What's up with me??? Yeah I know I haven't been updating my blogs regularly coz I got side tracked with too much goings on in FB - as in FACEBOOK (hehehe). It's getting crazy lately with all the invites to join games; from farming to the catwalk and glamour life, yeah I joined 'em all! Right now I am hook with Sorority Life. I have to slow down with tending my farm and switch to the limelight (hahaha). This only show that I have no life here, lolz. Nevertheless, I am enjoying it and got to meet a lot of sisters online from all over the world. Now that hubby is back from a month long training, I will also slow down with my online games. We also have a lot of things to do before our vacation and hubby's deployment. But to all the ladies who visits my blog, check out Sorority Life too and be part of the sisterhood!!!! lolz
Blogging Absence
It's been eleven days since my last post here. I was busy with my errands, seeing friends and tending to our sick DD. The past week was kinda rough for me. I did a lot of driving going to places. Then Monday night our DD had a fever. I got so scared since there's only the two of us here. I was wondering what caused her fever. I was thinking she must have been tired from our driving almost the whole day while it was very hot and humid. I gave her baby Tylenol and the fever subsided. I gave another dose after four hours and her temperature maintained at 99F. When she woke the next morning she was very hot again. Although she had temperature she was still very active and playing a lot so I did not worry much. Then she started complaining her teeth hurts. When I look at her mouth I saw blisters and her gums kind of swollen. I called her dentist and made an appointment. Wednesday morning when she woke up and her temperature went up to 103F. I decided to call the hospital and made a same day appointment. I went to the hospital at 10am and at 1pm we went to see her dentist.
The doctor that saw her at the hospital prescribed her a mouthwash to apply on her gums every four hours. And he told me to continue to give the Tylenol if her temperature is still up. Her blisters and swollen gums caused her the fever. When we saw her dentist she was really behave. The dentist told me that her gums are really irritated and she has sores in her tongue, sides of her mouth and two on her lips. She told me to brush her teeth gently or just clean her mouth and teeth with gauze dipped in a salt solution. Then this Friday we will go back to the dentist to have her teeth cleaned.
I wasn't satisfied with the consultation at the hospital so I called the triage nurse and asked if I can get another appointment again since our DD's fever kept coming back and she had open sores in her mouth. There was no available schedule at the Army hospital so she referred me off post, at an urgent care clinic. Good thing the clinic is only five minute drive. She has normal temperature already and the doctor evaluated her and based on the symptoms showing, she told me she has a viral infection common with kids. She said it is like foot, hand and mouth disease. But good thing with her she don't have blisters on her hands and feet.
The sores and tender gums are really a discomfort to her especially when she's eating. She had hard time chewing as well as swallowing. Tuesday until Thursday she hardly ate. She was asking for food that she usually eat but once she took a bite she will give it back to me right away and will say "ya-yay" or "ouchi". I gave her liquids, milk, water and diluted apple juice all the time to make sure she's hydrated. At night she wakes up complaining of the pain in her mouth. Ever since she got sick I haven't had a good sleep. Although she doesn't have fever since Thursday night but her discomfort due to her mouth sores makes her fussy and irritable at night. I am very glad that this weekend she started to eat a lot. The sores are starting to fade and her swollen and bleeding gums is also starting to heal. I am just glad that despite her being sick she is still happy and very active. Hopefully this week everything will be okay and her sores will disappear completely.
How DD Behaves in the Plane
One of my concern about our trip was about our DD's behavior inside the plane. Hubby brought her car seat because we paid for her seat. When I put her on her car seat she did not complain. I was crossing my fingers that she will be good until we landed.
I brought color wonder, treats, books, toys, and her favorite doll, as of this time, to get her occupied. On our way to Hawaii, as soon as the plane took off she dozed off to sleep as well. She woke up when we were already inside Salt Lake City International Airport. I think she was very tired since she did not have good sleep the night prior. From Salt Lake City to Hawaii she was mostly asleep. She was playing when she's awake or asked for food. The passengers seated behind us praised her for being such a good baby on that flight.
On our way home, she was a bit cranky. Our flight left at 1:10pm. It's about time for her nap that is why she was antsy. She cried when I put her in her car seat. I told her to go to sleep but she wanted me to massage her back or her legs. I gave her the Goodnight Moon book and she stopped crying. She dozed off to sleep while flipping the book. She woke up and cried when I removed the book from her lap. It was my mistake. She did not stop crying until hubby picked her up and let her slept on his shoulder.
In totality, I thought she behaved so well. The flight are not that long compared to international flight but I know what to expect now when it comes to her behavior while in the plane. We will have another vacation and this time it's going to be longer so I need to prepare a bit more than what I did when we went to Hawaii.
Phatband Internet Speed by Charter
I am really glad I joined twitter-land because it enables me to be in the know of what is hot and new in different fields. I haven't opened my twitter page for days now but when I checked it I read Charter’s Twitter Feed saying they're rolling out Phatband, the super fast internet speed. I believe this is the fastest speed of internet connection that a provider can give to its customers and this is only through Charter.
According to the Ultra60 Information Page of Charter, the speed of internet is 60 Mbps and this is the highest speed that a provider can offer as of this time here in the US. Charter offers this in the St. Louis market and will be available to other areas that they service all throughout 2009. The rolling out of this ultra fast internet service by Charter is their way of giving back to their customers. They wanted all their customers to experience the ease of using the internet. With this kind of speed, customers can enjoy fast streaming of games, music, movies, telecommuting, and browsing through multimedia sites. I wish we are serviced here with Charter. It will surely be different to have internet Phatband connection.
Back from Aloha Vacation
We got back from our vacation yesterday midnight. It was a great vacation although I wish we have more time there. We were only there for four days and three nights and those days are not enough to see the beauty of the island and the entertainment it offers. We were there mainly for the graduation of the oldest son and the side trips and sightseeing were only secondary. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the stay and glad that the kids also enjoyed seeing each other. The time they spent was short but I believe they had a blast seeing and knowing each other. I will be posting pictures of our trip after I am done uploading it. I am just so tired right now and feel sick. I got sniffles and sore throat while we were there. It was so hot in Hawaii and it's the kind of heat that will really drain your energy. Even our DD and the older daughter, R, got the sniffles. But even if we were not feeling that good we still tried to make our stay there a great one. There are just too many things you can do in Hawaii that you need more days to enjoy each and not in a hurry. It was my third time there and seemed like every vacation is always short :-) Hopefully our next will be different and we will do those that we haven't done before.
May Top Droppers
I am thanking my top droppers of the month. I appreciate all your time and effort in visiting my blog. Hope you come back again.
| Dropper | # of drops |
|---|---|
| My Life | 26 |
| Cool Dad Central | 24 |
| FickleMinded-A Life That Is Less Ordinary | 21 |
| Whatever Comes To My Mind | 20 |
| My Written xPressions | 19 |
| Momspective Reviews | 17 |
| Juliana's World | 16 |
| Holidays and More... | 16 |
| Juliana's Lair | 15 |
| My Library | 15 |
Mommy and Daughter on the Slide
Two weekends ago, we brought our daughter to the park. It's a big park but mostly you can see are slides for little ones and older ones. This park is situated near a lake and there's a big grassy area if you want to lay your blanket and soak under the sun.
Since our DD is still tiny to hop on the slides, I told hubby we can slide together. The slide I chose was high and straight one. I was afraid to do it at first coz it's really high. So we went on. Our DD was wriggling on my lap I had a hard time settling her. Both my hands were holding her that I forgot to hold on to the sides of the slide. We zoomed down the slide and before I knew it we both flew off to the ground. Good thing, hubby was standing right below blocking the concrete retainer wall. If he wasn't there it would be a disaster.
I was shaken but laughing at that experience. It does show that it's been ages I had played in the park that sliding is kinda hard to do :-) Hubby teased me afterward. He said we were like rockets that just zoomed down from the skies :-) Lesson learned, I need to have more practice playing slides and use the curvy slides next time lolz
Take a Summer Trip to Branson
I can't believe how time flies so very fast. We are now entering the summer season; not officially though. I am excited for the summer but also dreaded the days to roll by quick because it also means my husband will be away for a year. Anyways, as we are pinched with this economic crisis, it does not mean that we have to deprive ourselves of having summer fun. A great way to spend the summer is to go places that offer a lot of things to do like in Branson, Missouri.
I heard a lot of good things about Branson. This coming summer they have lined up activities and events that vacationers can enjoy. They have Father’s Day Salute, National Kid’s Fest at Silver Dollar City, the 10th Annual Clown Jam, and other live entertainment going on. One thing that I am really looking forward once we visit the place is checking out Silver Dollar City. I can picture my family having a grand time splashing at their renowned water theme parks and adventures, watching live entertainment, especially their Bluegrass Festival, and enjoy dinner shows.
As to accommodation, you can't beat the hotels that are situated in this wonderful city. There is Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing, a luxury hotel perfect for family getaway. This hotel is strategically located wherein it is only minutes away from the numerous attractions of the city. Another place to stay is the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel that is connected to the city's convention center. These hotels are just walking distance away from shopping centers, restaurants, theaters, and other fun sites.
Now, if you are looking at going to Branson, you might think of checking out their Hilton Serenity® Bed package. You can have a good night sleep at this hotel condo that features state of the art amenities. You will surely not miss home once you select this type of package. So, check out their site now and make your reservation early.
