Dingoes Defy the February Slump: Keep Running, Mamas - Page 7

[Nickarolaberry]

BBM there are quite a few dingos on fB that rarely come here anymore, I'm sure at least a couple would like in on the SS.

Jo, right (about the unstable situation!). Things can go (pardon the expression) south super-fast so I'm sure it can be very worrying. I have a friend who does a lot of work in Egypt and all of a sudden he is banned from the country and lucky he was not there when they decided that. Apparently the powers-that-currently-be think that what he writes isn't all that flattering ... sigh. And Iran...well, yeah. Hope it stays sane for (at least!) another few months so you can get back stateside and take a break. 

Fizzy water. I am trying to cultivate this as opposed to diet coke. My new plan is to have seltzer for the house and if I want a diet coke, I'll have to go out and buy one. Usually this plan lasts about a week.  I don't know what it is about this stuff. I know it's poisonous and toxic. For crying out loud, my father polishes his golf clubs with coke! That can't do good things to a body. It's so weirdly addictive. I do find that if I add a squirt of lemon or lime to my carry-around water bottle, I'm much more likely to drink more. I have to remember to do that. I also have to find a water bottle that I like carrying and is easy to drink from (i.e. won't splash all over my face) and does not sweat. You'd think it wouldn't be hard but apparently such a water bottle is not so easy to locate.

I'm dressed to run. That means I must run....soon as the temp goes up a few degrees. 

[JenLove]

So far behind here, in workouts, and my house.... but my Gram left us yesterday afternoon right after my aunt and 2 cousins flew in to say good-bye.  It was like she was holding on for them.  I was taking care of my nephew, 2 nieces, V and AJ in the waiting room when she passed on with the rest of my family there.  My brother and sister walked me back, hand-in-hand to say good-bye. So hard but it was time and I am blessed with my family for sure.  Such an awesome support group.

<3

[babybugmama]

I'm sorry Jen, I hope you find a peaceful place with this loss.  A wonderful woman to have touched so many lives.

[Geofizz]

I'm sorry for your loss, Jennie.

kerc, it doesn't solve the problem of not having water when you don't have a water bottle, but for the fizzy need, I've found that one emergen-c packet dumped into a liter water bottle works well.

Last night's insomnia is thanks to DD's math placement uncertainty.  Today's distraction is DS's uncertainty.  What fish oil goes down easiest?  Remember that DD was also diagnosed this week with sensory integration disorder with a particular difficulty with oral hypersensitivity.  Alternatively, how good does flax + walnut serve in it's place?  If that works, any good clif/lara bar type recipes that will get her 1T flax and 1/4 c walnut per bar?

I'm forcing myself to get some work done, even if it's low priority work, it's still ahead of not doing any work.

7 miles with hills on the agenda tonight.  My running partner is going to get my kid unload big time.

I'm sneaking myself an early lunch of leftover Jo's soup.  YUM

[babybugmama]

While dd is doing math pages here I am...

Geo - could you look at mixing the fish oil into yogurt, smoothies, cookies, muffins.  I know you mentioned oral sensitivity...but I don't know what her triggers are.  Also there are some kids chewable fish oils...we used them for awhile and then stopped but not for any particular reason.

[Shantimama]

 JenLove  

geo - you are doing such an awesome job with your kids. I wish there was a way I could help you sort through this stuff.

kerc - buying bottled water is not ideal but the occasional bottle purchased is not a disaster. The problem comes from people who have perfectly safe tap water at home and work who buy it by the case load and people who toss the empty bottles. If you get in the habit of drinking water more often, even if it is the bottled stuff, you are probably more likely to get in the habit of remembering to fill yours all the time. There are worse things than buying a bottle of water when you are thirsty - don't beat yourself up for not getting first prize in the green-mommy-wars.

1jooj - shoot. Have you heard from dh?

dd2 is breaking out in chicken pox as I type. Each new one she sees brings a fresh bout of tears. 

My intentions are good, keeping lots of greens washed and ready to eat in the fridge, putting some quinoa to soak for porridge before I go to bed at night, making healthy soups - but I just cracked open a Diet Coke and it isn't even 11:00 in the morning. I am sure it is the worst stuff about it that makes it so addictive but I can't even pretend to care right now. I may even have another one before this day is over. Sorry I can't be any help to other dingoes trying to kick the habit.

[kerc]

Originally Posted by Shantimama 

My intentions are good, keeping lots of greens washed and ready to eat in the fridge, putting some quinoa to soak for porridge before I go to bed at night, making healthy soups - but I just cracked open a Diet Coke and it isn't even 11:00 in the morning. I am sure it is the worst stuff about it that makes it so addictive but I can't even pretend to care right now. I may even have another one before this day is over. Sorry I can't be any help to other dingoes trying to kick the habit.

Crack is right.

I have a handful of ideas for flax. etc. Granola bar made with dingo granola comes to mind.

Also does she like nuts?  I recently made myself a banana almond smoothie (with almond butter).

FWIW: when I was a kid I would eat walnuts by the handful.

I have a handful of recipes for lara bars that include this stuff. I'll try to wrangle them up today.

Jenlove, I missed it last night: I'm so sorry for your loss.

[1jooj]

 for Gram, JenLove. 

Shanti, dh is here, so I am borrowing trouble, more than anything, I suppose. Just trying think it all through. I tend to play things out in my head and mentally rehearse. I keep asking him if travel is scheduled; so far, nothing. This is good. I'm just hoping nothing blows until we leave for summer break. But that feels far into the future from this POV. I hope dd does all right through this chicken pox thing. Good luck, mama.

Geo, I used to add Carlson's lemon flavored to smoothies. Kids never knew it. I also crushed and added Vit. D during winter.

I am so glad you ladies like the soup.

I'm also pretty thrilled to hear today that my poem was selected for publication in a literary journal. Makes me want to write more. I won't even bring up dh's reaction.  Some days... But anyway, makes me think maybe there really is a place for me in that world. This is the first time I've ever submitted. Beginner's luck is good enough for me. 

[sparkletruck]

Jo - G-d, you have a place in the world!! You have a place in the world at the very least as someone that I admire so tremendously, as a model of hard work, eternal self- exploration/discovery, GRACE, fortitude, wisdom, eloquence ... shall I go on? I think of you almost daily as an inspiration. I mean it. Poo on you dh for not giving you the glowing response you so deserve! Congratulations on the publication - no surprise at all. When do we get to read it

Geo - From my fairly extensive (read neaurotic), albeit years ago, research, I will say that first, flax and walnuts do not do the same thing as fish oil. I have a study I can cite, although am on my dh's computer today so not now. Further, there is a difference in how fish oils are processed and how much Omega-3's, Vit. D and Vit. A they all have. Some actually report higher numbers than were found upon investigation (where that article is, I dont know). Of the mainstream brands (Twinlab, Nordic Naturals, and Carleson), only one had respectable findings, but I cant remember which. These are most commonly used by families b/c they make them as palatable as possible, which to me tends to mean that they arent as good You know, unless something tastes awful, it probably isnt that good for you However, as there are so many kids who flat out wont take any unless its one of these, then who cares, right? I would do it in a smoothie or something, however, personally, I like to get it over with in one slug. I find that even the hint of the fish oil in other foods makes me not want to eat them, and why would I want to eat a tub of smoothie with a hint of fish when I could gulp it down in a second and wash it down with something strong - in my case decaf. coffee, in the kids; juice. It's a worthwhile avenue to try for the anxiety for sure

BBM - hooray for the RP. Who cares of you're spending a lot of time together. At this age, its so nice to find that kind of overlap and companionship, no?

JLove - Sounds like a wonderful send off

Kerc - my fave water drink is one lemon squeezed into my Klean Kanteen and a few drops stevia, then fill with water. I know this doesnt help with the lack of water bottle issue, but it is awesome for the thirst quenching issue. I suspect emergen-c would do the same, but for me its too sweet

Gaye - hmm, that would be pretty awesome . Fingers X'd

RR; bwa ha ha

NRR: Day 7 of this horrid illness. wtf. Every day I feel like Im turning corner, well, I am, into another street of symptoms!! Today its the continued cough, with a stuffy head and exhaustion, but now I have a headache that wont quit and nausea.

NRR(2) went to a parent meeting for the climbing team last night. They want to turn it into a non-profit, and set up a parent advisory board that runs all admin. parts of the team so the coaches can just coach. Ended up having a discussion about what kind of team we want it to be, using the CO as an example of one way to run a team. ONe parent said "yes! That's what I want for this team!" and another said "that is the antithesis of what I want!" Looks like we have some discussing to do. I fall in the middle...

[Plady]

 

 

 

I knew it was an addictive substance but I hadn't realized how strong it must be for so many of the strongest people I know to be helpless before the silver can!  I wish I could help you all kick it, it's like the inverse of Sparkle's cod liver oil theory, something that tastes that good can't be good for you! 

 

 

 

Sparkle - I'm glad that the polar opposites spoke up for the team, I'm sure you'll find a happy middle if everyone keeps speaking up.

RR: Got to boxing and worked hard.  I thought I might puke by the end of the ab work at the end of class.  Rewarded myself with a protein shake with banana, pb, and froz raspberries.

Now to shower and paint.

[Geofizz]

Thanks for the info. The SPD oral aversion diagnosis is real.  She's also a super taster, and can taste when the manufacturer of her multi-vitamin changes formulations.  She is also then very limited in her eating.

Muffins we might be able to do, but doesn't heat destroy the magic?  If I can bake it into something, it might fly.  Can I cover the taste with sufficient peanut butter or chocolate?  Mint extract?  I was thinking home made lara bars because those can be done as no bake.

Sparkle, what's missing if we go the flax/walnut route?  I'm pretty sure I can get her to eat something made with those.

Whew, lots on the agenda this weekend.

[sparkletruck]

Geo - DHA and EPA. Walnuts and Flax contain ALA, which is a short chain fatty acid. This needs to be converted to a long chain (DHA and EPA are) to have the desired affect. Most sources/researchers are unsure about APA's effect on depression/anxiety/brain function, but studies support the treatment of these with DHA and EPA. DHA and EPA come only from fish. Here's a layman's blip about it

The other consideration is that adding Omega-3's can be as helpful as limiting omega-6's. The ratio of these to each other is important, so if you get rid of as many sources of omega-6 from the diet, you are in effect, raising the level of omega-3

[kerc]

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm

Good read, citations at end.

 

 

 

 

 

Diet coke free day. Yay. Even filled my water bottle.

 

[tjsmama]

Heading up to Vail shortly for the night...girl's night out tonight and skiing tomorrow, yay! (Mind you...I am still working on my mommy guilt over the fact that I didn't see DS last night--although he was supposed to be with his dad anyway--and am leaving before he gets home from school today and getting home just before dinner tomorrow AND I'm working day shift all weekend. Sigh)

rr~I realized about halfway through my hamster wheel run at the Y that I was supposed to be meeting friends for a run. Oops. 2.5 miles on the wheel, followed up by spin class. During which I was separately annoyed by the fact that the instructor didn't make sure the bike was set up correctly for the new girl in front of me, so I felt the need to stop my workout to help her adjust it so she didn't hurt herself and by the two women who talked through the ENTIRE class. I don't mind talking during class, in fact I do it frequently, but they literally did not stop their conversation once. a) annoying b) disrespectful and c) if you can talk through the whole class, you are clearly NOT working hard enough!

Tomorrow: skiing!

[doctorjen]

I can't keep up here :(. I'm trying to be really mindful about my computer use at home, and I have limited time at work. I'm finally caught up with the thread, after forgetting it was February for a while!  My big issue is keeping up the race and results lists.  I can only update them from my home computer and I just don't get to it.  Does anyone want to take it over?

Wanted to respond to a bunch of stuff here but am out of time again - more later.

[MelW]

Geo, how is she with gummy candy textures? I agree with everyone that Carlson's makes the best tasting (and good quality/testing re: mercury) oils, and their gummy candies just taste like candy to me. Might be worth a try, but probably depends on her specific texture aversions.

Shanti, a well deserved diet coke, I say...I hope that the CP isn't too bad for your DD.

JenLove for your grams

gaye, have a terrific girls ski trip!!

sparkle, feel better soon!

jo, wishing you stress-free safety in your lives. And yes, which literary publication?

BBM, kerc, and Geo at your serial posting yesterday. Dingoes are awesome!

RR- Ha! I had begged MIL to come and babysit while I went for a run yesterday, since both kids were home sick from school/preschool and I really needed a break from fever-ville. BUT, I was called in to the hospital for a 6-hour L&D shift that I couldn't really turn down, so she babysat for that instead.

NRR- We're on day six of sickness here. My oldest is fever-free but totally worn down from days of illness and not eating. And the youngest is still in and out of fevers. Today we were supposed to be traveling to visit my husband, but I was having twinges of not feeling 100% and worried that I might get sick, too. Plus the youngest is a pretty high-maintenance sick kid, so 10-12 hours travel with her was not looking pretty. I seem to have made out okay with only a couple hours of fever/chills last night and some extra tiredness and aches today. I'm mostly tired of being housebound for so long. We're living off pho and Emergen-C and junk food bought for the road trip.

[Geofizz]

Thanks for the link, kerc! Mel, she does like gummies, but they are forbidden by her dental work. We may make and exception.

Kerc, another thought is to make sure you drink plenty of water with each meal. It should help just keep the general thirst levels down.

BBM just loaded me up with info for DD. I'm so greatful to the dingoes.

[babybugmama]

I hope it helps Geo, more may be coming, I'll pm you as it comes...

Nice run tonight.  I realize that every time I have to run by that stretch of bike path my anxiety sky rockets.  I cannot allow something to dominate me in this way.  But that said.  I will no longer be running on the bike path in the dark (never did alone, now I can't handle it even with someone).  And well...this sounds weird, but normally I would run my friend almost all the way to her house because I didn't want her to run by herself...but hello it's okay for me (?!). I.could.not. do it tonight.  I got as far as I could, fessed up, and asked her to text me when she got home.  Avoidance issues anyone?  Although it's also a good reminder that I need to be taking care of myself as well.  

I'm up to 17.25 for the week...two more running days to go.

I'm signed up for the warrior dash June 2.  Kinda excited and thinking, really...is this really what my next goal is?

Wow Mel - hope everyone heals soon!

[kerc]

And we have head lice in child #2. She was exposed at school and at daycare on tues. Having watched people battle thesebuggersforever, we didn't fool around.....treatment and combing for my kids. Wash linens. After we get these guys to bed dh will check me.

[Nickarolaberry]

Too many cherry m&m's. Yeegads.

And...one of the most delicious gluten free spinach & onion pizzas I have EVER had....found a pizzeria that makes delicious gf pizza. Who'da thunk it?

Too much eating. But I did run 6 miles so I can almost, sort of, you know, maybe, justify it.   Yeah, it's that time of the month. Hormones.

Must. run. tomorrow.