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Giveaway will end Wednesday, January 21, 2009.
About Me
- Regina Bertrand
- I am a working mom, married,and have 2 active girls! Although my life is complete, some days I could very well lose my mind. All in all I would not trade these days for anything! Come and visit my site and check out what is next in our life.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Spots??
I don’t think I have told anyone in the blogging world but Allison (my youngest) had severe allergies when we starting her on foods. Her formula was nutramigen ($24.00 a can) for 6-8 months. After all this, she was still having problems so we had to take her to an allergist. He decided to go ahead and test her on foods and only foods due to her age. My poor baby had pen marks all up and down her little back. You should have seen it. The nurses up there were great, they just loved her. My husband took her to that appointment, I just couldn't do it. The Dr. put her on soy milk and rice cereal until she was a little over a year. That was just about all my angel could eat. She also had to take oatmeal baths, apply ointments to her rashes, and took so many meds until they could get her well.Allison was such a trooper! She had it so hard. We bonded so much during this process. I think I was the only one who could sooth her. She also had developed a red skin rash all over her little face from time to time. It was so awful! It looked like she had blisters all around her little mouth and face.
Last year I took her back to get retested and it turns out she was no longer allergic to anything. I thought, "This cannot be right?" Apparently, your immunity can change as older you get. It was not in her blood stream. We will see.
I have been getting nervous again. I've noticed little white spots all over her arm. In the white there is skin irritation. I have been applying gold bond or eucerine cream on it. It somewhat helps but is still rough. What is this? I called to make an appointment to an allergist and cannot get in to see her until 2 months from now. So if anyone out there that knows about this can you please explain it to me?
Last year I took her back to get retested and it turns out she was no longer allergic to anything. I thought, "This cannot be right?" Apparently, your immunity can change as older you get. It was not in her blood stream. We will see.
I have been getting nervous again. I've noticed little white spots all over her arm. In the white there is skin irritation. I have been applying gold bond or eucerine cream on it. It somewhat helps but is still rough. What is this? I called to make an appointment to an allergist and cannot get in to see her until 2 months from now. So if anyone out there that knows about this can you please explain it to me?
Monday, January 5, 2009
New Daycare
My kids started a new daycare today. Everything went rather well this morning. It was really hard leaving Mrs. Lisa but her days off was getting out of hand and I just could not do it anymore. I was paying a full weeks pay for my kids only being there 2 days out of the week when she took off. I don’t mind her having a vacation but when you take ever holiday on the calendar, plus an extra day for a longer weekend because it is a Friday, and her vacation, plus personal days it just adds up.
Anyways, the girls took it OK. They love her and we will see her I am sure soon. Her daughter is buddies with the girls. I did find someone I feel we can trust. I am one of those mothers who are very protective and particular about who watches my kids. I could never forgive myself if something were to happen. There are so many mean people in this world and I feel it is my duty to look at every angle when it comes to my babies. This lady who will be watching my little girls is a great friend of my mother in law. She has a good, reputable daycare of her own. My mother in law would help her out when the other co-worker was out. So she knows first and what type of person she is. And everyone in town knows her very well and my girls have met her on occasion. I really like the fact that she will take and pick up the girls from school. No more school bus. Not that there’s anything wrong with riding the school bus, I rode the school bus. But I think when they are young sometimes it is too overwhelming and the rides are much longer in the rural areas.
So we will see. Only time will tell how this will work. Allison will soon be starting school this coming year, and she will not have to be without her big sister. They will soon experience the wonderful world of school together.
Anyways, the girls took it OK. They love her and we will see her I am sure soon. Her daughter is buddies with the girls. I did find someone I feel we can trust. I am one of those mothers who are very protective and particular about who watches my kids. I could never forgive myself if something were to happen. There are so many mean people in this world and I feel it is my duty to look at every angle when it comes to my babies. This lady who will be watching my little girls is a great friend of my mother in law. She has a good, reputable daycare of her own. My mother in law would help her out when the other co-worker was out. So she knows first and what type of person she is. And everyone in town knows her very well and my girls have met her on occasion. I really like the fact that she will take and pick up the girls from school. No more school bus. Not that there’s anything wrong with riding the school bus, I rode the school bus. But I think when they are young sometimes it is too overwhelming and the rides are much longer in the rural areas.
So we will see. Only time will tell how this will work. Allison will soon be starting school this coming year, and she will not have to be without her big sister. They will soon experience the wonderful world of school together.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Bare foot mommy giveaway
Barefoot mommies is hosting a great giveaway from Hoover. How cool is this! I really like the windtunnel products. Go to her website at: http: http://barefoot-mommy.blogspot.com/ and sign up for this! Offer ends 1/15/09.
First Day of the Year
Today is the first day of the year and it feels great! The sun is shining down on us today, the birds are out singing. The deer is grazing in our backyard and my girls are being so sweet today. There is something about the first day of the year. It’s time for new beginnings and second chances in every aspect. I am thankful for the beautiful family I have, I cannot imagine my life without them. It is a day for giving us second chances.
Quote~
Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be. ~
Marsha Petrie Sue
Quote~
Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be. ~
Marsha Petrie Sue
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR, GOOD BYE 2008
Well today is my birthday and I am at work. The best thing about today is my girls and my husband. What better present is that! I am usually off on Wednesday’s but for some reason I ended up working today.
This year has had its up and downs. I have had wonderful opportunities given to me and snatched away instantly. I have loved and lost friends, but have made new ones in my life that are there. It is what it is. It has defiantly been a bitter, sweet 2008. But I am firm believer things happen for a reason. My mom has always said, “The strongest steel goes thru the thickest fire.” I believe this. So, I have humbled myself to the ways of the world and what comes my way. I am grateful for what I have. I am thankful for the loving husband that stands behind me no matter what, for the sweet little girls who can make me smile instantly after having one of those days, and for all the friends who are there for me no matter what. What is better than this? Not much. So, I am not looking back anymore on 2008. There are plenty of wonderful opportunities for 2009. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This year has had its up and downs. I have had wonderful opportunities given to me and snatched away instantly. I have loved and lost friends, but have made new ones in my life that are there. It is what it is. It has defiantly been a bitter, sweet 2008. But I am firm believer things happen for a reason. My mom has always said, “The strongest steel goes thru the thickest fire.” I believe this. So, I have humbled myself to the ways of the world and what comes my way. I am grateful for what I have. I am thankful for the loving husband that stands behind me no matter what, for the sweet little girls who can make me smile instantly after having one of those days, and for all the friends who are there for me no matter what. What is better than this? Not much. So, I am not looking back anymore on 2008. There are plenty of wonderful opportunities for 2009. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Friday, December 26, 2008
Christmas
This year was especially nice. My girls are 4 and 5, and I feel they are really getting into the Christmas spirit. They are learning more about Santa Clause and I have taught them that they should give to the families that are not so fortunate.
We have started a family tradition ever since we've had Bella. Every year we go through all of our clothes, and toys just right after Thanksgiving to donate. One of the main things we go sort through is there toy box. It is amazing how much they accumulate. By the 2nd week they get bored and do not play with anymore. So, we usually empty it almost bare, minus 1 special teddy and toys they play with faithfully; which is not much. Trust me when I say the toy box gets replenished! We have such a large family with lots of uncles, aunts, and grandparents who loves to buy them toys. My girls prefer riding there bikes or getting into mischief outside. We're rarely inside, unless it is too cold.
Anyways, we donate the girls toys to our local mission, and donate all of our clothes to the Ronald McDonald house. They know there toys and our clothes will go to someone who needs them. I tell them it is good to give to others. And when you do this with good intensions and a good heart that makes you a wonderful person! They see this through my eyes and I believe they understand somewhat. We have been steadily doing this for awhile, and it makes a world of difference.
It amazes me. My little girls taught me to become a better person inside and out. Everyday I strive to be that better person and to become the best parent I know how for them. I feel it is so important that you share and teach your children meaningful and important values. I believe this will be a great foundation for them.
I hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas as we did.
We have started a family tradition ever since we've had Bella. Every year we go through all of our clothes, and toys just right after Thanksgiving to donate. One of the main things we go sort through is there toy box. It is amazing how much they accumulate. By the 2nd week they get bored and do not play with anymore. So, we usually empty it almost bare, minus 1 special teddy and toys they play with faithfully; which is not much. Trust me when I say the toy box gets replenished! We have such a large family with lots of uncles, aunts, and grandparents who loves to buy them toys. My girls prefer riding there bikes or getting into mischief outside. We're rarely inside, unless it is too cold.
Anyways, we donate the girls toys to our local mission, and donate all of our clothes to the Ronald McDonald house. They know there toys and our clothes will go to someone who needs them. I tell them it is good to give to others. And when you do this with good intensions and a good heart that makes you a wonderful person! They see this through my eyes and I believe they understand somewhat. We have been steadily doing this for awhile, and it makes a world of difference.
It amazes me. My little girls taught me to become a better person inside and out. Everyday I strive to be that better person and to become the best parent I know how for them. I feel it is so important that you share and teach your children meaningful and important values. I believe this will be a great foundation for them.
I hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas as we did.
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