Let’s begin with the pronunciation so you can read the rest of this blog post thinking it in your head correctly. Click here to hear it pronounced correctly. Just click submit and listen.

Working backwards from my initial questions, let me share what this is used for. Oscillococcinum, often shortened to be called Oscillo, is a homeopathic remedy that is to be taken at the earliest onset of flu symptoms.

The ingredients are as follows:

* Active ingredient: Anas Barbariae Hepatis et Cordis Extractum (extract of Muscovy Duck liver and heart) 200CK HPUS 1×10-400g[7]

* Inactive ingredient: 0.85 g sucrose, 0.15 g lactose (100% sugar.[8])

The amount of duck live in this little product is less than 1%, so don’t worry, it won’t make you quack. It tastes like sugar and no need to swallow it whole. It just melts under the tongue.

While the instructions suggest you take an entire vile (several viles come in a box), we have found success using  just a few grains under the tongue.

What is neat about this is that even the smallest person in your family can take just a couple grains and there are no side effects.

This product was introduced to us in the early 1990′s and we have used it since then to ward off flu. It works very, very well. Those that we have shared it with have been more than thrilled with the results because they didn’t have to miss work or other activities, as has been our findings.

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Oscillococcinum… Passing Along What I Know

After one of our kids had a bad reaction to vaccines, we began to read. We read several of the books that Mrs. Tocco (who does the video seminar) mentions. The information I read was not what I expected to hear, but it was what we needed to know in order to make informed decisions regarding our childrens’ health.

I wished that someone had come along and shared with us before we immunized. My hope is that, as someone that has been there, done that, learned from it, that I can pass this information along to you.

If you have had negative experiences with vaccinations within your family, please share in my comments section.

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Are Vaccines Safe?

What a whirlwind! I was experiencing some pain Thursday. As the day progressed, it worsened and the spotting, too. By the time I got home from getting Ben from work, I could barely stand it. I went straight into the doctors. They did an ultrasound. I thought I’d see a lifeless baby, but no! I saw TWO healthy, active babies! TWINS! What a hoot!  Anne was with me. We could see their little fingers and toes!

They gave us a couple images. They also videotaped the session, for which I am thankful.

They sent me home saying I may miscarry.

The pain increased so much! By the time I got home, I ran straight into the bathroom. I was passing HUGE clots and blood.  It was major. I called the doctor and they wanted me right in to labor and delivery.

Once in there, they did an ultrasound. Mind you, it was only 2 hours after I got home. *Poof* they were gone! It was empty. Nothing.

They kept me to watch the flow and make sure everything was out. They were very nice and discharged me this morning before 8am.

Dh took me next door to the doctor’s office, where the ultrasound machine is better to make sure everything was out. Then we went and had breakfast together. It was good to do that. We had been so apart with my flu. I slept on the couch. I was glad to be with him for awhile.

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The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD!

Well, the Superbowl is today. I have no clue what number year this superbowl is. We haven’t watched it in over 17 years! But I do know this: Steelers are playing the Seahawks. Being the Northwestern gal I am, and since I was born just outside Seattle…and because my Dad is a huge Seahawks fan, I guess I’ll officially, silently, root for the Seahawks.

I did find out, however, a few years ago, that today is a great day to do any shopping at Costco! Anne and I went there to find a very vacant warehouse! Oh! We did bump into our neighbors.  They told us they make an annual event of shopping on Superbowl Sunday because no one is around.  So there’s my tip to you today!

Dennis has been heavy into recording for our new CD. This one will be much more professional than the last, which was really intended just for fun and family.  I am excited to see parts of it coming together.

The purpose of this CD is to encourage the Saints and to plant seeds in non-believers. You can come visit our band’s site at www.electricchurch.net.  Please join the mailing list and enjoy reading!

Dennis has a 3 day weekend! Yippee!!!  What a treat for us! He really needed a break. He works between 14-16 hour days 6 days a week, usually.

The mice have been keeping us on our toes here, lately. It seems that they have all moved from the shed into the house. Understandably, right? I mean… the house IS warmer and there are crumbs…yes, crumbs. I know, it messes up your pristine image of me.

Anyway, the mice never keep us short of excitement here. I think their life’s goal is to taunt me.

School is moving right along! I enjoy sitting and working with the girls. The boys are mostly doing independent work.

I haven’t been feeling real well lately. I think it has something to do with the fact that we are expecting [again] in September!

We had a worm (a virus) infect a couple of our computers recently. It wiped out a lot of personal items, for which I am sad about. Just another reminder to have things backed up on CD!

Yesterday, Bethy and I sat and went through a large box of photos. It was so enjoyable to do this and everyone in the house came by us more than once to view all the photos of memories past. We managed to get them all organized into 2 small shoebox sized boxes.

I guess that’s enough for now. I need to get started on my day.  Until next time!

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Catching up

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Excuse me now, while I go get another cup.

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Coffee might help women’s blood pressure

Ah well….another trip to the doctor’s.  At least it wasn’t the ER this time!  This time, my 3yo got a pretty little purple bead stuck in his nostril.  Why do kids do this?

They almost had to send us to an ear/nose/throat doctor because it was stuck so far!  They finally called in the doctor that had performed the circumcision on Rase to give it a try.  We joked…maybe he’ll recognize him.  Considering that Rase has only ever been to the doctors once before in his life, he did quite well.

My biggest regret…I wish I hadn’t of let them give him a sucker (for being good).  Really…he should not have been rewarded for the predicament he got himself in.

On a side note…Rase is child #9.  I felt pretty silly when they asked me his birth date and I couldn’t remember!  Am I getting old, or is it mommy brain?

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A bead in the nose is worth 2 hours in the doc’s office

My son, Joe, fell off of a trampoline at the neighbors and had a DEEP gash in his knee (all the way to his knee cap).  It was just too deep for us to clean, thus the trip.  He’ll be down for a week…not what he wanted to hear.

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Another Visit To The ER

On another note.  It’s 97° and HOT!

My neck/shoulder is feeling better today.

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Abigail Is Full Of Surprises

Abby now has her second tooth and is trying to crawl.  She doesn’t quite have it, but close!

The ladies at www.cmomb.com and I are going through the Created To Be His Helpmeet by Debi Pearl.  This book has been such a blessing and confirmed things in my marriage, as well as gently nudged me on to improving other areas of my life.

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My health, Abby, and CTBHH

Benjamin took his ACT this morning.  He went in confident, but left feeling a bit more unsure.

Anne drove us around, since I am taking muscle relaxers for my neck/shoulder troubles.  I do hope I get over this soon.  I incapacitates me too much.

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A few things