I'm tired of seeing wasted paper in my mailbox, "Get a credit card," "You're pre-approved," and "0% interest for 12 months'" spilling out on the ground when I open the box. It's frustrating and annoying to filter through all the wasted paper just to shove it into a recycle bin. I say no more! I'm opting-out.
What a wonderful link I found to the 3 major creditors' web sites. OptOutPrescreen.com allows you to reduce paper waste and frustration in one fell swoop. Fill out the form designed by these annoying creditors and turn it in. Decided you want back in? There is a button for that too.
Opt-out,
Yasha
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Life
The baby is sitting on the floor chowing down on what remains of a fruit cup. My 2 year old is munching his cookies and chocolate peanut butter. (If you haven't seen this stuff yet it's awesome.) And the 5 year old... Wait where is my 5 year old?
My oldest has decided to bring out an entire bin of toys into an already overly crowded room. I tell her o put it back.
But I'll pick it up!
Your toys from earlier are still out.
I'll clean it up I promise.
No.
But..
No.
I have just broken the heart of my oldest. Now she must let the whole world understand her pain. She whines. Cries. Yells. Screams. Timeout time; I'm done with this. Now she curls up in the corner whimpering and trying to make me feel like a horrible parent. *sigh*
The 2 year old is now climbing the TV and the baby has wandered away from the fruit. Life goes on.
Keep calm,
Yasha
My oldest has decided to bring out an entire bin of toys into an already overly crowded room. I tell her o put it back.
But I'll pick it up!
Your toys from earlier are still out.
I'll clean it up I promise.
No.
But..
No.
I have just broken the heart of my oldest. Now she must let the whole world understand her pain. She whines. Cries. Yells. Screams. Timeout time; I'm done with this. Now she curls up in the corner whimpering and trying to make me feel like a horrible parent. *sigh*
The 2 year old is now climbing the TV and the baby has wandered away from the fruit. Life goes on.
Keep calm,
Yasha
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Chocolate Peanut Butter and the Neighbors
We were bored and the 5 year old was hyper. The store sounded like a logical choice. The 2 year old was sound asleep with daddy so I put the baby in the carrier instructed the 5 year old to stay with me and off we went. 2 out of 3 kids I can handle. But what to do once we get to the store?
I'm we're already walking out the door and I'm quickly thinking what do we need? I don't want to buy junk. I just went to the store yesterday; what do we NEED? A plan. I have to have a plan. I cannot wander around the store with no plan. The children will know. The will sense my fear and take advantage of it with cries for candy, frozen treats, and toys. The store is not that far and we're almost there. Help!
Too late, we're walking inside now. That walk is too short. I should have picked a different route. I have no plan and the 5 year old expects something. My brain hits autopilot. I'm wandering up and down aisles. The ones we usually visit. Gluten free food passes on my right. Dairy free milk to the left. Now we're in the peanut butter aisle. Peanut Butter! We can always use more of that! I search the shelves for our usual brand. No luck. It's do or die time now; the 5 year suspects something and is getting antsy.
Wait. Is that chocolate peanut butter?
Oh my word, chocolate peanut butter. I quickly check ingredients and proudly hand over the discovery to the 5 year old. She is thrilled. and disaster is averted. Now to the cookie aisle for some allergen free graham cookies. I would be a horrid parent if I let my kids eat directly from the jar. (They sneak spoons into the jar all the time but that's another story.) The baby is getting drowsy and the 5 year old is pumped with the prospect of perfectly delivered choco-butter in cookie format. Life is livable once more.
Once home I put the now sleeping baby into the crib and pull the too loud child outside with the idea of letting her run fueled by cookies and choco-butter. After about 10 minutes she wants to go in. Are you kidding me? Cue the neighbors. Thank goodness they came home. Looks like the dad is as exhausted for activity ideas as I am. We let the kids play while we have a lackluster conversation about nothing. How's your spouse? How's life? How's the summer been so far?
*silence*
Me: Want some cookies and chocolate peanut butter?
Neighbor: Does anyone ever say no to that?
Thank you chocolate peanut butter for filling the silence with your yummy goodness.
Stay yummy,
Yasha
I'm we're already walking out the door and I'm quickly thinking what do we need? I don't want to buy junk. I just went to the store yesterday; what do we NEED? A plan. I have to have a plan. I cannot wander around the store with no plan. The children will know. The will sense my fear and take advantage of it with cries for candy, frozen treats, and toys. The store is not that far and we're almost there. Help!
Too late, we're walking inside now. That walk is too short. I should have picked a different route. I have no plan and the 5 year old expects something. My brain hits autopilot. I'm wandering up and down aisles. The ones we usually visit. Gluten free food passes on my right. Dairy free milk to the left. Now we're in the peanut butter aisle. Peanut Butter! We can always use more of that! I search the shelves for our usual brand. No luck. It's do or die time now; the 5 year suspects something and is getting antsy.
Wait. Is that chocolate peanut butter?
Oh my word, chocolate peanut butter. I quickly check ingredients and proudly hand over the discovery to the 5 year old. She is thrilled. and disaster is averted. Now to the cookie aisle for some allergen free graham cookies. I would be a horrid parent if I let my kids eat directly from the jar. (They sneak spoons into the jar all the time but that's another story.) The baby is getting drowsy and the 5 year old is pumped with the prospect of perfectly delivered choco-butter in cookie format. Life is livable once more.
Once home I put the now sleeping baby into the crib and pull the too loud child outside with the idea of letting her run fueled by cookies and choco-butter. After about 10 minutes she wants to go in. Are you kidding me? Cue the neighbors. Thank goodness they came home. Looks like the dad is as exhausted for activity ideas as I am. We let the kids play while we have a lackluster conversation about nothing. How's your spouse? How's life? How's the summer been so far?
*silence*
Me: Want some cookies and chocolate peanut butter?
Neighbor: Does anyone ever say no to that?
Thank you chocolate peanut butter for filling the silence with your yummy goodness.
Stay yummy,
Yasha
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Review: Special K Moments™ Indulgent Snack Bites Dreamy Coconut
I'm not a fan of coconuts. I try to avoid them whenever possible. But these little bite size morsels of goodness are deliciousness incarnate. The aptly named Dreamy Coconut is just that... "Dreamy." From the first bite you feel your mouth water and your eyes close in utter delight as this chocolate indulgence lets you wipe away the screaming children in the background.
The granola thingy under all this chocolate reminds you you're still eating something healthy without throwing it in your face. It adds great texture into what could quickly become "just another cookie." These little guys help the afternoon madness pass and, when combined with a glass of juice, make a perfect snack for moms.
What a wonderful little creation is the Dreamy Coconut Bar. Sit back and relax with one. Heck have two after all they're only 2 points each.
Stay dreamy,
Yasha
The granola thingy under all this chocolate reminds you you're still eating something healthy without throwing it in your face. It adds great texture into what could quickly become "just another cookie." These little guys help the afternoon madness pass and, when combined with a glass of juice, make a perfect snack for moms.
What a wonderful little creation is the Dreamy Coconut Bar. Sit back and relax with one. Heck have two after all they're only 2 points each.
Stay dreamy,
Yasha
Thursday, June 05, 2014
So this is happening...
Nemo New York | My new trip on Roadtrippers.com!
We're going to try to hit as many of the places from the second map as we can. The awesomeness will happen! Be prepared for photo frenzy!
Getting prepared to get our nerd on! I'm so excited!
Stay green,
Yasha
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Make your own Recipe Ready!
Has anyone seen the new Recipe Ready things from Birds Eye? I picked up a few to check them out. They're not your classic diced veggies. They're actual ingredients you might use in a recipe. My favorite one is the diced onion and pepper.
I got the idea to just buy veggies and are chop them for my recipes from these Recipe Ready bags. On the days I'm premaking a bunch of food I go ahead and chop up a bunch of extra veggies and pack them away in the freezer. Then when I go to cook I can just pull some stuff out and toss it in a pan.
I decided premaking half of the weeks meals was a much better use of my time but that still leaves 3 days I have to cook from scratch. During those 3 days, to cut down on prep time, I just pull from whatever I've pre chopped.
This has also help me cut back on our grocery bills. I can still buy the fresh veggies I love to use and get them at good prices. I tend to buy way too much though. After chopping and freezing them not only am I saving prep time later on but I'm saving money by using what was on sale and not wasting money by wasting veggies.
Thanks Birds Eye for giving me this idea.
Stay Healthy,
Yasha
I got the idea to just buy veggies and are chop them for my recipes from these Recipe Ready bags. On the days I'm premaking a bunch of food I go ahead and chop up a bunch of extra veggies and pack them away in the freezer. Then when I go to cook I can just pull some stuff out and toss it in a pan.
I decided premaking half of the weeks meals was a much better use of my time but that still leaves 3 days I have to cook from scratch. During those 3 days, to cut down on prep time, I just pull from whatever I've pre chopped.
This has also help me cut back on our grocery bills. I can still buy the fresh veggies I love to use and get them at good prices. I tend to buy way too much though. After chopping and freezing them not only am I saving prep time later on but I'm saving money by using what was on sale and not wasting money by wasting veggies.
Thanks Birds Eye for giving me this idea.
Stay Healthy,
Yasha
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
10 o'clock and all is well...
I love my kids. But after 10pm it seems harder and harder to express my appreciation for their creativity in coming up with new stall tactics.
After 7 it should be mommy's alone time. With an almost 5 year old that has already been pushed back to 8pm. Now my 2 year old is trying to weasel in on my alone time and finding new ways all the time to stall bed time. The classic I have to potty or one more glass of water just won't cut it for him. Tonight it's been potty trip, milk, juice, I need my bath duck, Yoshi (his stuffed yoshi) needs a kiss, the blanket fell off, this isn't the right blanket, I need a new bed, can I sleep with my sister, and a good dozen other excuses.
Normally it wouldn't be a big deal but mommy was up until 1 last night with a baby and when everyone was taking a nap I was playing catch up on the laundry. So momma wants to sleep.
Wait. There is finally silence coming from his room!
Sleep well,
Yasha
After 7 it should be mommy's alone time. With an almost 5 year old that has already been pushed back to 8pm. Now my 2 year old is trying to weasel in on my alone time and finding new ways all the time to stall bed time. The classic I have to potty or one more glass of water just won't cut it for him. Tonight it's been potty trip, milk, juice, I need my bath duck, Yoshi (his stuffed yoshi) needs a kiss, the blanket fell off, this isn't the right blanket, I need a new bed, can I sleep with my sister, and a good dozen other excuses.
Normally it wouldn't be a big deal but mommy was up until 1 last night with a baby and when everyone was taking a nap I was playing catch up on the laundry. So momma wants to sleep.
Wait. There is finally silence coming from his room!
Sleep well,
Yasha
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
The Dougie
Nice person at Wal Mart: So what did you learn at school today?
My honest 4 year old: How to Dougie!
Person to me: Oh, I wish they'd teach kids more useful things now aday.
Me to person: I also, taught her the running man and the cabbage patch. ~Pause to let it sink in.~ She is homeschooled.
Thus began the nice person's attempt to mimic a guppy.
Most people would take offense at the comment and I kinda do but when you refer to 12-20 kids sitting in a class all day led by 1 teacher the dougie seems unimportant. There is so much to do! So little time! How can they possibly be teaching the dougie!?
But when you refer to homeschooled kids. It's usually a 1:1 to 1:5 ratio. I don't know many homeschool families with more than that ratio. (Either small families or older kids help with younger kids.) Stuff like the dougie can become part of the lesson. For us it was my way of teaching rhythm in music. See the dougie follows a 4:4 and the cabbage patch can be used on a 3:3 but that's beside the point.
It's fun to leave people guessing. Unfortunately, I guess it will just add to the stereotype of the lazy homeschool parent. Maybe not. Let's keep 'em guessing.
Teach me how to dougie,
Yahsa
My honest 4 year old: How to Dougie!
Person to me: Oh, I wish they'd teach kids more useful things now aday.
Me to person: I also, taught her the running man and the cabbage patch. ~Pause to let it sink in.~ She is homeschooled.
Thus began the nice person's attempt to mimic a guppy.
Most people would take offense at the comment and I kinda do but when you refer to 12-20 kids sitting in a class all day led by 1 teacher the dougie seems unimportant. There is so much to do! So little time! How can they possibly be teaching the dougie!?
But when you refer to homeschooled kids. It's usually a 1:1 to 1:5 ratio. I don't know many homeschool families with more than that ratio. (Either small families or older kids help with younger kids.) Stuff like the dougie can become part of the lesson. For us it was my way of teaching rhythm in music. See the dougie follows a 4:4 and the cabbage patch can be used on a 3:3 but that's beside the point.
It's fun to leave people guessing. Unfortunately, I guess it will just add to the stereotype of the lazy homeschool parent. Maybe not. Let's keep 'em guessing.
Teach me how to dougie,
Yahsa
Sunday, April 20, 2014
The Homeschool Argument
Dear Nosey Nancy,
Yes, my Husband and I really did decide TOGETHER to homeschool the kids. No, I didn't just steamroll him into it and he decided not to argue. Nice to see what you think about our relationship.
Yes, we WILL be homeschooling for the near future at least. We have our reasons. If you'd like I could TELL them to you but I will NOT discuss them with you. Again he and I decided together.
Yes, I'm sure those homeschool kids your youngest daughters saw during the once a year mandated testing were totally awkward. You would be too if they took you from your job placed you in a different facility to test you all day long and you knew no one there. Not only that, imagine all the people there are from some small hillbilly town where everyone knows everyone, they all grew up together, have their own little cliques or circles, and have a well established pecking order that doesn't allow for outsiders.
Truth be told you've never met a homeschooled kid. Neither have your kids. They have seen them, from a distance, in a situation where the odds are highly stacked against them. They were scrutinized as an outsider and led to believe that no one there wanted to be their friend. Which from the sound of it was true. So instead of critiquing our lifestyle how about you come to a homeschool group meeting and see what really goes on there?
Until then please don't worry, we got this.
Love,
The Unworried Mom
Yes, my Husband and I really did decide TOGETHER to homeschool the kids. No, I didn't just steamroll him into it and he decided not to argue. Nice to see what you think about our relationship.
Yes, we WILL be homeschooling for the near future at least. We have our reasons. If you'd like I could TELL them to you but I will NOT discuss them with you. Again he and I decided together.
Yes, I'm sure those homeschool kids your youngest daughters saw during the once a year mandated testing were totally awkward. You would be too if they took you from your job placed you in a different facility to test you all day long and you knew no one there. Not only that, imagine all the people there are from some small hillbilly town where everyone knows everyone, they all grew up together, have their own little cliques or circles, and have a well established pecking order that doesn't allow for outsiders.
Truth be told you've never met a homeschooled kid. Neither have your kids. They have seen them, from a distance, in a situation where the odds are highly stacked against them. They were scrutinized as an outsider and led to believe that no one there wanted to be their friend. Which from the sound of it was true. So instead of critiquing our lifestyle how about you come to a homeschool group meeting and see what really goes on there?
Until then please don't worry, we got this.
Love,
The Unworried Mom
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Changes coming soon!
In an effort to remember to post more often I will be reformatting my blog.
Now, I will have more mommy specific things! I hope you look forward to the new format as much as I do!
Now, I will have more mommy specific things! I hope you look forward to the new format as much as I do!
Sunday, March 02, 2014
How I Stay Chronically Organized
I use Google Calendar but any calendar that allows you to schedule repeat events would work. I like the fact that it allows for color coding events and the flexibility it gives on repeat events. Things can be scheduled for a specific day of the week (ex 1st Monday), one or more days a week, once or twice a month, bi/tri weekly, etc. It's incredibly flexible!
I started using color codes to catch my attention an help alert me to what kind of activity is comin up. Blue for cleaning, green for kids, purple for church and family etc; it helps keep me on track and spark the memory of what is coming up next.
Since kids have to eat I found it very useful to schedule meal times. Before I put meals on the calendar they were all over the place. I was the worst at keeping meals at a consistent time. I even stuck my prep time for my 30 minute meals in there, Thursday 3:30-4:30, easy to find! Some people may think I'm nuts for scheduling my online survey time, shopping time, paydays, auto drafted bills, and laundry times. I found it just as necessary as meal times.
Life has gotten smoother since I started using a calendar. I've ironed out a few bumps along the way; switched times and added or deleted events. I couldn't imagine life with 3 kids without my trusty calendar. Things are so much easier now.
Stay green,
Yasha
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Why I bought Expensive Car Seats
We have 2 car seats that cost us a whopping $245 each. Why did we buy something so expensive when kids will just outgrow it and need a new one anyway? Well, that is part of the reason why we bought them. in hope that our children wouldn't outgrow them so quickly!
We purchased Diono Radian RXTs for the kids initially for safety reasons. They have high ratings, the manufacturer has never had a recall on a product, and the crash tests are wonderful! Not to mention the steel reinforced frame! I felt so much safer with my kids in these things than in the one I had purchased locally at the store.
All that was great but when I started getting into car seat research I learned a few things.
So why the bigger pricier seats?
My kids are tall. It's hard to fit them rear facing in a common seat because they reach the height limit so quickly. We wanted LATCH seats with tether for added support during a collision. Our seats surpass the suggestions of the AAP in that we can keep them rear facing and harnessed longer. The best part is the money saving!
The cheapest infant car seat I could find runs about $90 and only fits infants less than 30lbs. Add another $90 for a forward facing seat or convertible seat (convertible seats are seats that rear face and forward face). Don't forget your booster seat! You're looking at $25 for a backless or $50 for a high back booster (safer). But none of that can be used for heavier or taller kids. Those cheap boosters top out at 100lbs and the height/weight restrictions don't allow for kids in higher percentiles of growth to continue using them as long as their peers.
Lets look just at the money for a moment. We're looking at $205 for the 3 seats a kid needs from infant to about 8-10 years old. Yes, I said 8-10; most kids need a booster at this age to sit comfortably and be semi protected in an accident. We paid $245 for our seats! Less fuss. Less worry. I don't have to constantly check expiration dates, make sure the kids fit, search for a new seat when they outgrow their current one. I'm covered. Our seats also last a whopping 10 years. Here are the specs on our seat:
Rear-facing: 5 - 45 lbs
Forward-facing: 20 - 80 lbs (and up to 57") in a 5-point harness
Booster to 120 lbs
Steel alloy frame and aluminum reinforced sides
Safestop energy-absorbing harness system
Adjustable head support, reinforced for complete side impact safety
Energy-absorbing EPS foam panels on all sides
Rear-facing tether capability
LATCH installation up to 80 lb child
Infant body support cushions
Memory foam padding for superior comfort
5 shoulder and 3 buckle positions for custom fit
Expandable sides and longer seat bottom for leg support and comfort
12 height positions for adjustable head support
2 recline positions in forward-facing mode
Sits low on vehicle seat for easy child boarding
Fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle and offers more shoulder space
Add up to 4 cup holders (1 included)
Folds flat for travel and storage
Rubber bottom grips for no-slip installation
10 year life
We purchased Diono Radian RXTs for the kids initially for safety reasons. They have high ratings, the manufacturer has never had a recall on a product, and the crash tests are wonderful! Not to mention the steel reinforced frame! I felt so much safer with my kids in these things than in the one I had purchased locally at the store.
All that was great but when I started getting into car seat research I learned a few things.
- Car seats expire. Typically after 5 years.
- Car seats are useless after a crash, even a minor one. Check with your manufacturer but even after a fender bender most car seats need to be replaced.
- Tethering and LATCH is very important. It's EXTREMELY important to make sure your car seat is installed correctly. Check with your manufacturer and local highway patrol to make sure your seat is installed correctly. Local law enforcement should be able to inspect your seat to make sure it's been put in correctly.
- Bigger or taller kids are hard to fit into the correct seat for their age/development group. Try fitting a tall 10 month old into a common rear facing seat.
- It is super important to use the correct seat for each child's development stage! Just because an 8 month old weighs 20lbs does NOT mean they need to forward face. they still have the same muscle development as any other 8 month old. The muscles in their neck cannot withstand the force of a crash if they are forward facing as well as they can rear facing. Check out this flyer from the American Academy of Pediatrics for more info on this topic.
- Rules and regulations change all the time. Now the AAP suggests to keep children rear facing until 2 years old and older children should ride in the back seat also. This is way different from when I was 6 years old! I used to ride in the front all the time! Now, with more research and statistics it's known that that is actually pretty dangerous.
So why the bigger pricier seats?
My kids are tall. It's hard to fit them rear facing in a common seat because they reach the height limit so quickly. We wanted LATCH seats with tether for added support during a collision. Our seats surpass the suggestions of the AAP in that we can keep them rear facing and harnessed longer. The best part is the money saving!
The cheapest infant car seat I could find runs about $90 and only fits infants less than 30lbs. Add another $90 for a forward facing seat or convertible seat (convertible seats are seats that rear face and forward face). Don't forget your booster seat! You're looking at $25 for a backless or $50 for a high back booster (safer). But none of that can be used for heavier or taller kids. Those cheap boosters top out at 100lbs and the height/weight restrictions don't allow for kids in higher percentiles of growth to continue using them as long as their peers.
Lets look just at the money for a moment. We're looking at $205 for the 3 seats a kid needs from infant to about 8-10 years old. Yes, I said 8-10; most kids need a booster at this age to sit comfortably and be semi protected in an accident. We paid $245 for our seats! Less fuss. Less worry. I don't have to constantly check expiration dates, make sure the kids fit, search for a new seat when they outgrow their current one. I'm covered. Our seats also last a whopping 10 years. Here are the specs on our seat:
So, yes we spent an extra $40 but we also bought top of the line. If you buy top of the line infant, convertible, and booster seats you're looking to spend about $200 per seat.
I love our seats. They're safe, versatile, and when you break it down surprisingly affordable!
Stay green,
Yasha
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Home Birth: Falling Through the Cracks
We recently welcomed another kiddo to the family. 4 weeks ago I did not foresee the problems I would be having today. Like most moms who have "been there done that" I had all my "i's" dotted and "t's" crossed... or so I thought.
In preparation for the home birth I made sure our little guy would still be able to have the same routine tests any newborn in the hospital would be allowed. I made sure our little guy would get the genetic screening "heel prick" test, his hearing screening, and the vitamin K shot. I also, spent hours making sure our pediatrician would take this new bundle of joy once he was born.
Little did I know everything would fall apart.
All those little tests I was told would be available are still available but he hoops I have had to jump through are ridiculous. For his hearing test I have to have a referral. For the vitamin K we had to get a prescription. The heel prick was another referral. To get any referral I had to get this kid into the doctor ASAP.
His doctor's office, who assured me they would take him, refused to take him until I could provide proof of insurance. I had to get our regular doctor there to force the issue and "sneak" him in. Luckily that only had to be done once and after the initial appointment he can now be seen whenever. Hooray for a great midwife who kept his newborn, 1 week, and 2 week appointments while we were fighting to get him in!
After we saw our pediatrician he started writing the orders for everything else and we had a vitamin K at 3 weeks and heel prick at 2. I glad we got the vitamin K even though it wasn't immediate; it took a long time for his heel to stop bleeding after they did the heel prick test!
Currently we're waiting on one last referral for a routine newborn hearing screening and then we can finally breathe!
It's just so hard to imagine why this is so difficult to have done. All these tests are routine at any hospital or birthing center. Why then is it so hard to get them just because a baby was born at home? Why doesn't the state have some sort of provision for home birthed kiddos to get this done at the local Department of Health? It shouldn't be this difficult to get state requested testing done. In many states this is all routine anyway but I guess these special babies who were born in the comforts of home will just keep slipping through the cracks.
Stay green,
Yasha
In preparation for the home birth I made sure our little guy would still be able to have the same routine tests any newborn in the hospital would be allowed. I made sure our little guy would get the genetic screening "heel prick" test, his hearing screening, and the vitamin K shot. I also, spent hours making sure our pediatrician would take this new bundle of joy once he was born.
Little did I know everything would fall apart.
All those little tests I was told would be available are still available but he hoops I have had to jump through are ridiculous. For his hearing test I have to have a referral. For the vitamin K we had to get a prescription. The heel prick was another referral. To get any referral I had to get this kid into the doctor ASAP.
His doctor's office, who assured me they would take him, refused to take him until I could provide proof of insurance. I had to get our regular doctor there to force the issue and "sneak" him in. Luckily that only had to be done once and after the initial appointment he can now be seen whenever. Hooray for a great midwife who kept his newborn, 1 week, and 2 week appointments while we were fighting to get him in!
After we saw our pediatrician he started writing the orders for everything else and we had a vitamin K at 3 weeks and heel prick at 2. I glad we got the vitamin K even though it wasn't immediate; it took a long time for his heel to stop bleeding after they did the heel prick test!
Currently we're waiting on one last referral for a routine newborn hearing screening and then we can finally breathe!
It's just so hard to imagine why this is so difficult to have done. All these tests are routine at any hospital or birthing center. Why then is it so hard to get them just because a baby was born at home? Why doesn't the state have some sort of provision for home birthed kiddos to get this done at the local Department of Health? It shouldn't be this difficult to get state requested testing done. In many states this is all routine anyway but I guess these special babies who were born in the comforts of home will just keep slipping through the cracks.
Stay green,
Yasha
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