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Hi everyone! I am so sorry for my lack of postings -- I have had so many "I have to remember to blog this" moments that I can't remember and don't know where to begin!Jason and I are still tired, but doing well on just a few hours' sleep...I seem to remember a similar feeling when Jack first came home from the NICU. Morgan is growing, growing, growing -- seriously she's got to be 10 lbs or more by now. She has her two month check up the first week of July. It's always exciting to see how much they've grown! She eats and sleeps well and is very pleased to be held. She must get that from her big brother -- although sadly Jack hardly lets anyone hold him anymore unless he's really sleepy!
Jason and I started the South Beach Diet last week. We did it before in 2004 and had a lot of success with it. I feel better when we eat better (duh, lol). Pregnancy tends to add a few pounds (really?? lol). My goal is to drop 30 lbs and I am 6/30 so far!! I haven't missed or craved anything too much (yet). We're getting creative and have had a lot of great dinners this week. Preparation is so important so I prep as much food as I can at once and then pick and choose when it comes time to make meals or snacks. Shopping is fun too -- it sort of gets me out of my usual rut. All this being said next week I'll probably be blogging about dreaming of white bread, and ice cream! Hee hee!
This has been a very rough two weeks with Jack's behavioral side effects from the Tegretol dosing schedule change. Trying, hard, nearly unbearable at times...we know it's not our Jack Riley when he's acting out and it breaks our hearts. I finally broke down and called the neuro yesterday. We are going from 5, 5, and 5 to 4, 4, and 6 ml's so he's not so loaded up on the med during the day. I am keeping my fingers crossed. If this doesn't work we can do 3.5, 3.5, and 7. Please keep Jack in your thoughts. We need to get seizure control with no unbearable side effects. I know it will happen it will just take some time.
I know there's a lot more I wanted to write about but I can't think of it at the moment! To all of my blogging friends I have been reading and I really have been thinking of you all!!
I've added some new pictures to the June album! Take care and have a great weekend!
good luck with Jack and the diet don't forget to visit me
ReplyDeleteI know it's hard for you dealing with Jack's mood and behavior, but be patient, something that you are very good at. Just keep the faith in the docs and Jack and soon he will be back to his siily, old self! And it wouldn't hurt to throw him in the pool occasionally, as we all know how much he enjoys that! OK, don't throw him in, sit him in!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss! I also know how hard it is to lose it and keep it off, but it sounds like you both are off to a great start. Have you thought about adding walking to your plan? As you know, I have been walking for about 6 months now and I can't believe how much better I feel and more than that, how much weight I've lost. It's great stress buster!! The weight loss is an added benefit and perk. I've lost 27 lbs so far, so I over my half way point. It feels wonderful! And you will too! Soon you'll be back in your teeney-weeney bikini (god, how I hate skinny girls)! Just kidding, you look fabulous now as you always do!
Hope to see you soon,
Love
Grammie
I'll have my fingers crossed for you all the you are able to get the medicaiton sorted out. Hope all goes well.
ReplyDeleteThe kids are beautiful! I can completely relate to being tired; I can't remember the last time I had a full night's sleep...
ReplyDeleteGood luck with Jack's new medication schedule. I hope he's able to get some relief soon.
Take good care,
Heesun
It's great to hear from you again, and I am so glad to hear that Little Miss is doing well. That's fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI'm struggling with Ethan's behaviors, too- It has to be a MED thing- but I just can't figure it out. I've got to do something-and find a solution.
I hope and pray for you too, that Jack's issues can be discovered and ferreted out.
Good luck with the diet. That has never been my forte`. I am diabetic, so I am on a no carb thing ALL the time- It is horrendous and I am not very good at it.
I am wishing you the best- and yes- pregnancy.. does tend to add pounds..