Ok so with all the things that have happened today, I didn't get any pictures..but Samantha can now:
Open the cabinet doors THAT have the child locks on them.
Is getting quicker and quicker, I will get up from my chair and walk two feet only to turn around and she is sitting in it!
She can Climb on EVERYTHING! Kitchen table, up her dresser, out of her bed.
She can dribble(soccer) ball better than I ever could! I don't know what I will put her in, gymnastics, dance(she watches So you think you can dance-while turning in the living room floor), voice lessons(always sings) I think she is going to be well rounded! At least I hope she is going to be well rounded
OH and the biggest one, She decided to talk most all day today!
She is growing up way too fast!!
Oh did i mention she didn't want to sleep in her bed so she climbed out and packed her puppy, sippy cup and was heading to Aunt Tammy's(Midland)-what this bowls down too-ME PAYING FOR MY RAISING-with her attitude!! SHE IS 1 1/2 yrs old!!! oh man oh man..
I need another child!! Oh and did I mention I need a job to do all this!! Pray that the places I have applied call me back, the city in particular!
What a day of learning! Glad it wasn't a Monday. I wouldn't have survived (:
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Strolling the Mall
While Samantha is still asleep I am going to post a new entry real quick. The other day we went to the mall to go to VS. Oh yes it is that time when they give you a free panty..So we get to the mall and Samantha is doing EXTREMELY well. We were there for awhile. I have lost some weight and ALL my pants are falling off literally. So I am searching for some crops. Apparently the instyle thing is rolled up tight jeans ,shorts, etc (1. if your already fat, this doesn't work. 2. I have been through this stage in the 80's-don't care to go back)
(I just typed a book-looked up and it is GONE)
ok so paraphrase-Finally found some crops at New York and Company. Love that store it never fails me. AND THE BEST PART-They are 3-4 sizes smaller! I knew I felt like I had lost. AMAZING DAY! HA!HA! This whole time I have been searching for some jeans, Samantha is being a wonderful trooper. So I decided to get her some candy at the Candy Wrapper. Well first thing she sees are the balloons. She screams "BOOOOO" HA! everyone looks so I HAVE to get her one.. They have these balloons on a stick! if the balloon pops you can just put another balloon in it. $1.07. She was a happy camper. Another little girl was getting one too but she was a mess screaming b/c she didn't want to hold hers. The mom made the comment to me " your daughter is precious and look (her kiddos name) she is holding hers, I may have to give yours to her" Sad!
This is Samantha with her Balloon, she doesn't look too happy to have her pic taken. Trust me she is though.
This is her death grip on her balloon when I tried to take it away from her right before we went outside so it wouldn't get away!
So I actually didn't make it to VS, totally forgot about the card until the next day. Was too excited about my "skinny jeans" HA.. We will have to venture back to the mall today!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Update
I finally found some time to post to my blog. A lot of things have changed since my last post. I am currently a Stay at Home Mama! I am going to use my time with Samantha wisely! I do not know how much time I will have staying home with her. She has been such a blessing to me. My rock when times are hard. When I am down all she has to do is lean over and lay her head on my shoulder like she knows I am having a horrible day. It's like the only thing she can do is just give me a hug but you know most of the time that is all I need to brighten my day.
This past Sunday we had a play date with her best friend Brianna! They had soo much fun at Legacy Play Village! Here are some pictures from that!
The second picture is of Sammie escaping!! She tried REALLY hard to go play with the big kids.
These next set of pictures is of Brianna trying to show Samantha how the slide works! Look at her cheering Samantha on in the second picture..What a cute lil cheerleader!!
We had a great time playing and will do it real soon!!
Thanks BFF!!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Toast w/ Jam, and a play date with her stuffed animals
I have been extremely busy lately, I apologize that I have not posted in awhile. Today was one of the days that we actually have not had anything to do except a follow up pedi appointment at 9:15. Before our appointment, we managed to get in a piece of toast with grape jam!! This I believe is Samantha's favorite breakfast!! These are a few pictures I snapped of her enjoying every bit of that piece of toast!
This afternoon, we played in her room a little bit and I caught a couple of really good pictures of her being Samantha!! They show her personality well. She is such a joy and a blessing! I thank God every day for getting this chance to raise her!
After we had to hug every stuffed bear she owes, I got a great picture of her in her "big girl" rocking chair. I think this has to be one of my all time favorite pictures!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Adenovirus
I am posting this b/c I am a first time mama and when your kid wakes up screaming with a 104 fever, you FREAK out!! Samantha and I have been soo sick lately. It has been a little over a month. We both can't get better, the past few days it has gotten way worse for Samantha! All I have been doing is crying because She is feeling just crummy! There is nothing I can do, we spent yesterday morning in the ER and thankfully GRANDma took her for the day so I could train Shawna at work ( Got a new job, Thanks be to God -Back at the Bank ). I just want to post some information about this virus.
About Adenovirus Infections
Adenoviruses — a group of viruses that infect the membranes (tissue linings) of the respiratory tract, the eyes, the intestines, and the urinary tract — account for about 10% of acute respiratory infections in kids and are a frequent cause of diarrhea.
Although these infections can occur at any time of the year, respiratory tract disease caused by adenovirus is more common in late winter, spring, and early summer. However, conjunctivitis and pharyngoconjunctival fever caused by adenovirus tend to affect older kids mostly in the summer.
Signs and Symptoms
Depending on which part of the body is affected, the signs and symptoms of adenoviral infections vary:
Febrile respiratory disease, which is an infection with fever of the respiratory tract, is the most common result of adenoviral infection in kids. The illness often appears flu-like and can include symptoms of pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, or sore throat), rhinitis (inflammation of nasal membranes, or a congested, runny nose), cough, and swollen lymph nodes (glands). Sometimes the respiratory infection leads to acute otitis media, an infection of the middle ear. Adenovirus often affects the lower respiratory tract as well, causing bronchiolitis, croup, or viral pneumonia, which is less common but can cause serious illness in infants. Adenovirus can also produce a dry, harsh cough that can resemble whooping cough (pertussis).
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and the small and large intestines. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Urinary tract infections can cause frequent urination, burning, pain, and blood in the urine.
Eye Infections:
Conjunctivitis (or pinkeye) is a mild inflammation of the conjunctiva (membranes that cover the eye and inner surfaces of the eyelids). Symptoms include red eyes, discharge, tearing, and the feeling that there's something in the eye.
Pharyngoconjunctival fever, often seen in small outbreaks among school-age kids, occurs when adenovirus affects both the lining of the eye and the respiratory tract. Symptoms include very red eyes and a severe sore throat, sometimes accompanied by low-grade fever, rhinitis, and swollen lymph nodes.
Keratoconjunctivitis is a more severe infection that involves both the conjunctiva and cornea (the transparent front part of the eye). This type of adenoviral infection is extremely contagious and occurs most often in older kids and young adults, causing red eyes, photophobia (discomfort of the eyes upon exposure to light), tearing, and pain.
Contagiousness
Adenovirus is highly contagious, as indicated by the occurrence of multiple cases in situations of close contact, such as childcare centers, schools, hospitals, and summer camps.
The types of adenovirus that cause respiratory and intestinal infections spread from person to person through respiratory secretions (coughs or sneezes) or fecal contamination. Fecal material can be ingested through contamination of water supplies, poor hand washing between the bathroom and the kitchen, eating food contaminated by houseflies, or poor hygiene after handling diapers.
A child might also pick up the virus by holding hands or sharing a toy with an infected person. Indirect transmission can occur through exposure to the contaminated surfaces of furniture and other objects.
The types of adenovirus causing conjunctivitis may be transmitted by water (in lakes and swimming pools), by sharing contaminated objects (such as towels or toys), or by touch.
Once a child is exposed to adenovirus, symptoms can develop from 2 days to 2 weeks later.
Treatment
Adenoviral illnesses often resemble certain bacterial infections, which can be treated with antibiotics. But antibiotics don't work against viruses. To diagnose the true cause of the symptoms so that proper treatment can be prescribed, your doctor may want to test a sample of respiratory or conjunctival secretions, a stool specimen, or blood or urine sample — depending on what condition is being considered.
The doctor will decide on a course of action based on your child's condition. Adenoviral infections usually don't require hospitalization. However, infants and young children may not be able to drink enough fluids to replace what they lose during vomiting or diarrhea and may therefore need to be hospitalized to correct or prevent dehydration. Also, young — especially premature — infants with pneumonia usually need to be hospitalized.
In most cases, a child's body will get rid of the virus over time. Because antibiotics are of no use in treating a viral infection, you should simply try to make your child more comfortable.
If your child has a respiratory infection or fever, getting plenty of rest and taking in extra fluids is essential. A cool-mist humidifier (vaporizer) may help loosen congestion and make your child more comfortable. Be sure to clean and dry the humidifier thoroughly each day to prevent bacterial or mold contamination. If your child is under 6 months old, you may need to clear his or her nose with a bulb syringe.
Don't give any over-the-counter (OTC) cold remedies or cough medicines without checking with your doctor. You can use acetaminophen to treat a fever (your doctor can inform you of the proper dose); however, do not give aspirin because of the risk of Reye syndrome, a life-threatening illness.
If your child has diarrhea or is vomiting, increase fluid intake and check with the doctor about giving an oral rehydration solution to prevent dehydration.
To relieve the symptoms of conjunctivitis, use warm compresses and a topical eye ointment or drops if your doctor recommends them.
Duration
Most adenoviral infections last from a few days to a week. Severe respiratory infections may last longer and cause lingering symptoms, such as a cough. Pneumonia can last anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.
In cases of pharyngoconjunctival fever, sore throat and fever may disappear within a week, but conjunctivitis can persist for another several days to a week. The more severe keratoconjunctivitis can even last for several weeks. Adenovirus can also cause diarrhea that lasts up to 2 weeks, which is longer than other viral diarrheas.
Prevention
There's no way to completely prevent adenoviral infections in kids. To reduce the risk of transmission, parents and other caregivers should encourage frequent hand washing, keep shared surfaces such as countertops and toys clean, and remove kids with infections from group settings until symptoms subside.
When to Call the Doctor
Most of these adenoviral conditions and their symptoms are also associated with other causes. Call your doctor if:
a fever continues more than a few days
symptoms seem to get worse after a week
your child has breathing problems
your child is under 3 months old
any swelling and redness around the eye becomes more severe or painful
your child shows signs of dehydration, such as appearing tired or lacking energy, producing less urine or tears, or having a dry mouth or sunken eyes
This is a nasty virus!! I just wanted to let people know about it. I will post pictures in my next post. Goodnight Moon!
About Adenovirus Infections
Adenoviruses — a group of viruses that infect the membranes (tissue linings) of the respiratory tract, the eyes, the intestines, and the urinary tract — account for about 10% of acute respiratory infections in kids and are a frequent cause of diarrhea.
Although these infections can occur at any time of the year, respiratory tract disease caused by adenovirus is more common in late winter, spring, and early summer. However, conjunctivitis and pharyngoconjunctival fever caused by adenovirus tend to affect older kids mostly in the summer.
Signs and Symptoms
Depending on which part of the body is affected, the signs and symptoms of adenoviral infections vary:
Febrile respiratory disease, which is an infection with fever of the respiratory tract, is the most common result of adenoviral infection in kids. The illness often appears flu-like and can include symptoms of pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, or sore throat), rhinitis (inflammation of nasal membranes, or a congested, runny nose), cough, and swollen lymph nodes (glands). Sometimes the respiratory infection leads to acute otitis media, an infection of the middle ear. Adenovirus often affects the lower respiratory tract as well, causing bronchiolitis, croup, or viral pneumonia, which is less common but can cause serious illness in infants. Adenovirus can also produce a dry, harsh cough that can resemble whooping cough (pertussis).
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and the small and large intestines. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Urinary tract infections can cause frequent urination, burning, pain, and blood in the urine.
Eye Infections:
Conjunctivitis (or pinkeye) is a mild inflammation of the conjunctiva (membranes that cover the eye and inner surfaces of the eyelids). Symptoms include red eyes, discharge, tearing, and the feeling that there's something in the eye.
Pharyngoconjunctival fever, often seen in small outbreaks among school-age kids, occurs when adenovirus affects both the lining of the eye and the respiratory tract. Symptoms include very red eyes and a severe sore throat, sometimes accompanied by low-grade fever, rhinitis, and swollen lymph nodes.
Keratoconjunctivitis is a more severe infection that involves both the conjunctiva and cornea (the transparent front part of the eye). This type of adenoviral infection is extremely contagious and occurs most often in older kids and young adults, causing red eyes, photophobia (discomfort of the eyes upon exposure to light), tearing, and pain.
Contagiousness
Adenovirus is highly contagious, as indicated by the occurrence of multiple cases in situations of close contact, such as childcare centers, schools, hospitals, and summer camps.
The types of adenovirus that cause respiratory and intestinal infections spread from person to person through respiratory secretions (coughs or sneezes) or fecal contamination. Fecal material can be ingested through contamination of water supplies, poor hand washing between the bathroom and the kitchen, eating food contaminated by houseflies, or poor hygiene after handling diapers.
A child might also pick up the virus by holding hands or sharing a toy with an infected person. Indirect transmission can occur through exposure to the contaminated surfaces of furniture and other objects.
The types of adenovirus causing conjunctivitis may be transmitted by water (in lakes and swimming pools), by sharing contaminated objects (such as towels or toys), or by touch.
Once a child is exposed to adenovirus, symptoms can develop from 2 days to 2 weeks later.
Treatment
Adenoviral illnesses often resemble certain bacterial infections, which can be treated with antibiotics. But antibiotics don't work against viruses. To diagnose the true cause of the symptoms so that proper treatment can be prescribed, your doctor may want to test a sample of respiratory or conjunctival secretions, a stool specimen, or blood or urine sample — depending on what condition is being considered.
The doctor will decide on a course of action based on your child's condition. Adenoviral infections usually don't require hospitalization. However, infants and young children may not be able to drink enough fluids to replace what they lose during vomiting or diarrhea and may therefore need to be hospitalized to correct or prevent dehydration. Also, young — especially premature — infants with pneumonia usually need to be hospitalized.
In most cases, a child's body will get rid of the virus over time. Because antibiotics are of no use in treating a viral infection, you should simply try to make your child more comfortable.
If your child has a respiratory infection or fever, getting plenty of rest and taking in extra fluids is essential. A cool-mist humidifier (vaporizer) may help loosen congestion and make your child more comfortable. Be sure to clean and dry the humidifier thoroughly each day to prevent bacterial or mold contamination. If your child is under 6 months old, you may need to clear his or her nose with a bulb syringe.
Don't give any over-the-counter (OTC) cold remedies or cough medicines without checking with your doctor. You can use acetaminophen to treat a fever (your doctor can inform you of the proper dose); however, do not give aspirin because of the risk of Reye syndrome, a life-threatening illness.
If your child has diarrhea or is vomiting, increase fluid intake and check with the doctor about giving an oral rehydration solution to prevent dehydration.
To relieve the symptoms of conjunctivitis, use warm compresses and a topical eye ointment or drops if your doctor recommends them.
Duration
Most adenoviral infections last from a few days to a week. Severe respiratory infections may last longer and cause lingering symptoms, such as a cough. Pneumonia can last anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.
In cases of pharyngoconjunctival fever, sore throat and fever may disappear within a week, but conjunctivitis can persist for another several days to a week. The more severe keratoconjunctivitis can even last for several weeks. Adenovirus can also cause diarrhea that lasts up to 2 weeks, which is longer than other viral diarrheas.
Prevention
There's no way to completely prevent adenoviral infections in kids. To reduce the risk of transmission, parents and other caregivers should encourage frequent hand washing, keep shared surfaces such as countertops and toys clean, and remove kids with infections from group settings until symptoms subside.
When to Call the Doctor
Most of these adenoviral conditions and their symptoms are also associated with other causes. Call your doctor if:
a fever continues more than a few days
symptoms seem to get worse after a week
your child has breathing problems
your child is under 3 months old
any swelling and redness around the eye becomes more severe or painful
your child shows signs of dehydration, such as appearing tired or lacking energy, producing less urine or tears, or having a dry mouth or sunken eyes
This is a nasty virus!! I just wanted to let people know about it. I will post pictures in my next post. Goodnight Moon!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Birthday Girl!!
This was a glimpse at what her decorations was. I actually ended up not taking ANY picutres with my camera!! So I am relying on Nanny's pictures!! When I get more pictures I will post them!!
Samantha turned 1 year on Thursday, so we had her party on Saturday. There were sooo many friends and family there!! It was AMAZING! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us. Samantha loved see everyone. She had a blast with all the kiddos!!
Her big present from us was this wagon! SHE LOVED IT! It will get good use at the acre and on the ranch!! I can't wait for warmer weather!!
Her Aunt Tammy made a fabulous smash cake!! She is taking orders!!
Samantha was poking at her smash cake then finally realized she was allowed to dig in!! TOO FUNNY!! So she leaned over and took a bite!
This was was the before picture of her smash cake ( I actually don't have a picture of her smash cake. when I get one I will post it)
Her 1st birthday went really well again thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate. and to the guests( Krystal , Shawna )who came and didn't know they were going to help decorate!! THANK YOU!! Love you guys!!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Blessings at Daycare
Today as I was dropping Samantha off for daycare, her sweet teacher Jessica asked me if I babysat for a girl named Lauren. I stood there racking my brain, Lauren, Lauren..Oh my goodness..surely it isn't the same Lauren!!!! Yes it was. Well many years ago ( almost 11) I baby sat a wonderful girl who lived across the street. Her family was just precious! She was a doll to watch and very very mature for her age! Just an over all blessing. Well turns out she works at the daycare I now take Samantha too! Another blessing from her many years later!!
It is funny how things come back around and God places you back in peoples lives at the funniest times. I babysat her and now she is watching my daughter! It was really good to catch up with her and learn about what her family has been up too all these years!! I hope I get the chance to visit with her parents! I love surprise blessings!!
It is funny how things come back around and God places you back in peoples lives at the funniest times. I babysat her and now she is watching my daughter! It was really good to catch up with her and learn about what her family has been up too all these years!! I hope I get the chance to visit with her parents! I love surprise blessings!!
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