Do you have a quick second?
The Art Gallery in Woodstock, ON is in serious peril of being sold...even before it's been able to open its beautiful, colourful, wonderful doors. The mayor is lobbying to sell the space to Fanshawe College...and the Art Gallery will be no more.
In a society where it's so....economical...corporate...cold...every city needs an Art Gallery and every city needs colours, inspiration, creation!
Take a minute to sign the petition here
Friday, May 27, 2011
Sweet Stella's: Y3W Friday: Silent Auction Donations (needed!)
Sweet Stella's: Y3W Friday: Silent Auction Donations (needed!): "Happy Friday everyone! Onto a post that I've been planning for the whole week! Some of you who are personal contact already know that I'm ..."
Ovarian Cancer Canada - London Mini Walk of Hope
10km, 5km, 1 hope
Ovarian Cancer Canada - London Mini Walk of Hope
10km, 5km, 1 hope
Monday, May 23, 2011
Diarrhea and the Baby
My poor poor Monster...
All of last week, he and I were both fighting colds. While mine was draining through my face, his little body was fighting infection and trying to rid itself of toxins through his poop.
What started off as a few poopy diapers here and there, ended up being diarrhea from Tuesday-Thursday, and let me tell you...DISGUSTING!
I think that's the one thing about parenthood that I was not prepared for, and something that I absolutely will not miss whatsoever.
Now! He was so poopy that he ended up with a horrible diaper rash, and even blisters. Knowing that it's pretty common kept me fairly calm, but there's no way that it was comfortable for him.
He is, however, a boy and will not complain if something like that is bothering him. He'll sit in his poop all day (or night) long without a peep!
I know alot of you out there may be plagued with this issue, so I wanted to share what worked for us!
During the Day
- as much bare bum time as possible. This helps in a few ways...first and foremost, airing their bums helps to keep it dry. Secondly, the bambino won't poop without a diaper on, so it gives Mom and Dad a break ;)
- antibiotic ointment or cream (such as Polysporin) on the blisters during bare bum time. This will help them heal, prevent infection, and will prevent them from bursting
- LOTS of Penaten in a clean, dry bum, prior to a diaper going on. We did this for every single diaper change and it really made a difference
At Night
- warm bath of warm water+2tbsp baking soda. I don't know why it works, but a good Mama friend suggested it as it really helped her baby girl, and it really does work!
- dry bum completely
- antibiotic ointment
- LOTS of Penaten cream
What he ate also made a difference. While he was sick, all he wanted was mushy foods so he ate alot of...
Oatmeal
Applesauce
Blueberries
Plums
Cherrios (his go-to comfort food!)
Notice a theme? All things that are high in fibre, which clearly didn't help!
Remember that BRAT diet from when we were kids (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast)? Well, it really does work and why I hadn't thought about it sooner is beyond me.
Part of our issue is that Owen was completely normal mood wise, and still roaming the house, climbing over things, walking around tables/chairs/jumperoo/us like crazy, so I knew that he still needed the protein to keep his energy levels the same.
SO! Rice+applesauce+chicken makes for a very lovely dinner, as does rice+applesauce+garlic pork, and rice+applesauce+blueberries for breakfast!
One thing to keep in mind is balance. Too much rice and he'll clearly be constipated. Not enough, and well...you end up dealing with a lot of poopy diapers.
Good luck! It makes for a very, very long week and I was very thankful that it happened when we were approaching a long weekend so that C could take on the brunt of parenting this weekend and I could have a mental rest and get ready for another busy week!
Have remedies that you'd like to share? Post a comment!
All of last week, he and I were both fighting colds. While mine was draining through my face, his little body was fighting infection and trying to rid itself of toxins through his poop.
What started off as a few poopy diapers here and there, ended up being diarrhea from Tuesday-Thursday, and let me tell you...DISGUSTING!
I think that's the one thing about parenthood that I was not prepared for, and something that I absolutely will not miss whatsoever.
Now! He was so poopy that he ended up with a horrible diaper rash, and even blisters. Knowing that it's pretty common kept me fairly calm, but there's no way that it was comfortable for him.
He is, however, a boy and will not complain if something like that is bothering him. He'll sit in his poop all day (or night) long without a peep!
I know alot of you out there may be plagued with this issue, so I wanted to share what worked for us!
During the Day
- as much bare bum time as possible. This helps in a few ways...first and foremost, airing their bums helps to keep it dry. Secondly, the bambino won't poop without a diaper on, so it gives Mom and Dad a break ;)
- antibiotic ointment or cream (such as Polysporin) on the blisters during bare bum time. This will help them heal, prevent infection, and will prevent them from bursting
- LOTS of Penaten in a clean, dry bum, prior to a diaper going on. We did this for every single diaper change and it really made a difference
At Night
- warm bath of warm water+2tbsp baking soda. I don't know why it works, but a good Mama friend suggested it as it really helped her baby girl, and it really does work!
- dry bum completely
- antibiotic ointment
- LOTS of Penaten cream
What he ate also made a difference. While he was sick, all he wanted was mushy foods so he ate alot of...
Oatmeal
Applesauce
Blueberries
Plums
Cherrios (his go-to comfort food!)
Notice a theme? All things that are high in fibre, which clearly didn't help!
Remember that BRAT diet from when we were kids (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast)? Well, it really does work and why I hadn't thought about it sooner is beyond me.
Part of our issue is that Owen was completely normal mood wise, and still roaming the house, climbing over things, walking around tables/chairs/jumperoo/us like crazy, so I knew that he still needed the protein to keep his energy levels the same.
SO! Rice+applesauce+chicken makes for a very lovely dinner, as does rice+applesauce+garlic pork, and rice+applesauce+blueberries for breakfast!
One thing to keep in mind is balance. Too much rice and he'll clearly be constipated. Not enough, and well...you end up dealing with a lot of poopy diapers.
Good luck! It makes for a very, very long week and I was very thankful that it happened when we were approaching a long weekend so that C could take on the brunt of parenting this weekend and I could have a mental rest and get ready for another busy week!
Have remedies that you'd like to share? Post a comment!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Poochy Lips
I first saw a baby do this when I was visiting a Mama friend in Florida over Christmas. Her adorable daughter, by far, has THE BEST Poochy Lips EVER!
Owen just started doing it a week or so ago, so I thought I'd share.
He gets very excited when he does it, because it often results in a Poochy Kiss from Mama
Owen just started doing it a week or so ago, so I thought I'd share.
He gets very excited when he does it, because it often results in a Poochy Kiss from Mama
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Birthday Countdown
1 month
I have 1 month to get all of the madness that will turn into Owen's birthday party prepared.
So far...
The invitations have been put together
The hanging decor is almost done (I have two strands left to do)
The balloon wreath is finished
The activities are planned (yahoo for a summer birthday! Sprinklers, ball pit and maybe kiddie pool!)
The favour pouches are finished
The favour bag tags are done
The Twirlie Whirlies cupcake toppers arrived long ago
Still to do...
Decide on the cake design, and how big this sucker is going to be
Get things for the favour bags (gummy fish, Mickey marshmallows on order from Kimberly's Kitchen, Silly Bandz for the kiddos are here)
Get bags for the favour bags (paper or cello?)
Do up his banner (this may or may not happen, and I'm okay with that)
Send out the invitations!
Ack!! The invitations need to go out! I did up a Save-The-Date on facebook, and everyone who's going to be invited knows the date and time and place, but still...I have super cute invitations that need to get into the hands of the people who matter!
And yes yes, I'll post pictures as things progress.
How's everything going with your party planning??
I have 1 month to get all of the madness that will turn into Owen's birthday party prepared.
So far...
The invitations have been put together
The hanging decor is almost done (I have two strands left to do)
The balloon wreath is finished
The activities are planned (yahoo for a summer birthday! Sprinklers, ball pit and maybe kiddie pool!)
The favour pouches are finished
The favour bag tags are done
The Twirlie Whirlies cupcake toppers arrived long ago
Still to do...
Decide on the cake design, and how big this sucker is going to be
Get things for the favour bags (gummy fish, Mickey marshmallows on order from Kimberly's Kitchen, Silly Bandz for the kiddos are here)
Get bags for the favour bags (paper or cello?)
Do up his banner (this may or may not happen, and I'm okay with that)
Send out the invitations!
Ack!! The invitations need to go out! I did up a Save-The-Date on facebook, and everyone who's going to be invited knows the date and time and place, but still...I have super cute invitations that need to get into the hands of the people who matter!
And yes yes, I'll post pictures as things progress.
How's everything going with your party planning??
Monday, May 16, 2011
11 Months
11 Months
Owen is 11 months old today. In one month...he'll be a baby no more. He'll be 1.
He'll be a full blown toddler.
He'll probably be walking (he walks around objects now) and be talking (currently his vocabulary is Mama, Dada, Hi Daddy {selectively}, Yay, Baba and all of the other random ramblings)
He will eat cake for the first time (homemade from scratch, of course)
He will have a party, and probably be too excited to have a nap afterward.
All in just one month.
*sigh*
Owen is 11 months old today. In one month...he'll be a baby no more. He'll be 1.
He'll be a full blown toddler.
He'll probably be walking (he walks around objects now) and be talking (currently his vocabulary is Mama, Dada, Hi Daddy {selectively}, Yay, Baba and all of the other random ramblings)
He will eat cake for the first time (homemade from scratch, of course)
He will have a party, and probably be too excited to have a nap afterward.
All in just one month.
*sigh*
Monday, May 9, 2011
Make a difference! Support the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope!
Make a difference! Support the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope!
Have a minute, and maybe some spare change? Are your kids looking to do some good with their piggy bank earnings?
Why not donate to the Walk of Hope for Ovarian Cancer?
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Have a minute, and maybe some spare change? Are your kids looking to do some good with their piggy bank earnings?
Why not donate to the Walk of Hope for Ovarian Cancer?
Your support is greatly appreciated!
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