About a month ago, Bethany came down with an ear infection. Because I wanted to keep her off antibiotics as long as possible, I started doing a home remedy that I learned from my sister-in-law (who learned it from her chiropractor). The recipe for this home remedy is really quite simple: 1 part tea tree [...]
Category Archives: Medicine
Goal: To Be Hated
October 29, 2008 – 9:49 pm
Today I learned who Gianna Jesson is, and I will never forget her. She is a young lady who has made it her goal to be hated (and for good reason). I would like to say more about her, but I think she does the job better herself. Take the next 20 minutes to watch [...]
How to Cool my Heart
October 11, 2008 – 11:02 pm
Every once in a while, I get an extended case (like several days) of heartburn…..or at least I think it is heartburn. It seems to have all the right symptoms, but the medicines that are out there (even prescription) do nothing for me. So I get a light back rub (because firm ones hurt during [...]
Anna's First Appliance
March 21, 2008 – 10:56 pm
We have known for months that Anna was in need of orthodontic treatment. She took the first step in that direction this week when she got her first appliance (as they call it). She sleeps in a device called a T4K. Since braces are not put on until all the permanent teeth are in, this [...]
Doctors and Toys
March 20, 2008 – 9:52 pm
Today at Candace’s 2 month check-up, Hasbro presented a solution to keeping kids busy at doctor’s appointments without spreading germs. They give coloring pages and pre-packaged crayons (4 in a pack) to each child that the child gets to take home. What a great idea!! Here’s why. Less Likelihood of Germs Sure germs are still [...]
Bethany Too
March 19, 2008 – 12:51 pm
We are pretty sure Bethany is allergic to cinnamon. I must admit that this idea boggled me a bit because she has had cinnamon before on occasion and has never had this reaction. Than I remembered that Phillip had drank milk before we knew he was allergic. Supposedly it can take your body a little [...]
No More Cold Medicine?!
January 17, 2008 – 12:05 pm
The other day I asked the doctor how much cough medicine to give Bethany for a night-time cough. I was shocked when she told me that the FDA no longer recommends giving cold medications to children under 6 years old! She told me to give Bethany warm juice with honey in it. I left the [...]
Tylenol/Motrin Dosage Info
June 13, 2007 – 9:52 pm
I have kept a chart similar to this one on my refrigerator for the longest time, but I have finally found a better chart online. Bye bye fridge chart! Blogged with Flock