What do you do when you are at your Great grandfather’s 90th birthday? You lie on the floor, amongst all of your relatives and play with your helicopter, of course! Noah gets down to the nitty gritty of the celebrations. Got something cute and funny to share? Join in at Special Exposure Wednesday. …
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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 big “G”
Written on June 25, 2009 by TiffandIvy
When a baby is born and for the first time, you hold that sweet little thing, you hold them close to you, breathe them in and give your heart away. Never in your wildest dreams do you stop and wonder if there is anything wrong, what the future will hold for this little person. In those first few…
Special Exposure Wednesday
Written on June 23, 2009 by TiffandIvy
On Ivy’s first day home from the hospital she ran outside in the brisk Winter air and became reaquainted with her twin brother, Noah. They had both missed each other. Very much. Share your moments with us this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also blogging…
Micromanage or bust
Written on June 18, 2009 by TiffandIvy
For the last week I’ve been giving Ivy her intra venous antibiotics. One is a slow push and the other is a pump that infuses the medication over 24 hours. I clean the area and flush the line. It’s been great at home. I set it all up. Ivy knows the order they go in and…
Special Exposure Wednesday.
Written on June 16, 2009 by TiffandIvy
Gran saves the day, making glove animals, while Ivy waited 22 hours, nil by mouth, for her PICC line. Thank goodness for Grans! Got an amazing moment to share? Why don’t you join us at Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also blogging at Three…
Prepare for turbulance, we have re entry in 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1.
Written on June 11, 2009 by TiffandIvy
Tomorrow, after twelve long days, I’ll be bringing Ivy home. I’m wondering if all of you with hospital time under your belts, experience re entry, like we do. Ivy is generally overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of home life, cranky and out of sorts. After all, she has had the monopoly of attention of one parent 24…
Special Exposure Wednesday.
Written on June 9, 2009 by TiffandIvy
Keeping busy after nine days of hospital is hard but Ivy takes it all in her stride. Got something to share? Why don’t you join us at Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also blogging at Three Ring Circus
Hospital day four…
Written on June 4, 2009 by TiffandIvy
Yesterday was a pretty big day. In more ways than one. The good doctor decided to push Ivy’s Vancomycin up to a full dose. By the completion of that dose my girl was puffy and bright red and she had a rash all over her trunk, arms and the tops of her legs. Her heart…
Special Exposure Wednesday.
Written on June 2, 2009 by TiffandIvy
We are in the hospital this week but we totally wish we were outside, blowing bubbles. We’d love to have a peek into your week. Why don’t you join us at Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also blogging at Three Ring Circus
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One day at a time.
Written on May 28, 2009 by TiffandIvy
One day, Ivy might be well. One day I might feel as though I am doing something right for her. One day she might forgive me for having to put ear drops in, for giving medications she hates the taste of, for introducing her to yet another doctor and another intravenous antibiotic. One day I might…
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