The White Family

Monday, June 1, 2009

Coy has been in gymnastics for 2 1/2 years. He loves it and does pretty good! At the end of each season, there is an Olympic Day. This season is his first to do actual routines on the floor, the rings and the parallel bars. His coach says he sees promise for the future... If that's what Coy wants, we'll support him 100%.

Bridge up

Floor routine (Cartwheel)

Floor routine (scale)

Rings (pull up)

Rings (swing)

Rings (skin the cat)

Parallel Bars

Parallel Bars (dismount & salute)

A chalk hug for mom. (yes, I fell for it)

Dad had a morning meeting nearby, so he was able to swing by. Coy (and Kyle) was SO excited that Dad could make it!

3 comments:

Emily and Ryan said...: Where does he go for gymnastics? There's a place right near our house and I wonder how it is...you know, for the future; June 3, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Vicki and Ryan said...: He better get me a couple of tickets for the Olympics! I want to be there to cheer him on in person! :-); June 3, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Unknown said...: You are so dang skinny! I'm jealous.; June 24, 2009 at 3:19 PM

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Natural Home Remedies for Colic
Thankfully, there are many tried-and-true home remedies to soothe a baby. Some are as close as your kitchen. Experiment with a few, determine what works, and stick to it.

Home Remedies From the Cupboard

Chamomile tea. Chamomile combines antispasmodic and sedative properties and may relieve intestinal cramping and induce relaxation at the same time. In fact, chamomile contains 19 different antispasmodic constituents, as well as five sedative ones. To make a cup of tea: Place 1 teaspoon chamomile flowers in a cup and fill with boiling water. Cover and let stand for ten minutes. Strain and, while warm or at room temperature, give to the infant in a bottle. A nursing mother may also drink the tea, unless she is allergic to pollens. Prepackaged chamomile tea bags may be used instead of flowers.

Home Remedies From the Refrigerator

Soy products. That carton of cow's milk looks innocent enough, but it can be the problem source for five to ten percent of colicky babies. Many studies have shown an improvement in colic after dairy products have been eliminated from babies' diets. The culprit seems to be the protein in cow's milk. (Don't think milk is the only villain. This protein lurks in many infant formulas containing dairy and is also found in the milk of breast-feeding mothers who consume dairy products.) Try eliminating dairy products for two weeks and switch to soy products, both for baby and for you, if you're breast-feeding. If you don't notice any improvement, assume milk isn't the culprit.

Home Remedies From the Sink

Running water. Water soothes the savage beast...and the screaming baby. One of the simplest calming techniques is to place a bowl in the sink and turn on the faucet. Hold your baby next to the sink so he can hear the water cascading into the bowl. If the kitchen sink doesn't produce enough volume, perhaps try the bathroom sink. An enclosed space, like a bathroom, may accentuate the soothing sounds of water.

Warm water. Put warm (not hot) water in a hot-water bottle and place it against your baby's stomach. This can be soothing.

Home Remedies From the Spice Rack

Basil. This aromatic herb contains large amounts of eugenol, which, among other things, has antispasmodic and sedative properties. Place 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves in a cup and fill it with boiling water. Cover and let stand for ten minutes. Strain and, while warm or at room temperature, give it to the infant in a bottle. A nursing mother may also drink the tea.

Mint. Mint has antispasmodic properties, which may help reduce intestinal spasms in colicky infants. Place 1 teaspoon dried mint in a cup and fill with boiling water. Let stand for ten minutes. Strain well and, while warm, feed to the baby in a bottle. Nursing mothers may want to have a cup of mint tea, too.

Although it has never been definitively proven to be effective, peppermint-flavored water is a century-old remedy for colic. Scientists have discovered that the active ingredient in peppermint oil is a calcium-channel blocker, which may ease intestinal distress, a common problem associated with colic. A peppermint stick soaked in water may be used as an alternative, but note that many sticks contain sugar. Never use straight peppermint oil to make tea. It's too potent for a baby.

If your baby has been diagnosed with colic, try some of the simple home remedies in this article to help alleviate his or her fussiness.

http://health.howstuffworks.com/home-remedies-for-colic2.htm

You know me, I don't like taking or giving medicine unless it's necessary. I have always had a "love affair" with the power of food! Of the above mentioned Colic remedies, I've done the Mint (mixed w/ homemade baby food) and warm water (washcloth) on my babies' bellies. These have both worked for me as well as "bicycling" their legs (to move gas along) and laying them on their left side. Love & prayers to those with Colic (and their parents)!

Katie

The White Family

Monday, June 1, 2009

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