Visiting COSI

Center Of Science and Industry

We just visited COSI today. It was my first time and to tell you honestly, I was only interested because they have the Lost of Egypt exhibit/gallery for a short period of time. We spent the whole afternoon there and it was not enough. Wish we would've spent a whole day to see everything. It's a very interesting place to learn science and industry. This place is perfect for kids, well, JJ and I are big kids! So far COSI is the No. 1 Science center in the country according to Parent's Magazine, big deal huh?

My favorite was of course the Lost of Egypt gallery. I am always fascinated with mummy's and Egypt in general. I also liked the Rat basketball, in fact I took a video of it. They are so cool and could not believe that rat's could learn such skills! I am so amazed and fascinated with it. JJ loves the Gadget's section where one can learn some engineering principles. It's a venue where you learn basic physics, chemistry, engineering, and energy. It's kinda loud in there though, my only complain. Overall, it was an interesting place to spend our day with!

Here's the Rat video to share:

Fifth visit with a Nurse Practitioner

stay tune...

Fenced in!

In preparation for the coming of our first baby, we've also prepared our fuzzies. We knew it can be hard to take care of 3 dogs and a baby. Most of our friends have been asking us if we wanted to get rid of our dogs before the baby gets here. Were like, no way. We love our dogs and we will do everything to continue to love them and care for them. That's why JJ decided to build a fence to ease up the load of taking them out of the house for potty and exercise. I so love my JJ! See how good of a heart he has? In no time the fence was built and the fuzzies so far has been enjoying it. They can go anytime and play as much as they want. I have only taken a picture of them out but you should see when they are playing. Man, these dogs chase each other like crazy and run like tiny horses! Oh and they get to bark our neighboring dogs too. It can be annoying but seeing them free outside, laying in the grass and eating it as if they are goats and seeing Star doing her poppy dance (she runs around a 100thx!) is just priceless.

Velvet Ice Cream Festival

So glad we got the chance to visit Ye Olde Mill today. It was fun being there in time for their 35th festival. They had a bunch of activities going on. One of which we got lucky to witness was the exhibition of the Border Collies. These dogs are so good at herding a group of sheep or duck under the direction of the handler using hand or whistle signals. Those dogs were phenomenal, no wonder they are consider the best working dogs.

Among the activities they have were Pony rides, ice cream eating contest, magic show, sack race,
wheelbarrow race, water balloon toss, plank race, egg toss, kiddie tractor pull, three-legged race, some good entertainment, a display of antique engines and tractors, and then the famous Ye Olde Mill Rod Run which features antique cars, vans, street rods, custom cars, and special interests vehicles. The owners were so proud to exhibit their finished products and were ready to answer questions from the attendees.

We also checked the arts and crafts at the Tent. It's amazing how much they have in there for sale. They also have good food, drinks and desserts. It was then that I had my first taste of Greek food, it wasn't bad but I am not a fan.

After we ate, we decided to cross the street and check out the Museum and Gift shop. That's also where the Ice Cream Parlor is. I can't help but admire that building. Yes, it is old but you can see there is a lot of history built in it. Its amazing how pretty it was inside. You can shop and look at the history display at the same time. We were about to moved on when the rain started pouring and so we were stuck inside the building...one reason to stay and enjoy my Velvet Vanilla Ice cream, my favorite!

An ordeal

Just two days after JJ's birthday was his schedule for a diagnostic test called biopsy. Everything was perfectly fine during the prep process. I had to wait by myself at the waiting room while the doctor's are doing the procedure. It probably took about an hour and before I knew it he was back for recovery. He wasn't allowed to go home until after 3 hours! So we waited and while we were there, he tried to use the restroom but he could not urinate. The nurses gave him a lot of water to drink and he finished a bag of IV. He tried to use the restroom again before we have to leave the hospital but he still can't. The nurses told him to try it again at home. So off we left the hospital.

He took a nap right after we got home only to wake up with an excruciating pain. He had problems with urination and before I knew it, we had to rushed to the emergency hospital. It was my first time, there were too many people in there waiting for their turn. It's a first come first serve base. I don't know what to expect and I don't know what to do. It was hard for me emotionally, looking at him with so much pain. I have never seen him so helpless. It took us probably about 30-45 mins. before it was our turn. He had to be interviewed about what he feels at the moment, what was the process they did to him, what are the medications that he is currently taking and a lot more.

Finally, we were at the ER and even then, it still took a long time before they do something. I was never been in an ER before and I don't know what to expect. A doctor came to assess him and he was probably the one who decides what was the best procedure or remedy for his pain. I tell you it was hard being at the ER and what happened next was something I did not hoped for. For JJ, if its the only thing they can do then so be it, as long as he won't be in pain. Past midnight when the nurses decided that he is ready to go home.

He took a shower that night and then we were off to bed. He did get to sleep but he woke up with a mess and the next days his urine was still bloody. His temp was ok although it almost reach to 101 at some point. The following monday, here we are again we are back to the ER! At this point, the doctor's had to do something. Everyone involved has to be called. It was another long process and I was bored to death. Finally, they found out that there was a huge blood clot in his urinary track preventing the urine from flowing out freely thus causing him that excruciating pain. It was around 3pm and I decided leave the ER and get something to eat at the cafeteria. I got a call from JJ that we can now leave the hospital, yayy!

The next 2 days were a sick leave for JJ. He had to take it easy and he can't drive to work because he was on vicodin. I became an instant nurse for the last few days and I can tell I am not fitted for such a job. I am not strong enough seeing someone in pain. There was one point that I broke down. His temperature went up and the blood pressure was a little high., enough reasons for me to panicked. Finally, friday of the same week, he had an appointment to see his doctor. Before we left the house, he went to urinate and there the 3 cm. blood clot came out. Whew!!!
Everything turned out well after that. The doctor's visit was non eventful but very important and the good thing is after a week he got a call from his doctor. Basically he was told about the result of his biopsy and thank God, it wasn't something major and that the medications he is currently taking was already remedy for it. Yayyy...I'm so glad that ordeal is over. Sheesh!

Happy Birthday my Darling!

Its my Babe's birthday! Yay!! Do i sound excited? Well, a little bit. He actually worked today which is fine. I got him a personalized German Chocolate cake from The Suisse shop. With him not around the house, means I could just pick it up and hide it inside the refrigerator until after dinner. He was a little antsy when he got off from work. He kept texting me if he needed to pickup his own birthday cake from the grocery (the frozen one's) or if we needed a dessert.
I told him to go home asap and I will start making his birthday dinner which is of course - steak with baked potato and veggies.

He was surprised seeing his presents in the table. I got him a bouquet of flower, a birthday card, a mug that says: "I don't remember things the way I used to...and also, I don't remember things the way I used to", that cracked him up and made him read it twice! I also got him his fave Starbucks sugar free vanilla syrup and a gift certificate from Best Buy.

After dinner, I took the cake out from the refrigerator, lit the candle and sang a birthday song for him. He was surprised that it wasn't just the usual frozen cake from the grocery that he always gets to enjoy on his birthday. We enjoyed the cake, it was yummy and very moist, the sweetness is just perfect.

You know what, this is the first occasion where we decided to cook and just stay home and chill. It was actually kinda nice and I told him we will do it again on my birthday.

Visiting the Topiary Garden

We just got back from a long day out in the woods, we sniffed the flowers in the gardens and admire the beauty of nature. I had been wanting to go to the Topiary Park in downtown Columbus for quite awhile. We finally had that chance today. The day was perfect, nice and warm. The topiary park is a work of art. It is famous for its topiary interpretation of Georges Seurat’s famous Post-Impressionist painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grand Jatte. The park had a beautiful landscaped walks, benches and picnic tables. There is a pond with big and colorful fishes, water lilies, adult and baby duck and a few work of art.

Inniswood Metro Gardens

Later that night, JJ decided to take me to Inniswood Metro Gardens which is located pretty close to our house. I don't know why we haven't been here but I love this place. They have paved pathways, herb gardens, roses and woodland rock gardens. They have a lot of wild flowers and wildlife. My favorite is the beautiful landscaped flower beds with beautiful and colorful flowers, and that area where you can see the statue of Mary and Grace Innis. The garden was huge with 121-acre, a place we could not cover in that span of time. It was getting dark so we promised to come back later when the roses are about to bloom.

Fourth Checkup with an Ob-Gyn

Today was a big day. We found out that we are going to have a baby boy! How exciting :) We are still in heaven as of this moment. I was texting and asking my friends to guess about the baby's gender last night and everyone seemed to guess that its going to be a boy. Was I happy about it? Yes, I am so happy, real happy. What is funny though is that ever since we found out that we are pregnant, I kept thinking about a baby girls name. Its weird. What probably made me think that its a girl is because late fil wants a girl. Something changed over the past weeks. I began wishing for a boy. I guess JJ was hoping for a boy too based on his comment that if its going to be a boy then he will have someone to ride the roller coaster with! What a cute thought!

So what happened during the visit? It started with my routinary check. Weight and blood pressure and then the doctor came and asked if we are ready to find out what the baby is going to be. She checked everything that needed to be checked. She measured the head circumference, the spine, she showed where the arms are, the legs, the heart and so much more. Suddenly she said, "I think, I kinda know what is the gender but I wanna make sure first". I started looking intensely on the monitor where there is one position that she wanted a clear picture of. I suddenly said, Is it a boy? And she said...."I think it is!" I gave a high five to JJ who was sitting on a chair to my left. We were very happy and as soon as the doctor printed the scanned pictures we left the room and proudly showed the pictures to a staff who is going to schedule my next appointment.

We left the building with all smiles. There was even one moment when we said "Good job, Babe" to one another, in tune. So I guess that shows that our wishes were met. Hopefully, if we were to have another one, then it would be perfect to have a girl, right? That would be real nice, but will see :)