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I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for…

Monica — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:40:22 +0000

ICE CREAM!!!!

Daddy surprised us tonight by taking us out to Cold Stone Creamery after we ate dinner at home. We haven’t been there in months! Well, at least not since they told me they weren’t making my favorite Watermelon Sorbet anymore. BOO! I lived on that flavor since I was pregnant, and they just up and took it away one day. I seriously felt like my world flipped upside down. Ah.. such is life. I’ve moved on. Now I eat whatever they have… Tonight was Ghirardelli Chocolate Ice Cream with Gummy Bears mixed in. It was good… but really chocolaty… I’m weird… I’m not a huge fan of chocolate… so now that I’ve had chocolate overload, I’m probably good for another month or so… But the Gummy Bears.. YUM! They’re my weakness.

Monkey See got Raspberry Sorbet with mini chocolate chips, Monkey Do got Cotton Candy Ice Cream with Gummy Bears (a girl after my own heart) and Daddy got Coffee Ice Cream with fudge and chocolate chip cookie mixed in. It was a fun evening.

Fevers have broken, and we got some fresh air!

Monica — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:10:53 +0000

Today was a pretty good day, considering we’ve been sick since Tuesday! Monkey Do woke up with a temperature of 97.6, and Monkey See woke up with 99.8. Still high, but not unbearable. Daddy took the girls out for breakfast… well.. out to get it… They went to a local donut shop and picked out a bunch of donuts to bring home.. It was a super special treat for them.. and me too! I got to get up, shower and get ready to go out without two little girls running around me and all over my room while I try to get dressed. It was so nice.

Once breakfast was done, we all got our shoes on and got ready to run a few errands… We went to Walmart first to buy some planters, soil, and seeds. Then we headed to IKEA to grab a few things I’ve been dying to get. We got a new shoe drawer for the plethora of shoes we have in the hallway. We also got some more paper for their easels, and more train tracks for their train table. I think there were a few other things I got, but I can’t even remember right now… LOL… I kinda got lost in there… it’s not difficult. LOL. The girls were telling us they were hungry, so we grabbed a quick bite to eat before we left.

After IKEA, we headed out to Costco to do our normal grocery shopping… This was the first shopping trip that we didn’t get a big box of diapers!!! I’m so excited! No more spending $40 per payday just on diapers! This is going to be so awesome! I did however stock up on wipes (I had a coupon)… Diapers or not, any mommy knows how valuable wipes are for just about anything you do or anywhere you go. They did pretty well when we first got there, but by the time it was time to get in line, they were super fussy… I knew they weren’t feeling too well, and it was definitely nap time for them. I think we all were getting fussy. The lines were all soooo long… Of course what else is to be expected when you’re there at 130pm? We hurried out of there and drove straight home.

The rest of the day went like any other. Monkey See and Monkey Do took their nap, and Daddy and I cleaned up the kitchen. We got everything together for the girls so we could plant our seeds when they woke up from nap. We were definitely excited about showing the girls how to grow their own flowers. Hopefully they do better than me, considering I kill just about any flower I have ever owned… Yeah.. no green thumb here.. Mine got lost somewhere along the way.

We planted our seeds, and watered everything… Now we wait…

The girls are sleeping now.. as well as they can. Poor Monkey See keeps coughing herself asleep. I just don’t know what else to do. There’s a cool mist humidifier running, and the mattress is still propped up. I gave her some medicine to hopefully dry out her congestion. I’ve had to run in there a few times to give her a drink of water so she wouldn’t choke on her own dry throat. I just pray that she can get some solid sleep without a coughing fit.

As much as I don’t want to miss it, I’m not going to go to yoga tomorrow. I want to go, and I hate not going, but I think we all need some more recuperating time. Especially them. So if any of my fellow Yoga gals check this out.. I PROMISE I’ll be back on Wednesday!!!

Fevers Fevers Everywhere, Coughs and Sneezes, Snorts and Wheezes

Monica — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:25:25 +0000

My poor little Monkey Do has had it rough this week. Tuesday started off as normal day. The girls woke up, we all got ready, and went out to the store. We had a great morning together. We came home at a fairly early time, and Meemaw and Peepaw came over to hang out. We all played around, and watched a movie. It was a great day, until the girls woke up from nap. Monkey Do looked so sleepy, and her cheeks were so pink, her eyes were glossy… She went straight for Meemaw, and climbed up on her lap. I ran and grabbed the thermometer. She was nearly 104°. I was so scared! I’ve never had to deal with a temperature that high! I gave her Children’s Tylenol and hoped that would help. My poor sweetie looked miserable. She didn’t want to eat anything, or drink anything… until I gave her some crushed ice. At least she could stay hydrated. I figured we could just watch her over the evening and if she wasn’t better the next morning, I’d call the doctor. I think we must’ve checked her temp 20 times that night while she slept.

Wednesday morning, I knew I wasn’t going to yoga.. but were we going to the doctor? I got up, and got ready, then went in to wake the girls. I took Monkey Do’s temperature… she was still over 103… She was also now complaining about her throat hurting, and again didn’t want to eat anything. I waited anxiously for 8am, when the office opened, and called for an appointment. Luckily we got her in at 1040. Daddy came home from work to sit with Monkey See, and off Monkey Do and I went to see the doctor. My poor sweetie looked so sad.. Our regular pediatrician was out on Maternity Leave (woohoo for her!!) so we saw another doctor who was really cool. He checked her ears, breathing, heart and tried to check her throat, but she just wouldn’t open her mouth wide enough.. Not being able to see her throat, he decided to just take a throat culture.. even thought he thought she was too young to have strep.. Well, guess what.. she had it… Penicillin.. here we come… YUK!

We got home, and she just wanted to lay around… I let her eat ice, and drink water, and snack on crackers. As long as something was in her tummy I was ok. We just knew we had to ride it out… and pray no one else came down with it…

Thursday, she was a little bit better, but then she had a cough added on. I kept tabs on her temp and made sure she ate healthy food. She was eating more, and definitely drinking more. With the heat wave we’re having, they need to keep hydrated… Seriously… it’s been over 100deg here.. and it’s barely the middle of May for goodness sake…

Friday morning, the fever continued, so I called the advice nurse… She said they wanted to see her again, just to make sure the antibiotic was working ok. Off we went to the doctor’s office at 330pm.. right smack dab in the middle of traffic… I hate driving on the freeway during traffic time… We got there and in around 420pm.. The same doctor checked her out, and told us that the cough and fever were now being caused by a virus… and he thought it was probably something she caught the other day while we were there in the waiting room the first time… Oh lovely.. Soooo my kid is sick, and needs to see a doctor. We get medicine to help with original ailment, but now she brings something completely different home… even though I didn’t let her touch anything, and promptly used my antibacterial spray on her hands when we left… LOVELY!

We got home and guess what!?!? Monkey See is now coughing like crazy and has pink cheeks. Ummm thermometer check please! 102… Oh great.. here we go again… By the evening, they were both very sleepy and hot.. My poor babies!!! We gave them a luke warm bath, and Monkey See got some Tylenol. Monkey Do got her Penicillin and some Tylenol… She wasn’t too happy about having to take so much medicine… but we finally got both of them down… We put them to bed, and hoped for a little bit of down time, but it wasn’t to be… They both woke up coughing up stuff, and congested so bad.. Monkey Do was crying so much because she couldn’t breathe through her nose. We tried to get her to blow her nose, and it just wasn’t happening. I felt so bad for her. Daddy held her for a long time so she’d be able to sleep mostly upright… UGH! I HATE it when they’re this sick! I think they finally fell asleep somewhere around 1130p. Daddy and I were up till nearly 1am…

This morning they woke me up crying at 6am… yes.. 6am… Sleep is so overrated, isn’t it?!?! I crawled out of bed to check on them, and both of them were stuffed up, and ready to get out of their cribs… and yes, they both still had a fever. We couldn’t take them out.. not like this. We’ve been finding some crazy things to do since we’ve all been stuck inside today… Not to mention, it’s over 100 degrees outside again.. and our backyard is pure concrete (thanks landlord)… There’s no way they’re going to play outside… Daddy went to get a hair cut this morning, and stop at the store for some essentials.. Then I tell him about this “Great Find” I found on Craigslist. A super duper train table with all kinds of accessories for only $50. AND the guy was only a few blocks away. So off he goes, to pick it up… now.. after Lysol-ing the heck out of it we’re putting it together

At least something good will come of all this… Lots of good fun family time.. and a new train table.. LOL

New Aromatherapy Packs- Shoulder Roll & Eye Pillows

Monica — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:28:02 +0000

These are great! You can freeze them for a cold pack, or microwave them for a heating pad. Temperature lasts and lasts. They are a moist heat which is therapeutic and good for your skin

Can be made in a variety of shapes, colors & scents.

Can be made from 100% Cotton, or Flannel fabrics.

Some great uses for your Mommy Brain Creation Hot/Cold Packs:

Back pain relief
Back pain relief during pregnancy
Arthritis treatment
Fibromyalgia treatment
Relieves stress in the neck
Helps with muscle pains from exercise
Great for cramps
Relaxes growing pains
Watching TV or reading
Keeping kids warm while waiting for school bus
Keeping strollers toasty warm Heating beds at night
Heating up coats, jackets, gloves, or hats
Heating yourself up after coming inside on a cold day
Heating up your hands and feet
Heating you up on cold days while you are driving or riding in a car
Ice packs for head boo-boos
Neck pain during pregnancy
Keeping food dishes warm when you are taking the food some place

Sizes & Prices

* Small rectangles approx 3″x5″ Great to keep in your jacket pocket to keep your hands warm in the cold temperatures. ~> $12.95/pair

* Small Heating Pack approx 9″x9″ ~> $17.95

* Eye Pillows approx 9″ x 4″ ~> $10.95

* Neck/Shoulder Roll approx 4″ x 20″ ~>$15.95

* “C” Shaped Neck/Shoulder Pillow ~> $22.95

* Large Heating Pack approx 9″x20″~> $32.95

* You can choose from Lavender, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Basil, Clove, Jasmine and Rose.

* Custom Shapes and Stuffed Animal Huggables also available!

MBL now offers custom hot/cold aromatherapy packs!

Monica — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:29:47 +0000

From neck wraps to eye packs, large back packs, to little hand warmers… We have it all!
I have been creating custom aromatherapy packs. The pack shell is made with 100% cotton material, and they are filled with rice which produces a moist heat. Or, place it in your freezer for a cold pack!

I’ve also created Huggables! A stuffed animal with an aromatherapy pouch inside! The aromatherapy pouch is removable so you can heat it in the microwave. Get one with our special Sinus Relief Blend in the pouch and it’s a perfect and safe alternative to decongestant medicines for your little ones!

So far, we have Lavender, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and the Sinus Relief Blend.

Here’s just an example of what I’ve made:

Chenille Heart Aromatherapy Pillow (Sold for $25):

Huggables Aromatherapy Bear (Sold for $30):