The biggest thing this week, is that I've gotten my invisible braces. Like I am 13. I'm not calling them (it? I only have 1) Invisalign, because I didn't technically get Invisalign. Basically though, it's the same thing, administered via orthodontist, has no brackets like Invisalign does, and costs about a 5th of what Invisalign does. My front left tooth has been the bane of my existence for the longest time. I did have braces, along with some other crazy orthodontia, but didn't wear my retainer for very long. Apparently the root of that front tooth is really short, therefore that tooth got wonky. In the 2 seconds that I've had this, the biggest benefit is that it's so inconvenient to snack, so I haven't been. I knew that I was a boredom eater..but damn I didn't realize how much! I don't even miss it. I'm planning out my meals better, for the time allotted to take out my aligner, and I'm eating much better quality food. A truly nice benefit.
You see a cutie girl with her lollipop and pretty blue eyes, I see a tooth that must be dealt with
The rules of caring for my teeth and aligner are so easy. In my case, it should take around 9 weeks to straighten this tooth out, and then a retainer at night forever (so dramatic sounding). What's one more thing at night, to add to grooming maintenance? I swear, it takes so much to just look half decent anymore. That said, I'm already feeling more confident. I also recently had a huge cyst removed from the top of my head. Like, so big that it was practically another toddler living with me. So, I'm ignorantly calling 2018 my glow up year.
I love my orthodontist (she's also a friend), so if anyone local has any questions, I'll be glad to pass along more info!
Lyla celebrated turning 2 last Friday! Her grandparents came to visit her, and we had the best weekend. She had lots of family time, lots of outside time, an Abby Cadabby cake, balloons galore, went to her favorite restaurant for dinner, and just had an all around blast turning 2. It was low key, sweet, and perfect. I loved decorating the house for her - nothing fancy, just special for her. We're hoping to get her to Sesame Place soon, as well, to extend the celebration. She loves Sesame Street so much, and I think that she is the cutest/best age to go.
We also celebrated the weekend before her birthday, with cousins and a Carly cake
In true Luci fashion, Lyla got 3 teeth over the last week, and it made her sick. I mean, seriously. She has been sick for both of her Christmas' and now a runny nose/cold symptoms for every birthday that she's had. I say she's like me, because my birthday is right before Christmas, and I was almost always sick over both growing up. We're still not entirely sure what happened, but personally, I think that she had some extra saliva from her teeth coming in, and it bred some bacteria. At first, I thought that maybe she had strep, because she was clearly in pain, and didn't want to swallow anything. She wouldn't let me look, but then developed a cough anyway, so it may just be a common cold. In her case, strep or not, she still goes on an antibiotic for 10 days. As much as I hate giving it to her, she's almost always better right away. This is her 4th time to take antibiotics in her entire life. My only concern is that her body starts to get too used to antibiotics over time. However, it's ridiculously important to kill any infection before it spreads to her lungs. Her pulmonologist has reassured me many times, that if she becomes immune to antibiotics, we'll move on to other treatments; but big and wonderful treatments for CF are on their way so there's no use in worrying about things like that, anyway. That is the most awesome news ever, in the entire world.
*A few quick things when she does have a cold/has to take antibiotics:
We've learned that for any discomfort, she much prefers grape Tylenol to mixed berry Motrin. And of course, learned that one the hard way.
Lyla almost always has some mucous drainage to her belly, and therefore throws up a lot after laying down for so long, when she does have a cold. Mornings have now become synonymous with laundry, bath time, carpet clean up, and just generally a circus. It's not pleasant, but it comes with parenthood, and I really don't mind. Plus, she's not even upset when it happens.
When Lyla gets an antibiotic, it's usually augmentin. I don't even know if that's spelled correctly, and I'm too lazy to look. It is gross. Plain and simple. We can add it to her pediasure, though, and that's a huge life saver. Trying to give it to her via syringe was next to impossible. Speaking of pediasure, you might be wondering why I'm giving her dairy while being concerned about mucous..I mean, I even wondered this myself. We need the pediasure for calories, because she doesn't eat as much when she's sick, and it is lactose free, so it actually doesn't seem to cause any additional issues, at least in our case.
The best thing that I can share when Lyla is on antibiotics, is that we also give her a probiotic. We found one that works for her. In fact, it's an adult probiotic, that I also mix in with her pediasure. My husband luckily knew to try this particular one, and it's great. We take it too, sometimes. I'd check with your doctor or pharmacist, if taking a probiotic with an antibiotic, to know which is best. This keeps her belly somewhat "normal."
Just to reassure you, in spite of all this, she is still insanely happy..most of the time. She is two now, after all, and has lots of opinions and thoughts, but for the most part, they're happy opinions and thoughts.
Because I need to throw in a little fluff, so to speak, let's have a little pop culture chat. I took a week long break from watching any Bravo, and it was so nice. I assumed it would be a month long break, but a week was enough. I was getting so bored with all of it. I still am, but I'm not as dependent on it. That's sad. Anyway, a few quick opinions: Thomas Ravenel looks ancient and I am never comfortable seeing him with his younger girlfriends; the RHOBH reunion needs to bring it, or I will fall into a depression over how dull it is; Jax is still the worst, Schwartz is an alcoholic, and staying up to party until 8AM when you're pushing 40? No thanks. That's all I have because I'm saving RHONY for a marathon some night after Lyla goes to bed.
Does anyone else watch When Calls the Heart on Hallmark? The previous seasons are also on Netflix. It's rated G (lol), takes place in pioneer times, in a little mining town, and is sweet and wholesome. Also, Lori Laughlin and Jack Wagner are in it, making most of my early 90's dreams come true. But um, if you watch it, can we please talk about the end of Sunday night's episode?! W. T. F? Would Hallmark even let such a thing happen? I guess we'll know soon. I don't even care that much about any of that, as long as Henry and Abigail get together.
I was about halfway through the 3rd season of Justified, when Anthony thought he might like it, so now he's gone back to catch up. He's almost where I am, so we can watch together. It seriously is such a great show. I've mentioned that Timothy Olyphant is the lead. He is the coolest. Speaking of him, I putzed around a little with the new season of The Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix). It's ok. Very entertaining, kind of weird...one of those shows that's easy to just throw on when you're busy doing something else.
I've had a nice reprieve from all of the tv however, in that I've found a new album that I am loving! I haven't enjoyed an entire album since my Dave Matthews days, or maybe even since the very first Maroon 5 album (Songs About Jane) came out. Anything else that Maroon 5 has released has been garbage in my opinion. Back to my current favorite - it's Elton John Revamp.
As you can see, it is a tribute album to Elton John with covers by other artists. Shout out to one of my bff's, Justin, for letting me know about it. We're loving it for playing outside, or cleaning the house. Florence Welch's voice singing Tiny Dancer, with her weird, ethereal harps etc, is heaven.
That's all from me, as I now need to talk my toddler into getting dressed and grocery shopping with me. At some point in her being sick, or turning two, there's been a major power shift in this house. I embrace it for all of its cuteness and ridiculousness, though. Show your independence, girlfriend. It just might mean that I'll be having a drink after she goes to bed most nights.
Until next time, Luci XO
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