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Thursday, December 22, 2016

June Brain Dump

June Brain Dump


I know Ive posted really sporadically the past month. Ive been really kind of busy. There is a reason that many of my profile descriptions say "inconsistent blogger". Cause thats the truth, yo. From all of my "how to make millions off your blog" web searches, Ive realized that inconsistent blogging is not congruent with any type of money making. Go figure. Guess Ill have to find another way to make that money. Oh well.

I just looked and I ssw that I blogged a whole two times in June! Sporadically is not the word I should have used.

Anyways, I wanted to updated you on where I am in life.

Most of you know that for most of the month of June, I was in Hawaii.


That is not a bad place to have a cup o joe in the morning, amiright? Man. It was beautiful. 

The trip itself was kind of all over the place and I wasnt able to do a lot of the things that I wanted to do which is a bummer. However, we have some family that was stationed in Japan for the past few years and now they are in Hawaii. We plan to visit them as soon as possible because weve missed them like crazy! Hopefully Ill get to do some of the things we werent able to when we go back. 

While in Hawaii, I paid for the first half of my schooling! I am so, immensely terrified and really excited. Mostly terrified though. Now comes the hard part - homework! I havent been in school in almost 10 years. Its really scary to step into that role again. I keep thinking, what if I fail? What if Im no where near smart enough to do this job? I have to keep reminding myself that the whole point of going through this program is to learn how to be a CBO. They dont expect me to know everything, yet. Duh. 

I received my first homework assignment and that is to read the book by Donald T. Phillips, Lincoln on Leadership. I didnt even need to read the description to get excited! I also have to write a one page paper in the next few weeks and plan for CBO boot camp later this month. Whew. Things are about to get real! 

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On the mommyhood side, Shepherd is in such an amazing phase! He signs all done, more/again and please. He says up, hi, mama, dada, papa, nana (banana), kiss, hat, ball and blows kisses and waves to everyone he meets! He loves people, so much so that he reaches out and grabs them any time he can. Shepherd loves to dance, loves when I dance and/or sing, eats pretty well most of the time and is generally the cutest kid ever.

He has a bit of a cold right now and we were fighting a fever, which was not fun, but yesterday he was laughing, playing and generally just driving us nuts which was great! 



We had taken a bit of a break from cloth diapering, mostly because Bryan is the SAHP and I thought it would be easier on him to keep that off his plate but we are back on the grind. On Sunday, Bryan installed a sprayer on the toilet to easily deal with the "number twos" and I taught him how to wash everything.

Im excited to get back into it because it is SUCH a money saver. We are working on setting up our office which will include putting together my sewing machine table and finally taking the actual machine out of the box... Ive had it for almost two years and the box is still sealed. Bad. I told Bryan the first project Im doing is some flannel wipes. I am just a strong believer that if you do cloth dipes, you have to do cloth wipes.

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My sister Alison and her family came into town for the weekend and we had a blast together. I always keep my schedule really loose when shes here so that I can get as much time as possible with her. We ended up spending a grip of time together and I was stoked. We get a long so well, its great.



On Thursday, she invited us over to witness my nieces baptism; it was a very special moment. Bryan was in Bakersfield for work, so it was just me and Shepherd. When it was time to leave, I put Shepherd in his car seat and turned on the remote start. I was having trouble with the strap so I called my brother in law, Adam over. When he fixed it, he shut the door which happened to be locked. The keys also happened to be inside. As well as my purse and my cell phone.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

So my sisters and I start touching every door in hopes that we can get in. Alisons sister-in-laws husband tried to call his AAA to get roadside assistance and I asked my sister to call my step mom to see about my insurances roadside assistance. Then, I asked for Alisons father in law to get something heavy to break the window. Alisons sister-in-law called a friend of theirs who is a firefighter. About 5 minutes before he got there to open the car, the remote start shut off. The clock was now ticking as to how long Shepherd could be in there. It was after eight oclock, so luckily it was cooler in the day, but it was still much too hot for him to be in there long.

The firefighter, Logan got there and tried to use a wedge to unlock the doors, once on the driver side and once on the passenger side, but because of the remote start and the anti-theft system, the buttons wouldnt unlock the doors from the inside. Logan ended up breaking the window (which I did not care about in the least, obviously) and I got Shepherd out of the car.

This is the condensed, less emotional, less f-bomby version of events, but everything ended well. Shepherd is fine. I am fine, although I have some more gray hair, for sure.

My point in relaying my story is not only to remind myself of my own stupidity, but to acknowledge that parents make mistake. This is the second time that I and the remote start function on my car worked together to lock my son in the car. It is my fault, through and through. I got lucky both times that I was surrounded my family to help me. But if I had been somewhere alone, I would have had to run to the nearest place to call the police to get my son out of the car. It could have taken a very, very long time.



Be careful. Be aware. If you dont have pockets, throw your keys into your bra instead of setting them down. Hell, drop the on the floor. Be vigilant. Most importantly, dont be like me. Have a key hidden somewhere on your car. Who cares if your car gets stolen. That is what insurance is for. For me, its more important for me to be able to get into my car than to keep others out of my car. Also, give a key to a neighbor or friend, someone reliable that can get to you fast more often than not.

If youve locked a child in the car, you know how it feels. You are right there, unable to get in. Its literally the worst thing, being so close and not able to do anything about it. Youre not a bad parent. It happens to a lot of people. Just do better the next time. Get your kid out as fast as possible by any means necessary.

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In Hawaii, I took off my Fitbit. I was on vacation and didnt want to worry about ruining it in the ocean. As I type, its charging and Ill be back on my Fitbit + Jillian Michaels game as of tomorrow. My new goal is to lose 15 pounds by August 30! That means lots of movement, structured meals and thoughtful snacking.

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I went really blonde before Hawaii and I love it! My hair is definitely damaged though so Ive been trying to take it really easy this summer. Deep hair conditioning masks, letting it air dry as often as possible, leaving it straight instead of curling it. Bleached hair is delicate hair so youve gotta be really diligent about taking care of it, but overall, I love it. 

Thats all folks! Its good to be back. I hope you are having an amazing summer and as always, thanks for sticking around.

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Monday, December 12, 2016

Symptoms Of A Brain Infection

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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Novel Brain Cancer Treatment Taps Into Sound Waves MedlinePlus

Novel Brain Cancer Treatment Taps Into Sound Waves MedlinePlus


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Novel Brain Cancer Treatment Taps Into Sound Waves

Experimental device seems to help more chemotherapy reach tumors, researchers report
     
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
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WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Brain cancer patients might benefit from an implantable ultrasound device that appears to enhance chemotherapy treatment, a small study says.
Researchers from the Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital in Paris and other French institutions tested the experimental device on 15 patients with recurrent glioblastoma, a particularly deadly brain cancer. When the so-called SonoCloud was activated, sound waves opened the blood-brain barrier, letting in more chemotherapy, they said.
"The walls of the blood vessels in the brain are very difficult to cross for certain molecules," said Frederic Sottilini, CEO of Paris-based CarThera, the company developing SonoCloud.
While this blood-brain barrier protects the brain from toxins, "it means a challenge for treating brain diseases and disorders, as 99 percent of potential therapeutic drugs are blocked by it," he said.
"Scientists have been researching ways to bypass this barrier for over 50 years," Sottilini said.
A U.S. cancer specialist said this experimental technique could prove to be an important achievement.
"This is significant," said Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem, a neuro-oncologist at Baylor Scott and Whites Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center, in Temple, Texas. "One of the reasons glioblastoma, which is one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer, is very difficult to treat is because the blood-brain barrier prevents medications from getting across."
Its possible that this ultrasound approach could pave the way for more effective treatments, Fonkem said. "There are some medications that have potential but cant cross the blood-brain barrier," he noted.
But Fonkem said larger trials are needed before this device can be used in cancer treatment. "We have to see if there is any clinical benefit," he said. "They have to show it works without increasing side effects."
One concern, he added, is that by breaching the blood-brain barrier, you may open the door to brain infections.
"They have to make sure there is no room for bacteria to get into the brain and cause meningitis, which can be fatal," Fonkem said.
Sottilini explained how the ultrasound device works: Its implanted in the skull, over the area of the tumor. When activated, sound waves cause tiny beads -- called microbubbles -- to vibrate, temporarily opening the blood-brain barrier. This permits more of the chemo drug to reach the tumor, he said.
According to Sottilini, the device appeared safe to use in areas of the brain that control speech, movement and other senses.
"This could mean major therapeutic possibilities, not only for brain cancers, but also for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers," he said.
The device is activated before each round of chemotherapy, Sottilini said. Two minutes of low-intensity ultrasound is enough to open the blood-brain barrier for about six hours and increase the concentration of medication five to seven times, he said.
The researchers used the chemo drug carboplatin for the study. Carboplatin is commonly used to treat recurrent glioblastoma, they said, and has been shown to control tumors, but does not easily pass the blood-brain barrier.
The experimental treatments were conducted monthly for six months at most or until evidence of tumor progression was detected.
This phase 1 trial was not designed to test whether the higher doses of chemotherapy that passed into the brain were effective. However, tumor growth did not progress in nine patients, the researchers said.
Sottilini said he hopes for a larger trial next year.
The report was published June 15 in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
SOURCES: Frederic Sottilini, CEO, CarThera, Paris, France; Ekokobe Fonkem, D.O., neuro-oncologist, Baylor Scott and White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center, Temple, Texas; June 15, 2016,Science Translational Medicine
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Hidden Brain Injury a Challenge for Military Doctors MedlinePlus

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Potentially fatal damage from blasts doesnt always show on scans, study says
     
By Robert Preidt
Friday, June 10, 2016
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FRIDAY, June 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Soldiers who survive explosive blasts may suffer from a distinctive pattern of "hidden" brain injury, a small study finds.
"Blast-related brain injuries are the signature injury of modern military conflicts," said study senior author Dr. Daniel Perl, of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, in Bethesda, Md.
"Although routine imaging for blast-related traumatic brain injury often shows no brain abnormalities, soldiers frequently report debilitating neuropsychiatric symptoms such as headaches, sleep disturbance, memory problems, erratic behavior and depression, suggesting structural damage to the brain," he explained.
"Because the underlying pathophysiology is unknown, we have difficulty diagnosing and treating these invisible wounds, " Perl said.
For the study, researchers analyzed the brain tissue of eight U.S. military personnel who survived blasts but died four to nine days later from their injuries or other causes.
The pattern of damage in their brains was different from that seen in civilians with head injuries caused by contact sports, traffic crashes or prescription painkiller abuse, the researchers said.
However, the study authors noted that they lacked information about the soldiers medical history. They said further research is needed to learn more about how high-explosive blasts from weapons such as grenades, mortars and improvised explosive devices affect the brain.
The study results were published June 9 in The Lancet Neurology.
More than 300,000 U.S. military personnel in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have suffered traumatic brain injury from explosive blasts. The long-term effects of hidden brain injuries in these patients is a growing concern, according to the researchers.
"As exposure to blast shockwaves increases among soldiers and civilians in war zones, we need to further study these patterns, and compare them with soldiers medical history in order to build a better understanding of the neuropathology of traumatic brain injury," Perl said in a journal news release.
Further work is needed to confirm the results, but the study draws attention to the need for increased research into blast-associated brain injury, agreed Dr. William Stewart, of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and Dr. Douglas Smith, of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Both brain injury experts authored an editorial accompanying the study.
SOURCE: The Lancet Neurology, news release, June 9, 2016
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Monday, October 17, 2016

April Brain Dump

April Brain Dump



I love this picture from Easter!

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Im annoyed that people keep asking me about having more babies and laugh when I say I have a plan. My sister likes to give me a hard time about trying to "play God" by dictating when Ill get pregnant again. It assaults me left and right,  from women who were due when I was and now theyre already pregnant with their second kid, people saying Shepherd needs a sibling. You know the drill. It is nothing new. Usually I dont care. All the time I hear women say the typical things women say, about strangers touching their bellies or touching their babies or whatever. None of that bothered me. This does though. I guess because we, meaning Bryan and I, are so, so incredibly far away from having our second baby. I honestly couldnt feel farther away from the idea. We have so much to get in order, so much on the horizon that it wouldnt be fair to us, to Shepherd and even to the baby to try to wrestle that in there.

Mostly, with each question and comment about the next baby, I feel it. The disappointment in my last pregnancy, the weight of failed breastfeeding. The huge crap pile that was my life in 2012 and 2013. I cant go back there. I cant revisit that. I cant have pre-eclampsia again and the longer I wait, the healthier I get, the better I learn to deal with stress and anxiety, the better of a chance I have at carrying the baby to full term. To experience birth and motherhood the way it should be. But we arent ready yet, Im not ready yet. I cant do it and I dont like the comments. I dont like the feels that come along with them.

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We went to a local Mexican restaurant on Shepherds birthday and he loved playing in the fountain!

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Im in the beginning stages of applying for a program that will enrich my knowledge of school business and help to push my career forward. For the past few years Ive been in a holding pattern because I always thought this was a bridge job. I would use this job to bridge the gap until I became a stay at home mom. Since that isnt happening, I feel like I owe it to myself to dive deeper in my career so that I can move up as much as possible.

I definitely cannot say that my brain and heart have completely surrendered the idea of being a SAHM. Its been hard to adjust my thinking to this is what Im doing for the long haul. With this program, there is no going back. Personally, Im devastated. Giving up a dream is hard. Especially when that dream is so rooted to the core of you. At the same time, Im not just giving up a deal. Im pursuing a new one which is really scary. Hustling to meet goals and realize your dreams is not easy. Its not supposed to be or the payoff wouldnt be as sweet. Im starting to get into deeper waters and I feel so out of my element. Im ready for the challenge though. I think its right.

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I am obsessed with the app Perfect365. I told my friend Denise about it and we constantly send each other selfies. I definitely think I should die my hair blue. Also.... I need lavender contacts STAT. How cool are they?!

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Bryan is so, so close to finishing his album. I can almost feel the energy in the air. The next few months are going to be a whirlwind and I could not explain why, but I feel like this moment in our lives is huge. Its going to propel us somewhere. I dont know where, I dont have any idea if itll be a good place or bad one, but this step is going to take us somewhere unfamiliar. Its exciting, exhilarating and terrifying at once. Ive convinced Bryan do to a little side project with it and Im super stoked that he is on board. More on that soon!

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