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OP, you said "Night Terrors". Right? Not just nightmares?
Night terrors are more akin to sleep walking than to dreaming. My son had them when he was little. They happened when his sleep schedule was disturbed. For example, he took his nap a couple of hours late. He was also a VERY deep sleeper.
Your son may want to try to keep a very regular sleep schedule, if he isn't already.
I also noted a connection between his body trying to signal him to wake up b/c his bladder was full and the occurrence of the night terrors. Maybe your son could be extra careful about drinking before bed. There are also certain foods that stimulate the bladder - not just caffeine. I recall melon being on the list. Look them up and avoid them after noon.
My dd uses the Magnesium drink and likes the lemon flavor. You can also buy magnesium oil (used as a laxative) and apply it topically. The drink is the easiest option IME.
Good luck to you two,
Sandra
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I have gone to the HEAV convention for the last two years - just to shop! My kids have learning issues and being able to really look closely at books and such is a HUGE help. The used resources sale is fantastic and cheap enough that I let my dd shop, too.
I have in the past just made a day trip from Northern Va. However, there is actually a speaker that I'm interested in this year so maybe I will get a regular ticket. It's not the Duggars. =)
Sandra
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Ours is a dark pink. I love it! We have white siding and grayish blue shutters. It is so happy and light hearted.
When we were trying to pick colors we drive around neighborhoods looking for something we both liked. I was very surprised that DH liked this, but the combination is pretty.
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The shot is temporary. Did your doc mention that? I got one in each heel because we were going to Disney and I HAD to be able to walk.
In the long run you need to reduce the inflammation that is causing the tendinitis in the fascia tendon. For exercises, put marbles on the floor. Pick them up with your toes and put them in a bowl. Or scrunch up a towel with your toes. You can Google other exercises.
I think the stretching is very important. Just lean over and stretch the backs of your thighs and do lunge stretches for your calves.
Freeze a Coke bottle of water, put it on the floor, and roll your foot over it. This massages your foot and the cold reduces inflammation.
Many docs recommend getting inserts for your shoes and never going barefoot, even in the house. I disagree. I like walking barefoot and wearing flip flops in the summer. I feel it is better to strengthen a weakness than to merely support it.
Of course, you can do both. =)
Have fun at the convention!
Sandra
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I had this done a few years ago. There was no wrapping.
Sounds like you have plantar fasciitis. It is sometimes called heel spur. Once the shot kicks in you need to do exercises to strengthen you feet and stretch your calves and hamstrings.
Good luck to you!
Sandra
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There is a great old Saab that I see around town. It's plate says "SLAAB."
Most appropriate, " Welcome to Northern Virgina, expect delays."
Scariest, " My baby daddy is prisoner of the week at xxxx prison." !!!!!!!!
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Good timing! I just started this this week. Monday was my first fast day or rather Sunday dinner through Monday. Monday dinner was normal and Sunday the fasting dinner.
I split it because I was out at a Girl Scout event Sunday evening without dinner options. I like how it worked. I went to bed hungry but not starving. Once I ate me second minimeal on Monday afternoon, I was ravenously hungry.
Thursday will be my second fast day. I think I will split it again, though, because tonight is going to be really busy.
Sandra
Ps. I'm using MyFitnessPal to track the calories.
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I, too, recommend that you look at the GAPS diet. The doctor who designed the program lives in the UK and does phone consultations.
I hope you find some help
Sandra
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So, how do you send friend invitations? Is it via messaging? When I look at the friends menu it just wants to plunder my FB friends list or my address book.
Thanks from the technically challenged,
Sandra
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Me, too! I'm sandragood1. Yup, another creative thinker. =)
I could really use some accountability.
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Schedule yourself for allergy testing. Ask for more than the "mixed mushrooms" allergen. See if the have specific mushroom tests.
Hope all is well.
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I'm opting my 7th grade dd out of OWL this year. She is young for grade and it is terribly inconvenient- over half the meetings are at another UU church b/c ours is too small.
I'd do it for 8th but our church only offers it every other year.
My son did the program in 8th. Content was good, but sometimes the approach wasn't homeschool friendly. In one early exercise they are supposed to say slang terms for body parts, s*x, etc. my son was bullied a bit by one of the leaders b/c he didn't know many. The man thought that he wasn't participating. I wasn't happy about that. Our DRE spoke with the guy afterwards, but it was already done.
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The IRS has an office (taxpayer ombudsman?) that you can contact.
You can also call your Congressmen. A Senator calls, and they scramble.
Furthermore, they have to pay you interest on what they owe you after a certain time period - 45 days maybe?
They really want to help but it is a huge organization and things can get lost.
Sandra
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My suspicion is that you have tendinitis. At the least.
Signature symptoms are increased pain and stiffness first thing in the morning and whenever you get to your feet after having been off them for a while.
For tendinitis rest and ice and anything to reduce inflammation is good treatment. You could also try a magnesium supplement.
You should probably see a podiatrist in case it is more than that.
Sandra
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Thank you for your thoughts.
I'm sorry I took a while to get back to you - DH and I just went out to dinner to discuss this.
The class is Chem 101 for non-science majors.
I need to look into the possibility of changing to audit status. I don't know if a student can audit while dual enrolled....
He has taken online Thinkwell Economics and Alex math before. He doesn't stay on top of things unless I really ride him (don't take his word for what is done). He always sees things as rosier than they are until he has dug himself a deep, deep hole. He thought he had an A on the first test and got a D. I instituted changes to his study plans and he got a C on the second test.
Unfortunately I don't have the time to really ride him. My dd has some special needs that require therapies as well as my near constant presence to get any schooling done.
One thing that really sticks in my craw, is that he hasn't said, "It's my fault. I just didn't study well enough." What he says is more like, "The teacher....."
According to ds the professor says that no one is doing very well in the class. Maybe there will be a curve. There were serious curves in many of my college science and math classes back in the day (Texas A&M).
Sorry this has been so disjointed. I am trying to answer questions, and new thoughts keep popping into my head.
FWIW, my DH agrees with you all - drop the class or maybe switch to audit. I'm the one thinking he needs a slice of humble pie.
I'll keep checking back. Right now my brain is full and I'm tired. I had training all day.
Thank you again,
Sandra
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...please help.
So, DS is taking a course dual enrollment at the local cc. Turns out, he is not handling it very well. We have until the end of October to drop and leave no record. Of course, there will be no $ back.
DH and I are trying to determine whether or not to drop.
To drop:
A C or below would look very bad in regards to potential 4-year colleges ??
(though he will probably go for an Associate's degree first)
He cannot handle the class. (IMO mostly about executive thinking skills and
laziness)
$ is already gone, either way.
To stay:
What lesson does quitting teach? Not a good one.
There is value in the attempt (he is learning, just not well enough) and he is
learning what college profs expect from students.
He probably won't get a science this year if he drops out. If he does, I'll be
teaching it - and I'm pretty busy. (He doesn't do well independently)
Any of you with experience in Dual Enrollment, I would really appreciate your ideas.
Thanks,
Sandra
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We have had similar experiences in our family with ADHD, anxiety, and weight loss complications from medicines. We did find that one family of meds (Dex. Adderall) worked better than the Ritalin family or the non-stimulants.
Also at age 12, your kiddo is old enough to take responsibility for eating enough. I do still have to remind my kids and make hearty breakfasts, but they are responsible for eating lunch - even though the meds kill their appetites.
For anxiety, we have found that Omega-3's really help. We use Coromega gels as they absorb quickly. Cod liver oil capsules also worked well.
I'm a big fan of cleaning up the diet, too. First getting rid of artificial colors and flavors, then moving away from processed foods as completely as possible.
Best of luck
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This works for us.
Before she gets into the shower heavily condition the hair in the knot and any other hair at the back/bottom of her scalp. Let it soak. Then shampoo as normal. Then condition all over. Don't rinse the conditioner out. You step in with a wide-toothed comb and comb it all out in the shower before the conditioner is rinsed. If she does this every few days she will be able to do it herself.
Also, at 11, I think it is her responsibility to do her hair, except on rare occasions.
Sandra
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My friend had a keratin treatment done on her frizzy red hair a week before the Kentucky Derby (late April?), It is only now beginning to get some frizz back, and that is mostly in the new growth. She has TONS of hair, very frizzy. It wasn't really curly unless she used curly girl tactics and products.
It was so fabulous that the before and after shot were used in the salons web site. If I knew the name of the salon I'd link it for you.
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My kids have severe food allergies, plus environmental & animal allergies. I also have environmental and animal allergies. My kids haven't had shots, but I have. They helped TONS!
My suggestion would be to research and find an allergist more familiar with highly allergic individuals. Does your dc take an antihistamine at least 60 minutes prior to the shot? My allergist required that. Also I had to wait 20 or 30 minutes in the office after the shot to watch my reaction.
Second, select a subset of allergens - rather than the whole list - for which to get treatment. For example, I'd choose the most frequent environmental allergens (pollen, dust mites, etc.) and have the serum just for those - or even a subset of those if the list is extensive.
You know that each person has an allergy threshold below which they don't react? So every little thing they are exposed to, it all adds up and if it tops that person's threshold, they have a reaction of some sort. That is why treating "little" allegens can help.
In your case, if your child has tested positive for any animal allergens I would (sorry) remove those animals completely until such time as things are under control. Your child's life is at stake, so you have to.
FYI, my allergist told me that "cat" serum provokes a strong reaction, so definitely avoid that one for dc.
Long term effects of epi-pen? My dd has had the epi-pen a number of times. It is only adrenalin. She should be fine.
Sandra
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It sounds like you have tried sleeping pills, which didn't help. How about something for anxiety? Zoloft (Rx), Omega-3's, or Cod Liver Oil.
This can ease the anxiety for as long as you take it. As far as a prescription goes, as little as 3 months may give you enough time to address the issues causing the anxiety, and you'll get some sleep while you do it.
Sandra
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To the OP, a good way to ease into scratch cooking is to choose a "theme", like "Italian" and gather simple recipes that your family will like. Then look at the common ingredients - especially spices - that you don't already have on hand. Then either plan a week of "Italian" dinners and get everything you need or plan to have an "Italian" night every Wednesday (or whatever).
Because you are not purchasing a whole brand new pantry's worth at one shot, you can reap the savings from some cooking at home before investing in the next set of spices and pantry staples.
Depending upon your comfort level you can stretch out the process by trying to cook one new meal each week while continuing to do your current dinners, or you can just jump in with a new "Italian" meal every night.
I mention "Italian" because there are many simple, healthy recipes out there. The word is in quotes b/c many are not really Italian - just italian style.
At some point you add another theme, maybe "Americana" (meatloaf, mashed potatoes & peas, mac n cheese,...) or Mexican (really cheap - lots of bean options). This way you build your skills and your pantry gradually and use your savings from cooking one theme at home to help you purchase the pantry needs for the next.
I have done this sort of thing when I want to try a new genre of cooking. Right now I'm looking at Japanese (but w/o sesame =()
Sandra
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The Amazon list is BRILLIANT!!!!!
I am SO doing that!
Now if I can just figure out how to get the library e-books onto the Kindle...
Sandra
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At my dd's dance studio, the young girls wear leotards and tights for ballet. For tap, jazz, hip-hop there is much more freedom to choose the outfit for classes. What is important is that the teachers be able to see the students' bodies so that they can correct mistakes in position. I have not seen any girls wearing "sports bra" type of tops without a shirt - even the teen-aged girls.
Your dd does not need to wear booty shorts, however, tights, leggings, or moderately tight shorts should work = no zippers, snaps, or buttons. T shirts should be fitted, not baggy - plus baggy ones will fall down when she bends over to touch her toes/floor.
Hope this helps,
Sandra
Cotillion?
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Both my kids do cotillion. My ds is at the Spring Ball right now. Both my kids like it and have asked to do it again. This is the 3rd year for ds and 2nd for dd. They learn dancing and etiquette for many different situations. Since we belong to a church with a very small youth group I find that this is a great social outlet. It is the only co-ed activity my ds does. We really think it is worth the cost.