D’s journey, part 11 – Eating by Mouth
Just like in many aspects of his life, D has come a long way in eating! Let’s start back in the beginning… but first please note that I do not have a medical background and none of this should be taken...
View ArticleOur Childcare Choices
We’ve gone through several different childcare arrangements with K and D! In summary, we’ve done SAHM, WAHD, Grandmacare, and preschool – although we tried unsuccessfully to find a nanny at one point....
View ArticleTalking to Parents of a Special Needs Child
Sometimes D’s issues aren’t obvious, so I don’t think we have hit the worst of the peanut gallery yet. However, Mr. T and I have still had plenty of people say extremely hurtful and inconsiderate...
View ArticleA Day In My Life: WOH + baby + threenager
I kept track of a day in my life so I could share it with you guys! I chose a day that I went to work and K went to school, and D didn’t have any appointments. This certainly won’t be the most exciting...
View ArticlePicking a Nap Schedule
K & D have gone through a ton of different nap schedules! Right now K who is 3 years old takes an afternoon nap once every few days, and D is waffling between needing one and two naps a day. If...
View ArticleIn Honor of World Prematurity Day
In recognition of World Prematurity Day today and November being Prematurity Awareness Month, I asked some of the bloggers and board members who’ve had preemies to share their stories. According to the...
View ArticleHolding Down My Little Fighter
Last week was a busy one for us. D had an appointment at the GI clinic (which means they draw a TON of blood), and an IVIG infusion (which requires an IV line to be placed), and because he has a cold...
View ArticleTiger Family Year in Review
Man, 2014 has been intense! It started out pretty low but we're doing pretty great these days. All four of us have grown and learned SO much! Back in January, D was in the midst of his 2nd NICU stay,...
View ArticleThe Baby Factory is Closed
I remember when I first joined HB back in the beta days, I discovered that one of the TTC options was "The Baby Factory is Closed."I thought that was so funny at the time, as I puttered around the...
View ArticleMilestone Disappointment
I think D was about 2 weeks old when his first doc (my favorite of them all) told me "he's the tortoise, not the hare." Truer words were never spoken! D has been pretty globally delayed on a wide range...
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