I mean, I KNOW I tend to get in a tizzy about things, but I think I might have gone over the top this time. As you all know, Jacob ran a fever for 6 days (which I'm pretty sure broke last night). I HATE fevers. They scare me, they make me nervous and they make me irrational. I have the most ridiculous thoughts scan through my mind constantly. I just love my boys and don't want anything bad to happen to them, so I worry. Anyway, he had a moderate fever (103-ish) for 6 days and I think it broke last night because his body temp was only 95-96 when I went it to check it before I went to bed.
Hi, my name is Ashley, and I'm a thermometer addict.
Anyway, I freaked and put him in the bed with us. His body temp stayed at 96, but his arms and legs were sweating...so I'm assuming that is what the body does when the temp breaks and starts to cool down? Ignorance = bliss?????
Let me back track for a second. Jacob starts running a fever, I realize I have to get this asshole continuing education done by Nov 1 and know I'm going to really have to pull out a fast one to get it accomplished. My dear, loving hubby takes the bull by the horns and finds me a class where I can get all of my hours done in 3 days. SWEET...but Jake is sick. I decide to go ahead with it, rather than taking a "hiatus" from massage. I sign up for the class and pray everything else works out. Which it did...but I still was worried about baby boy. The class started Thursday. I tried to tell my mom about the class after the first day and this is what I said. It's like I have mastered my multiplication tables, moved on to trigonometry and am back at multiplication again. I felt like it was just a refresher to all of the things I have already known. I did get some new things from it, but it definitely wasn't the best seminar I have ever attended. The instructor fell asleep during the lecture for heavens sake. Seriously, timbered over almost...yes, while standing. GEEZ. Also, he kept knocking modern medicine...even things I believe in, and that just pissed me off. I was so not in the mood for woohoo thoughts on medicine. He was saying that our current health care feeds off the sick. It's purpose is to keep the sick sick so people in the health care profession can make more money. I don't think he knows my husband, mother in law and some very good friends are in the health care profession. NOR do I think he knows how much these very amazing people do every single day to help their patients get well. NOR do I think he knows enough about health care to make these unjustified judgments. Please excuse this....but that was just bull shit. I felt sorry for the people who were shaking their heads in agreement with him. They are ignorant on so many health care issues...and think herbal tinctures can cure everything. While I think some can be very valuable, but I also believe modern medicine is modern for a reason. I'm stopping now...otherwise I may type about this for the next 18937402 hours.
Anyway, got my certificate today and am done with that crap. Last night was a doozy because I was freaking about Jacob being too cold, didn't get to sleep until around 3...woke up at 5:30 with Jacob fussing and then up for the day around 7-ish.
Which, makes me think...what in the world am I doing up at 11:15? Sleepy mama...and sleepy daddy!
Anyone love Dave Matthews? I love that band! I am going to see them next time they are in town....whenever that may be! Come with me!
I'm going to bed.
GO HUSKERS!
A special thank you to my mommy and daddy. They really, really, really helped me out this weekend. The boys love their mamaw and papaw...which was evident when I walked in the door and they stayed on Papaw's lap to keep reading books! Thank you for taking the time to help me out, it is very much appreciated!!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
work
Sometimes I think it must be nice to have a job you can go to each day! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE staying home and working part time...but it's also a lot more stressful than going to work! I look back on the days when I did work full time and realize now that I should have enjoyed it more. Which also makes me think I should stop with this thought of it being nice to go to work...and enjoy what I am doing now! Ha! I just stopped my own thoughts.
What led me to this thought in the first place is poor Jacob has had this random cough for a little over a week. Last night he started running a fever and it has continued through to this morning. I am going to take him to the doctor. I'm sure he will tell me it's just a virus and it has to run it's course...but I'd rather be safe than sorry! Anyway, I tend to be a worrier. I worry about him having this cough, now this fever...is he drinking enough, has he peed enough, is his throat sore, what time can I give him the next dose of ibuprofen...things like that are constantly running through my mind. I think I stress myself out. So, when you are at work...you have things that take your mind off of the immediate situation. You can sit and chat with fellow co workers and have coffee all while doing your job. Of course I'm sure it would be in the front of my mind and I wouldn't be able to concentrate on my job, so what exactly is my point?
I have no idea.
I'm just worried about my baby...I'll let you know what el doctor says after we get home!
Need I mention that my continuing education is due soon? I have got to get that figured out today. UGH.
What led me to this thought in the first place is poor Jacob has had this random cough for a little over a week. Last night he started running a fever and it has continued through to this morning. I am going to take him to the doctor. I'm sure he will tell me it's just a virus and it has to run it's course...but I'd rather be safe than sorry! Anyway, I tend to be a worrier. I worry about him having this cough, now this fever...is he drinking enough, has he peed enough, is his throat sore, what time can I give him the next dose of ibuprofen...things like that are constantly running through my mind. I think I stress myself out. So, when you are at work...you have things that take your mind off of the immediate situation. You can sit and chat with fellow co workers and have coffee all while doing your job. Of course I'm sure it would be in the front of my mind and I wouldn't be able to concentrate on my job, so what exactly is my point?
I have no idea.
I'm just worried about my baby...I'll let you know what el doctor says after we get home!
Need I mention that my continuing education is due soon? I have got to get that figured out today. UGH.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Link
I'm thinking I am going to link to this blog from the other one! I love having a blog about the boys, it's been an awesome way to keep up with them for friends and family...and it's also so exciting to look back on! I think this blog will be about me! Of course I'll only post pictures of me on here. Just kidding, I'm sure you'll see a few of the boys here too. And, this is just another fun thing for me to do right now...who knows how long it will last!
Right now little Jacob has a cough. Who knows where it came from, but I called the nurse today and she said a cough can last for up to 3 weeks before the child may need to be seen. I've heard of putting vicks on the feet and covering them with socks, so I tried that today for naps and he still woke up coughing. Poor fella. Jackson is not coughing, and I'm hoping he doesn't get it! These 2 are a handfull some days. They are so into testing everything right now, and it can really wear on mama's patience! I just keep praying for patience, and trying to keep a good attitude. What I think I am due for is a nice date with my husband. Maybe an all day thing. We could go to a movie and go out to a nice LONG dinner...just the two of us. Hey, a girl can dream, can't she!
I also think I need a massage! Good thing I'm getting one on Saturday. The good thing about being a massage therapist is having friends who are also massage therapists! Speaking of which, I need to get my continuing education done NOW! I've procrastinated too long. It's just so freaking expensive to renew your license. Seriously, I have to have 24 hours of ce...and that will end up costing about $600. Just so I can see a few people a week. On the other hand, I think it's important to keep my licensure up because this is, after all, my job! Anyway, gotta get that done...and soon.
Alrighty, I have tons more to talk about, but Jacob is starting to wake from his nap, and the phone is ringing! It's Julie...what up sista! I know you are reading this!
Toodles~ (that's french, ya know)
Ash
Right now little Jacob has a cough. Who knows where it came from, but I called the nurse today and she said a cough can last for up to 3 weeks before the child may need to be seen. I've heard of putting vicks on the feet and covering them with socks, so I tried that today for naps and he still woke up coughing. Poor fella. Jackson is not coughing, and I'm hoping he doesn't get it! These 2 are a handfull some days. They are so into testing everything right now, and it can really wear on mama's patience! I just keep praying for patience, and trying to keep a good attitude. What I think I am due for is a nice date with my husband. Maybe an all day thing. We could go to a movie and go out to a nice LONG dinner...just the two of us. Hey, a girl can dream, can't she!
I also think I need a massage! Good thing I'm getting one on Saturday. The good thing about being a massage therapist is having friends who are also massage therapists! Speaking of which, I need to get my continuing education done NOW! I've procrastinated too long. It's just so freaking expensive to renew your license. Seriously, I have to have 24 hours of ce...and that will end up costing about $600. Just so I can see a few people a week. On the other hand, I think it's important to keep my licensure up because this is, after all, my job! Anyway, gotta get that done...and soon.
Alrighty, I have tons more to talk about, but Jacob is starting to wake from his nap, and the phone is ringing! It's Julie...what up sista! I know you are reading this!
Toodles~ (that's french, ya know)
Ash
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