dAy 5 oN yOunGEviTy

   Today is a good day. I'm starting off a bit more slowly than I would like. It's overcast and blah outside. The weather not only affects my mood, but it also affects my health. Normally on a day like today, though, I would be struggling to even get out of bed. Today I woke up at 9:30 when SN got up. I felt sluggish, but was able to get going. Overall, I am really feeling a difference from the vitamins and minerals. My symptoms for today would include, a little fatigue, and still trying to get over the sinus/ear infection. I'm still feeling some occasional pain in my ears and still have to blow my nose a bit. Other than that, I feel pretty great!

DaY 3 oN yOUngEviTy!

   Tonight Mr Cancan and I were discussing whether or not I'm noticing any difference from the vitamins and minerals I've started taking from Youngevity. I'm already noticing a little difference.
   On a typical day, I take what I call my "wake up" pill (Nuvigil). It's a medication for people that can't stay awake throughout the day on their own. Dr.'s prescribe it mostly for people with Narcolepsy, but also other illnesses like Fibromyalgia. Nuvigil works wonders for me, but I usually feel the need to take that with an 8 oz (or whatever the small one is) sugar free Red Bull so I can get going before the pill kicks in. I usually get through the day pretty well, but often need to take breaks and lie down to rebuild my energy.  
   At about 3:00 or 4:00 in the afternoon, I'll often have another 8 oz (or whatever that small one is) sugar free Red Bull to give me enough energy to make dinner and finish up my day. A lot of the time I only need the second Red Bull because I forget to eat lunch. Well, yesterday, I got up at 9:30, the time SN woke up, and ran some errands, made a poodle skirt for a super fun Sop Hock we went to tonight, went to a seminar, and then all the other day to day things moms and wives do. I did need my second Red Bull in the afternoon, but I had so much energy later in the day that I couldn't fall asleep until 4:30 this morning!
   I was not expecting to have a very good day, today. One of the most important elements of taking care of yourself when you have Fibromyalgia is a good nights sleep! Mr. Cancan let me sleep in until 11:30, so I slept, but I didn't sleep soundly last night. This morning, I took my "wake pill" but I didn't take it with Red Bull. In the seminar I attended last night the speaker was the Dr. that created Youngevity, (Dr. Joel Wallack) and he said not to have carbonated drinks with your meals because it affects your bodies ability to absorb the nutrients you need from food, and the same with taking Youngevity vitamin and minerals. Also, don't have carbonation an hour before and after eating, for the same reason. At about 1:00, I did have a Red Bull, but probably didn't need it. Now, it's 10:14 PM, and I am going strong! I have to say I'm impressed.

Thursdays ArE fOr beING a mOmMy!

I love being a mom more than anything in the world. Some days I wonder if I'm very good at it, but that doesn't stop me from trying. My greatest joys are when I figure something out that gets the whole family laughing and having fun.

Today, I'm just basking in the quiet of my three year-old, SN, since I know that wont last. Really the only reason she is being quiet is because I'm letting her play with my Ipod. Still, the silence is great. Normally, she is screaming at the top of her lunges yelling at our dogs, or screaming because she doesn't feel like using words. The silence is great! Even with the screaming and yelling and crying and smart mouthing that goes on on a daily basis, being a mom is my most favorite thing.

A frEsH StaRt

   It's time to be recommitted to blogging. I've been a slacker due to illness and holidays, but today I'd like to make a fresh start.

   My husband does yard care for a living, and like everyone that works in yard care, he frequents gas stations. While at one particular gas station he met a man that distributes a health care product that has changed his family and friends lives. Having struggles with many different health issues over my life, I've heard it all. "This product does this. This product does that. If you take this you will never be sick again." I got sick of listening to people tell me how great their product was. Whatever I tried never worked. This man told my husband about this product and I had a sudden change of heart. This one sounds amazing!

   Yesterday, we got our first shipment of the product, Youngevity, and I've started taking it today. I've decided I'd like to keep a record of my progress over the next month or more. The thing that caught my attention about this product is that all it is is pure nutrients. It's all plant derived. Not a single portion of it is synthetic. Our bodies can't absorb synthetic nutrients. All of the over the counter vitamins and minerals we buy do us almost no good.

   My symptoms today include, a horrible sinus infection, to the point of my sinuses bleeding. A double ear infection. Like everyday, fatigue, joint pain, random shooting pains in random parts of my body. About three weeks ago I suffered a miscarriage, so my cycle has been completely disrupted. I have abdominal pains from ovarian cysts. I always deal with anxiety issues as well as depression, but the depression is well under control and has been for several years. I've been obese for about eight years. Today I don't have a migraine, but I do often get them for weeks at a time and often every day. I also have chronic back pain.

Most people start noticing a slight difference within a week, and a great difference in a month. Most people are completely healed from their illnesses in three months. Here's to hoping! (I feel really good about this.)

Tuesdays MeAn HeaLtH & FitNesS

  Over the last 10 years I've put on a ridiculous amount of weight. I think it's time to work on that. 6 or 7 years ago I was diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which makes losing weight very difficult. Since then, I've been quite discouraged and not tried very hard to take better care of myself. The time is now. (If any of you, out there, have been diagnosed with PCOS and have found great ways to lose weight after diagnoses, I would love to hear your tips.)
   Lets take this journey to together! I have at least 100 pounds to lose, which is a daunting number. I'd really just like to take it 10 pounds at a time. What about you?
   I'm, also, of the, "take it slow," mentality. This week I'd like to work on drinking more water. I used to be so great about only drinking 1, 10 oz. can of Diet Dr. Pepper a day. After marrying my Mountain Dew drinking husband, that little rule went out the window. Now, I'd like to cut back on whatever amount it is that I have been drinking and make sure I drink a minimum of 64 oz. of water a day.
   Wish me luck. I'll let you know how I've done, next Tuesday.

~Can Can~


PCOS Symptoms http://women.webmd.com/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-topic-overview

Mondays EquAl FaMiLy

The Can Can Clan

To me my family's everything

We have a lot of parts.

We're somewhat untraditional,

Here's how we got our start . . .

Mr. Can Can fell in love with a special lady

Together those two crazy kids had two special babies.

Can Can wasn't Can Can yet (still Shu shu to those she new) 

And lived far far away

The time would come and fates align to bring that happy day.

Shu Shu met a different man and married him

Thrilled to be a wife.

What she didn't know is after two sweet baby girls

She'd have a different life.

Mr. Can Can had to say goodbye to his special lady

Then moved on to someone else who's more than just a little crazy.

Gratefully one good thing came from someone so very lazy

A bright light in Mr. Can Can's life, another wonderful baby.

Shu Shu met another man, a wolf dressed in sheep's clothing.

Though she escaped the wolf, out of the darkness came a gift,

A beautiful little munchkin who's healing powers were swift.

Now all the kids were born and fates could now align

Mr. Can Can and Shu Shu could meet for the first time.

The two were matched in matrimony,

But that doesn't end the story.

In fact we have to add some more to explain all of the glory.

Two more kids came into the lives of the Can Can clan,

Although they aren't related they feel like they've always been.

Mr. and Mrs. Can Can are filled with so much love

They can't wait to bring more children down from Heaven up above.

Now you know our story and though it's not the end

It's been a great beginning, all of which is a God send.

By Can Can

Introduction

   Hello world. Let me introduce myself. For purposes of privacy, you will all know me as Can Can. I am mother of a sweet, rambunctious, loving, beautiful, 10 year old, tween, (RM).  When RM was 2 and a half, I had my second daughter CJ. Sadly, 10 days before her first birthday she passed away from SIDS. While she is gone from this Earth, she is never far away.  There isn't a day that passes when I don't think of her, and I often feel her presence. 
   A little more than two years after CJ's passing, her father and I ended 7 years of marriage and 9 years together. It was a very painful experience, but has been such an incredible blessing.

   While still trying to heal from the loss of CJ and a divorce, I managed to get pregnant with my third daughter (SN). She is now a darling, incredibly expressive, smart, beautiful, 3 year old. She has truly healed my heart in so many ways.

   Only a few days after SN turned 1 I met my husband Mr. Can Can and fell in love with him and his family. He brought into the relationship a daughter (JR) who is now 19, a son (JT) who is coming close to turning 17, and another son (LW) who will soon be 7. 

   We have been so surprised how well we have been able to blend our families, but of course, not without some drama. Mr Can Can and I are not into drama, but it seems to follow us wherever we go. I guess that will happen with 3 ex wives, 1 ex husband, and 1 ex baby daddy. The Lord must truly love us for giving us the strength to deal with such things. 
  Now that you know a few things about me, I'll give you an idea of what this blog will be about. On each day of the week, I will share with you my thoughts about something to do with my theme for the day. 

• Sundays - Spirituality 
• Monday - Family 
• Tuesdays - health and fitness 
• Wednesdays - Crafts
•  Thursdays - Being a mommy 
• Friday - Being a wife 
• Saturday - Miscellaneous (Until or unless I can think of something better.)

I look forward to seeing where this journey takes us. Thanks for stopping by! 


~Can Can~