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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.

Special Exposure Wednesday.

This week has been full to overflowing with port trouble. Hope your week has been better. Got something to share? Why don’t you join in this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also posting at Three Ring Circus.

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Special Exposure Wednesday

Her home coming, on Monday was lovely. No one more happy to see her, than Noah. Of course, since then, there have been tears and fighting, while they get used to having each other around again. 12 days is a long time in a four year old’s world but that first hello, that first hug…

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Special Exposure Wednesday

  Sorry we’re a bit late we are in the hospital at the moment. She’s almost discharge worthy. Onwards and upwards, my friends. Got something to share? Why don’t you join in this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also posting at Three Ring Circus.

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Special Exposure Wednesday.

Accessories are a vital part of every little girl’s wardrobe! Unfortunately (or fortunately for the snap happy Mummy) we seem to have our seasonal accessories a little mixed up. Apparently, she was off to the beach, this day, in her beanie and sunnies and was changing her name to ‘Ratatouille’ for good measure. I guess…

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Special Exposure Wednesday.

Birthday parties for sisters are fun but little princesses get tired easily and overwhelmed with big girl noise, so a little time away on the verandah, is often needed and where I found Ivy, late on Saturday afternoon. Got something to share? Why don’t you join in this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at…

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Special Exposure Wednesday.

Life is often a balancing act. Got something to share? Why don’t you join in this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also posting at Three Ring Circus.

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Special Exposure Wednesday.

She spends so much time in the hospital or at appointments. Alot of time on her own, without Noah or the others. Days, weeks, when she has to miss out on the things that her friends do. Her teachers tell me she is socially withdrawn and has a hard time mixing with her peers and…

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Special Exposure Wednesday.

She often keeps vigil with the small sausage dog on days when she’s too sick or too tired for preschool or ballet. He is the great company keeper. Got something to share? Why don’t you join in this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also posting at Three Ring Circus.

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Special Exposure Wednesday.

Brrrrr! It’s Winter here. While our American friends are enjoying the heat of Summer we are only wishing for it. Ivy is feeling much more herself this week and has enjoyed time outside. (Thank you everyone for your kind comments last week  – I am feeling much better this week too). Got something to share?…

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Special Exposure Wednesday.

The weekend for Ivy was really very rough. She needed a blood transfusion and I was thankful, once again for all of the people who selflessly donate. I was also told that it was kind of weird taking photos when Ivy is in the hospital. I don’t know, perhaps it is. For me, I think…

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