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I found this site : www.castcooler.com.  I, of course, found it near the end of our cast saga, so we didn’t buy it.  But if we had found this in the beginning, I totally would have bought it.  If it works like it says it does, it would have saved my kid’s skin, which was really rashy at the end, and saved me from sleeplessness as he woke up constantly at the end becasue he was totally itchy.  It is supposed to remove the air, drying out the cast, remove stink, freshen the cast, and help with itchiness.  I wish we had found it earlier.

Just for this morning, I will let you sleep in an extra 5 minutes and wake you up with a kiss instead of poking and yelling that you’re late.

Just for this morning, I’ll let you take a long shower without complaining that you are using up all the hot water.

Just for this morning, I won’t criticize how you diapered, clothed, or bathed the kids, and just be thankful that you did it.

Just for this morning, I’ll give you a real kiss as you leave for work and tell you that you look great.

Just for this afternoon, I’ll write a love note on a napkin and pack it in your lunch because I know it makes you smile.

Just for this afternoon, I’ll try to understand that I am used to tantrums, crying, and messy diapers, and sometimes it’s a little more difficult for you.

Just for this evening, I won’t complain that you can home late from work again, because I know that you can’t help it sometimes.

Just for this evening, I’ll ask you how your day was and actually listen to the details.

Just for this evening, I’ll notice that you took out the trash and say thank you without pointing out the chores you didn’t get to yet.

Just for this evening, I’ll tell you that you’re a great dad and say nice things to you in front of the kids.

Just for tonight, I’ll sit with you on the couch while we watch what you want to watch.

Just for tonight, I won’t pull away when you want to snuggle in bed.

Just for tonight, I’ll thank God that I have you.  I’ll remember why it is that I loved you to begin with, and forget all the little things that drive me crazy.  I will remember that I chose you to be my husband, partner, and father of my children.  I will remember that you do your best every day to make me happy, to provide for us, and to be a good man.  I will remember that you are kind and faithful, and I will try to be the same.  I will think about all the wives who have lost their husbands to war, illness, or accident and be thankful that I have you for one more day.

Boating is great fun, especially here in Arizona where the temperatures can soar well over 100 dregrees in the summer.  One thing that can ruin your fun in the sun, along with a lot of other people’s, is drinking while boating.  Operating a boat under the influence (OUI) is dangerous and against the law.  The same blood achohol limits apply for operating a boat as they do for driving a car, .08. Saturation patrols and checkpoints are active in the summer months, so be ware. For more information about boating safety inclucding boating education check out the Game and Fish site.  Boat safe everybody!

A few days ago, a new dad to be asked me what he could do to help his wife once the baby comes and he goes back to work. Here are my thoughts:

• When you get home, hold the baby.  Don’t take 20 minutes to change your clothes, get a soda, or whatever else.  She has been watching the clock for the last 3 hours, waiting for you to get home, so don’t delay.
• Offer to make dinner.  Give her the option.  She may prefer that you hold the baby while she cooks, but if the baby is sleeping or happy, cook dinner.  Oh, and LET HER EAT FIRST.  She has had all her meals while holding a baby, give her a break.  You can eat later.
• Make sure to notice any house work that she did.  Anything done while caring for a newborn is a miracle. 
• Compliment her.  Say she looks nice, whatever.
• Ask how her day was, both having to do with the baby, and herself.  This is really important.  While pregnant, women get asked constantly how she feels etc.  Suddenly, a week after the baby is born, no one asks anymore.  All questions are about the baby.  To some women this is a let down.  Make sure to ask about HER.  How she is feeling, physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Oh, and make sure to listen!
• Make sure she has time to take a shower.  This will help her feel better, more awake, and more relaxed.  Sometimes new moms go days without a shower because its no longer the priority.  Take the lead and make sure she gets a shower.
• Massage something.
• Clean something.  Seriously.

This may seem like a long list, but all steps are vital to having a happy mommy, and thus, happy daddy.

The words hit hard, then echoed in my ears. I stared at the nurse, then at my son. I had arrived at the doctor’s office with high hopes of getting the cast off. That was then. “Two more weeks.” She had said it like it was nothing, but it was everything. An eternity. I had already made plans for what we would do in the coming days, cast free. But not now. In addition, the cast is deteriorating. The lining is gone, and he is getting rashes on him bum and legs. He’s itchy all the time. We were sent down the hall to get his cast mended. I took a deep breath, 2 more weeks.

These days, it’s easy to get behind on your bills.  With gas prices so high, food prices going up, and mortgage rates high, any unexpected expense can put you in a bind.  A payday loan could be just what you need to catch up on those mounting bills.  Looking for a Payday Loan Company?  Try Paydayloansmania.com.  This site is great for anyone seeking a payday loan up to $1500.  All you need is a job, and a bank account to get started.  You can even choose their ‘no fax’ option if you can’t get to a fax machine.  And, credit history is not an issue, they don’t even check it.  So don’t worry.  Log on and try it today.  You have nothing to loose but your bills!

The Spica Cast Saga – Part III – X-Rays

My son had the exact broken femur and Spica Cast. It was a terrible and long experience

So I previously mentioned that my husband moaned, groaned, and complained his way into a sick day, complete with the house to himself. Here’s another doozy for you: I woke up at 3am to the sound of my husband screaming from the living room. He’s been sleeping in there since my son’s been in the cast. Concerned for his safety, and of not waking up the kids, I went to see what was going on. I found him crawling on the floor, clutching his calf, and yelling that he needed me to rub his leg. A cramp? Good Lord! I rubbed his leg for a minute, told him to quiet down, and went back to bed. How many leg cramps did I have while pregnant? Too many to count. Not to mention the actual labor. I didn’t scream that much giving birth. Clearly, he has no tolerance for pain. The next day he told me that he might have trouble driving long distances because of his “leg injury”. Uhh, men.

What do you need for breastfeeding?  Besides your breasts, here’s my list:

• the Boppy ( I also have a Breast Friend which actually has better support, stays in place better, and is easier while you are learning to breastfeed, if you are having trouble with positioning the baby, get the Breast Friend)
• nursing bras (I love the “sleep” bras, I wear them ’round the clock, I hated the underwire ones even though I used to wear underwires before breastfeeding)
• a nursing cover like the Hooter Hiders (or you can just let it all hang out in public, whatever)
• a pump, especially is you plan on working or are set on never giving the baby formula  (if you plan to never leave your baby for more than 2 hours, you can skip this step)

Looking to make some extra money?  Me too.  I used to work as a teacher, but after I had kids, I made the decision to stay home and be a full time stay at home mom.  It’s great and all, but the pay is well…nothing.  I tried to offer to pay my mortgage with dirty diapers, but the bank found that somehow unappealing.  What to do?  I’ve recently turned to bloggging to make some extra money.  I found SocialSpark to be the perfect fit for my blog.  They pay you to blog about different companies.  You just write a blog about one of their advertizers, and they pay you.  This entry is a paid blog from SocialSpark.  Their site offers ways to connect to other bloggers too.  They have message boards so I can stay connected and updated with other bloggers like myself, like stay at home mom bloggers.  SocialSpark is a different kind of blog network.  WIth some of the others, the blog opportunities get taken quickly and you can miss out.  But with SocialSpark, you can put yourself on a waiting to take a blog, so even if you miss it, you still have a chance to get it later.  SocialSpark also lets you contact the advertisers directly, so you can send them messages or even request opportunities.  I signed up and made my profile.  Get started today at SocialSpark.

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