Ultrasound

 

It’s  A Girl!

 

Nathan keeps walking around with the ultrasound pictures. :)

 

He’s Eating!

Pudding, rice milk, apple juice, raisin bagels… This is the most I’ve seen him eat in DAYS and it’s not even lunch time yet.  Maybe we’re on the mend!

 

Bob’s Red Mill Pizza Crust

We had an exciting night the other night – we had pizza that was in the shape of a circle!  Every person in the family commented on it, I had no idea that having square pizza crusts was so difficult for them! :)

 

 

This is before it was baked, I put tomato sauce, onions, green bell peppers, fresh basil, olives, sausage and tomatoes on it. Basically, anything I could find in the house.  The sausage was a new addition and a big hit.

 

 

This is how it looked cooked, it turned out pretty good.

 

As far as taste goes, everyone loved it except me.  I didn’t like the favor of the crust.  I find that I don’t like a lot of the Bob’s Red Mill mixes because there is always that odd taste.  But the texture was decent and everyone else loved it and it was cheaper than buying the premade crusts I believe.

 

Nathan Update:  He is still up and down as far as energy and tolerance to other humans goes. He goes for a few hours and then sleeps. His rash is almost gone, but he is still running that high fever. I covet your prayers, I find that I am praying even in my sleep!

 

Passing the Time

Nathan seems to be feeling better today.  He was up and around a lot more.  He is still running a fever that runs up in the 102+ range if I don’t catch it quick.  He took another 2-3 hour nap this afternoon, but has been in good spirits.

 

Here are some pictures we took yesterday:

Nathan’s Belly Rash

His rash spread to his hands and feet today, I’m hoping that means it’s on it’s way out! 

His red eyes

His eyes get all yucky red like this, especially when his fever goes up.

 

Playing Little People

His older siblings have been great, keeping themselves occupied when I am busy with him.  I have to do a lot of just sitting next to him otherwise he cries.  I try to get a lot done when he is napping or when he decides he is feeling good enough to run around. 

We’re doing great, just hanging in there and passing the time. :)

 

Year of Immunity

 

Apparently this is going to be the year that we become immune to vaccine preventable diseases because, are you ready for this… Nathan has measles.

Maury is on track to catch it any day now.  Here is how it started for Nathan.

Saturday:

My mom had him for the weekend, he stopped playing, took a long nap and ran a fever.  He went to bed as usual and also ran a fever in the night.

Sunday:

I came home and he had a stiff neck, swollen lymph nodes, a fever and loss of appetite. He kept doing eye stims and weird stuff with his eyes.

Monday:

More of the same, still running fever, up and playing a little bit more.

Tuesday:

By the evening his neck seemed not so stiff, he was laughing and playing and stayed up in bed talking and talking. He didn’t need any Motrin at all.

Wednesday

In the morning he woke up ok, by 9:00 he was laying down, had a fever and a rash. He slept from 9:30am until 2:00pm. As the day progressed his eyes became bloodshot and red, his rash spread from his neck down his chest, back and legs. He ran a fever throughout the day.

Thursday

He woke up today feeling ok.  He has had Motrin and is sometimes up and other times laying around. I noticed that the rash is now on his arms too.  Not on his face though.  If you ask him how he feels he gives a little cough. :) 

Maury is starting to have a cough.  This is the guy who seems susceptible to respiratory problems so I’m watching him closely.

I am giving them both probiotics, Cod Liver Oil (for Vit. A), Vitamin C and Virastop.  As far as I can tell, we’ll be sitting tight for at least 2 weeks.

We would appreciate your prayers!!

 

Sid The Science Kid - Flu Vaccine

Today, on Sid the Science Kid, the show is about getting the new flu vaccine.  Ugh.

You should hear my older kids snickering at phrases like "getting a vaccine is the best way to stay healthy."

There was also a conversation about who got the chicken pox vaccine and who got the chicken pox.  Jojo was the only one who had recieved the vaccine and also didn't get the chicken pox.  Of course, that puts him a greater risk for shingles, but we won't tell him that.

So anyway, that's Sid the Science Kid on PBS today.

- Julee

Terrible Story - Desiree Jennings Flu Vaccine Injury

Please, PLEASE go to Generation Rescue and read about Desiree Jennings' story.

I can't tell you what relief it brought me to see that Stan Kurtz and Generation Rescue were getting involved, if she has a shot at recovery, that has got to be her best shot.







Watch and read more at: Generation Rescue

ZPizza Comment Highlight - GOOD NEWS!

Look at this message I just recieved! How exciting!

hey there!my name is summer and i am the assistant to the founder of zpizza. we actually have switched our gluten-free crust to a gfcfsf one! it is also vegan! we are in the process of using up the old product and should have the new one in stock in all stores in about 4 weeks. in addition, we also carry the daiya vegan cheese to go with it. please contact your local store in the next few weeks to see if they have received the new crust. if you have any other questions or concerns, you can contact me directly at summer@zpizza.com.bon appetit!

Is that cool or what?! Thanks Summer, for chiming in here with that info!

ZPizza - Gluten Free Crust

In case anyone was wondering, I just called ZPizza and the gluten free crust contains milk and soy.

Another one bites the dust.

We still enjoy our Kinnikinnick GFCFSF pizza crust with tomato sauce, spinach, Hormel Naturals ham, tomatoes, fresh basil and olives on top!

How to Help a Child With Autism

TACA and Howcast have put together the following video that I think is excellent:

Soybean Oil

So, I tried something the other day and failed. I decided to let Nathan have some chips that were fried in soybean oil. The reasoning being that soybean oil contains only low levels of soy protein and many people who are allergic do not react to it.

I didn't see a huge reaction, but it was enough of a reaction to make me really frustrated. He wasn't unresponsive and unsocial, but there were SEVERAL times for SEVERAL days when he did not get his way and he threw huge tantrums. It's like he had no flexibility whatsoever and I am not in practice of all my skills of making sure he has a proper transitions, etc. etc.

I get SO frustrated when I try this stuff and it doesn't work. I feel like it means I need to continue to jump through all of these hoops, keep all of these plates spinning and I'll have to continue doing it for days, months, years?

So for now, no soybean oil for us... I had so many plans of so many things we could eat!

Oh well, he seems to be back to normal now so on we go!

Food Inc.

I know it's not everyone's favorite past time to watch documentaries on food and heath, but it's one of mine. My brother in law told me about this movie and I've been excited about it ever since. It isn't showing to many places, but I'm hoping there will be a video to buy after it is done in the theaters.

Through My Eyes - Thanh Bui

Song About Autism

Halloween Hangover - Feingold

Nathan - Halloween 2007
He wouldn't wear his costume

Check out Feingold's tips to prevent a Halloween Hangover:

Halloween Hangover

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