Freeze Time

After listening to a Steve Gibson podcast on Vitamin D, I have decided to start an experiment by supplementing this new Vitamin (evidently it is not really a vitamin at all, but rather a steroid hormone) into my diet. I was intrigued by the information that I gleaned from Steve's podcast. There really is nothing to lose and a year's supply of the Vitamin D capsules costs less than $10.

This morning, I took Steve's advice and went to iHerb and purchased the Vitamin D-3 5,000 IU supplement that comes in a 120 Softgel count. My plan is to take one softgel tablet every three days for one year. I haven't quite figured out exaclty what or how I will measure my progress (or lack thereof). The most practicle number I have come up with that I can easily measure is my blood pressure. I will go to publix and get a blood pressure test before I begin taking the Vitamin. I am also going to measure my energy levels, but I do not know a good way to do this other than document how I feel week to week.

Well it has been quite a long time since I have updated the Freeze Time blog. Actually it has been over a year and a half. The family is doing well. Zach will be four in about one month, on 11/23/09. Chandler will be two years old in less than four months on 2/1/10! Zach and Chandler are both growing up fast. In two years Zach will be well into his first year of Kindergarden!

Laura is doing well, still working at the Career Center at the local High School. One big change since the last blog post is that we moved houses. We miss our old neighbors and subdivision, but we are making new friends in our new place and are enjoying the change.

Chandler came home from the hospital last Sunday (2/3/08). Everyone is trying to adjust themselves to the "baby" schedule. He is eating every three hours through day and night. He seems to like his new environment. Brad and Laura are trying to get their sleep so they can have enough energy to take care of Zach during the waking hours.

Speaking of Zach, he is adjusting well and is taking a liking to Chandler. We think that he is beginning to grasp the concept that he is now a big brother. Here is a picture of Zach with Chandler.

Chandler made it through his first night. This picture was a rare moment where he was actually sleeping. He is a hungry little guy and eats almost constantly. Hopefully we all will be taking a nap soon. Chandler passed his hearing test this morning. He has a big day ahead of him. We are expecting Zach to arrive this morning so that he meet his new brother. Laura and I are anticipating his reaction to little Chandler.

Chandler David Martin was born at 10:55am on February 1st, 2008. He was 7lbs 15oz and 21.25 inches long.

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It is now 10:30am. We are at 9cm!!! They are prepping the room for delivery. Laura has blown through active labor. The nurse is calling the Dr.