It's an update

It seems like we are in the midst of being tested yet again.

Last night was the first time in two weeks that Liam had tolerated night feeds at full rate. We're finally back to his old rate of 85 mls per hour and in a few days will have to try yet again to slowly increase the feed until we get to 95mls per hour. 

This morning he woke up with a runny nose. He's also been coughing a lot requiring extra breathing treatments. But those extra treatments are what's allowing him to tolerate feeds. 

I'm suffering from migraines. For the first time in awhile my fibermyalgia seemed to be under control. Pain was minimum. Then out of nowhere the migraines started. They've been lasting up to 3 days long. Give me 1-2 days migraine free before another one strikes. As of 1:20am I've been miserably in pain. I can't function. The migraine was so bad it woke me up from a dead sleep. I was in tears. All I could do to find the slightest bit of comfort was to sit up, leaned over a pillow and rocking back and forth. Meds haven't help. Not even migraine meds. The pain has been so intense I couldn't eat. I've felt sick to my stomach and miserable all day. Wearing sunglasses inside and hanging out in the dark. Late afternoon I fell asleep for 3 blissful hours but didn't wake up much better. I was able to get son food in me as soon as I woke up but then it was back to bed. 

This is my busy week. I have far too much to do than be stuck in bed. I know God won't give me more than I can handle and I'm thankful that Justin has been home to help with the kids today so that I could attempt to get rid of this migraine. I'm also thankful that Liam is finally tollerating night feeds. 

Trying to stay positive about everything. Focusing on what I can be thankful for about the situation instead of how miserable I am and who I can blame. There's no use in blaming. Things happen that's put of our control. 

I wish I could give a better update but this is all I have in me. I can't think straight at the moment but I have faith things will get better. I pray that they will. 

Doubled up on Liam's breathing treatments. 

Was able to braid lanies hair for her this morning. 

And 3 years ago today we began our feeding tube journey. 

How To: Make Crayon Drip Pimpkin's

It's fall ya'll!!!

It's here and it's official.

Do you realize what that means??

Cooler weather,

leaves changing color and dropping to the ground,

and

PUMPKINS!!!

There's so much you can do with pumpkins!!

A million ways to eat them!

Endless ways to decorate them!!

I love pumpkins.

Today's post I want to share this technique I JUST learned about.

It's called 'Crayon drip pumpkins'.

Sounds pretty cool huh?

I think it is.

And so much fun for the kids too.

I came across this technique while searching for decorating ideas.

Pinterest is my fave place for ideas.

So what is a crayon drip pumpkin?

(Image of crayon drip pumpkins I found on Google search)

The color possibilities are endless!

How do you make a crayon drip pumpkin?

It's so simple.

(image from polyvore.com)

1) Choose your pumpkin. White pumpkins give a canvas type effect and make the colors stand out more. You can use any color pumpkin you want though.

(image found on google)

2) Choose what color crayons you want to use on your pumpkin. You can use any brand of crayon. Crayola has those color coordinated packs and glitter crayons as well if you want a little sparkle.

(image from mk-creations)

3) Take the paper off your crayons.

4) Glue the crayons onto the top of your pumpkin. You can use basically any kind of glue: elmers, tacky glue, E6000 and i've even seen hot glue. But it doesn't make sense to me to use a hot glue gun because the hair dryer will just melt the glue again.

5) Glue the crayons into the top of the pumpkin as shown below:

(Image from http://blue11interiors.blogspot.com )

6) Use a hairdryer to melt the crayons. Melt to your desire.

(image from purehome.com)

7) Let the crayons cool and harden before moving.

BAM that's it! You've made a crayon drip pumpkin!

Mini Photoshoot: B&W Kitty

I love my cat. Like really love him. He's like my kid. I helped his momma kitty give birth to him and his sibling. He is 6 months older than Lanie and spent my pregnancy curled up around my belly up until the day she was born. 

Jack has always been protective and watchful of her. He's such an amazing loving cat. Which is why I decided to do a mini black and white photoshoot featuring my sweet furry child. The one who will never grow up. 

Lanie and Jack. Now that she's older and less rambunctious he let's her pet him, play with him and he even sleeps on her bed with her sometimes. 

I love this pic of Lanie giving Jack kisses.