What do Full Moons and Sick Babies have in Common?

What do Full Moons and Sick Babies have in Common?

SLEEPLESS nights!

Today is Tuesday and it’s a super moon/full moon tonight. I’ve spent most of the last week nursing my sweet baby back to health… literally. Its literal, because all my baby wants to do is nurse! Baby Jack got a cold on Thursday, which was followed by the longest night of crying due to a very stuffy nose and high fever. I felt so sad for baby Jack because in his mind, his body was glitching.  The first two days of the cold he refused to eat any baby foods and wanted to nurse exclusively, by day 3 and 4 baby Jack was allowing daddy to feed him baby food but would still only nurse from mama. This situation can be quite difficult when daddy is gone all day to work. Luckily, the exclusive nursing sessions are in the past. By day 5, baby Jack was back eating baby foods and feeling a tiny bit better. However, it wasn’t until today that I noticed a huge improvement in baby Jack’s cold, with virtually no sniffles all day today!

My small piece of comfort today when I was at the store and was finally understood by another mother who was there. After telling the lady at the store how Jack had been sick all week, I could tell she really felt for me. It was more amusing though when she wished me a good night of sleep only to stop herself and say, “Actually we gave up sleep when we had kids”. If that isn’t the truth I don’t know what is! Sometimes all you need is a little compassion to not feel so alone with our parenting struggles. Okay, okay, I know you don’t want to hear my ramblings, so here is the juicy part. How to go from sniffles to happy baby in less than a week.

Step 1:

Defiantly start by firing up a humidifier and an essential oil diffuser. Mine have been running almost constantly (especially at night) since baby Jack got his cold.

• Place 4 drops Eucalyptus Blue EO (Essential Oil) in the diffuser.
• Place 4 drops Thieves EO in the diffuser.

OR

• Place 4 drops Lavender EO (Essential Oil) in the diffuser.
• Place 4 drops Copaiba EO in the diffuser.

Alternate when adding water to your diffuser from Thieves EO and Eucalyptus Blue EO to Lavender EO and Copaiba EO. Simply amazing for helping the body open up the sinuses.

My favorite diffuser so far is the Dewdrop by Young Living.

I should also mention that Young Living Essential Oils are the ONLY essential oils I would use with my son, anything else just doesn’t have the quality I am looking for.

Step 2:

Place 3 tablespoons of olive oil or fractionated coconut oil in a small glass jar. (I used an old baby food jar)

ADD:

• 6 drops Lemon EO
• 6 drops Peppermint EO
• 10 drops R.C. EO blend (This blend has lots of Eucalyptus)
• 4 drops Raven EO blend
• 3 drops Thieves EO blend
• 4 drops Copaiba EO
• 3 drops Lavender EO

This mixture is then rubbed on the bottom of the feet and chest to aid the body in health and healing. According to ancient tradition, peppermint EO may also help reduce a fever.

WARNING: Never put undiluted essential oils on a baby, their skin is too sensitive!

Step 3:

Open up a bottle of SniffleEase kids essential oil!!!

• Apply by getting a dab on your finger to rub across your Childs forehead.

This is literally the most amazing product ever for opening the sinuses! I’m not even sure why I didn’t list this as number one! Its truly the best for a stuffy nose.

Step 4: 

Last but defiantly not least, ASK FOR HELP! I know so many of us push aside our own feelings of exhaustion because we tell ourselves “It’s only a cold”. The truth of the matter is, many of us haven’t slept for a full week and honestly just need an uninterrupted nap. Through this we can regain our sanity and be there for ourselves, so that when our baby needs us we can fully be there for him/her. Please find a girlfriend who can stay with your sweet little one for a couple hours while you REST. Not to do laundry or clean, but simply rest.

 

*These statements have not been approved by the FDA. Please consult your doctor or pediatrician before applying any essential oils to yourself or your baby.

 

 

 

Lizzy’s Gluten Free Flour Mix

I bought all my ingredients in the bulk section at Winco.

• 2 C. Almond Flour
• 2 C. Brown Rice Flour
• 1+1/2 C. Coconut Flour
• 1+1/3 C. Tapioca Starch/Flour
• 4tsp Xanthan Gum (This was sold in the bulk spices section)

Mix well. Store in an airtight container.

I like this mix, although it can be a bit heavy. Therefore, most of the recipes I use this in, I substitute half of the called for flour with Pamela’s Gluten Free Bread Mix.

 

HAPPY Baking!

Lizzy Przybylski~Flutterby Therapy

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies GF and Dairy Free

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies GF and Dairy Free (except 1 egg)

This recipe has been a favorite in my family for a long time. When I was 7 years old I can remember helping my mom bake oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. The cookies I made today are based off the same recipe. However, I made a few modifications for my lifestyle choices.

I started with the basics SUGAR…. Yes this recipe calls for a lot of sugar, but thats what makes these cookies the best!

1 cup Sugar and 1 cup Brown sugar!

The original recipe calls for 1 C. Butter. I substituted 3/4 C. Coconut oil + 1/4 C. Olive oil.

When measuring I put about 3/4 Cup raw coconut oil into the measuring cup then I poured the olive oil over it, by doing this I was able to get exactly 1 cup of oil. If you do not have coconut oil, DO NOT substitute for olive oil, an entire cup of olive oil would make the cookies taste gross.

 

Then I added 1 tablespoon of Almond milk.

1 C. Sugar

1 C. Brown Sugar

1 Egg (You can also substitute for 1/4 cup of apple sauce. Which would make this recipe Vegan.)

2 tsp Vanilla. I prefer to use Pure Vanilla whenever I can. It gives what you are cooking a richer vanilla taste. I also use the full called for amount, however, when baking with pure vanilla you can use less than the called for amount without compromising flavor. Example, if it calls for 2 tsp you can use 1 tsp of pure vanilla instead of 2 tsp of imitation vanilla. By the way, most vanilla sold today is imitation vanilla.

MIX! 

Add:

1.5 C. Lizzy’s GF flour mix

2 C. Pamela’s Gluten Free Bread Mix

I LOVE this product! It’s used in almost all of my baking. Pamela perfected Gluten Free flour and I respect that. I make a heavier GF flour mix currently, however I am planning on changing it up to be lighter and more versatile for recipes.

2 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Baking Powder

Tip: You canalso use just 3 tsp (1TBLS) of Baking Soda. If you decided to double this recipe, DO NOT DOUBLE the baking soda or baking powder.

1 tsp. Salt

The original recipe called for 3/4 cup Vegetable oil, however, it’s not as healthy for our bodies and olive oil is too overpowering. So I switched it up to 1/2 cup Coconut Oil and 1/4 cup Almond or Coconut milk. Remember to use my original method for measuring solidified coconut oil….. Solid first to about 1/2 cup then topped off with 1/4c milk, bring it to the 3/4 mark on your measuring glass. The important part is that you get the right amount of liquids per dry goods ratio.

Now its time to preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pull out your airbake cookie sheets. Use a metal tablespoon measuring tool to get the perfect size cookie.

 

Bake for 8-10 minutes. When lightly golden pull out and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Remove from the cookie sheet.

Finally its time to enjoy your creation!

 

Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies!!!

Gluten Free and Dairy Free

• 3/4 C. Coconut Oil
• 1/4 C. Olive Oil
• 1 C. Sugar
• 1 C. Brown Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla

Mix

Add:

• 1+1/2 C. Lizzy’s Gluten Free Flour Mix (See bottom recipe.)
• 2 C. Pamela’s Gluten Free Bread Mix
• 2 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 C. Coconut Oil (Yes, you use a lot. This is the second time it calls for it.)
• 1/4 C. Almond or Coconut Milk
• 2 C. Oats
• 1 pkg (About 12 oz / 1.5 cups) Chocolate Chips (Make sure they are Vegan/Dairy Free!)

Mix

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Using a metal tablespoon sized measuring spoon, scoop out dough onto baking sheet. See my notes for more details.

Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Yields about 72 small cookies.

 

Lizzy’s Gluten Free Flour Mix

I bought all my ingredients in the bulk section at Winco.

• 2 C. Almond Flour
• 2 C. Brown Rice Flour
• 1+1/2 C. Coconut Flour
• 1+1/3 C. Tapioca Starch/Flour
• 4tsp Xanthan Gum

Mix well. Store in a airtight container.

 

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Lizzy Przybylski’s Member/Sponcer #1316992

YAY! I just received my October Young Living order! I’m super excited because I picked up one of Young Living’s newest products, Seedlings Baby Oil!

100% plant based baby oil! Pure Love!

I’ve already had the opportunity to apply the Seedlings Baby oil to my sweet baby Jack, using infant massage. Having a licensed massage therapist as a mama, definitely has its perks. 🙂

Amongst my order for this month was Idaho Blue Spruce, which has been a favorite of mine since its release a few years ago. Its deep woodsy aroma is so captivating and fills me with a blissful peace. You must love trees to agree with my opinion. 😉

Fun facts about Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil;

• Idaho Blue Spruce is an exclusive oil that is distilled at Young Living’s St. Maries, Idaho farm. Hooray for Idaho, we do more than potatoes!
• Contains high percentages of alpha-pinene and limonene. Which according to several health studies I found, contain many healing properties.*

With my order I received 4 amazing FREE October promos:

1. 15ml Raven Essential Oil ( I am looking forward to getting acquainted with this oil. In my 10+ years of using Young Living essential oils, I have never owned Raven EO.)
2. 5ml Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil (Also, super excited about this oil because of my love of cinnamon!)
3. 15ml DiGize essential oil (“DiGize oil includes Fennel essential oil, the use of which dates back to ancient Egypt.” by Young Living.  Fennel has traditionally been used as a fantastic oil for digestion.*)
4. 10ml Breathe Again roll-on essential oil  (Ahhh yes…. Breathe Again is truly a life saver.

Order your favorite oils and new products this month to receive your FREE fall favorites. And remember to help a mama out by entering my Member/Sponcer #1316992. Thank You!

Love,

Flutterby ~ Lizzy

 

*These statements are simply according to history and have not been approved by the FDA.

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Young Livings newest products include insect repellent, new oil blend, muscle recovery powder, new diffuser, calcium supplement, 3-in-1 men’s body wash, and pH balance drink!

 

 

Jack’s Tongue Tie

About a month ago I was at a La Leche League meeting (Fabulous breastfeeding support groups) when the leader started talking about the symptoms of tongue ties and lip ties.

The symptoms which caught my attention were; gassy baby, high gag reflex, colic, “clicking” sound while nursing, and a tight neck. Although I believed Jack and I were doing great with nursing, I couldn’t help but notice that he had ALL of these symptoms. Some of the other symptoms which Jack and I didn’t have; trouble gaining weight, cracked nipples (mama), and constant loss of suction. So I decided to get Jack checked out for a tie, just in case. We had an appointment the next week with 1 of 3 tongue tie specialists in the Treasure Valley. I point out there are only 3 specialist in Boise, ID area, because most Dr’s and nurses don’t have enough training to properly check for or diagnose a tongue tie. (If you think your baby might have a tie, PLEASE see a specialist for it.)

Sure enough, there was a significant type 1 tongue tie and a type 4 upper lip tie. The next week we had the revision surgery done by a pediatric dentist. The Dr. used a laser to cut the tie and free Jack’s tongue and lip. I’m not gunna lie, it was a horrible day for me. As Jack’s mama I always want to protect him from pain but here I was handing him over to someone I truly didn’t know. They had me wait outside the room so I couldn’t see the process ( I imagine a lot of moms would freak out if they watched the revision take place). Thankfully the surgery takes only about 5 minutes with a few minutes of prep, so I had my now screaming baby boy back in my arms after about 10 minutes. Jack calmed very quickly once he was with his mama and nursing. Yes, the Dr. does apply a numbing cream to the tongue beforehand and yes, the baby can nurse immediately after surgery. So overall the mother is more traumatized by it then her sweet baby.

Little did I realize my tongue tie journey had only begun. For the next month I was required to rub my finger under Jack’s tongue and lip and also stretch his tongue toward the roof of his mouth …every 4 hours. As I’m sure you can imagine, Jack hated me rubbing and stretching his sore tongue. My baby screamed and jerk away as much as he possibly could.

Over the next two weeks I struggled with remembering to do Jack’s exercises often enough. It felt so wrong to be hurting my baby to help him. Luckily, I had a beautiful soul tell me to “be very gentle with myself, and understand that I am doing an incredibly loving thing for Jack”.

About two weeks in I felt like there may be some reattachment, so I took Jack to see the original specialist who diagnosed his ties. My heart sank as she (the specialist) confirmed my fears and said that it had indeed reattached some. The specialist then asked me if I wanted her to “reopen the wound?”. I said, yes, and with a quick tear Jack’s tongue was open and bleeding everywhere. In that moment it was so hard for me to sit there and not feel like the biggest failure ever. Not only had I put my son through this once, but now he was enduring pain again and it was all my fault.

When I got done feeling bad, I swore this time I would do a better job keeping his tie open and I would massage his tongue ever 3 hours. Jack’s initial surgery was 5 weeks ago today. As much as I wish I could say its healed and all is well, I’m honestly not sure. Only time and another check up with the specialist will tell.  What I do want to tell you about is a few products that really helped.

After Jack’s original tongue tie revision we were told his mouth would be pretty sore the first few days and to give him pain killers. Therefore, the first two days after surgery we had given Jack a tiny dose (pediatrician approved) of Children’s Motrin which has ibuprofen. The ibuprofen caused 8 hours of horrendous screaming, due to stomach cramps. Jack was then switched to tylenol and the cramps went away. However, I finally had enough of the chemical pain killer being given to my baby and I decided I had to find a safer alternative.

After a little searching I discovered that Young Living’s Copaiba Vitality essential oil is extremely mild which makes it very safe to use with young children.*

The dilution mixture I made was 15/1 Young Living V6 oil with YL Copaiba Vitality and applied it to Jack’s gums and under his tongue. Which helped Jack with the pain and soreness after I did his tongue tie stretches.

The other essential oil I read worked great for teething pain was Young Living’s exodus 2 essential oil.* The dilution mixture I made was 15/1 Young Living V6 oil with YL Exodus 2 and applied it to Jack’s gums and under his tongue. Alternating between the two essential oil mixes every other day.

I definitely recommend using Young Living’s products  on babies. Their little bodies and sensitive digestive systems just work way better when given natural products. Please do not go buy any random brand and expect it to be the same. And please do not give cheap off brand essential oils to your babies internally. You should be extremely picky about who you trust with your most precious little ones. I learned a few lessons with the tongue tie and over the counter pain killers. Jack’s stomach was just too sensitive of them. After trying MANY different essential oil brands I will never use anything but Young Living. If you would like to learn more please feel free to contact me.

Thank You,

Lizzy ~ Flutterby Goddess

 

 

 

*The FDA has not approved any of these statements. Young Living has not approved or claimed any of these statements. It has simply been trials by other moms and knowledge passed down through generations. Always test a drop of oil diluted on the skin before ever using internally, even if it is a “vitality” essential oil.

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Where to start…

Healthy living always starts in your home. Of course, I could start with talking about diet but I think I’m going to skip that for now. My first suggestion will be to limit and replace the chemical cleaners in your home. Not only are they bad for the earth but the chemicals float through the air and get into your lungs and your children’s lungs. And you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to clearly see how damaging that can be week after week, month after month of spraying and cleaning your home with toxic chemical cleaners. So do yourself a favor and throw them away!!!

My favorite go to natural cleaner is made with Thieves. Thieves is all natural, plant based, vegan, gluten free, amazing, and cinnamon scented cleaner. I’ve used it for years in my home to clean everything from bathrooms to disinfecting kitchen counters to killing odors, truly is my all around cleaner.

 

Order your Thieves cleaner here: Thieves Household Cleaner and enter Referral/Sponsor/Enrollee # 1316992. Contact me if you are interested in learning how you can save 24% off everything you buy or if you are interested in sharing this product with your friends at wholesale pricing with benefits.  😉

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