I was invited to participate in the hydraSense blog tour by MomCentral Canada. Particularly to look at their new Nasal Aspirator product. I was interested in this product because of D2. I have already used hydraSense mists with my first two children. I am very much aware of how difficult it is to have a sick infant who can't breath. I was hoping to test out the Nasal Aspirator on D2 but as luck would have it his nasal passages have been completely free of mucus this whole month. But here are my thoughts on the product.
This is a link to the video showing the product and how to use it. I like the idea of the soft tip. The regular aspirator I have has a hard plastic tip. I also like the idea of being able to control the strength of the suck (doesn't that sound bizarre!). It comes apart easily and looks simple to clean.
In the category of TMI I will say that I am a devoted nasal rinse user. I have been trying to get my older kids to try rinsing when they are stuffed up and they are not too keen. I think I may try to get them to use the EasyDose Nasal Drops. It may be a less intrusive way of loosening up all that yuck.
If you are interested in the Nasal Aspirator please go to the hydraSense web site and join their Dolphins Club. Once you log back in you can enter the code MC2010 under the online coupons tab and you will receive an $8 off coupon for a Nasal Aspirator. You have to enter this code before April 10th, but the coupon itself is good until December 31st 2010.
Full Disclosure: I have written this post as part of the Mom Central Canada Blog Tour campaign and I have received this product free for participating.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
my life in point form
I can't seem to get a blog post together these days. I often start them in the morning and then by the time I get to them in the evening I have lost my train of thought or the idea isn't as interesting anymore. Here are a few things rattling around in my brain tonight.
1. I am tired. When D2 was born I was blessed with very easy nights. That lasted for one glorious month. For the last two months it has been a night time feeding schedule of every two hours and sometimes every hour. I have resorted to nursing him laying down because I am too exhausted to sit up. I also bring the wipes and a diaper to bed with me and change him there. I used to use the walk to the change table as a way to wake him up so he would eat better. Now I just need sleep.
2. Today I went to a lactation drop in. I couldn't get over how many women were there. I think the LC was a bit overwhelmed as well. She was running around trying help and talk to us all. There were a few new moms there and they were struggling and it broke my heart. I saw myself in them and I tried to reassure them. After I left I thought of a few other things I could have said but it was too late. I wish I knew who these women were. One of them looked like she was ready to give up. She looked so tired, a few times I thought I saw tears in her eyes. I know exactly how she feels and I just wish I could have talked to her longer.
3. Tired nights turn into tired days. I have been much grumpier in the last week. Lets hope D2 starts sleeping better soon.
Well i guess that is all I can think about right now. Trust me my life is much more interesting than this. I just can't seem to get anything useful out of my brain this week. I am sure my intelligence will return soon. I hope.
1. I am tired. When D2 was born I was blessed with very easy nights. That lasted for one glorious month. For the last two months it has been a night time feeding schedule of every two hours and sometimes every hour. I have resorted to nursing him laying down because I am too exhausted to sit up. I also bring the wipes and a diaper to bed with me and change him there. I used to use the walk to the change table as a way to wake him up so he would eat better. Now I just need sleep.
2. Today I went to a lactation drop in. I couldn't get over how many women were there. I think the LC was a bit overwhelmed as well. She was running around trying help and talk to us all. There were a few new moms there and they were struggling and it broke my heart. I saw myself in them and I tried to reassure them. After I left I thought of a few other things I could have said but it was too late. I wish I knew who these women were. One of them looked like she was ready to give up. She looked so tired, a few times I thought I saw tears in her eyes. I know exactly how she feels and I just wish I could have talked to her longer.
3. Tired nights turn into tired days. I have been much grumpier in the last week. Lets hope D2 starts sleeping better soon.
Well i guess that is all I can think about right now. Trust me my life is much more interesting than this. I just can't seem to get anything useful out of my brain this week. I am sure my intelligence will return soon. I hope.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Wordless Wednesday
This photo was taken at a wedding we attended on the weekend. I had a blast dancing with my D. Years ago I remember watching my cousin dancing with her son and I couldn't wait for it to happen for me. Now it has and I loved it. I just wish I had another family wedding to attend soon!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
The stages of my grief
This is my entry for the Mabel's Labels BlogHer 2010 Contest. BlogHer is a blogging/social networking conference and this year it is being held in New York City. It is already sold out and a bunch of my blogging buddies are going. I would love a chance to attend. Mabel's Labels is also giving the winner a one year paid blogging contract. Really, what could be better than that (and going to BlogHer of course). The challenge is the following: Electrical storms are going to wipe out the Internet (perhaps forever). You have one day left to write about your passions: what do you want to say to the blogosphere in 300 words or less? This is my entry:
Denial
Internet, YOU are my passion. You are there for me when I need you the most. There is no way this could happen. An electrical storm? I don't have to worry. I don't have to back up my blog. Why would I? You aren't going anywhere!
Guilt
What did I do to make this happen? Didn't I love you enough, Internet? Is Mother Nature trying to tell me something? The atmosphere is turning against me! How can I stop this? What can I do? Just tell me, I'll do anything!
Anger
Huh! WHATEVER! Go ahead internet, die. Just go and leave me. I don't need you anyway. I have friends, I can call them. I can visit them any time I want! Blogging, E-mail and Twitter aren't the only ways to chat with people! Trust me, I will be FINE without you!
Depression
Ohhhh what will I do? How will I meet people? How will I find time to call anyone? I am going to lose touch with everyone. I will feel lonely and isolated, just like I did before I discovered blogging. I can't cope, this is too hard. Why is this happening to me! I might as well just cut everyone off now. I don't want to know what they are doing, where they are going. I just want to be alone!
Acceptance
Breath. In, out, in, out. Okay, I can do this. I am a grown woman who can relate to real people. Internet, this is going to be hard. I am going to miss you A LOT. But I can do this. I will come out of this a better person, a stronger person. You have enriched my life in ways I can't even describe. Thank You Internet, you were the best!
Denial
Internet, YOU are my passion. You are there for me when I need you the most. There is no way this could happen. An electrical storm? I don't have to worry. I don't have to back up my blog. Why would I? You aren't going anywhere!
Guilt
What did I do to make this happen? Didn't I love you enough, Internet? Is Mother Nature trying to tell me something? The atmosphere is turning against me! How can I stop this? What can I do? Just tell me, I'll do anything!
Anger
Huh! WHATEVER! Go ahead internet, die. Just go and leave me. I don't need you anyway. I have friends, I can call them. I can visit them any time I want! Blogging, E-mail and Twitter aren't the only ways to chat with people! Trust me, I will be FINE without you!
Depression
Ohhhh what will I do? How will I meet people? How will I find time to call anyone? I am going to lose touch with everyone. I will feel lonely and isolated, just like I did before I discovered blogging. I can't cope, this is too hard. Why is this happening to me! I might as well just cut everyone off now. I don't want to know what they are doing, where they are going. I just want to be alone!
Acceptance
Breath. In, out, in, out. Okay, I can do this. I am a grown woman who can relate to real people. Internet, this is going to be hard. I am going to miss you A LOT. But I can do this. I will come out of this a better person, a stronger person. You have enriched my life in ways I can't even describe. Thank You Internet, you were the best!
Monday, March 8, 2010
And the winner is...
I finally got around to writing all your names down
I placed them in the Dollar Store St Pats hat
I asked D2 to draw the winner...
Ok, I just couldn't resist a gratuitous shot of D2. And now for the finale. The winner is:
For the life of me I could not get a clear shot of the name (my camera is finicky sometimes). Misty, you are the lucky winner! Please send me your address and I will mail the book off to you asap!
Thanks to All! Danielle has been following your comments and she overwhelmed by the support you've all showed her!
I placed them in the Dollar Store St Pats hat
I asked D2 to draw the winner...
Ok, I just couldn't resist a gratuitous shot of D2. And now for the finale. The winner is:
For the life of me I could not get a clear shot of the name (my camera is finicky sometimes). Misty, you are the lucky winner! Please send me your address and I will mail the book off to you asap!Thanks to All! Danielle has been following your comments and she overwhelmed by the support you've all showed her!
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