My New Best Friend

I've struggled with my sinuses for years. I had surgery back in 2002, no wait, I think that was 2001? Anyway. I remember by ENT saying quite cheerfully, "Your life will never be the same again!" So of course I took that to mean I would breathe with ease and never have any more sinus issues. HA. He's was right in a way, I've never been the same. Just ask Marc. I have all kinds of sinus issues that I really would not want to go into right here because it's just plain gross.


I've heard talk around the bloggy world about neti-pots but never tried one. In fact, after my sinus surgery I was instructed to snort salt water 5 times a day. I thought I was going to drown several times while leaning over my kitchen sink. Thus the reason I have declined trying the neti-pot. After recently trying a Homeopathic remedy- which did nothing for me- I asked Marc to get me one on-line.


It arrived 2 weeks ago and my life has never been the same! In a good way. In fact, I read this today that cracked me up. It seems more and more people are giving this thing a try. So, I'm happy to report that after about a week of consistent use (I had to work up the courage to use it first!) my sinuses are finally opening up and I can breath! I'm not completely clear, but I feel I'm on the road to having some of my "issues" resolved! The key, I think, to using this is that you breathe calmly through your mouth while irrigating the nasal passage.


Here is my new best friend:







There are many different versions, even fancy ceramic pots. Mine is just basic, but gets the job
done!



In other, completely non-related news...my little one is growing some hair! :) I was able to get this tiny pink clip in for about 5 seconds before it fell out. She loves wearing skirts and tights...and apparently playing with snakes.