We’re all here still trying to settle in, trying to settle down. Things are mostly going very well. I’m walking around the edges of a migraine today, which always gets me down, but I know that once the fog clears, life will be good again (I know that it’s good now too, but it’s also rather painful and blurry).
The pajamas are coming along, though sadly, I suspect today is going to be a loss sewing wise. I’m almost done all the pajama pants, I finished a bonnet (ideally I would love to add a bit of embroidery…), and one robe is complete, with the patterns traced for two more.
Maybe today is a day for baking? Maybe it’s just a day for rest. I know that it’s a day to step back, take it easy on everyone and see where we end up.
The stars are beautiful! I just looked up a few tutorials to try and make some like that – do you know of any good ones to look up?
lovely quiet, lovely babe nestled by the tree. Precious moments to treasure, ah……..
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Allie- sorry, no suggestions for you. I learned from a friend. Good luck! They were really much more simple then I imagined.
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BE kind to yourself and rest…I love the picture of your littlest sleeping in the light of the tree!
Your new home is looking lovely! I hope you have a good rest day. That pic of your baby girl asleep by the tree is beautiful.
Allie, I learnt with this tutorial: http://www.duofiberworks.com/journal/2009/1/5/window-star-tutorial.html
Mel, you really have a special touch to make a house a home!
I love the sweet sleeping angel picture :0)
I have been thinking of you, I hope you migraine goes away fast and that you are all doing well!
Sending healing thoughts your way. I just love the picture of your babe by the tree too… so beautiful!
What a beautiful home!
And little girl napping by the tree is a wonderful picture. Hoping the migraine goes away quickly.
I have to say- I am in love with what I see of your new home!
I absolutely love the picture of Mairi sleeping on that colorful quilt- it is perfect, and precious.
I also get migraines- my warning sign is sparkly "tunnel vision"- do you have any wisdom about treatment and prevention? What do you do when you get a migraine (I am pregnant, and get them more often while pregnant)?
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Melanie- I've been meaning to say congratulations!
As far as migraines go, I don't have a lot of answers. Prevention = avoiding triggers, getting enough rest and just generally taking care of yourself.
Treatments all work best if you recognize the signs early on and start treatment as soon as you realize what's going on. What works for people seems to differ.
For me, caffeine tends to trigger migraines, but once a migraine starts, it can also help to lessen the severity. I find it's most effective when I don't consume caffeine regularly. Once a migraine strikes, raising your body temperature has been scientifically proven to help ease the pain. For me, there is a combination of things that can sometimes ward off an oncoming attack. It's a cup of strong black tea, frankincense oil and the hottest bath I can stand, follow up with rest and some food. This house doesn't have a bathtub and (obviously) neither did my last. A hot shower helps a little, but not nearly as much as a bath.
I hope you find something that works well for you soon!
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Thanks so much Melody-
It took me forever to realize the pre-migraine symptoms (the sparkly vision)- for some reason each time it would happen it didn't occur to me that a migraine was coming. . .
Thanks for the advice!
I just love you r new home pictures! Your sweet girl is just an angel! I hope after all of the holidays that you will post more pics of the house. I get migraines too. I hope that you will be feeling better soon! Merry Christmas! Love Kate
Your home is looking so beautiful and warm! Of course, the baby picture is my favorite.
I hope your migraine subsides quickly.
Peace,
Carrie
Hi. How beautiful your baby looks, lying peacefully asleep on the floor all wrapped up, snug and warm. Festive greetings from New Zealand cheers Marie
Hello my dear!
Hope you're feeling better today–when i get a migraine the only thing i can manage is to throw up and hide under the covers. Did you have a good Solstice?
Melanie–I've hear regularly drinking feverfew tea prevents migrains.
Allie–here's a good tutorial for the stars: http://www.duofiberworks.com/journal/2009/1/5/window-star-tutorial.html
Melody, blessings to you and yours this holly-day.
see you soon.