I love the winter. I am not a fan of sweating and the incessant heat of St Louis, so winter is a time I enjoy. What I really don't enjoy about the winter season though is the seasonal colds and flu that come with it. I have had an ear infection, bronchitis, and a respiratory infection already this winter. My kids and husband are on the same path. It can be a brutal time of year for many people as … [Read more...]
Bad news for a blogger
As a blogger I need to be on the computer. As a VA, I need to be on it even more than a blogger alone would be. I spend hours a day working on the computer, typing. Not to mention all the time I use my smartphone to look at and answer emails. This has caused some major health problems for me though and I received some news that any blogger would cringe at. Yesterday I went to see a Neurologist. … [Read more...]
10 Tips for treating colds and coughs in children
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Little Remedies. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. As a nurse, I am no stranger to medications. Whether for myself or my kids, I will turn to medication if necessary. I'll be honest though. I am not a huge fan of giving medicine to my … [Read more...]
Let’s talk about RSV Prevention
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for MedImmune. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I love fall and winter. What I don't love is the illness that comes along with it. Everyone that has been visiting ToBethode for any amount of time knows what my family went through with … [Read more...]
Easing fears of new parents in regards to infant feeding
It's been awhile since I was a new mom. Even though we learn throughout parenthood what works and what doesn't for our children, there is no time quite as questioning as infancy. I remember being pregnant and having so many questions in my head... questions that no amount of reading could solve. There had to be people who were ready to wring my neck (thanks Mom!) for asking questions that may have … [Read more...]