tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60269872011-04-21T15:00:35.913-07:00I'm a happy mom, blessed with 7 children and hoping for a few more. I believe in attached parenting, the sanctity of the family, and that life is too short for uncomfortable shoes.Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.comBlogger941100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1162866481667031832006-11-06T19:26:00.001-07:002006-11-06T19:28:20.053-07:00

Follow me to Chez Adria

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1159401875373775302006-09-27T16:51:00.000-07:002006-09-27T17:10:32.146-07:00

A few weeks ago someone hacked our web host, and Chez Adria has been down since. I'm waiting for my dear husband to show me how to reinstate it, and in the meantime I guess I'll blog here. I wish I knew more about web security and how to keep the same thing from happening again.P is running around getting ready to attend a Corporate Alliance reunion, and I am wondering how I'm going to manage

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P and I are in NYC for a few days. He's attending a conference and invited me along for a mini-vacation. We flew in last night. I was incredibly tired by the time we got settled in, and didn't sleep well in a room that was too cold with a strange bed. This morning I was able to sleep in while P was at the conference and then spent a couple of hours walking around downtown. It was kind of fun

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Most of the time I'm ok with the knowledge that our adoptions aren't happening. We still haven't received word from Taiwan about the young girl, and I don't expect we ever will. Why they don't say no rather than keep us hanging is a mystery, but I've come to accept it.The same goes for the Samoan boys. I will have 8 children keeping me busy, and most days I'm okay with not adopting more

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Four jobs you have had in your life?chemical technician for a supplement manufactureremergency room assistant (volunteer) at the hospitalteaching chem lab at a universitylayaway manager at ShopkoFour Movies you would watch over and over:I really don't like to rewatch movies.Four Places You've Lived: Orem, UTOgden, UTHagerstown, MDMapleton, UTFour TV Shows you love to watch: I don't watch TV but I

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1. What is your occupation? I'm a SAHM. Mostly recently (5 years ago) I worked as a chem tech.2. What color is your underwear right now? white3. What are you listening to right now? The movie Soccer Dog is on in the background. 4. What was the last thing you ate? Waffles and a protein drink5. Do you wish on stars? Rarely6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Burnt sienna7. How is the

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I haven't been feeling well the last few days. My uterus feels very heavy and it's uncomfortable for me to move about or change positions. There's something funky going on with my sciatic nerve, too. I'm not complaining though. It's been a good while since I've had a bad headache and I'm so glad that the nausea is gone. Overall I feel quite good; it's just that I felt really good up until a

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1135181008209816472005-12-21T09:01:00.000-07:002005-12-21T09:03:28.220-07:00

I am extremely relieved, maybe a teeny bit disappointed, but more than anything I feel tricked by my body. I've been SO sick that I really believed it was twins. I don't feel like I know my body anymore.

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1135011866099160002005-12-19T10:03:00.000-07:002006-03-22T17:00:38.896-07:00

Both babies have the stomach flu. P and I are coming down with it. No one is getting any sleep. It ought to be against the law for parents and babies to be sick at the same time.

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If you comment on my blog, I do read it and thank you. :) I haven't figured out how to respond via email, meaning I can't see your email address to email you back. But I do appreciate the feedback!

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P is back from his business trip. He ended up staying an extra night because his flight was cancelled but he's home. It's nice to have him back. I've learned to *really* appreciate his help with the morning and bedtime routines during his absence.T is growing up quickly. My boy can now get himself on and off the bed, and spends his day climbing up on top of boxes and unloading kitchen

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You're an agitator! Your kids have grown up on thefront lines of rallies and pickets, and chancesare that you boycott at least one company forits bad business practices. Your kids arelearning what matters to you and how they canchange what matters to them.What kind of a freaky mother are you?brought to you by QuizillaI don't necessarily agree with this, although I've boycotted Nestle and Wal-Mart

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I has been standing alone a lot today. I've seen her do it sporadically in the past, but now she does it and looks at me with an expression that says, "Look at me! I am standing!" She even took one step this morning but I suspect it wasn't intentional.

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I'm sad that this was pulled. I think the ad rocks.

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Friday night P and I stayed up far too late finishing the last few episodes of Lost. We were tired but excited Saturday morning when we left for our trip. We took 4 of the kids to stay with my sister, T for the day. My mother-in-law had agreed to watch them Sunday and Monday. Our 15 year old, her friend, and the twins were coming with us to San Francisco. We met the couple we were traveling with

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The trip was a nice break, but very tiring. I'm exhausted.

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1131119199618420772005-11-04T08:46:00.000-07:002005-11-04T08:46:39.626-07:00

I'm feeling lots better today. I have a lot to do to prepare for our trip. Thanks for the advice; I am looking forward to our vacation.

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1130895499357250562005-11-01T18:32:00.000-07:002005-11-01T18:38:19.373-07:00

My life is really not all complaints but this is a place for me to get them out and sometimes, that is enough.I think I'm getting sick. I don't feel well. I'm very tired and my throat feels raw. The last two days have been really hard for me, physically and emotionally. I needed my husband, and he was working. To be fair, he did go to the health food store for me yesterday and he joined us

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1130355970246773892005-10-26T12:45:00.000-07:002005-10-26T12:46:10.253-07:00

I had a dream a month or two ago about our adoption. When I awoke, it was with the distinct impression that we needed to get all our affairs in order so that we would be prepared when our adoption goes through. I clung tight to that dream, but as the months have passed and things in Samoa have deteriorated I have lost hope.I've heard from a few people who have a Samoan referral that the attorneys

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Relationship status: marriedHeight: 5'4"Shoe: 6.5Parents still together: My mom has died; my dad has remarriedSiblings: 4 sisters, 1 brotherPets: no indoor pets; we have 40 something outside in the barnyard.Favourites Colour: blueNumber: 2Animal: DogDrinks: waterSoda: Pepsi, *sigh*Book: Probably Dear and Glorious Physician. It's been so long since I've read it. I love Patricia Cornwell's

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1129962832017159002005-10-21T23:33:00.000-07:002005-10-21T23:33:52.016-07:00

You Are 30% WeirdNot enough to scare other people...But sometimes you scare yourself.How Weird Are You? Heh. I'm much more normal than I thought.

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1129747753526427762005-10-19T11:47:00.000-07:002005-10-21T23:34:45.883-07:00

Day 3 and I succumbed to temptation. Thank goodness for FitDay. I may have lost my resolve and eaten a cookie (or 6) but I can still stay under my caloric goal for the day. Unless I make that lasagna for tonight...

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No sugar. And I exercised too. Don't fall off your chair, mm-kay?

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I can say Happy Anniversary to me!

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A few of you have asked (thank you) and I'm okay. Major, major stress but we're still treading water. I don't want to go into details but positive thoughts and prayers are appreciated.Some good things have happened these past few days, and plenty of not good. I'm taking each day (or hour) at a time and trying to have faith that 6 months from now life will be less complicated.

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I'd better start counting my blessings because I am starting to feel really sorry for myself today. I'm fairly healthy. I have 7 beautiful, healthy children whom I adore.We have a roof over our heads and room to spare.We have a working vehicle, even it the other is in the shop and we can't all fit in one car.I am close with most of my siblings.I was raised by righteous, devoted parents.I love

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1128633706060843822005-10-06T14:21:00.000-07:002005-10-06T14:21:46.066-07:00

I received an email today from our agency. Our letter did get to Samoa and things are being worked on from that end. Nothing has changed, really, except that I'm going to keep hoping. If the birth family still wants to place the children, maybe we do still have a chance of bringing them home.

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1128533468934742372005-10-05T10:28:00.000-07:002006-03-22T17:06:51.450-07:00

Did I already post that T is getting his top two teeth?

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1128489773062907192005-10-04T22:14:00.000-07:002005-10-04T22:22:53.070-07:00

From Phantom Scribbler and Wet Feet, here's the list of the 100 most frequently challenged books from 1990-2000. The ones in bold are the ones I've read. Now I'm curious about some of the ones I haven't.1. Scary Stories (Series) by Alvin Schwartz2. Daddy's Roommate by Michael Willhoite3. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou4. The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier5. The Adventures of

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1128361945104139692005-10-03T10:52:00.000-07:002006-03-22T17:06:23.023-07:00

I have emailed our agency twice for an update but haven't heard back yet. The new Samoan law says that off-island adoptions will not be permitted unless no one on the island can care for the child. In addition, all adoptions will need to be approved by the Attorney General, who does not want non-Samoans adopting the Samoan children. There are some who don't like that she has given herself so

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1127882469579056462005-09-27T21:37:00.000-07:002006-03-22T17:06:06.046-07:00

Today is day 2 of No Pepsi. Yay me!! I'm so proud of myself. :) :)Lest you think too highly of me, let me clarify that I'm not giving it up because it's unhealthy, nor because of the caffeine. I desperately want to lose weight and I think Pepsi is the first step. I'd like to have another baby next year but I really must get in better shape first. This last pregnancy really did me in.We took

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1127711844005502172005-09-25T22:11:00.000-07:002006-03-22T17:05:40.870-07:00

G had been complaining of tooth pain for the past several days. I'd been giving her homeopathic teething medicine, which wasn't helping. I suspected she had a molar coming in because when she pointed to where the pain was, it was back in her gums behind her teeth.Saturday morning she awoke with a face which was tremendously swollen on one side. It was huge and misshapen, hot and tender to the

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1127581745732974012005-09-24T10:08:00.000-07:002005-09-24T10:09:05.736-07:00

Both of the twins stood alone today! They've done it before for a second or two, but today it was several seconds before they fell down. I've promised them once they can walk they'll get to play outside of the "corral".

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1127542195985332112005-09-23T23:07:00.000-07:002005-09-23T23:09:55.990-07:00

Tonight Phil and I saw the most incredible production at BYU, Praise to the Man. It's a tribute to Joseph Smith, the first modern day prophet of the LDS church, and it was truly moving. My dear grandfather was one of the participants. If you get a chance to listen to this on KBYU, don't miss it. It was truly incredible, both the oration and the music.

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1. Phil and I have a new project underway. It's still under construction but you can see it at ">www.jewelry-for-adoption.com2. I have not got up early even once since reading that article. 3. Naiya has a birthday party tomorrow and I still haven't bought the stuff. And I have a meeting all morning before the party.4. The little girl from Guatemala is no longer on the photolisting. I'm

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1125532858516931692005-08-31T16:59:00.000-07:002005-08-31T17:00:58.523-07:00

Take the Nerd, Geek or Dork test. My result was Pure Nerd73 % Nerd, 13% Geek, 43% Dork A Nerd is someone who is passionate about learning/being smart/academia.A Geek is someone who is passionate about some particular area or subject, often an obscure or difficult one.A Dork is someone who has difficulty with common social expectations/interactions.You scored better than half in Nerd, earning you

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I spend close to $300 a month on formula. Adding it up makes me sick to my stomach.Could I have done anything differently? Maybe. I think maybe more rest in the first weeks, more help, someone to care for one baby while I fed the other. Less visitors, more support.I thought I had it under control. I had my husband, my in laws, my 5 older children. What I didn’t have was sleep, hydration, good

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1124846287061297852005-08-23T18:17:00.000-07:002005-08-23T18:18:07.066-07:00

I think I'm going to try this.

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Someone said that the hard thing about adoption is its out of our control. I have to agree wholeheartedly. It's not like a pregnancy - which moves forward without any effort on my part and has a definite end in sight. It's not like most projects where if I just put forth extra effort, or fork out more money, or do SOMETHING, I can get to the finish line. I've done all I can do and it's out of

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1124484479926582272005-08-19T13:39:00.000-07:002005-08-19T13:47:59.933-07:00

We're sending the kids to a new charter school this year. We homeschooled for a year and a half, and I am a big fan of homeschooling in general. But with 7 kids I just didn't feel up to the task.We had the kids in public school from Jan to May of this year and that was okay. I have no - okay few - complaints.But I was very excited about this new charter school. We took Talysa to register for

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Taran now has TWO teeth and Indigo has one also. I love these twins!!We got new family photos. I will post a few later.

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We sent a letter to Samoa today. I don't know if or how it will impact our case, but I hope it helps.

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1.) Where were you ten years ago?Married, SAHM with two kids. DH was in the Air Force.2.) Five Years Ago?I had just quit my jobs as a WSU Chemistry teacher's assistant and at Kelatron nutritional supplements (both in the laboratory doing chemical testing). I was getting ready to send my youngest off to kindergarten and have the first baby I'd breastfeed and attachment parent.3.) One Year Ago?I

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1123176258977534442005-08-04T10:22:00.000-07:002005-08-04T10:24:18.983-07:00

Taran cried a lot last night. His tooth must really be bothering him. I gave him some Hyland's homeopathic teething remedy and it seemed to help. He keeps pulling himself to standing inside the baby "corral" and then crying because he's afraid to let go. Sometimes he holds on with just one hand. I'm not ready for my baby boy to walk!

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1123025546024102502005-08-02T16:31:00.000-07:002005-08-02T16:32:26.030-07:00

And now I see that my baby boy has a tooth!

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Taran is pulling himself to standing. I cannot believe how fast these babies are growing.

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Our agency called today. They think there's quite a good chance we'll still be getting the boys. We probably won't know until at least September, but since the process is nearly complete things look promising. What a good day this is turning out to be.

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1122586161324882992005-07-28T14:28:00.000-07:002005-07-28T14:29:21.330-07:00

Taran has been sitting up all by himself for two days now, and today Indigo did too! They're getting so big. Both can manuever themselves into a sitting position and then stay there without falling.

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I've spent the last couple of weeks poring over adoption listings and photos. I've decided it must be my way of accepting that we have probably lost the boys, and trying to move on. I've even inquired about several children, but each time it has become apparent that they're not the right child for our family. I wish I could sit still and just bide my time and wait to see what happens. A year

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Taran's been doing the army crawl for weeks now (and boy, is he fast!). Yesterday he was rocking back and forth on his hands and knees. I think he'll be crawling any day now. My little boy is growing too quickly.

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1120540397003390622005-07-04T22:11:00.000-07:002005-07-04T22:13:51.446-07:00

Check out these beautiful baby announcements from Purplestork.com. Aren't they breathtaking? If you're in the market for birthday invitations, holiday photo cards, or adoption announcements, please consider supporting this work-at-home mom.

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1119995727663793612005-06-28T14:54:00.000-07:002005-06-28T14:55:27.666-07:00

We are waiting to see what happens next. The agencies are in Samoa trying to sort things out. Theoretically there is still a chance ours could get through, but the way the media is reporting it in the Pacific I really don't think it's going to happen. I guess we'll have more information in a few weeks when the agency workers are back.

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Still waiting for the final word from Samoa. News reports from New Zealand and Samoa don't sound promising. I am still hoping against hope that things will work themselves out.

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Things don't look good. The latest news is that all but one minister signed off on the new law - effectively preventing overseas adoptions. The law goes in front of the Prime Minister now. The new law requires that all adoptions be approved by the Attorney General's office. Unfortunately the Attorney General in Samoa is vehemently against Samoan children being adopted by "strangers".While I

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1119657817570224262005-06-24T16:58:00.000-07:002005-06-24T17:11:09.590-07:00

You know how they say that losing a child can destroy a marriage. I get it now. It hurts like nothing else but I get it. Things are falling apart in Samoa and I can't stop brooding. Phil, on the other hand, wants to work on the yard. I want to hash and rehash. I don't care one whit about the yard today. I know it's his way of dealing, of distracting himself, but I feel that we're being pulled

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I am getting so depressed about the adoption. Our agency is down in Samoa trying to get to the bottom of this. I started thinking maybe if this referral fell through we would just go with another agency. I haven't talked to Phil about this but I like the idea of open adoption (which the other agency does) so I emailed them today about fees. Unfortunately there is no way we can afford to do this

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Taran is contemplating life. I'm not sure I like this, mom.Indigo is willing to give it a try.

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Naiya and Gibson, playing poniesThe best of friends

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A baby in a bagWhoops!

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Today was nice. I woke up with a raging migraine after not sleeping well last night because of the pain. I phoned my dr's office to see if they'd call a prescription in here for me and was told that they'd "try, but there's a 24 hr turnaround". Grrrr.Brandi brought me chicken, salad, water, Pepsi & Ibuprofen and after consuming that I was able to lay down and sleep for several hours. Much to

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I've been planning a trip for a few months, out to New Mexico to see my friend Brandi. I just love being around her. She's so darn funny, and a sweetheart to boot. I intended to go back in April but it just didn't happen. We rescheduled for this weekend, which is even better because I want to see her sweet new baby boy.When the friend I was going to drive down with couldn't go, I decided to fly

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I cut my hair cut again. I wanted something shorter (read easier) for my trip to New Mexico.I'm trying not to make self deprecating remarks, so I'll refrain from commenting on my double chin.

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I did not breastfeed my oldest. I did not know anyone in real life who was breastfeeding at the time (my mom had) and I was returning to work at 6 weeks postpartum and didn't want to deal with pumping. I considered it, but quickly decided against it. With my next two I did not breastfeed because I didn't know how, and figured it was too late to learn. I almost tried and wish I had. When I

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The twins last night outside the Mayan restaurant.Last night I got together with several friends from an LDS parenting board.  We went out to eat.  It was so much fun!  My sister Tara (on the left) was holding Taran for me.  I'm on the far right.

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A better picture of my haircut.

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My heart is breaking. I can't and won't go into specifics right now, but I don't think I've felt this much emotional pain since my mom died. I trust matters are in the Lord's hands, and there are moments when I feel completely at peace and accepting, but overall everything hurts. I'd forgotten it was possible to hurt this much.

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I'm still battling yeast. I do eat too much sugar, and I can't manage to give it up. Right now I'm taking diflucan again, and using Newman's ointment topically. I'm not treating the babies with anything but I am sterilizing bottles and pacifiers. We're still nursing! I've started up the domperidone again. I'd hoped to have eliminated the yeast, but at this rate who knows how long that will take.

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The "before" picture is about a month old but it features my ever-present ponytail. I am not a huge fan of the ponytail but somehow by day's end my hair always ends up that way.And here's the "after" shot. The picture isn't the most flattering - I took it myself with a digital camera in one hand and a baby in the other - but you get the idea. I wanted something short, but I worried I'd regret

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We took the family for a picnic in the mountains.Talysa, grabbing a snack.Adria and TaranKaniho and Sarek, thrilled to be using the slingshot and air gunSarek (no rocks were hurt during this photo)Indigo slept the whole timeGibson, before the fall in the river which left her scared, wet, and coldPhil demonstrating to Talysa and Sarek

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My 2 year old: "Mommy, I can't poop. Will you help me poop?"My 4 year old: "Santa Claus isn't real. I wish Santa Claus was real. Is Mrs. Claus real?"My 9 year old: "I remember what you told me about sex, but do you have to do that EVERY time you want a baby?"

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The paramedics knocked on our door yesterday with a letter in hand announcing that the city water has been contaminated with e coli. We have to use bottled water until further notice. Thank goodness we have a dishwasher that sanitizes, but it's a real pain to wash our hands and brush our teeth with bottled water. I asked Phil, does that mean we don't need to wash our hands after changing a

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Taran rolled over today. I didn't actually see it, but he's been trying desperately for a few days now and when I looked away for a second and then looked back, he was lying on his tummy. Indigo will grab and hold her bottle when she's hungry. My babies are getting so big. I miss the sweet newborn baby stage, but they are starting to cry less and smile more and now I know I will survive

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Tonight I went to visit a neighbor who gave birth to twins 6 days ago. These are her first children, and she's struggling with breastfeeding. She asked me for help but I don't feel qualified to advise her. Breastfeeding has been so difficult for me this time around. I've battled yeast over and over - I have it again after 2 courses of diflucan! - as well as low supply and other issues. I

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Chez MiscarriageEmily's EvolutionNow & ThenPartial to the BeanPhoebe GleesonPunky MaSacred SpaceSpilling the MilkWalk-a-Mama

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Feeling a little guilty that I haven't blogged lately. Up until now I've had my sister in law coming most days to help with the housework and the older kids. She's been a real blessing. Tomorrow is her last day and I am trying my darnedest not to panic. I know we'll get through somehow, but how, I don't know. The original plan was to hire another student to replace her, or even my sister,

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Any thoughts, prayers, etc that we'll be able to get a travel date soon would be appreciated. This has dragged on for soooo long, nearly 2 years. At this point life without the boys is crazy enough and there are plenty of times that I'm grateful they're not here yet. I am barely treading water as it is. But. We have been longing for this, and planning for it, for so long now I just want the

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How does a person listen to 2 babies scream non-stop for 18 hours a day, and not end up severely depressed or psychotic? That's the $64,000 question. Let me know if you have the answer.

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I'm so worried about Indigo. She throws up everything she eats.I would be remiss if I didn't mention Our Farm.

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I made an appointment with my therapist today. We really can't afford it right now but I haven't been for several months and I really need help sorting things out. My life is so blessed. I feel guilty for not being incredibly happy all of the time. I have so many thoughts careening through my head and I feel so helpless so much of the time. Having someone to talk to really helps me to figure

Adriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07762332516811224660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026987.post-1112561271671015332005-04-03T13:26:00.000-07:002005-04-03T13:47:51.676-07:00

Things didn't start off so hot. I decided to go ahead and go to Park City but by the time I got the babies ready and loaded and figured out how to work the double stroller there wasn't time to go to Park City and still get back in time for lunch with my sisters. So I decided to take Talysa and drive to Fashion Place mall. I wanted to get some jeans and look at diaper bags. I had a headache but

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Tomorrow is my birthday! I'll be 34.I feel bad because I spoiled my birthday surprise. Tonight my husband told me that in the morning I could go to the Coach outlet and buy something (my all time favorite thing to do). I was so excited, but then I got to thinking that I'd rather put that money toward a treadmill instead. I really want to get back into shape and it's so hard to get both

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That's Taran on the left and Indigo on the right. Aren't they cute?

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 I love this stroller.  It would be so fun to take the twins out in it and it's the same one Julia Roberts uses!  (My DH hates when I say that.)  There are only 35 in production and I ordered mine today.  Yippee!  I can't wait.

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I'm so excited! Next month I get to see one of my good friends who lives 12 hours away. I rarely get to see her since she lives so far away. We met online and have been close for the last 2 years or so. It will be so fun to get together and chat and show off the twins. She's expecting a baby boy in May.

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10 things about meI got a tattoo when I was 18 and have regretted it almost ever since.When I was 14 I slipped on the ice and broke my hip. I had to have 2 surgeries and was on crutches for 6 months. It was so traumatic I have very little memory of it.I want more kids someday. I hate to talk on the phone. I am addicted to buying bags and shoes.I have always wanted an important successful

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My twin birth story: Although I had stated all along that I didn’t expect these babies to come until 39 weeks, a part of me really believed I’d go earlier because they were twins. By 36 weeks (my midwife’s cut off for a homebirth) I was ready, and by 37 weeks I was really ready. I still wanted to prove everyone wrong and carry the babies to full term, but I was so big and miserable (

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I feel like a failure. Nothing is going right lately. I'm not getting enough sleep, and I keep losing my temper with the kids. I'm so stressed about this paypal thing, and Phil's check is late, and we are so beyond broke. I hate living paycheck to paycheck. I hate that we aren't done with this adoption STILL. I hate that I am so impatient with my kids. I hate that there's no end in sight.

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Paypal sucks. They've locked my account and who knows if I'll ever convince them to unlock it. There's over $2000 in there, and I have 7 auctions ending today. I think I'm going to cry. That's money we need for travel to Samoa.

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Life with twins is crazy. If someone had asked me 4 weeks ago, I would have thought it couldn't/wouldn't get any easier. But each week seems to, somehow. We took both babies on errands today. It's always fun, because I feel like a celebrity. Strangers stop us and coo over them, and tell us how cute they are. It makes me feel like a proud mama, something I don't feel when they're both

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We're waiting to see if we got an awesome house. I am sooooo hopeful but it isn't looking like we'll get it. Darn it all; it really would have made life so much easier to have the extra room.We've also been trying to conceive for several months to no avail. :(

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My life feels so empty. There's a big hole in it and I don't know what belongs there. I live a good life, I love my family, I don't know why I always feel like I'm missing something. Is it because I don't have a strong testimony of the Savior? Or something else?

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We are going to TTC! I don't dare tell anyone yet, since everyone will think we're crazy. But I am very excited.

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I started on my scrapbook tonight. It felt great to get that first page done. Now I can stop stressing. My sister invited me to join a once a month scrapbook club. I'm looking forward to it, I think. I hope it will motivate me to get started.

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My child's test came back from Enterolab, and he is gluten intolerant. I'm afraid we probably all are. At some point we'll all get the test. In the meantime we're going gluten-free. I should be relieved. This could be the source of all his health and behavioral issues and we can get it straightened out. Instead I'm freaking. I can't imagine never eating another piece of bread or pasta.

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