tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post6838323881636749755..comments2024-03-20T01:12:06.791-07:00Comments on Snickollet: CalmSnickollethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123630374052898460noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-34784320243118876112008-11-14T08:19:00.000-08:002008-11-14T08:19:00.000-08:00Oh, no, I hope my DVR caught Grey's at its later t...Oh, no, I hope my DVR caught Grey's at its later time! Damn Patriots.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774817532857016570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-29210619329465109392008-11-14T07:25:00.000-08:002008-11-14T07:25:00.000-08:00oh, i hope they sleep well for you! my boyfriend's...oh, i hope they sleep well for you! my boyfriend's gram makes me drink chicken broth thats been boiled with half an onion and TONS of cayenne pepper. it works! but obviously the kiddos wouldn't be able to handle the heat. good luck tonight! i hope its a restful weekend as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-10584411056080903112008-11-14T07:23:00.000-08:002008-11-14T07:23:00.000-08:00Cut the dairy until she's better!Cut the dairy until she's better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-64581589483069605122008-11-14T06:28:00.000-08:002008-11-14T06:28:00.000-08:00I like the Path of Least Resistance Parenting as a...I like the Path of Least Resistance Parenting as a term for it. Noa had cake for breakfast.<BR/><BR/>Oooh do I feel guilty knowing how hard the twins got hit with this thing. Sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-65652857662040564082008-11-14T06:19:00.000-08:002008-11-14T06:19:00.000-08:00Try Zyrtec. I find it lasts longer than Benadryl ...Try Zyrtec. I find it lasts longer than Benadryl and also makes them sleepy.<BR/><BR/>I went through this last winter. I never felt so alone as when the kids were sick.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643493643365324737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-10465623266551514062008-11-14T05:45:00.000-08:002008-11-14T05:45:00.000-08:00Also, Benadryl is sold as a sleep aid as well...wh...Also, Benadryl is sold as a sleep aid as well...what a coincidence! :-)Blopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176627527527758191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-2884154746354973092008-11-13T23:54:00.000-08:002008-11-13T23:54:00.000-08:00With my daughter it usually halps to put the heads...With my daughter it usually halps to put the headside of the crib on two thick books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-42335581298815148472008-11-13T21:25:00.000-08:002008-11-13T21:25:00.000-08:00Ooh BENADRYL. Brilliant! We're sick around here, t...Ooh BENADRYL. Brilliant! We're sick around here, too, and the nights have been rotten. <BR/><BR/>I call it the Path of Least Resistance Parenting but I applaud your What the Hell attitude and hope you decide to carry a bit of it into the future. <BR/><BR/>Glad you had a good night.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216670397262094780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-45232954395984665102008-11-13T20:48:00.000-08:002008-11-13T20:48:00.000-08:00'Why The Hell Not?'Good for you for finally gettin...'Why The Hell Not?'<BR/>Good for you for finally getting it! ;) Nothing wrong with a cookie after dinner (a healthy dinner at that) or watching a movie together. I am sure on the average day your kids get tons of stimulation, relaxing together a good thing.<BR/><BR/>Benedryl. Kids are 11 now and doc still recommends it for colds, she believes it dries things up and the kids less likely to get earamyinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633627179582112435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-80370982481215865102008-11-13T20:32:00.000-08:002008-11-13T20:32:00.000-08:00I dunno if it is Mr. Coffee or what, but a much mo...I dunno if it is Mr. Coffee or what, but a much more relaxed, happy, peaceful person has replaced the harried, stressed, angry person.. and for you I am glad, and for the kiddos I am glad. As for the sick BOO :( My grandma would tell you to tie a fried onion poultice around her neck (please don't!!! ICK) but I say, snuggles help the best.. I am 23 but I find sometimes if I am sick and ashleyjnchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542258769081044206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-3824631450229928932008-11-13T20:25:00.000-08:002008-11-13T20:25:00.000-08:00In addition to the Benadryl (which The Boy is on e...In addition to the Benadryl (which The Boy is on every night as a preventative for his eczema (never fear - doctor-prescribed)), we also use a waterless Vicks vaporizer. It comes with refillable little Vicks-saturated pads that fit into a little warmer with a neato green nightlight to boot. Seems to help around here, but good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-15157704237206408502008-11-13T20:14:00.000-08:002008-11-13T20:14:00.000-08:00Sorry the kids have been sick, but I do think you ...Sorry the kids have been sick, but I do think you have a great attitude. Our ped always suggests plain corn syrup over honey to thin mucus. Not to be confused with high-fructose corn syrup, which is a totally different thing. It really works well for my gaggy guy--hope you don't mind the unsolicited assvice. We do the lollipop thing too--and the occasional DVD when they're sick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-43377992917527861322008-11-13T19:49:00.000-08:002008-11-13T19:49:00.000-08:00I'm glad you could relax into a calm evening! Here...I'm glad you could relax into a calm evening! Here's hoping everyone gets a better night's sleep tonight!Rev Dr Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607665272056430039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-66437443366159952172008-11-13T19:05:00.000-08:002008-11-13T19:05:00.000-08:00When my youngest had the nasal drip they told us t...When my youngest had the nasal drip they told us to cut back on the milk, apparently it makes the snot thicker. I dont know for sure, but I believed them. <BR/><BR/>Adding a couple new principles of parenthood are so refreshing!Steffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719181735216250240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-60169764785612008682008-11-13T18:59:00.000-08:002008-11-13T18:59:00.000-08:00I'd also recommend having her sleep on an incline ...I'd also recommend having her sleep on an incline as much as possible to help with the drainage. Hope that helps...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-43845272081552415592008-11-13T18:50:00.000-08:002008-11-13T18:50:00.000-08:00Going back to the newborn days is never good. But...Going back to the newborn days is never good. But I love your "Why the Hell Not?" philosophy. I've been subscribing to it lately, myself.<BR/><BR/>Hope Maddie starts feeling better and you all start getting a little more rest.Keenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408342210540348611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-9641106814218656952008-11-13T18:38:00.000-08:002008-11-13T18:38:00.000-08:00No Grey's in the Boston market tonight - Patriots ...No Grey's in the Boston market tonight - Patriots are on! But it's being aired starting at 1:05 am (yes, I am a geek with a DVR).<BR/><BR/>I went through the same coughing issues with my youngest, and she was finally diagnosed with asthma. She used a nebulizer for about 2 months, and now nearly 2 years later she is maintaining on Singulair. I know you just saw the doc this morning, but it's Ragtop Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556582883479167929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-13573112204353010422008-11-13T18:31:00.000-08:002008-11-13T18:31:00.000-08:00Is the book really excellent? I haven't started i...Is the book really excellent? I haven't started it. Oh boy I'm gonna have to do a marathon read this weekend.<BR/>And I thought Grey's wasn't on tonight?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-44760018007470106282008-11-13T18:26:00.000-08:002008-11-13T18:26:00.000-08:00Yes, Benadryl will help. I am trying really hard t...Yes, Benadryl will help. I am trying really hard to just "let it go". I like your picnic idea, that might be us tomorrow night. You are an awesome mom! Have a nice night.Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14216963586469173095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-43560826306942758572008-11-13T18:00:00.000-08:002008-11-13T18:00:00.000-08:00You need to read the book Momfidence by Paula Spen...You need to read the book Momfidence by Paula Spencer. It will help you be easier on yourself. <BR/><BR/>I know, when is there time to read, right? But seriously, check this one out. :)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418041735007521091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-81233880766828850862008-11-13T17:57:00.000-08:002008-11-13T17:57:00.000-08:00Keeping my fingers crossed that the Benadryl lets ...Keeping my fingers crossed that the Benadryl lets all of you get some sleep, and that the sleep helps with the cold getting better!Lee Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753962597129373874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-62820704547109291062008-11-13T17:54:00.000-08:002008-11-13T17:54:00.000-08:00I agree with anon. When I was a kid my mum wouldn'...I agree with anon. When I was a kid my mum wouldn't let me have milk when I was sick, as it tended to make me more mucousy.<BR/><BR/>Not a criticism! Just a rememberance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010740125071866268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-55813323151800047142008-11-13T17:48:00.000-08:002008-11-13T17:48:00.000-08:00Benadryl is great. Around here, we find that milk...Benadryl is great. Around here, we find that milk is the enemy when our kids have colds. It seems to cause more mucus production and exacerbate the problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-2344366430013349142008-11-13T17:39:00.000-08:002008-11-13T17:39:00.000-08:00I hope the benadryl works. It does help a lot wit...I hope the benadryl works. It does help a lot with sleep. Hope you can get some rest tonight. Isn't it amazing what we can handle when we have to?Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11662152999339229958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-18503765224318662572008-11-13T17:24:00.000-08:002008-11-13T17:24:00.000-08:00Oh my, the benadryl was my friend when my two were...Oh my, the benadryl was my friend when my two were little and had bad colds. A tough call to determine (admit to myself) that it really was time to stop giving it to them at bedtime ... I hope Maddie gets some sleep - and you will, too.<BR/><BR/> ... leslieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com