GOD. God has this. And so with that being said, I have almost come to the conclusion I will let them. I will suck up my fears and let them. What's the worst thing that can happen? - On second thought, don't answer that. haha.<br />
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I only have one request, NO RESIDENT SHALL ADMINISTER the spinal or general anesthesia. TOO MUCH RISK there. If that makes me mean, I guess I am mean. I have to give a little to withdraw a little, and I don't think my nerves can handle all of that. If you happen to be a resident doctor and stumble upon my blog, I truthfully mean no disrespect. I am just a worry wart and perhaps don't know enough about how this whole thing works. Everyone has to start some where.<br />
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December is always such a busy month for me. Between haggling to find deals for "Santa" to scrambling to get a decent photo of the kids, add my complicated OB appointments to the mix and I'm just juggling priorities. Okay, in all seriousness, it's not that chaotic. My kids are now older and therefor, not too terribly needy.<br />
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On December 1st, I had my much awaited anatomy (gender) scan. first of all, I was delighted to see that all four heart chambers were finally present. I still have an echo cardiogram for baby in a little under a months time. (Pray for us).<br />
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The ultrasound wasn't too clear, I am going to imagine for a moment that my extra skin from my first two perhaps, plays a role in that.<br />
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Once all was said and done, we found out we were welcoming another baby BOY!! EXCITED! (I'd be excited either way). As far as I was concerned, in April of 2009, Ethan was my last, and since I had to have him early on and my papers for a tubal ligation weren't signed - the surgeon performing my c section denied me the sterilization.<br />
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I'm glad God had other plans for me. As my children have grown older, I have missed holding them in my arms. I have missed the smell of baby powder on their skin, or the feel of their soft baby hair. I absolutely adored my babies. I turned 33 in November and and like most older moms, I did the math in my head. I'd be 51 when this new baby graduates high school, My other kids would be 20 and 16 when this new baby is 10. I'll be the OLD mom when this baby goes to pre k. *GASP*<br />
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Matters not, I am over joyed right now.<br />
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As a few of you know, my son was born with a congenital defect at birth. I worried s much with a new boy he may carry the same defect, but I will pray, and if he does - again - matters not, it is correctable - there are worse things in the world. As a parent with a child with a congenital birth defect (no matter the severity), it still pains us as parents to know our babies have to go through some degree of suffering.<br />
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Currently, my anatomy scan looked great, my blood work was great, and my follow up blood work and fetal echo may be the deciding factors in all of this. I'll cross my fingers, say a prayer, but in the end, I feel blessed no matter what.<br />
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I've gained 30 pounds. I like to tell people I packed on a small toddler. What? I have to find humor in the fact at 20 weeks my fetus weights 13 ounces (per scan) and here I am rocking a big 30 extra and only half way there. OH GEEZ!<br />
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I should start a baby registry, but let's be real, I have never had a baby shower in my life.<br />
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I'm excited to buy little baby clothes for bean and search all over again. Granted I have two children already, because they are spaced out in age, I always feel like I'm re learning everything from scratch.<br />
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I can't wait to meet you bean, April will be here before I know it. When you're older and have kids already, time flies by fast. This pregnancy has been no exception to the rule.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841031381626623904noreply@blogger.com0