Friday, February 4, 2011

So, today we had quite a scary occurrence.  First off, I’ll start by saying that Olivia has a cold with a bit of a cough.  She was eating popcorn (because they had popcorn on Veggie Tales and she had to have some.)  Sometimes when you cough, you inhale beforehand and when she did, she inhaled a piece of popcorn.   Thankfully, she was crying and coughing, so I knew that her breathing wasn’t restricted.  She was in great distress, though.  I tried to remember my CPR training from when Olivia was an infant and helped her get it out.  The popcorn piece flew out just like you see on the movies.  The whole ordeal probably only lasted 10 seconds, but it seemed so long at the time.  Afterwards, she threw up and felt much better after that.  Wow, it was scary.  So, I started doing some additional research on the Heimlich maneuver and have found multiple sites tell you different things.  Fortunately, you don’t have to perform it unless the person can’t cry or cough and isn’t breathing. This was not the case with Olivia as she cried the whole time.  I think it would be a good idea for all of us to review these guidelines because you never know when something like that could happen.  I am trusting the Heimlich Institute website, but for those of you skilled in this area, any suggestions or guidance would be appreciated.  They state something different from what I was taught which was to turn the child face down and thrust with the bottom of your palm.  I’m still pretty shook up about the whole thing.

The Heimlich Maneuver

Anyway, other than that. . .our day went pretty well.  I am now the room parent for Olivia’s classroom since they have not had one all year.  That means I have a Valentines Day party to plan.  I’m a bit nervous as I have never done anything like this before.  All I really have to come up with are snacks, take home gifts, and decorations.  I got a cute idea from my sister-in-law, Shelley, that we are going to make next week.  They are pink heart shaped rice krispie treats on a stick.  How cute does that sound?  If anyone has any other cute ideas. . .I’d love to hear them!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

My dear friend, Amanda, sent me a prayer journal for my birthday. (She’s always doing unbelievably thoughtful and caring things.)  I have actually been meaning to start one for some time, so I’m excited to begin.  I’m always very honest in my postings on the blog, but there are still some things that I can’t talk about.    Things that worry me immensely. . .things that I need to ask God to take care of.  Some days it seems there are burdens too heavy to bear on my shoulders alone.  So, I look forward to seeing God work in my life and look back at the prayers He has answered.

In other news, I have a high school band reunion on Saturday.  I’ve never gone to any of my high school reunions.  About 90% of my friends were in band which meant they weren’t necessarily in my grade.  (I played the flute and bassoon for those who didn’t know.)  I will get to see many of my old friends that I haven’t seen in 15+ years. . .and I am in braces.  Great.  I guess it will be just like I’m in high school again.  LOL.  It should be quite the trip down memory lane, though, and I’m looking forward to it.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Olivia had another eye appointment today.  She is a candidate for a second eye surgery, but we’re going to hold off just a bit (assuming her eyes remain stable.)  She will probably, however, have another eye surgery before she starts kindergarten.  It may or may not improve her strabismus. . .that’s the frustrating part.  But, the big news of the day was what a big girl she was at the eye doctor!!  She didn’t even want mama to sit with her in the chair!  She sat all by herself, talked to the doctor and cooperated 100%.  It was amazing!  Who is this girl that now loves haircuts and eye doctor appointments?  What an answer to prayer!  She acted like she was an. . . .8 year old sitting there so maturely.  Amazing!

Here she is eating snacks and patiently waiting for the doctor to come in.  We’ve gone from having 3+ people holding her down for an examination to sitting in the chair by herself!  Sorry. . .I just can’t get over it.  Olivia brought her stuffed ducky along and I heard her later in the day saying, “I’m just so proud of you ducky.  You did so well at the eye doctor!”  Hmm. . .I wonder how many times I told her I was proud of her today. LOL.

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