Thursday, August 23, 2012

DeTOX review

In case anyone is interested... here's what I am allergic too....

Bermuda
Fescue Meadow
Orchard Grass
Sweet Vernal

Ash
Birch
Cottonwood
Elm
Oak Mix
Walnut
Black Willow

Pigweed
Cocklebur
Kochia
BPT
Ragweed Mix

House Dust Mix
Cat Pelt

Dog Dander/hair
Dust Mite

Alternaria
Candida
Cephalosporium
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Hormodendrum
Penicillum

I was prescribed OTC antihistamine, a prescribed antihistamine, prescribed nose spray, and eye drops, and steroids.  I love my life!  I have to say, it hasn't been 24 hours yet and I am already feeling 100 % better.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

deTOXing

 I have no idea what it is like personally to start a detox process off of heroin, cocaine, or alcohol.  But, if it's anything like detoxing from antihistamines, GOD BLESS those people.  Since Sunday at 2pm, I ERICA J.  have not had one single antihistamine.  I have been a HOT MESS since.  After trying Zyrtec, Zyrtec D, Claritin, Claritin D, Allegra D, Benadryl, the Netty Pot, and trying to sleep with an ice pack on my face (my own remedy to freeze the snot), nothing has been successful, and I finally made an appointment with the allergist.

 I was told to stop taking antihistamines 72  hours prior to the appointment.  After trying one of the above remedies everyday for the last 3 months, I can't believe how much my body has been relying on them.  I thought I felt bad then, you should see me now.  My eyes are blown up and watery, I sneeze at least 300 times a day.  No need for crunches, my belly hurts so bad from heaving those sneezes.  My scalp is itching along with my chest and arms.  Snot is flowing out of my nose at all times.  People at work describe me as "someone who has lost their best friend."  I look terrible.  


 So I have been counting the hours till today at 2 where I will go to the allergist after a strong avoidance for years, and I will find out what exactly I am allergic too.  I hope she has a miracle answer for me.  
I am sure my patients will appreciate some kind of remedy too.  Try starting an IV, when your nose starts running.  ICK.
If you are one of those people who is blessed not to have to deal with this... that's awesome.
If you understand... I totally feel for you!

Sunday, August 05, 2012

July in A Flash

It's been a while since I blogged last, and that has been due to me heeing and hawing about shutting down the blog all together.  It can be somewhat time consuming and I am never really sure that anyone reads it, except for my 9 followers : ) .  I also get annoyed that the people who anonymously do read it know stuff about me and I am not kept up to date with them.  Adam has pointed out the fact that I love writing and this is the closest thing I do to it anymore, so for now... I shall continue...
 We returned from Europe the last day of June, and since then July has just flown by.  It's crazy how fast time goes.  Summer seems to move faster that usual.  I have been thankful for all that I have gotten to do this July.  The Fourth was easy going this year, we spent it at Alisa's parent's home, where they set up chairs and you can watch the fireworks from the driveway.  It was Gavin's first firework's display and he slept right through!  
 July 7th, was my long anticipated birthday present.  Adam asked me what I wanted for my birthday in February and I said without hesitation, tickets to the Brother's of the Sun Tour.  There you have it, ask and you shall receive.  The concert was fabulous.  It started at 4pm, and we didn't walk into our door till midnight or so.  They each got equal stage time, and performed 3 songs together.  I was worried they wouldn't play the old stuff, the new stuff is just not as good.  I was not disappointed.  I could not speak the next day, and that is the sign of a good concert.

    



 As always, I asked Rachael if she wanted to go and she said yes!!!  It was the first time she was away from Alex for more than a couple hours, so a lot of her time was spent checking in.  But he did just fine.  

 Next up was Burger Fest in Roscoe Village.  We always have a good time at Andrea and Dave's annual party.  It is so darn delicious.  I hear they floated 2 kegs this year.  I was not around to see the hoisting of it over Dave's head though.  Sad.  

 Chris was in town for an entire week.  I was able to spend a day with him. And then on a Sunday everyone came over to our house for hamburgers and hot dogs, even Alex.  It was the first time Chris met his great-nephew.

 It's very rare to get a picture with all 4 siblings.  Someone is always missing... always.  So, needless to say I was happy to get a few.

 We had Orlando friends in town last weekend and met up with them at the Taste of Lincoln.  It was fun to see them, as always.  Adam worked with both Chris V. and Mark in Orlando.  I found this amazing amazing painting that I wanted to get at the Lill Street Craft fair... but it was 500 dollars.  Had it been 100, it would have been sold, to me.  I can't stop thinking about it.  Damn.
 And then finally, I got to meet Bea's precious new bundle, Victor.  He is the cutest.  Pictured here at 4 weeks old.
 So, it was a busy month, and I loved every minute.

Keegan's Birth Story

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