NH Homesteader's journal

[frustratedearthmother]

Teething, grumpy babies! Brings back memories of little faces covered with popsicle juice, lol. No worries about sugar consumption during those times! Gosh, I even remember my mother giving one of my kids a chicken drumstick bone to gnaw on when he was teething. WTH? Hope she feels better soon!

Uh-oh on milk sensitivity. Goat milk might just be the answer to that one. Milking year round sure is a commitment. That's why I like doelings (or banded boys) so they can take over the milking chores if ya need/want to leave the homestead for an overnight somewhere.

 

[NH Homesteader]

Well all bucklings will be banded and raised for meat we've decided so that'd help. I'm not committed yet but thinking I might have to go that route eventually. DD1 will be old enough to help this year, she turns 7 this fall!

Gotta go bring my car to the shop. This is going to hurt!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Time flies! Hard to believe she's about to be 7! I'll probably band this weekend...I've got little boys and girls out in the pasture together right now - kinda pushing my luck... (what else is new?)

 

[tortoise]

Nasalcrom nasal spray is amazing for nasal allergy symptoms!!! highly recommend it!

 

[NH Homesteader]

Thanks, I'll look it up. I have meds that work great but the whole pregnant thing... can't take 'em! I have to double check what I can take, I can't remember except my normal stuff is a no go!

 

[baymule]

Sorry that you are suffering from allergies. You are right, can't take most meds while pregnant. I wish you the best with this pregnancy and I hope you have an easier time with it. I predict a boy!

 

[tortoise]

Thanks, I'll look it up. I have meds that work great but the whole pregnant thing... can't take 'em! I have to double check what I can take, I can't remember except my normal stuff is a no go!

I keep forgetting you're pregnant! It's pregnancy risk category B (same category as Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec). But it is not an antihistamine. It's a mast cell stabilizer. And immune systems are complicated and beyond my understanding. I'm curious what your doctor suggests, if you ask, will you please share his/her opinion?

 

[NH Homesteader]

I will ask at my appointment next week

 

[NH Homesteader]

I'm excited, the estimate from the garage was $300 less than I expected! So once I tacked on an oil change and inspection fee, I'm still $200 ahead!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Hallelujah! It's always nice to have a bill that's lower than expected!