Pretty sure either my wife, or daughter hates me. Seems one of them is always yelling at me for something I can't seem to control. More Chelsea than Leah, but we still yell enough it seems.
The stress of 3 kids has become an incredible burden on us, and even more so on my wife. Her day cannot be easy, and I for one know she needs a break, so last night she got to go get her nails done.
It backfired. Chelsea was terrible, however Dylan and Caleb were perfect angels (we think Caleb is getting sick). So I was upset while texting Leah and holding a screaming (HARD) Chelsea and made Leah mad by what I said in frustration, so then I was at fault for making her feel like she can never leave!
We will do it again, ASAP, and I will be perfect in all ways to try and keep my sanity, and allow for Leah's (MUCH needed and OVERLY deserved) stress relief. I am sorry things didn't go as we wanted last night, but they will be better in the future.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
New Formula?
So, 2 weeks in and the new formula isn't doing so great. So we now have Chelsea on some narcotics as well. Seriously? A 4 month old on narcotics because her stomach can't recognize the fact that she doesn't need to scream anymore.
We have had great days and horribly rough days since the new formula switch, and a week of the narcotics. There seems to be no noticeable trigger - but sitting in the car seat just may be one of them. If she is folded like that in the seat she is definitely in pain - so traveling is obscenely difficult for her and painful.
Who knows. Hopefully things will calm down over the next few weeks. At work things are a bit crazy too. We have an opportunity to increase our portfolio by 4x size if we can secure some renters. The market is prime, and our rates are lower than any locally, and even lower than just about anywhere around the state. This could be the future for Norlin and our family - so if you know of anone that wants to rent space, the size of 350k sq ft at a rate of $1.85 ... PRIME space ... we are offering 5% commission!
We have had great days and horribly rough days since the new formula switch, and a week of the narcotics. There seems to be no noticeable trigger - but sitting in the car seat just may be one of them. If she is folded like that in the seat she is definitely in pain - so traveling is obscenely difficult for her and painful.
Who knows. Hopefully things will calm down over the next few weeks. At work things are a bit crazy too. We have an opportunity to increase our portfolio by 4x size if we can secure some renters. The market is prime, and our rates are lower than any locally, and even lower than just about anywhere around the state. This could be the future for Norlin and our family - so if you know of anone that wants to rent space, the size of 350k sq ft at a rate of $1.85 ... PRIME space ... we are offering 5% commission!
Monday, January 17, 2011
2 Weeks In
So, 2 weeks into my new years resolution and I am still on track. I had a minor snafu last weekend - I missed a workout on Thursday (trying to catch up from the doctors appointment Wednesday) and then ate too much over the weekend.
No worries. 1 day out of 2 weeks not a bad situation. I am on track with everything else both professionally, at home, and work out wise. Phone calls today about cardboard, next week about warehousing, and the following week the mailings begin again.
Chelsea is showing signs of improvement intermittently. However, the passing of the barium drink she had on Friday (passed her upper G.I. fine) but the chalky liquid makes her poops a little rough, and man do they look funny being white.
However - she has been a great, smiling child more in the past 2 days than she had in 2 weeks. If the non-pooping times are any indication of future health then we have to wait out the week to let her intestines calm down from the 3 months of inflammation and allergic reactions. Hopefully - by this time next week when I revisit everything she will be a smiling happy new kid.
Also - after the G.I. they all went to the mall for 3 month pictures. Initial reports are: cuteness with a chance of adorability! These are just photos of the pictures but you get the idea!
No worries. 1 day out of 2 weeks not a bad situation. I am on track with everything else both professionally, at home, and work out wise. Phone calls today about cardboard, next week about warehousing, and the following week the mailings begin again.
Chelsea is showing signs of improvement intermittently. However, the passing of the barium drink she had on Friday (passed her upper G.I. fine) but the chalky liquid makes her poops a little rough, and man do they look funny being white.
However - she has been a great, smiling child more in the past 2 days than she had in 2 weeks. If the non-pooping times are any indication of future health then we have to wait out the week to let her intestines calm down from the 3 months of inflammation and allergic reactions. Hopefully - by this time next week when I revisit everything she will be a smiling happy new kid.
Also - after the G.I. they all went to the mall for 3 month pictures. Initial reports are: cuteness with a chance of adorability! These are just photos of the pictures but you get the idea!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Our princess
So - we finally think we have a way to go with Chelsea, a decision, a plan of attack and a proper diagnosis. We went down to Harrisburg for a pediatric GI specialist and - not to toot his horn - but he might have been the best doctor as far as mannerisms and "bed side manner" ever.
Chelsea has a severe milk allergy. Her previous prescription of zantac was woefully inadequate, and has now been more than doubled. In addition - we are giving her Mylanta in between feedings. Last but not least - we have to get Neocate - the most expensive formula out there.
However - if this solves our problem and she can sleep and eat - HALLELUJAH.
Chelsea has a severe milk allergy. Her previous prescription of zantac was woefully inadequate, and has now been more than doubled. In addition - we are giving her Mylanta in between feedings. Last but not least - we have to get Neocate - the most expensive formula out there.
However - if this solves our problem and she can sleep and eat - HALLELUJAH.
Friday, January 7, 2011
5 Days In!
So - 5 days into my resolution I have doing well.
I have done great by my family this week. Finding potential jobs for 2 people, taking care of my children better (I think), biting my tongue sometimes and pushing through, and helping my wife out with whatever she asks me to do.
I have done much better at the company this week. I have started my new direct marketing campaign for cardboard solicitation. I found a new driver for a client who desperately needs one (helping out a B2B cohort in the process). That client then provided me with 20 pages or so (75 contacts) of names, addresses, and numbers of the oil companies involved in the drilling towards Williamsport. They are my next targets.
I have done great by myself this week. Abs on MWF, pushups on MF and on W I did 3 sets of 4 exercises at 3 weights, 2 heavy and 1 light x 100 reps. Tuesday I did yoga, Thursday I did cardio. I feel great - although my legs are a bit tight and sore. I am drinking less coffee, more water, eating better and feel much better.
So - hopefully family get jobs, family loves more, friends get work, Norlin gets business, and I get buff! So far so good!
I have done great by my family this week. Finding potential jobs for 2 people, taking care of my children better (I think), biting my tongue sometimes and pushing through, and helping my wife out with whatever she asks me to do.
I have done much better at the company this week. I have started my new direct marketing campaign for cardboard solicitation. I found a new driver for a client who desperately needs one (helping out a B2B cohort in the process). That client then provided me with 20 pages or so (75 contacts) of names, addresses, and numbers of the oil companies involved in the drilling towards Williamsport. They are my next targets.
I have done great by myself this week. Abs on MWF, pushups on MF and on W I did 3 sets of 4 exercises at 3 weights, 2 heavy and 1 light x 100 reps. Tuesday I did yoga, Thursday I did cardio. I feel great - although my legs are a bit tight and sore. I am drinking less coffee, more water, eating better and feel much better.
So - hopefully family get jobs, family loves more, friends get work, Norlin gets business, and I get buff! So far so good!
Monday, January 3, 2011
New Years Resolution
So I have decided on one thing that makes a lot of changes.
Be a better me.
To do so, i need to be a better husband, father, worker, and better to myself.
Taking the time to do what Leah needs when she asks, and being proactive about the things she doesn't ask for. I have been doing better I think - doing laundry, cleaning, dishes, bottles, as much as I can find time to do so.
Playing with my children more, Caleb especially. I think the primary reason for his acting out right now is the lack of direct attention. W have also noticed that when Chelsea is screaming he acts out more, it has to be hard to understand her situation and relieve his stress that it must place on him. I know that her pain drives me nuts, and I understand her pain.
The company is going to need a lot of TLC this year - so that is my number one priority during the day. I need to focus on my larger opportunities and take the smaller ones that come in. There is a lot of potential here, and we have to be willing to take what comes and go after what else is there.
As for myself - more dedication to my body health. Better eating habits, better exercise habits, and more sleep. While it seems like a lot - most of it is what I should be doing anyway, just need to focus on doing it consistently, professionally, and keep myself in check if I falter.
Anyone else?
Be a better me.
To do so, i need to be a better husband, father, worker, and better to myself.
Taking the time to do what Leah needs when she asks, and being proactive about the things she doesn't ask for. I have been doing better I think - doing laundry, cleaning, dishes, bottles, as much as I can find time to do so.
Playing with my children more, Caleb especially. I think the primary reason for his acting out right now is the lack of direct attention. W have also noticed that when Chelsea is screaming he acts out more, it has to be hard to understand her situation and relieve his stress that it must place on him. I know that her pain drives me nuts, and I understand her pain.
The company is going to need a lot of TLC this year - so that is my number one priority during the day. I need to focus on my larger opportunities and take the smaller ones that come in. There is a lot of potential here, and we have to be willing to take what comes and go after what else is there.
As for myself - more dedication to my body health. Better eating habits, better exercise habits, and more sleep. While it seems like a lot - most of it is what I should be doing anyway, just need to focus on doing it consistently, professionally, and keep myself in check if I falter.
Anyone else?
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