A long night with kiddo tossing and turning a lot but sleeping through. She wasn't hungry for breakfast but then, I made ham and egg fritatta and it didn't taste very good to me either. Went back to the doc but thankfully most of the swelling had gone down. Kiddo was checked over again and given another two shots of the high-dose antibiotics, plus a prescription for 10 days of oral antibiotics. Thankfully she didn't need to go in the hospital and, as long as she doesn't suddenly show signs of a reaction to the antibiotics, and the hives go away in the next 10 days, she should be fine. Thank god.
Came home and had lunch. Should have been good but after two nights of not sleeping I gave in to deli sandwiches and chips. And oreos. And Diet Coke. Total comfort food that I need to replace but for today it tasted like wonderful.
Dinner was steak (good, but not grass-fed), salad (good but with Sweet and Sour dressing{very bad}), and...wait for it...boxed scalloped potatoes. Yeah, I'm a horrible person. I'm also exhausted and grumpy and terrified that whatever is going on with my baby is going to get worse instead of getting better. Changing my eating habits has gotten knocked to the bottom of my Things To Do list, but its still on the list. Whole30 is just going to have to wait a week or two.
sigh. I need to get some sleep.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Seedlings and seeds.
The weather has been fickle here in the Pacific Northwest-one day 80 degrees and not a cloud in the sky, followed by 4 days of dreary, cold, gloomy, misty rain, then another 80 degree day to tease and tantalize.
The seeds are zooming along with the lettuce, broccoli and cauliflower definite winners-they are about an inch high and loving the cool days. The corn is just starting to pop out of the ground and the chard...well...the chard was doing great until I accidentally left the ground cover on them during a hot day and baked the poor things to death. Oh well, replanted.
This year we are giving companion planting a try: planting fruits and veggies that help each other grow close together, and adding marigolds and nasturtiums to protect from bugs and other nasties. Its the first time I've ever planted flowers in the garden, those are usually left for the flowerbeds around the house. It will be very interesting to see the garden in its glory, with all plants tall and bushy and the bright splashes of color showing amongst the green.
Now, to have the patience to wait that long. I am so glad that summer is just around the corner!
The seeds are zooming along with the lettuce, broccoli and cauliflower definite winners-they are about an inch high and loving the cool days. The corn is just starting to pop out of the ground and the chard...well...the chard was doing great until I accidentally left the ground cover on them during a hot day and baked the poor things to death. Oh well, replanted.
This year we are giving companion planting a try: planting fruits and veggies that help each other grow close together, and adding marigolds and nasturtiums to protect from bugs and other nasties. Its the first time I've ever planted flowers in the garden, those are usually left for the flowerbeds around the house. It will be very interesting to see the garden in its glory, with all plants tall and bushy and the bright splashes of color showing amongst the green.
Now, to have the patience to wait that long. I am so glad that summer is just around the corner!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Set Back...
Woke up this morning to kiddo's eye swollen shut and her cranky and grumpy. Didn't eat breakfast, spent the morning carrying her and singing, playing silly games, trying to keep her occupied and happy. Was able to get an appointment with the doc who diagnosed her with two ear infections and occipital cellulitis-an infection in the tissue around her eye.
sigh.
Nearly 3 hours, 2 shot of super-duper antibiotics, 4 severe melt-downs and a warning if the swelling didn't go down overnight we'd have to go to the hospital for stronger stuff we left the doc's office. I love that woman, I really do. The same health problem affects me every couple years (the last time was the day after I gave birth to kiddo-gotta love the newborn pics, looks like I ran into a door). I've seen at least 8 different doctors and no one could tell me what was causing it or why it happened. Kiddo's doc checked her over and then explained everything using a nose/ear/throat chart. Its always nice to get answers.
By supper the swelling was going down and kiddo was starting to perk up. Hopefully she'll sleep well tonight and be better tomorrow. And now we have an explanation for the hives that broke out last week-I knew it couldn't have been from food, she hadn't had anything new!
I love solving mysteries. :D
With all the chaos I ended up grabbing a Snickers along with a Diet Coke (aka brunch). Supper at least was kinda clean: roast chicken (but not organic, range-fed-sorry folks, I don't have the finances for the super healthy chicken), steamed green peas and salad (but with Sweet and Sour dressing {sugar and god knows what else}). Not a perfect Whole30 day but...
Tomorrow is another day, tra-lah tra-lah.
sigh.
Nearly 3 hours, 2 shot of super-duper antibiotics, 4 severe melt-downs and a warning if the swelling didn't go down overnight we'd have to go to the hospital for stronger stuff we left the doc's office. I love that woman, I really do. The same health problem affects me every couple years (the last time was the day after I gave birth to kiddo-gotta love the newborn pics, looks like I ran into a door). I've seen at least 8 different doctors and no one could tell me what was causing it or why it happened. Kiddo's doc checked her over and then explained everything using a nose/ear/throat chart. Its always nice to get answers.
By supper the swelling was going down and kiddo was starting to perk up. Hopefully she'll sleep well tonight and be better tomorrow. And now we have an explanation for the hives that broke out last week-I knew it couldn't have been from food, she hadn't had anything new!
I love solving mysteries. :D
With all the chaos I ended up grabbing a Snickers along with a Diet Coke (aka brunch). Supper at least was kinda clean: roast chicken (but not organic, range-fed-sorry folks, I don't have the finances for the super healthy chicken), steamed green peas and salad (but with Sweet and Sour dressing {sugar and god knows what else}). Not a perfect Whole30 day but...
Tomorrow is another day, tra-lah tra-lah.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The 30 Day Challenge
Today I am starting a, slightly tweaked, Whole30 challenge. I have been doing OK on Primal but that 20% leeway that I love also keeps biting me in the rear. I do great for a few days, a week, and then have a day where I'm over-stressed or just tired and give in to a meal that isn't quite healthy, which often leads to a sugar binge.
I hear lot of great things from others who have done the Whole30 challenge and I'm hoping I can be as successful. I AM going to do a little tweaking: allowing butter and some heavy cream but in moderation. The only reason I'm doing this is because I can't see myself cooking a separate dish just for myself because I used a little butter or cream in the original dish. I know its an excuse but I honestly don't have enough pots and pans, or patience, to do it. So, rather than shooting myself in the foot at the starting gate, I'm going to allow the small amounts of dairy.
30 days. No grains. No legumes. No sugar (even fake, replacement kinds). No alcohol. No processed foods. Very, very limited dairy. Its going to be tough but I am up to the challenge.
On another note the exercise program has been going great. I'm starting to actually like walking/jogging (who knew THAT could happen??). Need to get more weight-lifting in though, not sure if I will meet the pull-up/push-up goal if I don't get on the ball. I'm starting to notice a slight definition in my calves and arms, its very slight but its there!!
I hear lot of great things from others who have done the Whole30 challenge and I'm hoping I can be as successful. I AM going to do a little tweaking: allowing butter and some heavy cream but in moderation. The only reason I'm doing this is because I can't see myself cooking a separate dish just for myself because I used a little butter or cream in the original dish. I know its an excuse but I honestly don't have enough pots and pans, or patience, to do it. So, rather than shooting myself in the foot at the starting gate, I'm going to allow the small amounts of dairy.
30 days. No grains. No legumes. No sugar (even fake, replacement kinds). No alcohol. No processed foods. Very, very limited dairy. Its going to be tough but I am up to the challenge.
On another note the exercise program has been going great. I'm starting to actually like walking/jogging (who knew THAT could happen??). Need to get more weight-lifting in though, not sure if I will meet the pull-up/push-up goal if I don't get on the ball. I'm starting to notice a slight definition in my calves and arms, its very slight but its there!!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Seeds planted!
Yesterday we finished putting up the ugly orange road fencing that will temporarily keep the dog out of the garden. Eventually we will replace the fencing with stock panels. These will be thick enough and heavy enough to support the grape vines on the long side of the garden, as well as easy to put up and take down on the front side where we'll need to get in and out occasionally with the truck (especially in spring when we haul in manure and compost.) They aren't very fancy but they will get the job done and once the grapes are growing, and in summer when the sweet peas are winding along, they will hardly be noticeable. Right now its plastic road fence until payday.
We also prepped the garden, finished the garden plan and planted all our outdoor seeds. At first I was going to plant them in the garden and save on transplanting but its still early May and I worry about a late late frost. Instead I planted them in seed trays so if it gets cold I can bring everything indoors. On the building list is a green house, but I can't decide on the design and whether it should be a permanent one or a portable. Hubby jokes that I've turned the house into one big greenhouse...can't say he'd be lying!
Had a couple 75 degree days, they were wonderful. All of us have gotten a little bit of color and the lawn is growing wildly. In the morning the dew smells so sweet, I love springtime!
We also prepped the garden, finished the garden plan and planted all our outdoor seeds. At first I was going to plant them in the garden and save on transplanting but its still early May and I worry about a late late frost. Instead I planted them in seed trays so if it gets cold I can bring everything indoors. On the building list is a green house, but I can't decide on the design and whether it should be a permanent one or a portable. Hubby jokes that I've turned the house into one big greenhouse...can't say he'd be lying!
Had a couple 75 degree days, they were wonderful. All of us have gotten a little bit of color and the lawn is growing wildly. In the morning the dew smells so sweet, I love springtime!
Reloading primal.....
Its been a while since the last post. With the spring holidays and family visits I've had a hard time staying focused and on track-lots of eating out, junk food, Cadbury cream eggs, totally not primal foods. As a result I've gained back some of the weight I've lost...grrrrrrr!!!
Now to start over. Some would wonder why I am trying to stick with this lifestyle when I seem to have such a problem. Like any bad habit it takes time to break and the Primal diet (when I stick with it) not only makes me feel better, but is the healthiest diet I have ever encountered. There is no counting, no guilt trip (unless you put yourself on one like I do), nothing but good, nutrient-rich food like vegetables, meat, fruits, and healthy fats. When I cut out the sugar and eat more veggies I have less migraines, less general aches and pains, and more energy. But sometimes it's just hard to say no, and that's what I really need to build on: will-power.
So, I'm 4 days in. I've gotten past most of the sugar cravings though hubby brought home some low-carb chocolate cremes and I'm having a hard time walking past them. Must be strong!!
I decided to give myself more goals than just to lose weight and get stronger. While those are great goals to aim for they are pretty vague so here are a few specific short-term ones to work toward:
Compete in the Scandia Run in August.
This is an easy, flat 10k run. I hate to run but this should be far enough out to slowly train up.
Be able to do 5 push-ups and 5 pull-ups by July 1st
Two months...should be enough time
Lose 10 pounds by July 4th
That would be about 1 pound a week-should be do-able.
I just ordered a Nike+ sensor to help track my workouts. Here's to lots of walking, slow jogs, losing weight and getting strong!!
Current Stats:
Weight: 216.2
B: 47"
W: 47.5"
H: 46"
Now to start over. Some would wonder why I am trying to stick with this lifestyle when I seem to have such a problem. Like any bad habit it takes time to break and the Primal diet (when I stick with it) not only makes me feel better, but is the healthiest diet I have ever encountered. There is no counting, no guilt trip (unless you put yourself on one like I do), nothing but good, nutrient-rich food like vegetables, meat, fruits, and healthy fats. When I cut out the sugar and eat more veggies I have less migraines, less general aches and pains, and more energy. But sometimes it's just hard to say no, and that's what I really need to build on: will-power.
So, I'm 4 days in. I've gotten past most of the sugar cravings though hubby brought home some low-carb chocolate cremes and I'm having a hard time walking past them. Must be strong!!
I decided to give myself more goals than just to lose weight and get stronger. While those are great goals to aim for they are pretty vague so here are a few specific short-term ones to work toward:
Compete in the Scandia Run in August.
This is an easy, flat 10k run. I hate to run but this should be far enough out to slowly train up.
Be able to do 5 push-ups and 5 pull-ups by July 1st
Two months...should be enough time
Lose 10 pounds by July 4th
That would be about 1 pound a week-should be do-able.
I just ordered a Nike+ sensor to help track my workouts. Here's to lots of walking, slow jogs, losing weight and getting strong!!
Current Stats:
Weight: 216.2
B: 47"
W: 47.5"
H: 46"
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Happy May Day!
Here at Oak Island we are starting to gear up for the growing season. Outside we have lettuce, broccoli, and cauliflower seedlings up and growing like weeds; inside we have tomatoes and peppers seedlings under the grow lights and have started planning for the green beans (bush and pole), corn, squashes, pumpkins, and watermelons.
Today was a gorgeous day, what a wonderful May Day! We tilled the garden and sank the posts for the garden fence. This year the garden will look much fancier, we are aiming for a cottage garden-type appearance. I think it's going to look fabulous once everything is done, though it will take a few years for the permanent plants to mature and fill in.
Today was a gorgeous day, what a wonderful May Day! We tilled the garden and sank the posts for the garden fence. This year the garden will look much fancier, we are aiming for a cottage garden-type appearance. I think it's going to look fabulous once everything is done, though it will take a few years for the permanent plants to mature and fill in.
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