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Bringing up seven kids has led to in depth knowledge of asthma, autism, fetal alcohol syndrome and drug induced developmental delay, immune deficiency and autoimmune disease, ectodermal dysplasia, neonatal death and cardiac defect. Despite all of that, I didn't know I was about to start the ride of my life with the illness of my youngest daughter, Ivy.

The stress factor.

Written on November 20, 2008 by TiffandIvy

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Stress is a part of our every day lives. When you have a sick child stress can reach a whole new level. I am stressed at the moment. I know I am really worried when insomnia comes to pay me a visit. Wipes it’s muddy feet on my doormat and sets about to stay for a…

in Day In And Day Out, Family Life, Laughing Through The Tears

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Special Exposure Wednesday – Every child is a super hero.

Written on November 19, 2008 by TiffandIvy

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This is Mal, our foster son. He is globally developmentally delayed due to alcohol and drug abuse whilst he was in utero. When he arrived at our house he could not walk or talk but today he has surpassed all expectations. He is our favourite super hero. Got a special hero to share with…

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Too Soon

Written on November 13, 2008 by TiffandIvy

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30 weeks gestation seems too soon to be born. Too soon to meet chicken legged, ruddy, scrunched up beings. Too soon to be thrust into the NICU after our last baby died. In the NICU. Too soon to gaze upon tiny fingers and toes, bruised hands and feet from too many needles and blood tests….

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Special Exposure Wednesday – Therapy dogs rule

Written on November 11, 2008 by TiffandIvy

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When Ivy is sick and in the medical ward Jasmine the therapy dog comes to visit. This shaggy friend always brightens her day. In our world, therapy dogs rule! Have you got a great photo to share this Special Exposure Wednesday? Please remember your comment love at each link you visit.

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The Invisibility Clause

Written on November 6, 2008 by TiffandIvy

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It’s an invisible illness, this immune deficiency gig. There is nothing obvious about the girl to signal that she is different from her twin, her sisters, the kid standing next to her. Sure, she is a little small and she’s sometimes pale but generally she looks just like your run of the mill (almost) three…

in Dealing With Public Perceptions

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Special Exposure Wednesday – The Princess Cat

Written on November 5, 2008 by TiffandIvy

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In our house, using our imagination is a great way to escape the reality of hospital, needles, tests and treatments. Yes, imagination is a great thing but a little bit of face paint makes it SO much better! We would love you to share a photo with us this Special Exposure Wednesday — and please…

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Processing Things.

Written on October 30, 2008 by TiffandIvy

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She sits on my lap facing me. Her little legs dangling on either side of mine. We’re just sitting, my girl and I, enjoying the sunshine after the last hospital confinement. We’ve been gone a week and this is our first morning waking up at home. ‘Home’. I love that word. It resonates…

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Introductions.

Written on October 23, 2008 by TiffandIvy

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Hi, I’m Tiff! I usually blog over here but Tammy asked me to write for 5MFSN. Of course I said yes! How exciting! I’m a mum and I used to work as a midwife and I love photography. The rumour is that I have seven kids. I guess that’s true. Two sets of twins, a singleton…

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