Birth Control Free

I have decided to stop using birth control. The side effects are just to much for me to handle. I want to feel happy and energetic and that just does not happen while I am on birth control.

In the past I had been on Depo Provera. I had migraines, muscles pains, depression, fatigue, and the list goes on.


Then I tried Mirena: I had migraines, my hair was falling out, I felt almost like I had become diabetic, feeling cold constantly, depression, and more.

After having the hormones detoxed from my body I feel happier and healthier. I have decided to start the Fertility Awareness Method. I have used the method to successfully get pregnant and now I am using the method to avoid pregnancy.

I have read the book Take Charge Of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. Another great resource is the forum: http://www.ovusoft.com/

The forum follows the book by Toni Weschler. There is a wealth of information contained in the forum, and many supportive people as well, no matter the stage of life.

My son's are being healthy.

My youngest, the one that has the imperforate anus, had to be switched from regular milk to soy milk. Due to regular milk binding him up. I was skeptical at first because I didn't think that he would like it. Boy was I wrong! He drank that stuff up in a nano second and then he wanted more!

I tasted a little bit of it and now I can see why. The soy milk tastes like melted Vanilla ice cream. I bought him the Silk Soy Milk the Very Vanilla and it is fortified with vitamins for kids.

In the end my kids switched me over to the soy milk. I just wish that it was not so expensive.

Humor

I just had to post this because things happen in life and if you go with the flow the end result may be better than what you intended, and everyone needs a laugh every now and then.

A Jeff Dunham Blooper:

Warning do not play if you are offended by foul language.

Saw my Therapist the other day.

Yes. I do see a therapist. I believe in Mental Health Check-Ups and they are just as important as your yearly physical. Seeing my therapist not only helps me to vent out my fustrations but she also helps me to focus on what is important to me.

When I am so involved in your own situation its hard to look at the other options that are open. Like the saying. "When one door closes another door opens". When things are tough and I'm feeling down I think "Yeah Right" there is nothing out there for me or "I'm no good, I can not do anything right".

My therapist sits and listens to what I have to say. She does not judge me because it is not her place to. Our goal is to help me on the right path to improve my marriage and strengthen the bonds of our family.

My Goals that we set at the session are:

To sit down with my husband twice a month to discuss the upcoming events, financial issues, and about our marriage and meeting each others needs.

Next goal: for me to find a new Primary Care Doctor. I don't think that the one that I have is the right Doctor for me, hence, I have been relucatant to see him. If I find a doctor that I like and can work with in managing my care then I will be more apt to see them.

So far I have met my second goal. I have found a new doctor and I scheduled an appointment. I will get there one step at a time.

Power of Positive Thought

Many people have said this and many books have said the same thing think positive thoughts. Once negative thought can counteract three positive thoughts.

The goal for me is to improve my positive thinking. I know this is a hard goal to accomplish, especially for one who is depressed. The best action that I have found is to keep a journal, and write down what I am greatful for. Looking at my children and how they love me and I love them brings great joy to my life.

I have the chance to give my children what I did not have. I want to show them the love and affection that they need and to glory in the love and affection that they give me.

My heart melts every time I hear my little son say "I love you mommy".

Times may seem tough now with no end in sight, but reveal in each day that you are alive because in some way you have touched another person's life, and hopefully you have done so in a good way.

Remember that the next time that you talk with a stranger or a loved one.

Busy! Busy! Busy!

This week has been so busy with going to Doctor appointments. Sometimes its hard to keep track of what is going on. I feel crazy and overwhelmed. I decided to buy one of those big desktop calendars.

I am able to write all the appointments in and notes for myself. I find this system works best for our family. I also go to college. The squares for the dates are large enough and I can write in the assignments that I have due, and then break them down during the week or month depending on the assignment.

This would work well in keeping track of childrens assignments and afterschool activites. Each person can have their our color and highlight their activities in their color. If you like you can also use stickers.

I also keep a notepad on the fridge of items that need to be bought, then as I am running out the door I can rip the paper of and take it with me.

Maca Root

My Maca Root arrived on time. I tried some today. First I tried to put it in my tea. No Way! Oh my what a strong taste the Maca Root has. To me its an earthy dirt ground food. Ok so Maca grows in the ground.

I had to mix the maca with milk, chocolate syrup, I added Vanilla extract, and finally hot cocoa mix. After the Hot Coco mix I could hardly taste the Maca Root.

Here is some information about the Maca Root:

Maca has a balancing effect on a person's hormones either male or female. Maca works with the endocrine system

Maca helps to increase energy
Mental focus
Libido
Good for the immune system and for people under Stress.

Here is a link to the discovery health article about Maca. This article does focus on the benefits for the sexual benefis of Maca, but does offer other information as well.

http://health.discovery.com/centers/sex/libido/maca.html

Another link to a website that also describes the benefits of Maca. The information is well layed out in my opionion.

http://www.macaroot.com/benefits/index.html

I will keep taking the Maca and post my findings as my Health Changes.

Weight Loss Goal

My goal this year is to lose 20 pounds. Last year I lost 20. If I lose the last 20 pounds then I will be at my ideal weight.

I gained way to much with my last two pregnancies. My first son I gained 40 pounds maybe more, and with my second son I gained about 30 pounds.

One of the tools that I am going to use to get there is a website called Sparkpeople. You can track the foods that you eat, track your fitness, join buddy groups to compete to lose weight, you even earn spark points for each time you log in or track your daily lifestyle.

The best part is its free to join!

Dancing

I found a way to lift my spirits and spend time with my two boys. Last night I put on some fun music and the boys and I danced together. I thought this would be a good way to bond with my boys and to get our exercise in.

The boys enjoyed the time and they ended up sleeping in this morning which was an added bonus because then I could get their food and drinks together before they woke up.


The next steps in the road to becoming healthy are: I ordered Maca Root. This should arrive tomorrow. I will post more info after I have tried it tomorrow. I also plan to try acupuncture. That may be a little further down the road as hubby and I have a High Deductible Health Plan and the visits will be covered after we meet our deductible. This will not be long I can assure you.

That time of the year again.

After starting my blog about getting healthy.... I was visited by the Cold bug. My hubby stopped at the store and picked up some Zicam for me. Zicam is a Homeopathic remedy for a cold.

I have to take one every 3 hours until 48 hours after my symptoms are gone. The rapid melts that my husband bought are the cherry. They do not melt as fast as I would like. The taste is ok.

In the end my symptoms subsided the first day that I took them and I had more energy.

Which was good because family came to visit.

Life

I started to blog in the past but then life just got in the way. I know so cliche. Well now I am back and this time I know that I can do this successfully.

A little about me and my family. I am a stay at home mom. I have a husband, who was diagnoised with Bipolar Disorder, I have two toddler sons. My youngest was born with VATERS Association.

V stands for vertebrae, which are the bones of the spinal column.
A stands for imperforate anus or anal atresia, or an anus that does not open to the outside of the body.
C is added to the acronym to denote cardiac anomalies.
TE stands for tracheoesophageal fistula, which is a persistent connection between the trachea (the windpipe) and the esophagus (the feeding tube).
R stands for renal or kidney anomalies.

My son had to undergo 4 surgeries in the first six months of his life. He had a colostomy and then a colostomy reversal with in those 4 surgeries. Today he is doing well. We had table food issues where he would not eat table food.... and now he does not stop!!!

My marriage has been on the line several times and my husband and I have almost seperated. Dealing with his Biplor Disorder and my Depression was difficult, among the other life stressors.

We are still together and each day life gets better. I have decided to go the holistic route to improve my state of mind and my body. This is my journey to become a healthy mommy: for myself, my husband, and my kids.