"The flu vaccine causes the flu." Either you believe this yourself or you know someone who does. The sad thing is, it’s a myth. It is simply not true. The viruses in the flu shot are killed and in the nasal spray vaccine the virus is weakened so that neither one can cause the flu. What I have seen happen often is that someone will catch a cold and conclude that the vaccine was the culprit. Some people may catch the flu shortly after they're vaccinated, not because of the vaccine, Continue Reading
The Really Heavy Doors
My girls are so excited about our upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. As a matter of fact, since the day they found out about the trip they have not stopped talking about it and asking questions. The latest conversation about the trip was quite interesting. Olivia says, “Mommy, we are going to be able to see the White House, but we are not going inside because the doors are really heavy!” “The doors are really heavy? What do you mean?” I looked at my husband hoping to gain some insight but he was Continue Reading
Rest
“Will I ever get a good night’s rest again? ” I was seriously beginning to doubt it! I’d decided our pillow-top mattress was not only old but perhaps not soft enough for my side-sleeping tendencies. We bought a softer mattress. I decided it was too soft. We bought a firmer mattress. I decided it was too firm. I called to find out our options for another exchange and the guy basically told me I had none. I was bummed. There I was, 3 mattresses later and still unable to sleep throughout the night Continue Reading