Update on my Dr. appt.

i am just so thankful to have the drs that i have! i love my OB, and I truely ADORE my family dr.
i went in today to try to figure out this pain.
she went over in DETAIL the results from my catscan, and tests that were done at the ER on the 26th. it was SUCH a relief hearing it. they actually did do an indepth testing. they just didn't show the results.
and there really isn't anything wrong... my organs are all functioning fine, there are no masses, or blockages. i'm soooo relieved to hear that. my appendix looks good too.

so, she gave me medicine for Irratable bowel syndrome, and we're going to work on that for a few months. she was so cool.
so,
the fiber
the water
the treadmill
and some meds that she prescribed
those are all, prayerfully, going to help me feel better.:):):)

eBay

Hey there everyone!! Check out my sales on EBAY.

We decided that Gideon will be our last baby (unless the Lord surprises us.) so, i'm selling off his clothes and stuff as he grows out of them.

I'm putting up 0-3 clothes, and i still have a ton more to put up.

I also have other stuff that i'm selling. It's like an online garage sale. lol.

my ebay name is paulnsilas

http://www.ebay.com/

It's been a While

I've missed you. I haven't been able to blog for a while.
A lot has been going on. i'm going to paste a few exerpts from my message board www.super-babies.com for you....


1/25
i've had this pain for too long, and i've talked myself out of getting it checked too many times.i'll let you know how it goes on monday, and if they find anything out.it's not just muscle pain, it's more than that, and it's just got me worried.the sides of my stomach are tender to the touch, and the whole area around my lower back, and hips just hurt all the time.


1/28
went in to the ER on saturday night, and got all the tests done, the urine, blood, and CAT scan. they all came back ok, but i might have a UTI, they found white blood cells in my urine. i'm still going to the dr. today.

it was a really bad night, i had the worst tension headache, and wanted to puke all night. i had to drink all that contrast for the Cat scan, and it tasted like bile. they had the hardest time getting my vein for the IV, and they poked i think 7 times- and blew out 4 of the veins. it was horrible. i got through the CAT scan and THEN puked. i was so glad i was able to keep the stuff in til after.
i got home around midnight, and just went to bed, i didn't even have the energy to take any meds until 3am, so i had the headache until then.

i was so relieved that they didn't find anything in the CAT, i was getting myself so worried that it was my appendix or cancer or something. so, now i can go to the dr. and get more info.

these are the bruises from some of the IV attempts. These are from the veins that blew out. They were pretty swollen, but they're healing nicely, even though they look horrible.



1/28
i went in today, and my OB dr. did a pelvic exam, and we talked. my reproductive organs are in great shape, so that isn't it.

i'm so thankful!

but... that means that my questions aren't really answered. he said i might want to go to a GI dr. to get checked out.

1/28
i decided to call my family doctor when we get our taxes this week, and try to get in right away. then she can refer me to a GI dr. that she recommends.

it's pretty bad, i'm all bloated and gassy all the time, and my whole middle section just hurts.

you would have been proud of me though, i actually drew pictures, and brought them with me, when I went to the ER, and my OB. my family doctor is a sweetie, and she'll work with me, i'd rather see her than a dr i don't know. then she can order the tests and refer me etc.
i'll let you know later this week what's going on.
i have a feeling it's something with my intestines.

2/4
gabey's sick. he's got a sinus thing going on, and yesterday he had a fever, so we had to take him into the doctor's....

praise the Lord, his counts were high enough that he didn't have to be admitted. it's the rule for fevers that if their counts are below 1000, they get admitted for 2 days automatically. phew, his counts were wonderful. so they just gave him an antibiotic, and we were able to go home. they did a culture with his blood, and will let us know if we need to bring him in again for a different antibiotic.

he is just really under the weather poor thing. draining and runny nose like crazy (clear though, thankfully) and he's coughing from all the draining. his lymph nodes are swollen, and he's got fluid in his ears.
i've been giving him benedryl, and tylonol, and he has been sleeping really well. we have the humidifier fish tank next to him here in the living room, and we have him sleeping in our chez, so he can be elevated.

Here is gabey with his new fish tank humidifier.


2/3
i felt like the yellow car toddler bed was getting too small for gabey, and i've been on the lookout for a twin carbed. the step 2 ones are about 300.00, and the little tykes are almost that much, i think.
both are selling on ebay for over 100.00-200.00

i found one on craigslist for....

$50.00!!!

i'm about to upload pics.
I found it on saturday night, and emailed them right away,and we picked it up yesterday! i didn't want it to slip out of our hands, it was too good to pass up.

we need a twin mattress, but i just put comforters and pillows around the toddler mattress for now.
He adores it!


i don't know what brand it is, but it's nice and sturdy, and looks so nice.

i didn't ask, but it came from a smokey home, but that smell will wear off easily, it's mostly plastic anyway.

The Great Escape

So, yesterday, my son went downstairs and decided to help with the bunny. (I had been in the cage earlier, cleaning and sweeping, and giving her food.)

I came down later, and the cage door was open, and.... there was NO bunny! LOL. There was a pair of scissors, a few foamie cars, some playdoh, and the dustpan.

Frappie had a fun vacation in the basement all the way until this morning. I couldn't get her, she kept hiding in the gap in the heater and water heater. Yikes.

Well, today I got drastic, and brought down Vanilla Wafers, put them in her cage, and rattled around until I knew she heard me. She didn't budge, so I rooted her out with a long wrapping paper tube. She ran to the other side of the cage, and I shooed her in the right direction. Finally, she hopped right back into her cage, and I was able to close the door. Frappie enjoyed her Nilla Wafers, and I got the zip ties, and closed the door permanently. I can step over the side, but I had the door, so it would be easier for me if I didn't feel like stepping over. Now, at least I know a little boy can't sneak down, and open it.

The Great Escape (bunny, that is.)

So, yesterday, my son went downstairs and decided to help with the bunny. (I had been in the cage earlier, cleaning and sweeping, and giving her food.)

I came down later, and the cage door was open, and.... there was NO bunny! LOL. There was a pair of scissors, a few foamie cars, some playdoh, and the dustpan.

Frappie had a fun vacation in the basement all the way until this morning. I couldn't get her, she kept hiding in the gap in the heater and water heater. Yikes.

Well, today I got drastic, and brought down Vanilla Wafers, put them in her cage, and rattled around until I knew she heard me. She didn't budge, so I rooted her out with a long wrapping paper tube. She ran to the other side of the cage, and I shooed her in the right direction. Finally, she hopped right back into her cage, and I was able to close the door. Frappie enjoyed her Nilla Wafers, and I got the zip ties, and closed the door permanently. I can step over the side, but I had the door, so it would be easier for me if I didn't feel like stepping over. Now, at least I know a little boy can't sneak down, and open it.

If You're Wondering

If you come over my house, and you wonder why the dishes aren't done, or the garbage isn't taken out, or the house isn't dusted, here are are few reasons why I might have been otherwise busy. EEP.

Cleaning up cookie sprinkles from the couch because my son emptied the jar
Cleaning up formula powder because he decided to make a car track
Cleaning up pee soaked sheets, bouncer fabric, pillows etc.
Cleaning up poopy diapers and pullups
Cleaning the rabbit's cage
Cleaning baby clothes, boy clothes, husband clothes, wife clothes
Cleaning bottles
Cleaning a baby's room
Cleaning a 4 year old's room (a monumental task, with toys usually taking over the whole house)
Cleaning a husband/wife's room
Feeding a baby, burping a baby, holding a baby
Feeding a 4 year old,
Feeding myself (usually still while holding the baby
Feeding my poor husband who usually has to fend for himself
Giving a baby a bath, a 4 year old a bath, myself a bath (usually these are bottom rung on the to do list.)
Trying to figure out the bills that are ALL overdue.
Trying to sell things on eBay to make a little more money to pay for these overdue bills.
Trying to declutter the house, because it collects more JUNK than a landfill.
Putting in another video, or DVD, or another DVR event
Making a playdoh car for the 50th time
Drawing a car, train, truck, Herbie for the oh don't make me count-th time
Pouring milk for the millionth
Giving medicine
Giving spankings
Giving much needed snuggles to a baby and a 4 year old who too rarely gives them
Sweeping up the food, toys, tape, paper, and everything imaginable off the floor
Going to the store
Going to church
Going Bonkers because every time I try to actually get a project done, it gets interrupted by one child or another, or some accident, or new mess
Escaping to the internet to vent
Escaping to my room to lie down
Escaping to the bunny's cage to calm down
Taking pain killer so I can keep doing all the above with a constant sore back, sore shoulders, headache, and neckache.

Paper Bag

I am so glad I started back on my bunny forums! They're reminding me of all kinds of fun things for Frappie.
I got out a paper bag today, and sat with her while she had fun exploring it. :)

Frappie is now one of my escape areas in the house. LOL. Today, I was not feeling well, and had tried to lay down. I couldn't calm down, so I headed downstairs, and just chilled on the floor with Frappie. I noticed after only a few minutes how relaxed I felt. I'm so thankful for her.

ICE for Cell Phones

"We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest
family or friends.

If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are
hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) Campaign

The concept of "ICE" is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell phones are carried by the majority of the population,
all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name "ICE" ( In Case Of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't
know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency
situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as
"ICE."

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc.
Or ICE-Husband
ICE-Mom
ICE-Dad

A Washington Post story said that if your mom or dad are elderly and couldn't respond or help in an emergency situation, to list your number 1 and number
2 as Emergency Contacts. (That is also a good thought -- and one I immediately didn't think about - but since this is for an emergency contact -- it is good I
went searching this story out before sending it on.)

Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones today!

A great idea that will make a difference!

Please forward this. It won't take too many "forwards" before everybody will know about this It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest .

ICE will speak for you when you are not able to.

Have a Great Day!"


I looked it up on Snopes, and it had great info!

http://www.snopes.com/crime/prevent/icephone.asp

It mentioned that it's a good idea to put ICE numbers by your ID too, so people can identify you and know who to call. They said just in case you're not next to your phone, or purse.

I really like this idea.

Oh the Cuddling!

Frappie let me cuddle with her today! It was a big deal for me. I've been working up to it, and until today, she just jumped back out of my arms. I didn't push it, but I kept trying.

Today, I picked her up, and cuddled her by my neck, and she just let me pet her, and cuddle, and rub my chin on her. She's so soft. It was a beautiful moment.

It's late and I need to go to bed, but I had to post this.

I'm Ready For My Closeup

Frappie in Her Room 12/30/06

Frappie is pretty much already potty trained. It's kind of in their nature to want to go in the same place, so all I had to do was leave her cage open, and she just hops back in there to eat and stuff. Since she's so good about not leaving messes, I've been just letting her have the run of the spare room. I got a baby gate up, so I can look in on her, and go in and out easily. Once I bunny proof the living room, I'll let her in there too. :)

Frappie Cam 12/30/06

This is a really short video of Gabey saying happy birthday to Jesus, on Christmas.


This is a video of Frappie wandering around her room. :)

Frappie's New Home

I made a new home for Frappie in the basement....



I made it out of Idea Cube panels, and cable zip ties.
If you want to see more pics, visit Frappie's page.......
www.frappie-bunny.blogspot.com

Forgot to post this pic

Isn't she just adorable??

New Cage!

I made a new cage for Frappie!
I made it out of Idea Cube panels, shelving panels, and zip ties!





I made a hay bin out of a corner shower basket


zip ties, and metal brackets


clips for the door


she's got toys


exploring her cage


The thing I love about this is that I can GET inside with her. lol.
I sit in there with her, and Gabey can't come in. She's calm, and lets me pet her, and she doesn't have to run away from Gabey. LOL.

Fine for her, not good for us

i don't know what i was thinking, putting Frappie in the kitchen....

so, now, she's in the living room for the time being.
I'm thinking about making up an idea cube run for her in the basement, so she has a good amount of space to move around, and get excercise.

Good for her, not good for us

i don't know what i was thinking, putting Frappie in the kitchen....

so, now, she's in the living room for the time being.
I'm thinking about making up an idea cube run for her in the basement, so she has a good amount of space to move around, and get excercise.

New Pics of Frappie!

Here's my baby! We started out with her in the basement, but I hated the idea of maybe missing out on seeing her all the time, if I don't get to go downstairs. Plus, it's a little chilly downstairs.

It isn't the most ideal place, but there's nowhere else to put her. So, she's in the kitchen, lol. We never use the table to eat anyway.



Look how long she's gotten! She takes up her whole hutch, when she lays down. She's so gorgeous. If we move to a bigger place, I totally want to get one of those multi level cages for her. :)

Frappie Pictures

My sister and Shelly dropped off Frappie the other day! She's looking so great. She got some awesome care and love while she was at Shelly's house.
I have her in the kitchen right now. There's really no other place for her. I started with her in the basement, but really want to be able to have her with us all the time, and I don't get downstairs every day. Now, she's up with us, and I can see her all the time.


She still has her cool mane.


Look how long she's gotten!


So, I've started my Bunny blog up again. Yippeee! Look in my links to visit.

Sweet Baby